Our 2020 Thanksgiving Menu and Guide.
Finally sharing our 2020 Thanksgiving Menu with you guys! This year I’m focusing in on old and new classics. The ones we all want to see the most on the Thanksgiving table. We’ve got everything from buttery mashed potatoes, to extra crispy brussels sprouts, only the best homemade crescent rolls, my favorite sweet potato casserole, plenty of desserts, cocktails, and so much more.
(plates and wine glasses are old from Anthropologie. These are plates (love these!) and these wine glasses are similar. More product picks are below in the tips)
Happy Monday guys! Very excited to be sharing our 2020 Thanksgiving menu! At this point I’ve lost count on how many Thanksgiving menus I’ve shared with you all. It’s safe to say I’ve roasted a lot of turkeys and made plenty of mashed potatoes over the years. I’ve loved sharing my menus with you all, it’s always so much fun!
But this year? Well, I think this might be my favorite menu yet. It feels extra special and is just the menu my family will be most excited over. This Thanksgiving I’m focusing on the old classics we love, with a few new recipes sprinkled into the mix. I’ve shared some of our favorite recipes over the years, so I wanted to highlights those oldies but goodies too! The “theme” I’ve had in my head since September is A Traditional, Cozy, Family Thanksgiving, but with all the fixings.
It’s no secret that our Thanksgivings will be looking a little different this year. Therefore, I wanted to be sure to share only the best recipes with you guys. My thought is that we really just need simple, easy, and delicious this year. We want the recipes we know and love the most. Creamy mashed potatoes? Yes, please. Sweet and savory sweet potatoes? YUM. And buttery, flaky rolls? Without a doubt. I want the classics I know my family will all love. And that’s what we’ve got here today!
I pulled some older recipes from the HBH achieves and added some new ones that I’ll be sharing soon. I’ve got old and new tips. And simple ways to help you downsize your meal for those having smaller gatherings. That said I’m encouraging you guys to make the full meal, roasted turkey and all the sides! It’s been a long year and Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday. We should make it just the way we want it and not skimp on a thing. The beauty of a smaller crowd is that there are more leftovers to enjoy!
Hope you all love this year’s menu as much as I do. and please remember, these are just my suggestions. You don’t NEED to make every item on my menu. For example, I have two salads and two potato dishes listed, pick your personal favorite. I just want to provide you all with a couple of options since we all have different wants/needs. I have a lot Thanksgiving recipes both on HBH and to come this month!
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. Always happy to help!!
half baked harvest 2020 thanksgiving menu
Breakfast
Tip: this is not the year to skip on breakfast. With everyone’s meals looking different, many of us are planning to eat later in the day. So, don’t skip out on breakfast, it’s nice to have something in your stomach so you don’t end up snacking all day long.
Cider Pumpkin Waffles with Salted Maple Butter
Cocktails
Tip: make these a day or two ahead of time. EASY.
Spiced Cranberry Punch (pitcher style for easy entertaining)
Appetizers
Note: each of these are individually portioned to avoid multiple hands touching everyone’s appetizer!
Mini Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie
Sweet and Savory Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist (new and coming soon)
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Honey
Special Bonus (I can’t resist a holiday cheese board): How to Make an Easy Holiday Cheese Board
Mains
Tip: Always include at least one vegetarian main course. It’s nice to have a main course that’s just as hearty and exciting as the turkey for any vegetarian eaters.
Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey (I make this every year…it never fails me)
4 Cheese Sage Pesto Florentine Lasagna
Sides
Tip: make everything but the salad ahead of time and don’t stress about a thing.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
Herby Mushroom Croissant Stuffing
Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet ‘n’ Savory Bacon Pecans
Hasselback Butternut Squash with Sage Butter and Prosciutto Breadcrumbs
Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cider Vinaigrette and Bacon Breadcrumbs
(Oven Option: Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts)
Brussels Sprout Bacon Salad (no-cook!)
Pomegranate Persimmon Salad (swapping the walnuts for pumpkin seeds this year!)
Creamed Spaghetti Squash with Browned Butter Walnuts
Easy Extra Flaky Homemade Crescent Rolls
or
Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls
Salted Rosemary Popovers with Honey Butter
Dessert
Tip: make an extra pie or an additional cookie. You can never have too many desserts, plus it’s always nice to give guests something to snack on throughout the night…or to take home!
