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Grandma's Thanksgiving Menus

Are you going the traditional route this Thanksgiving? Grandma' s got a menu for that! Or maybe you would like to head in a Southernly direction, or perhaps try a meatless meal, or host an intimate dinner with a few friends? Whatever direction you take, Grandma’s got you covered!

You say you’re putting together your own menu? Then head over to Grandma’s Thanksgiving Recipes to pick and choose from dozens of recipes!

Got leftovers?  Chicken & Turkey Leftovers is where you need to go!

Traditional Turkey Dinner
This is it—you can’t any more traditional than turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie!
Serves 12 (plus lots of turkey leftovers).

Holiday Stuffed Turkey
Sweet Potato Casserole
Baked Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Cranberry Chutney
double batch Creamed Pearl Onions
double batch Green Bean Bundles
Parmesan Crescent Rolls
Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie
Apple & Pear Cheese Crisp

Intimate Thanksgiving Dinner
If you’re having just a few close friends around the table this year, turn to a boneless turkey breast for a cozy dinner.
Serves 4 to 6.

Apple Roasted Turkey
Roasted Mixed Potatoes
Maple-Glazed Squash
Perfect Creamed Spinach
Cranberry Cheese Bread
Thanksgiving Cornucopias

Southern Turkey Day Spread
Southern classics take center stage in this down-home feast. Bake the squash dressing (i.e., stuffing) separately from the bird, so there’s enough for seconds for everyone.
Serves 6 to 8.

Roast turkey with Southern Squash Dressing
Praline Sweet Potatoes
Favorite Green Bean Casserole
Mellow Turnip Bake
Minty Cranberry Relish
Pickled Onions
Southern Biscuit Muffins
Country Pecan Pie
Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie or Sweet Potato Pie

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Feast
Meat-free and delicious, this comforting autumnal feast is built around two main dishes: stuffed pasta and stuffed squash.
Serves 8 to 12.

Mushroom Croustades
Autumn Salad
Eggplant-Stuffed Shells
double batch Cheese-Stuffed Pattypans
Sweet Potato Nuggets
Quick Corn Pudding
Whole-Wheat Herb Bread
Sweet Bean & Pecan Pie
Apple Cranberry Cobbler

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