If you’re looking for some Canadian Thanksgiving recipe ideas, these are the tried and tested Thanksgiving recipes that have served me well over the years, from soup, to salad, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and more!
Let’s start with the basics – beyond a perfectly roasted turkey, there’s the homemade turkey stuffing (or dressing). Then there’s dinner rolls and make-ahead potatoes, that are on every Thanksgiving dinner table at my home. And don’t forget the easy homemade cranberry sauce. My easy recipe for cranberry sauce is in the Recipe Card below.
Classic Bread Stuffing with Oven-Baked Option
Classic bread and herb stuffing, perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.
Delicious, easy and made to be made ahead, this mashed potato casserole is enriched with cream cheese, sour cream and eggs. Make 2 days ahead and refrigerate or freeze for up to one week ahead.
Delicious, light and fluffy pumpkin dinner rolls, that are lightly sweet and beautifully coloured and moistened by the addition of a bit of pumpkin puree. Makes 24 rolls and freeze well.
Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes tend to change up a bit from year to year, but these are the ones that have made the most appearances.
Maple Roasted Vegetables
Delicious roasted vegetables, flavoured with a bit of maple and served with easy Candied Maple Pecans. Great vegetable side dish for entertaining or anytime.
This is a perfect dish for holiday entertaining, but also easy enough for every day. The sweet squash and crunchy topping mean even kids will like this one!
This pear potato gratin combines thinly sliced potatoes, cream, Gruyere and a little pear! A perfect potato side dish for many meals that is deliciously different.
A delicious, classic butternut squash soup, made with roasted butternut squash, flavoured with maple syrup and optionally, a bit of apple. A great Fall soup or perfect for your holiday table!
There’s always a place for a salad at my Thanksgiving table. Here are my favourites.
Brussels Sprout and Pear Salad
An easy and delicious Brussels sprout salad, with pear, dried cranberries, pecans and goat cheese, all tossed in a maple mustard vinaigrette. A perfect Fall salad!
Even though it’s hard to save room for dessert at Thanksgiving, we always manage to find room. I always have pumpkin pie, then I usually add another dessert. Here are some great ideas for Thanksgiving dessert recipes.
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Classic pumpkin pie with whipped cream, with a smooth, creamy and perfectly spiced pumpkin filling.
A delicious and easy pear cake, that's more pears than cake. Moist and lightly sweet, it is perfect for any time of day. Best enjoyed on the day it's baked.
There’s usually more to Thanksgiving than just the main meal. If you have a house full and are looking for special treats for the weekend, here are few ideas for you.
Mini Pumpkin Dutch Baby Pancakes
These mini pumpkin Dutch baby pancakes are perfect for Fall eating. Great for breakfast or brunch and feeding a crowd. Freeze beautifully, too!
This has been my go-to pumpkin muffin recipe for year! Light and moist, perfectly domed and with a lightly crispy top, they are my idea of the perfect pumpkin muffin!
Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Let cool then refrigerate or freeze up to 3 months.
Hi! I’m Jennifer, a home cook schooled by trial and error and almost 40 years of getting dinner on the table! I love to share my favourite recipes, both old and new, together with lots of tips and tricks to hopefully help make your home cooking enjoyable, stress free, rewarding and of course, delicious!
Made your sauce today and it is amazing! I may have substituted some Grand Marnier for a liquid!Â
Thank you for your great recipes!Â
Hi Candi and so glad you enjoyed it (and I love the Grand Marnier addition :). Happy Thanksgiving to you are your family!
Always make your cranberry sauce. Happy Thanksgiving Jennifer.
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, Donna!