It’s that time of year again! Holidays are fast approaching; it is time for many of us to start planning. I don’t know about you guys, but planning your holiday dinner makes the hosting infinitely easier.
We love creating a Thanksgiving menu as it allows us to stay organized and delegate more easily! We hope this Thanksgiving Dinner Menu inspires you to create a personal menu for a delicious and stress-free time spent with loved ones!
Are you feeling inspired already? Check out our full thanksgiving recipe index for more inspiration.
The Best Starters
Choose from hot or cold appetizers as a precursor to the meal:
Of course, you can’t forget your cold appetizers! A charcuterie board makes for a fantastic array of cold cuts and cheeses everyone can nibble on, and it also works as a stunning centerpiece.
Now, the main dish or main entree, also known as the star of the show! It is an essential aspect of any dinner and is often the most memorable.
It’s not Thanksgiving without a juicy turkey at the dinner table! We’ve compiled a list of our top tips & tricks to prepare the best thanksgiving turkey. However, if you aren’t the biggest fan of the holiday staple, we feature an excellent honey-glazed ham and a reader-favorite seafood dish, the baked salmon and shrimp!
Some may argue that the side dishes are almost more important than the entrees. A good side will accentuate an already wonderful main dish. For instance, a zesty cranberry orange sauce will complement the turkey with every bite, enthralling guests with both dishes! A mushroom chicken gravy is essential when your table features creamy mashed potatoes!
We don’t eat salads on Thanksgiving because we’re trying to be healthy. We’re eating them because they are just that good! We love what a good broccoli bacon salad brings to the dinner table. However, if you haven’t already, you will want to add some classic Ukrainian dishes to your salad spread. Russian olivye is a household staple and makes for a beautiful salad.
There’s no forgetting everyone’s favorite, and that’s the dessert! Select a few pastries that are in theme with the festivities, like our flaky and buttery cranberry orange scones! Of course, you can’t forget the pumpkin desserts on Thanksgiving! Our pumpkin roll cake is a family favorite and is an addition we look forward to year-round.
Delegate: Take some weight off your shoulders and assign certain dishes or tasks to others. Enjoying a dinner everyone has pitched in for is so much fun.
Make a schedule: Start by planning everything a week in advance. Designate one day for cleaning and another for grocery shopping. It will make the days closer to Thanksgiving a breeze.
Meal prep: You can make many dishes days in advance and freeze to do much less labor on Thanksgiving. The quality and freshness are still excellent and will be less stressful.
Amazon Must Haves:
These salad bowlsare perfect to serve up at a Thanksgiving dinner, and they’re so stunning they act as a decoration.
A solid casserole dish makes all the difference when cooking and serving a hearty dish.
This turkey baster is the best for getting a juicy turkey.
This stunning farmhouse-style table runner makes an incredible addition to your Thanksgiving spread without being too overbearing.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our roundup of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. We would love to see your creations! Be sure to tag us in your Instagram and Facebook posts with the hashtag #valentinascorner!
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving with your loved ones.
From our family to yours!
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