Molten Chocolate Crackle Pie – put this in the oven just as you sit down to eat, then eat it warm after dinner.
Glazed Brown Sugar Maple Cookies – bake these into pumpkins and turkeys for a festive cookie!
Bonus: Creamy Coconut Hot Chocolate – something warm to end the night with…add a splash of bourbon and make it the perfect nightcap.
thanksgiving week prep
Sunday
– organize, make your list, get prepared
– set the table
Monday
– grocery shop
– buy wine and alcohol
– prepare the stuffing, chill until ready to bake
– make white wine pan gravy
– prepare the sweet potato casserole
– prep the crescent rolls, chill until ready to bake
Tuesday
– bake the chai pumpkin latte cupcakes
– bake glazed brown sugar maple cookies
– prepare the cranberry sauce
– make the lasagna, chill until ready to bake
– make the slow cooker mashed potatoes
– prepare the cranberry bourbon sour
Wednesday
– make the brussels sprout salad
– make the Hasselback butternut squash
– prep the pumpkin waffle batter for the morning
– make the sweet and savory bacon wrapped puff pastry twists
– final grocery trip for last-minute items
thanksgiving day
In the Morning…
– remove the turkey from the fridge and start prepping
– begin roasting the turkey
– make the goat cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates
In the Afternoon…
– begin baking off the sweet potato casserole, butternut lasagna, and stuffing
– start warming the mashed potatoes in the slow cooker and the spaghetti squash in the instant pot or on the stove
– toss the pomegranate salad together, but don’t add the dressing until just before serving
Before Guests Arrive…
– make/bake the mini cranberry brie
– set out goat cheese bacon wrapped dates and cocktails
Before Dinner…
– remove the turkey and let it rest, then carve
– bake off the rolls
– set out the sides
– serve up the turkey, gravy, and all the sides!
Of course, enjoy the night with family and friends. You deserve it!!
Question: what recipes are you looking forward to serving up most this Thanksgiving? Can’t wait to see what you all make!
finally, some tips
Tip 1: Think About Your Menu
A few things to be thinking about when creating your Thanksgiving menu. How much oven space do you have, how many people are you serving, and does anyone have any dietary restrictions.
Depending on how many leftovers you’d like, plan on anywhere from a pound to a pound and a half per person. If everyone is heading out the door at the end of the day, I would go closer to a pound per person. If your guests are staying through the weekend go for a pound and a half. Bone-in breasts are a nice option if you don’t want to cook more than one turkey. And lastly, keep in mind, that if you’ve got a lot of sides, guests will probably eat less turkey.
Tip 2: Make an Oven/Food Schedule
This is certainly my number one tip to easily getting dinner on the table…and at a reasonable hour. An oven schedule is essential for staying on track on Thanksgiving Day, especially if you’re working with limited oven space.
Tip 3: Test Your Recipes
If you’re trying new recipes, make sure you test them out before Thanksgiving Day. Certainly no one wants to be disappointed on Thanksgiving with a bad batch of mashed potatoes. Test your recipes out now so they’re perfect for Thanksgiving.
Tip 4: Invest in a Slow Cooker and or Instant Pot
If you’re working with limited oven space, I highly recommend using your slow cooker and instant pot. They can cook mashed potatoes from start to finish, or just keep your dishes warm without taking up any oven space.
Tip 5: Make a To-Do List TODAY
About a week or so before Thanksgiving, I sit down and make a checklist of everything that needs to be done before we sit down to eat. I make my list by the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Tip 6: Use A Meat Thermometer
This might be a no brainer, but don’t try cooking your turkey based solely on time…no one wants to cut into a beautiful looking turkey only to find that it’s still raw inside. Using a thermometer is the best way to know when your turkey is cooked to perfection. This one is my favorite.
Tip 7: Roast Your Turkey in a Butter Soaked Cheesecloth.
My number 1 tip for the best turkey. Grab my favorite herb butter roasted turkey recipe here.
Tip 8: Don’t Cook the Stuffing Inside the Turkey
If you cook the stuffing inside the turkey, you’ll have to overcook the turkey in order to actually cook the stuffing to a temperature that’s safe to eat. And even then you end up with soggy stuffing…and dry turkey. Not good. Instead, bake the stuffing separately and get soft on the inside and crisp on top stuffing that actually tastes good.
