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    Thanksgiving Recipes

    Whether you're planning your Thanksgiving feast and need the perfect mashed potato recipe or you want a great side dish to take to the company holiday party, you'll find some mouth watering recipes that will make any holiday a little easier. With lots of make-ahead and planning tips, you can sit back and enjoy your friends and family.

    You'll find all the sides you need for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving and desserts that will be the show stopper for any holiday meal.  Don't forget the homemade yeast rolls! Going to a cookie exchange, you'll have no problem finding some inspiration along with helpful tips along the way to avoid disasters.

    Maybe you want to get the kids involved, then check out the scary and not-so scary monsters, or Turkey truffles.

    Food is always the focus at holiday get togethers. I hope having the recipes grouped together will help you find just what you're looking for, if not shoot me an email and we can brainstorm!

    • A bite of waffle on a fork.
      Fluffy Waffles with Whipped Egg Whites (Crispy Outside, Light Inside)
    • A spoon full of pineapple cheese casserole.
      Classic Southern Pineapple Casserole with Cheese and Buttery Crackers
    • A bowl filled with creamy yellow corn pudding, topped with a sprinkle of black pepper, sits on a cloth napkin with a spoon nearby.
      Crock Pot Cream Style Corn (Ultra Creamy, Hands-Off Side Dish)
    • A spoon lifts a creamy, cheesy serving of scalloped potatoes with cheese from a baking dish, with melted cheese and sauce visible. A bowl of shredded cheese is blurred in the background.
      Creamy Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes You Can Prep Ahead
    • A scoop of summer squash casserole.
      Creamy Squash Casserole with Ritz Cracker Topping
    • A basket of yeast dinner rolls.
      Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls with a Modern, Foolproof Method
    • A skillet of broccoli rice casserole with a serving spoon.
      Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup
    • Decadent chocolate pie with a slice taken out.
      Ultra Rich Chocolate Pie with a 7 Minute Frosting
    • A bite of pumpkin cheesecake bars on a fork.
      Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars with Two Layers of Cheesecake
    • Cranberry sauce in a bowl with fresh cranberries
      Cranberry Sauce with Port
    • A slice of eggnog pie with a fork.
      Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie (Easy to Make!)
    • A rack of frosted cookies sprinkles with cinnamon.
      Soft-Baked Eggnog Cookies with a Smooth Eggnog Buttercream
    • A clear glass bowl filled with pink, swirled cranberry fluff topped with sugared cranberries, set on a light cloth with pinecones in the background.
      Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Sauce
    • Two slices of brown butter banana bread.
      Brown Butter Banana Walnut Bread with Vanilla Bean Butter
    • A slice of Apple Crumb Pie with a crumb topping is served on a white plate, topped with vanilla ice cream. Silverware rests on a napkin in the background, making this dessert look like the best apple crumb pie recipe come to life.
      Old-Fashioned Dutch Apple Pie with a Walnut Crumble
    • An eggnog French Toast casserole next to coffee.
      Holiday Eggnog French Toast Casserole (No Fuss, Just Flavor)
    • A bowl filled with southern candied yams, coated in a thick, caramelized brown sugar sauce, with a silver spoon resting on the side.
      Stovetop Candied Yams with Canned Sweet Potatoes
    • Sliced turkey covered in gravy.
      Foolproof Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey with Homemade Gravy
    • A serving bowl of creamy mashed potatoes.
      Make-Ahead Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes That Stay Creamy and Fluffy
    • Baked corn pudding in a white baking dish.
      Southern Corn Pudding Casserole (Side Dish)
    • A glass bowl filled with chunky homemade cranberry sauce containing walnuts sits on a beige napkin atop a dark plate, with shelled walnut pieces scattered beside it. A silver spoon rests in the bowl.
      Oven-Baked Cranberry Sauce with Walnuts and Grand Marnier
    • A baked Butternut Squash Casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and walnut pieces sits in a scalloped white dish. Two forks, some walnuts, and parsley leaves are placed nearby on a gray surface.
      Savory Butternut Squash Casserole with Bacon and Walnut Crumble
    • A casserole dish of green bean casserole topped with crispy onions.
      Creamy Green Bean Casserole without Canned Soup
    • Square biscuits in a bowl with coffee cups.
      Square Buttermilk Biscuits (Tall & Flaky)
    • A bowl of crock pot mac and cheese next to a serving spoon.
      Crock Pot Mac and Cheese – Simple Slow Cooker Comfort Food
    • A serving bowl of roasted sweet potatoes with balsamic vinegar being poured over the top.
      Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pears (Easy Sheet Pan Side)
    • Breakfast puff pastry with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.
      Easy Braided Puff Pastry with Cream Cheese and Berries
    • Acorn squash with honey drizzled over the top
      Fruit and Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apples and Cranberries
    • A serving spoon full of spoon bread.
      Creamy Spoon Bread Recipe Made with White Cornmeal
    • A rustic ceramic bowl filled with glazed sweet potato chunks, garnished with chopped pecans. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and the dish is set against a light-colored fabric backdrop.
      Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Potatoes
    • An easy cornbread stuffing recipe in a baking dish.
      Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing (Family Recipe)
    • A hand dips a piece of bread into an easy spinach artichoke dip in a white casserole dish. The dip is creamy with a golden, slightly browned top—perfect for sharing at any gathering.
      Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip (No Mayo, Just Flavor)
    • Two rows of Parker House rolls.
      Soft, Buttery Parker House Rolls (Easy One‑Rise Yeast Rolls)
    • A skillet of charred corn with a wooden spoon.
      Skillet Charred Corn with Bacon and Cream
    • A serving spoon in a casserole dish of scalloped potatoes and ham.
      Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes and Ham with Gruyere
    • Dinner rolls covered with a damp towel in a slow cooker.
      How to Reheat Dinner Rolls Without Drying Them Out
    • A bowl of apple salad with a serving spoon.
      Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad with Raisins
    • A bowl of apple crisp with oatmeal sits on a plate with a spoon, ready to eat. Two scoops of vanilla ice cream slowly melt over the warm crumble, making this oatmeal apple crisp an irresistible dessert.
      Easy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping
    • A platter of mini croque Monsieur appetizers.
      Mini Croque Monsieur with Béchamel
    • A baking dish of buttery Hawaiian Rolls.
      Hawaiian Dinner Rolls with Pineapple Juice

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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    • A wooden spoon with a serving of macaroni salad.
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    • A plate of green bean salad with potatoes next to salmon.
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    • A basket of yeast dinner rolls.
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