Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup!

Thanksgiving is on the way and Pinterest is lighting up with recipe ideas! Whether you go the traditional route or prefer to branch out and try exciting new recipes, most everyone is planning their Thanksgiving menu. Here are my top 10 recipes for a delicious Thanksgiving feast. From appetizers to drinks to desserts, these recipes are bound to make your family and friends thankful for you!!

1. Apple, Brie, and Honey Bruschetta

Let’s face it, everyone gets the munchies while they wait for the turkey to cook. So put out this delicious appetizer to keep them happy until dinnertime!

http://cravingchronicles.com/2012/09/20/apple-brie-and-honey-bruschetta/

Photo credit: The Craving Chronicles, Theresa Sullivan

2. Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce

Break away from the jellied cranberry sauce in a can with this made-from-scratch version.  The addition of the ginger and pear are sure to add a WOW factor to this often overlooked side dish!

http://potluck.ohmyveggies.com/ginger-pear-cranberry-sauce/

3. Yeast Rolls

Martha does it again with these simple, yet scrumptious rolls.  Don’t let the yeast in this recipe scare you. Baking with yeast is quite simple!

http://www.marthastewart.com/312832/dinner-rolls?czone=food/thanksgiving-center/thanksgiving-center-dishes

4. Apple Cranberry Stuffing

Spruce up your stuffing with the addition of these two quintessential autumn flavors!

http://eat-drink-love.com/2012/11/apple-cranberry-stuffing/

5. Salt-and-pepper roasted turkey

It seems like such a simple concept.  These two simple ingredients will add amazing flavor to your tables main dish!

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/salt-pepper-roasted-turkey-50400000131333/

6. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

I just love the look of these individualized potatoes!  Plus, who can pass on brown sugar AND marshmallows??

http://rachaelwhite.me/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-with-brown-sugar-pecans-marshmallows/

7. Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

This recipe takes mashed potatoes and kicks them up a notch by adding brown butter. Adding brown butter to your standard mashed potato recipe will give those spuds a delicious nutty flavor.

http://www.motherthyme.com/2013/11/brown-butter-mashed-potatoes.html

8. Mini pumpkin cheesecakes with gingersnap crust

These little cheesecakes are adorable! After a big dinner like a Thanksgiving feast, I just love the idea of a small, bite-sized dessert.  

http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/2012/11/mini-pumpkin-cheesecakes-with-gingersnap-crust-butterball-giveaway/

9. Sauteed green beans with bacon

Let’s face it, bacon makes everything better! This is a simple side of sauteed green beans topped with crisp bacon and green onions.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sauted-green-beans-with-bacon-10000001069619/

10. Spiced pomegranate apple cider

Imagine curling up on the sofa (after the tryptophan has kicked in!) with this warm beverage in your hands. With apple cider, cloves, and cinnamon, this drink is like fall in a cup!!

http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2011/11/spiced-pomegranate-apple-cider.html