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Thanksgiving Dinner

A balanced Thanksgiving dinner menu featuring a show-stopping turkey, flavorful sides, and delightful desserts that bring comfort and creativity to your holiday table.
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Temps de préparation 2 heures
Temps de cuisson 4 heures
Temps total 6 heures
Portions: 10 servings
Type de plat: Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole turkey (Herb butter or Maple chili glazed) Dry brined two days ahead
Warm Sides
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes For Truffle Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes For Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts For Crispy Brussels with Hot Honey
Fresh Sides
  • 1 bulb fennel For Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad
  • 2 medium tart apples For Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad
Bread
  • 12 pieces Buttermilk dinner rolls Baked a day before
Desserts
  • 1 cake Pumpkin tres leches cake Chill after soaking
  • 1 pie Apple cheddar slab pie Bake in a sheet pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Two days before, dry brine the turkey and make the salad dressing.
  2. One day before, bake rolls, toast nuts, and assemble casseroles to chill overnight.
Cooking
  1. On the morning of, bring the turkey to room temperature, then roast.
  2. Reheat sides while the turkey roasts.
  3. Right before serving, toss the salad and warm the gravy.

Notes

Keep the menu colorful and balanced with a mix of comforting and creative dishes. Consider offering options for different dietary needs, and label dishes accordingly.