Tip 9: Set the Table Way Ahead of Time
This is something my Nonnie taught me, and it’s probably my favorite entertaining trick. I like to set my dinner table ideally a week ahead. If that’s not possible, at least the night before. It’s one more thing you can cross off your checklist early. Plus you’ll be guaranteed to have the table set and looking pretty when guests arrive.
Tip 10: Create a Seasonal Tablescape
When setting your table, don’t stress too much about making it perfect. I love the imperfect, perfect look. My best budget tip for creating an elegant tablescape is to incorporate the food onto the table. My favorite thing to do is to use fresh produce around my table to add pops of color. I certainly love a bouquet of flowers, but food can be equally beautiful, if not prettier. In addition, I like to surround the table with candles, use fresh herbs for greenery, and seasonal fruit for color.
Above all, make the table cozy and inviting…everyone will have the best night.
The plates and wine glasses I used this year are old from Anthropologie. These are plates (love these!) and these wine glasses are similar.
Shop similar items below!
Tip 11: Make the House Smell Like the Holidays
With my crazy easy, holiday potpourri that simmers on the stove all day long. You can use whatever you have on hand. The must-haves, in my opinion, are cinnamon, citrus, ginger, and vanilla. Trust me, if you’re having guests over this is the perfect thing to have simmering away on the stove. Try it at Thanksgiving. It’s a great easy fix that certainly makes people feel welcomed!
Question: What are your best Thanksgiving tips/tricks? Leave any that you have in the comments so that we can all learn something new today!
Happy Thanksgiving planning! Can’t wait to see what you all make!
Our Favorite Recipes
Our 2019 Thanksgiving Menu and Guide.
Another tip: I too make the herb butter turkey similar to yours every year, my family loves it. I spatchcock it to save room in the oven and to help it cook faster. Turns out just as good. Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you so much Chelsea!I am really glad you enjoyed this post! xTieghan
You mentioned spaghetti squash, but I don’t see it in the recipes.
Hey J,
Here is a great spaghetti squash recipe that I would recommend: https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/creamed-spaghetti-squash/
I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I love your site and your cookbook but at the outset you mention simple and easy as the way to go this year and then encourage us to make the turkey and ALL the sides! These are a lot of dishes to prepare! 2 potato dishes, 2 vegetable dishes, 2 salads, 2 types of homemade rolls what with making the appetizers, turkey, gravy, stuffing and dessert? 4 days of cooking, as you outline, doesn’t sound simple and easy! Love ya but this sounds stressful and hard for a lot of us!
Hey Patti!! Totally hear you and I am so sorry if the post leads you to believe you need to male ALL of this because you certainly do not. I would never expect anyone to do so! These are just my suggestions. You don’t NEED to make every item on my menu, just your personal favorite recipes I just wanted to provide everyone with a couple options since we all have different wants/needs. I have a lot Thanksgiving recipes both on HBH and to come this month, so want to give everyone everything they need to have a great Thanksgiving!!
Let me know if you have any questions. I am always so happy to help and thank you for reading daily. Means a lot! Happy Monday! xxTieghan
looking forward to your new ones and trying some old ones.. adding to my spread this year.You’ve been a busy girl!
Thank you Linda! xTieghan
Where are these gorg plates from?
Hey Kris,
Sorry they are old from Anthropologie, but here are some similar ones: https://shopstyle.it/l/boio6 Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
My best tip is to make as much stuff ahead of time as possible. I prep apps, desserts, etc. the day before and pop in the oven day of. Even if you spend as much time in the kitchen the day before, you will get to enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
Hi Megan! I am really glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Thanks for the recipes AND tips. Staying organized is a must so we all have time to enjoy each other! Our family favorite is 4 cheese smoked mac and cheese. Can’t wait to try the chai cupcakes!
Thank you Sharon! I am really happy you like this guide! xTieghan
Okay I usually try to “spread the wealth” by trying recipes from multiple different cookbooks and/or bloggers…but your recipes make it hard to choose any recipes outside of HBH! Thank you for all these lovely ideas, we are having a small Thanksgiving this year so I am planning to pick a handful of the recipes above (already struggling between the decisions). This post is bringing the holiday cheer to 100 for me, so thank you!
