Our Thanksgiving Menu & Recipes for 2025
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A number of people have asked me why I haven’t posted any Thanksgiving recipes or menu suggestions. I just didn’t have the time! I was busy jumping ahead to holiday party appetizers so I wasn’t too late on those. Since food blogging is my hobby and not my full-time job, I don’t always have time to share as much as I’d like.
Instead of recipes, I am sharing this quick round-up of what we plan to eat this Thanksgiving. Some are my actual recipes, others are recipes from other websites that I plan to try, or in the case of the herb stuffing, it is very close to what I usually make. There will be only six of us at the table this year, so my mom, daughter, and I are splitting up the dishes and keeping it pretty simple.
While I love a traditional Thanksgiving meal, it has come to my attention that not everyone in the family likes turkey. So, we are going to have a small sliced ham and only a turkey breast. I found a recipe on NY Times for a buttermilk brined turkey breast. For those of you who are long-time readers, you know I have BIG Buttermillk Love so I’m certain the buttermilk brine is the way to go.
A few years ago, to free up oven and stovetop space, I found a recipe for Instant Pot mashed potatoes. They are perfect! I don’t change a thing from her recipe, and the Instant Pot can keep them warm while you finish everything else. For our cranberry side, we are partial to a fresh cranberry relish that is simple and delicious.
This year, I am making one change from our usual, which is to forego green beans for a crispy brussel sprout and apple salad. I have a hankering for something fresh and crispy on the plate. Also new this year, my eldest daughter is taking on pumpkin pie duty from Grandma. Mini Whipped is a Sally’s Baking devotee so she will use one of her recipes.
What are your family’s favorites? Or, do you forgo traditional Thanksgiving dinner for other traditions? Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday. For those who are struggling this year or experiencing grief, I hope that you find yourself with loved ones.
Thank you to all of you who visit Whipped The Blog! I am so GRATEFUL to share my virtual table with you.
Spiced Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Imagine autumn having a hot, love affair with bourbon. A little spicy, a little tart, wafting the aromas of the season. I’ve been on the bourbon bandwagon for awhile. During the summer, I was mixing it with herb-scented syrup and berries. With the changing leaves and crisp, cooler air, it was time to give my
Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Breast Recipe
The proven alchemy of a salt-and-buttermilk brine does wonders for the often-dry roast turkey breast The recipe is so easy, the trickiest step will be pulling out your kitchen scale to weigh out the salt But it’s worth doing if you can in order to ensure a properly balanced brine
Our Favorite Buttery Herb Stuffing.
This is the best stuffing recipe ever! Served as stuffing or dressing, this buttery herb toasted bread dish is absolutely incredible!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – The Salty Marshmallow
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are rich and creamy and so easy to make! Making mashed potatoes has never been quicker or tasted better than these Instant Pot mashed potatoes ready in 20 minutes!
Easy Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish Recipe
This Fresh Cranberry Relish with oranges is the perfect combination of tart and sweet for your Thanksgiving table. Made with just three simple ingredients, it’s a refreshing, no-cook option to complement your holiday meal. Serve it as a side or as a delicious dip over cream cheese with crackers!
Corn Pudding a la Colette
I like to always be thinking about what my Top 10 favorite foods are. I never write them down and the list seems to be consistently in progress and rotating. I am not sure what the fun of a Top 10 is when it is never really a secure list of 10. But, I frequently
Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw Recipe
Finely shaved brussels sprouts provide a robust structure for this crave-worthy salad, their mildly bitter leaves emboldened by a sweet and tart maple-and-mustard dressing Every element of this salad works hard to make this slaw memorable: Apple provides sweet, fruity bursts; the shallot injects aromatic appeal; the almonds bring much-needed crunch; the mint lends bright herbaceousness; and salty pecorino imparts essential sharpness Serve with bread, or enjoy as a leafy side accompanying a main
The Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This is the great pumpkin pie recipe. I tested several recipes and this one is the absolute best. The secret ingredient puts it over the top!
