Thanksgiving 2026
Every dish on the table
29 recipes with real quantities, scaled to the number of people you're feeding, each with what you can make days ahead. Pick yours, and the planner turns them into a countdown and an oven schedule.
The centerpiece
Dry-brined roast turkey4 hr · Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Spatchcocked turkey2 hr 20 min · Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Herb-roasted turkey breast2 hr 10 min · Gluten-free
Brown sugar and mustard glazed ham2 hr 30 min · Gluten-free, Dairy-freeA vegetarian main
Wild rice stuffed squash1 hr 30 min · Vegetarian, Gluten-freeStuffing
Classic sage and onion stuffing1 hr 45 min · Vegetarian
Southern cornbread dressing2 hr
Sausage, apple and sage stuffing1 hr 50 minGravy
Make-ahead turkey gravy3 hr · Dairy-freePotatoes and casseroles
Buttery mashed potatoes1 hr · Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Sweet potato casserole with pecan crumble1 hr 45 min · Vegetarian
Baked mac and cheese1 hr 15 min · VegetarianVegetables and salad
Green bean casserole, from scratch1 hr 10 min · Vegetarian
Crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and maple45 min · Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Honey-roasted carrots with thyme40 min · Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Steakhouse creamed spinach25 min · Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Kale, apple and pecan salad20 min · Vegetarian, Gluten-freeCranberry
Cranberry sauce with orange15 min · Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-freeBread
Parker House rolls3 hr · Vegetarian
Skillet cornbread35 min · VegetarianWhile you wait
Deviled eggs40 min · Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free
Roasted butternut squash soup1 hr 10 min · Vegetarian, Gluten-free
A Thanksgiving cheese board15 min · VegetarianPie
Pumpkin pie4 hr · Vegetarian, Nut-free
Bourbon pecan pie4 hr · Vegetarian
Double-crust apple pie5 hr · Vegetarian, Nut-free
Sweet potato pie4 hr · Vegetarian, Nut-freeTo drink
Hot mulled cider40 min · Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free
Cranberry orange spritz10 min · Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-freeFree, no account. Your plan is kept under a private link only you have. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each recipe. Privacy