I do not know of any family that do not cook a BIG old meal on Thanksgiving Day! My first thanksgiving here, hubby’s family had cooked all that stuff that was just so very tasty. I remember wanting some left-overs the following day but hubby’s sister had packed up all and took them to her home (lol)! So ever since that time, I always make sure there is enough for left-overs whenever I host a Thanksgiving dinner. And if we do go someplace else (just for the day) I like to have Turkey and at least some sweet potatoes made for the following days:)
I have put together some of the kinds of meals we make during this time (except the chicken – we usually have turkey). Most of the recipes are my own and can be found right here on the blog. If any recipe takes you to a different link, it is because I have tried it out but the relating photo is mine.
For Breakfast
I am not sure about you, but on Thanksgiving Day, I get so consumed with preparing dinner that I find the easiest breakfast out!
For Dinner
As many families, we usually do a turkey for dinner. But obviously, I have not yet made one. If you are not a fan of Turkey and would rather something simpler like chicken, here is a recipe I made:
Oven Roasted Chicken with Stuffed Apples and Celery
Crock Pot Country Scalloped Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Topping
Green Bean Casserole – I don’t make these often for Thanksgiving but have made them in the past. I usually just go with the a regular simple side of fresh green beans!
Corn Bread – Link and Photo from Better Homes and Gardens (I have made a similar one from the same source but did not use the honey topping)
Quick Bread Rolls from Food.com
For Dessert
And if you have guests coming over, say “Thank You” to them with these thanksgiving cookies with free gift tag printables!
For more Fall recipes go here to this page.
So you have seen some of our recipes we do for Thanksgiving. How about you? Do you or other family members cook BIG?
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness (Proverbs 31:27, KJV).
Shirley Wood says
November 7, 2014 at 1:57 pmWe have to plan a Thanksgiving day breakfast in advance so we won’t miss it because like you said, that day is just so busy!
There is a lot of good food in this collection! I’m ready for Thanksgiving now!
flourishingathome says
November 7, 2014 at 2:03 pmHa ha…….Thanks you so much Shirley!!!
Alli says
November 7, 2014 at 2:17 pmYum! What a great roundup of tasty food.
flourishingathome says
November 7, 2014 at 9:19 pmThank you so much, Alli!
Karren Haller says
November 7, 2014 at 5:45 pmWhat a bunch of goodness you have shared, everything looks yumculicious!!!!
Would love for you to stop by and share this weekend, if you have time!!!
Have a great weekend, Karren
flourishingathome says
November 7, 2014 at 9:19 pmSure, Karen! Thanks so much!
Karren Haller says
November 8, 2014 at 9:47 pmYour welcome, have a great weekend!!!
Renee @ Renew Your Space says
November 7, 2014 at 9:41 pmI’m going to have a weird Thanksgiving this year – it’s just hubby & I and I have massive food allergies, so we’re going to have to change some things around. We will make a nice big breakfast though. This looks so delicious!
flourishingathome says
November 10, 2014 at 2:54 amSorry, about those allergies……Hope you can still have a great meal!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
November 8, 2014 at 12:27 amWow, a complete Thanksgiving Day from start to finish… Yum! Pinning. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
flourishingathome says
November 10, 2014 at 2:53 amThank you Lorelai!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
November 8, 2014 at 4:07 pmEverything looks so yummy! I wanted to try these Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots of yours last time – now I really need to try them!
flourishingathome says
November 10, 2014 at 2:53 amTry them..they are so simple to make!
Winnie says
November 16, 2014 at 10:14 pmThis is a great roundup Zan
I’ve just found some interesting recipe to check 🙂
Michael says
November 19, 2014 at 2:28 amBoth the carrots and scalloped potatoes look so good. It’s not a good thing to look at such things on an empty stomach. I’m about to go raid the refrigerator now!