Haha you are too sweet! Thank you so much Jenna!! I hope you have an amazing week! xTieghan
I also would like to know where you got those gorgeous plate sets?
Hey Denice,
Sorry those are old from Anthropologie, but here is a link for something similar: https://shopstyle.it/l/boio6
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I love your IG and both your cookbooks! I am hosting Thanksgiving in our new (first) home and am so excited to use your recipes! I make about three of your recipes a week and love them all. The photos and videos make them that much better. Keep it up and thank you for sharing the 2020 menu!!!
Thank you so much Agnes! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
Oh I forgot to ask, do you have a sample oven schedule you have used? I know it’ll be different for everyone, but was hoping to see which dishes are best baked first versus right before guests arrive.
Thanks!
Hey Agnes,
Yes it is all listed above:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Canadian Thanksgiving has long since come and gone so I won’t be making the recipes all together but I am looking forward to trying some of the ones you’ve mentioned are coming soon! And i can very highly recommend making those waffles – they are DELICIOUS! Especially the salted syrup. 🙂
Thank you so much Leanne!! I am really happy you loved this recipe! xTieghan
Where are those beautiful wine glasses from? One trick I have is to get the more difficult things out of the way first – I don’t tend to do much prep prior to actual thanksgiving. Your ideas sound great!!
Hey Molly,
Unfortunately those glasses are old so I do not have a link, but here is something similar: https://shopstyle.it/l/boipb
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Love the suggestion for the cheese cloth! I just ordered it! For the recipe calling for Fig Preserves can you use fig spread? Can’t wait to try out some new recipes! Thank you for all the tips!
Hey Alicia,
Yes that will work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
If we want to make the molten chocolate pie on Thanksgiving, what can we do to prep ahead? Make the crust. Can we mix the custard and keep it in a separate dish so all we have to do day of is pour into the pie crust and bake?
Hey Annette,
Sure that would work! Just be sure not to pour the batter until you are ready to bake. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I made your pull apart rolls a couple of weeks ago and my husband said, “Make sure to make these for Thanksgiving!” So I have definitely added them to our menu! We deep fry our turkey every year because it takes a fraction of the time than roasting in the oven. So that’s my tip–if you have that capability go for it…it also frees up the oven for all of the other delicious sides that need to be made! 🙂
Oh, another turkey tip: we order a fresh turkey and pick it up the day before Thanksgiving. It frees up space in the fridge and we and can store it in a cooler outside or in the garage (it’s cold where I am usually!). We also sometimes fry it up the day before and then rewarm it in the oven the day of. No one is the wiser and again keeps Thanksgiving day easier!
I am so happy you loved those rolls! Thank you so much Andrea! Also, love that you can store outside.. it makes things way easier! xTieghan
Your photos are so lovely! This year will be a smaller celebration for us, but we’re still looking forward to it and will deliver leftovers to friends and family.
You are so sweet! I hope your family loves some of these recipes, Janet! Thank you! xTieghan
When will you post the recipes for the slow cooker mashed potatoes and herb buttered brioche stuffing?! Trying to get my shopping list together now and these sound amazing!
Hey Kelli,
The mashed potatoes have been posted, the stuffing is coming:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I have been waiting since before Halloween for this post!!! So excited to get some new ideas (and refresh my memory on the old favs) for the holidays! Thanks Tieghan for all your hard work putting this together 🙂
Thank you Jessica! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
I just wanted to leave a small note to commend and thank you for sharing your recipes and guidance (feeling ready for Thanksgiving thanks to you!) They have brought so much happiness (and deliciousness) to my family and me. We think you are brilliant and are cheering you on! Xo
Thank you so much Jen! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
Love your guide and can’t wait to see these new upcoming recipes! I love thanksgiving so much and totally agree. Don’t skimp on anything! Celebrate y’all’
Thank you so much Jessica! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I’m sorry but stuffing is just not as good if it’s not cooked in the turkey! The flavor is just not there for me. You should try cooking stuffing in the turkey, but scooping it out before the turkey is done, then spread it out in a dish and finishing it off in the oven! You can cook your turkey to perfection, make your stuffing safe to eat (with crispy edges too!) all without sacrificing that amazing flavor the turkey drippings gives your stuffing.
