The menu is always the first thing on the Thanksgiving to-do list, and we’re here to help.

Many Southerners enjoy a traditional menu with a simple roast turkey, cornbread dressing, and pumpkin pie.

Others like to experiment with something new.

Broccoli dish, sweet potato dish, and green beans

Whatever your style, our editor-approved Thanksgiving recipes keep the preparation stress-free.

Explore Thanksgiving Ideas and Tips

Crispy Turkey Nuggets

maple-bourbon glazed ham on a platter with oranges

Southern Living Green Salad in the bowl ready to serve

Southern Living Stuffed Pork Loin on a platter to serve

Southern Living Whipped Potatoes in the bowl ready to serve

Southern Living Skillet Asparagus

Southern Living Mascarpone Frosting on cupcakes to serve

Southern Living Million Dollar Deviled Eggs on a platter to serve

Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Classic Deviled Eggs

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easy peanut butter cookies

Cranberry Brie Bites

Southern Living Baked Brie with Jam in the dish ready to serve

Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

Southern Living Onion Jam in a jar ready to serve

Shrimp Cocktail Dip in a bowl with bread slices

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Lemon Chess Pie - Southern Living

Southern Living Caramel Pie sliced in the pie dish to serve

Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins after baking

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Roasted Turkey Legs - Southern Living

Southern LIving Turkey Tetrazzini

Sweet-and-Spicy Roast Turkey

Southern Living Sweet Potato Casserole in the baking dish ready to serve

Southern Living Thanksgiving Potatoes after baking ready to serve

oyster dressing in casserole dish with hot sauce and lemons

butterscotch pie with meringue and chopped butterscotch chips

Southern Living Whipped Cream Frosting on a cake that has been sliced to serve

Butter-Basted Turkey

Southern Living Mayo Roasted Turkey on a platter ready to serve

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Southern Living Pumpkin Chiffon Pie sliced and ready to serve

Southern Living Giblet Gravy in the gravy boat to serve

Roasted vegetables topped and on a plate

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Southern Living Pimento Cheese Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

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Southern Living Devil’s Food Cake sliced and ready to serve

Sausage Stuffing

Chocolate Chiffon Cake on a platter with slices

Southern Living Roasted Cauliflower on a platter to serve

Southern Living Make Ahead Freezer Friendly Yeast Rolls in a basket to serve

Southern Living Honey Roasted Carrots in a bowl ready to serve

Classic Green Bean Casserole - Southern Living

Scalloped Corn Casserole - Southern Living

Southern Living Cornbread Casserole with a serving scooped out into a bowl

Southern Living Roasted Brussels Sprouts on a platter to serve

Southern Living Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze on a platter to serve

Southern Living Pear Pie sliced on a plate to serve

Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

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Southern Living Mini Pumpkin Pies ona platter to serve

Southern Living Texas Trash Snack Mix in a bowl ready to serve

Cornbread Dressing With Chicken in white baking dish

Southern Living Trinidad and Tobago Macaroni Pie in the baking dish ready to serve

Southern Living Cornbread Dressing in the dish to serve

marshmallows added to sweet potato casserole

pumpkin pies for taste test

bowls of drunken sweet potato pudding