Before I say Happy Thanksgiving, I wanted to leave you with my made from scratch Thanksgiving menu. Don’t skip the White Wine Gravy, Cranberry Walnut Stuffing, or the Maple Pumpkin Pie. Hallmarks! I’ve included make-ahead instructions when possible. To pull this off, I recommend creating a schedule for both the preparation and the oven. Here’s mine. Finally, read through the recipes a couple times a day or so in advance to familiarize yourself. It’s kind of like studying for a test except way more fun, and you can bring all your notes.
From Scratch Thanksgiving Menu
Mains
Brined Turkey
White Wine Gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
Mom’s Mac and Cheese
Cranberry Walnut Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Butter
Squash Kale Autumn Salad with a Pumpkin Vinaigrette
Honey Orange Wheat Rolls
Dessert
Maple Pumpkin Pie
Pear Almond Galette
Apple Pie or Hand Pies
Carrot Cake
PS—If you have kids at your table (or a special kids table) try out this fun and disposable table setting idea. For an edible Thanksgiving table idea, try this out.
Delicious and simple menu!
Such a clean and perfect photos. Love it!
Sounds delicious!! We have a couple of American’s at our work who always cook up a great lunch for Thanks Giving.
I think taking a week offline is a wonderful idea this time of year. With all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You are extremely wise to spend time focusing on family and things that matter most.
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo
Enjoy your time off…have a terrific Thanksgiving!!!
Thank you SO much for sharing these links – I too believe in a Thanksgiving from scratch as that is always home my Mom has prepared it, and in turn, the best way. 🙂 Hope you have a beautiful holiday! Xo, Alison
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Your menu looks great! Unplugging is definitely necessary for an undertaking of Thanksgiving proportions, but seeing your pics on Instagram has been fun!
Such a lovely made from scratch menu! I’ve been obsessed with that pear almond galette since the moment I saw it! Beautiful! Enjoy the holiday! Hope your little one feels better soon!
Oh my gosh, you did it – an entire Thanksgiving menu! It looks so delicious, every recipe is perfect! You’ve even got the cranberry butter on there – definitely adding that to my table this year. Happy Thanksgiving Melissa, and happy #jqdfriendsgiving as well!
A well deserved break. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your family and thank you for the menu!
These links are amazing as well as the video.
Happy thanksgiving to you and to your family.
So much fun. And so much yum. Thanks for sharing your menu. 🙂 I love all of your posts!!
I think you’re doing it right; unplug from the Internet, cook & bake, eat well, laugh, enjoy family & friends, make memories, relax. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving, Melissa! xo