That is a great idea as well! Thank you Rachel! xTieghan
“That said I’m encouraging you guys to make the full meal, roasted turkey and all the sides! It’s been a long year and Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday. We should make it just the way we want it and not skimp on a thing. The beauty of a smaller crowd is that there are more leftovers to enjoy!” – Amen! Couldn’t agree more. Cooking such a decadent, over the top meal for just four feels like a reward for making it through this year. Thanks for these great recipes!
Yes love that! Thank you so much Lydia! I hope you love some of these recipes! xTieghan
We are planning our HBH Thanksgiving as we speak. When will the printable/pdf 2020 Guide be released? Happy Holidays!
Hey Jennifer,
You can go ahead and print this as is:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hey T!
You mentioned warming up the spaghetti squash but you are doing the hassleback squash, at what time do you do those?
Hey Mya! I like to warm the squash right after I take out the turkey. Hope that helps. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
I love your books and recipes!
Your next cookbook should be just thanksgiving recipes from Sunday guests until Friday leftovers!
Ooo that would be so good! Just all holiday! Thank you Rosario! xTieghan
Just found out we’re hosting Thanksgiving for my husbands work group (we’re expats). I’ve never hosted before. Yikes! Tried to find some advice amidst the hyperventilating. 🥴😁 This is GOLD. Thank you! (Side note: been making your recipes for a few months now and they are SO good. Thanks for sharing the foodie love!)
Yes! I am so happy you found this and I hope it is helpful for you, Cassady! Feel free to ask me any questions as well! Good luck with the dinner! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, this all looks great! I am hosting Thanksgiving for the first time and am working on my schedule now. I’ll be making your molten chocolate crackle pie and am wondering what (if anything) can be done ahead of time for it. Thanks!
Hey Sloane,
You can go ahead and make the pie crust ahead of time, but everything else I would wait until serving. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
When you make sides ahead, like your hassleback squash or lasagne, do you fully cook them a day or so before then reheat on the day? Or do you prep them up to a certain point? And do you serve everything hot?
Hey Asher,
I like to just assemble and then save the cooking for the day of! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I love all of this!!! When do you think you will post the brioche stuffing?? 😋😋😋
Hey Sarah,
That recipe is coming this week:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Love all of this, Tieghan! I’m hosting my friends early on the 21st this year. Wondering if the brioche stuffing recipe will be out in time 👀. Thank you!!!
Lizzy
Yes it will be! I hope you love it, Lizzy! xTieghan
This all looks so amazing!! When do you think we can see the brioche stuffing recipe?? I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time and I’m pretty much using all your recipes 😋😋
Hey Sarah,
Planning to share that recipe next week, stay tuned! xTieghan
Any tips on how to make the gravy ahead of time if we don’t make the turkey until the day of?!
Hey Kyla,
All of the info on how to make ahead is listed in the recipe: https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/make-ahead-white-wine-gravy/
I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Thanks for all your delicious recipes and tips! I started following a few months ago and can’t wait to try a few of your Thanksgiving recipes this year. My husband wasn’t home for Thanksgiving last year, so we’re excited to cook for a few friends and Zoom with far-away family. Thank you for the great food ideas to make it a wonderful day! -Sarah
Thank you Sarah! I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This was SOOO HELPFUL. Thank you greatly for the daily schedule “to do” list…..AMAZING!!! You’re the best 🙂
Thank you Nicole!! xTieghan
Quick question, what do you recommend doing to the recipe if you have a 21 lb turkey? Would you double it or will it be enough? Or would you half double it? So many funny terms here but I want to make sure it’s just right.
Hey Emma,
You will need to add 12 minutes per pound to your cooking time, for the ingredients I would do 1 1/2 of the recipe:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Love your site!! Would you share where your turkey plate and gravy boat is from? Thank you!
Hey Cait! The plate is a new pieces from an unknown source and the gravy boat is from Crate and Barrel! Linked below!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
https://shopstyle.it/l/bo0Fm
Everything looks fabulous! What are you using for the Cranberry Sauce?
Hi Tieghan! I will be making Thanksgiving dinner this year as it will be a smaller gathering. I have a large family and it’s always the same meal because everyone has their favorite that they don’t want to part with, so I’m really excited to be trying mostly new (and almost entirely your) recipes this year! I have 2 questions:
1. Any tips for roasting the turkey for first timers?? Kinda nervous 🙂
2. When will your herb buttered brioche stuffing recipe come out? I like getting as much shopping done as early as possible (thanksgiving shoppers are crazy!)
Love love love all your recipes! They have been so fun to make while stuck in my home all this time 🙂
-Danielle
Sooo excited to try out these recipes for Thanksgiving you have given me soo much inspiration and no every…single…. meal is one of yours. I plan my week night meals all based on your amazing recipes and this Thanksgiving will be no exception. So excited to really step up my game this year and make and epic meal.
Thank you so much LeeAnn! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
For the turkey, can it be made with pre-cooked turkey that just needs to be reheated? If so, what modifications should be made?
Hey Christine,
I would highly recommend using a fresh turkey for this recipe, I have never worked with a precooked turkey. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I would love to see suggestions on how to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for 2-4 people that won’t make *too* many leftovers but still feels special. We won’t be able to do our big extended family dinner this year due to coronavirus, but I would still love some ideas for how to make a small Thanksgiving feast for just a couple or small family.
Thank you so much Ellie! I will try to work on this! xTieghan
Plan your big thanksgiving dinner and your small Christmas funeral. People. Are. Dying.
This is so incredibly helpful!
Do you keep the oven at 350 when both the turkey and cranberry brie tarts are cooking?
Thank you for making our lives a little easier 🙂
Hey Bree,
Yes I do:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Did I make it up or was there originally a different stuffing recipe with brioche??? My fam won’t eat mushrooms – I was looking forward to the new recipe!!
Hey Holly,
The new recipe is coming soon:) xTieghan
Do you brine the turkey the night before?
Hey Justine,
I actually never brine by turkey:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I was looking over this menu and week of break down of tips to make the day less stressful – thanks for that! Just a quick question with making the gravy ahead of time I won’t have the pan drippings to add. Can I add that the day of when I heat it up so the extra flavor is there?
Hey Evelyn,
All of the make ahead instructions for the gravy are with the recipe:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
“I just had an experience!” and “Best thing I have ever had!” were just 2 of the comments made about the Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Honey recipe. I was looking for something easy and quick because I had to make an appetizer for a girls dinner the other night with friends and I only had the time between work and leaving the house and I have 2 toddlers around me at all times. I was able to do these super fast and the only changes I made were that I used a thin sliced bacon because I like how that crisps up better in the oven and I didn’t have honey so I used maple syrup (with the rosemary and crushed red pepper you added). EVERYONE raved about them and I praised you and all your recipes! Thank you for the super easy and DELICIOUS recipe Tieghan!
Wow that is so amazing!! I am so happy those turned out so amazing for you, Maggi! Thank you so much for trying them! xTieghan
These look great! So do your list of Thanksgiving drinks! If you make the mashed potatoes ahead. Do you rewarm in the crockpot on Thanksgiving day? Would 4 hours on low be enough then?
Hey Sara,
Thanks so much! Yes, or just keep on “warm” for the day. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Bravo- this is an amazing guide! The only thing missing that I would love to see is a video of how you’ve carved and plated that turkey so beautifully! Mine always looks like its been attacked by hungry lions when I’m through with it.
Haha I am sure it looks amazing! Or at least tastes amazing! Thank you so much Shannon! xTieghan
Hey! Did you have the recipe handy for the cranberry sauce?
Hey Molly,
So sorry I do not, haven’t quite perfected that just yet! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
When you make the potatoes in the slow cooker the day ahead do you make them fully all the way through the entire recipe and then just reheat in the crock pot next day? Do you have to add more liquid the next day ? I never thought to do them the day before. I always thought they wouldn’t come out as “fresh”?
Hey Danielle,
You can make the entire recipe the day before and then just reheat in the crockpot on warm, I would add extra liquid if needed:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
What happened to the brioche stuffing?
Hey Danielle,
So sorry, ran out of time! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
When are the extra flaky cresent roll recipe coming out!?!? I was hoping to make it for thanksgiving!!! Thanks for all you do! Your work is beautiful!!
Thank you so much Hannah! xTieghan
This looks wonderful! I’m waiting on the recipe for the Extra Flaky Crescent Rolls, as I like to have most of my shopping done early. Did I miss it in another location on the site perhaps? Thanks so much!
Hey Kimberly,
I am sharing the recipe this week:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi! I made the Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey a couple years ago and it was amazing! I am wondering how I can scale down the cooking time for a smaller (10 pound) turkey? Thanks!
Hey Robyn,
You will need to reduce your baking by 12 minutes per pound until the internal temp of your turkey is 165 degrees. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan!
I am trying to get my grocery list together. Are you still going to post the herb butter brioche stuffing recipe? It sounds amazing and I would love to try it!
Thank you!
Hey Emily,
So sorry I ran out of time, here are some other stuffing recipes you may like:
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/herby-mushroom-croissant-stuffing/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/butternut-squash-and-wild-mushroom-stuffing/
I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Sadly, big Thanksgivings are not a thing here in Washington State. Being STRONGLY advised to immediate household. Would love to see suggestions for more intimate groups
I saw somewhere a prime rib roast with gorganzola but I cannot locate the recipe? I dont see a search bar on your site for some reason? Thank you.
Thanks so much! Selfishly, I would love a PDF booklet of this so I can file it away in my recipe collection.
Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.
Everything you prepare is beautiful and sounds yummy. Can’t wait to try the recipes.
Thank you Valerie! xTieghan
I absolutely love all of your recipes! The link to your “Pomegranate Persimmon Salad” doesn’t appear to be working (takes you to “pomegranate avocado salad with candied walnut” page). Is this a recipe that you’ll be posting this week before the big day?? I need something light to balance out my meal. Thanks!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Allison,
Sorry for the confusion, that is the correct salad:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
how early can you make the pie crust and the pie?
Hey Whitney,
For which recipe are you referring to? Please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
I love all of your recipes! Quick question though – the “Pomegranate Persimmon Salad” noted above takes you to a “pomegranate avocado salad with candied walnuts” page. Is this “Pomegranate Persimmon Salad” a new recipe you’re putting out today?? Sounds good and just want to make sure I’ve got the ingredients. Happy Thanksviving Tieghan!
Hey Allison,
Sorry for the confusion, same recipe:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
Can I use the cheesecloth method of roasting the turkey with one I’m dry brining?
Hey Aimee,
Yes that will work. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
I’m planning on making the molten chocolate crackle pie, with your all butter pie crust recipe for the crust. I’m planning on making the pie crust today, then making the filling tomorrow. I am confused about how much of the pie crust I should make today, though. Should I just make the dough and refrigerate it in a ball until tomorrow? Should I refrigerate it once it’s on the pan? Or should I cook the dough and then leave it like that? What do you think?
Hey Gaby,
I would make the dough and keep in the fridge overnight to make the pie the following day. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
great post! thank you for the tips for prepping and timeline!
Thank you Lauren! xTieghan
I made your turkey and gravy this year for Thanksgiving. I have to say it was my best turkey in a long time. It was so moist. My husband said the gravy was “ Hall of Fame” good! I will definitely be making my turkey this way from now on. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Gina! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Hi! I was wondering if you could send the link to the pan that you cook the turkey in? Also, do you cook it in that rack that goes inside the pan or just in the pan? Thanks!!!
Hey Mallory,
Here is the link for the pan: https://rstyle.me/+kLvR9V714SeKUrtX9FzJLQ
I do like to cook it on the rack.
I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I made the herbed turkey and the white wine gravy- they were amazing! Please post some ideas for recipes using leftover turkey!! Pandemic = less guests = more leftover meat. Any ideas welcome!!!
Yes, I have some actually! I will link them below! I hope you enjoy! xTieghan
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/thanksgiving-turkey-gumbo/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/thanksgiving-turkey-hot-dish/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/turkey-and-wild-rice-pot-pie/
I did you TG2020 menu amd it was amazing. Followed the day by day prep. I will never not use you prep for gravy ever again. It made the gray prep so easy and delicious. And best turkey I ever made. I prepped with a 3 day dry brine and then followed her herb butter amd soaked cheese cloth. Freaking amazing juicy beautiful turkey!!!leftovers were visibly juicy and that never happens!!! Thanks. I am a big fan of your recipes. Making the crock pot Korean chicken this week!
Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for following along! I am so glad everything was enjoyed. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Definitely repurposing some of this for my Christmas dinner! Quick question: do you brine your turkey? If so, what method (wet/dry), timeframe, recommendations can you share?
Thanks!
Hey Amanda,
I never brine my turkey. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan