15 Easy Peasy No-Fuss Thanksgiving Recipes - Damn Delicious (2024)

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Post navigation Want to Save this Recipe for Later? Leave a Reply 9 comments Anita Bonneville-Latour — November 17, 2018 @ 11:42 AM Reply I gave printed so many of your recipes and all the ones I have made are super delicious. I look forward to seeing them daily on my iPad!!!!! Thx for sharing. Janette — November 9, 2015 @ 2:46 AM Reply I gathering some recipes into my own,private cookbook. If it had a name it would be something like cooking with and for Disabilities. I have a very limited amount of energy, and my husband is limited to soft and tender foods.We have been enjoying your quick recipes. Judith — November 7, 2015 @ 11:04 AM Reply 11.07.2015 Really like your new logo! J. Yvie — November 6, 2015 @ 9:52 PM Reply I made the ham bone soup only without the ham bone. I made mine vegan style, and I must say it was d-delicious! If the ham bone was as good as my without version, it has to be a blown out of the water delish dish. I added some kale to mine too, it was wonderful. Your recipe looked mouth watering good, so I knew I had to try this recipe. We loved it. Thanx for everything Tiffany — November 6, 2015 @ 9:26 PM Reply I think I’m most excited to try the Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini. That looks so good. Thank goodness Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I can’t wait to try it! Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness — November 6, 2015 @ 7:13 PM Reply I think those brussels sprouts are going to be making an appearance sometime soon! Janice — November 6, 2015 @ 3:57 AM Reply I love these ideas! Which brussel sprout one to use? Delicious decisions to make!I hope you do not mind if I share Thanksgiving crockpot mashed potatoes. I even put my gravy in a mini crockpot. Anyway for the crockpot lovers here is how I do mashed potatoes.5 lb red potatoes (you can use others, this just happens to be what we used)Chicken Broth – you’ll need a big box or about 3 or 4 cans – enough to boil your potatoes in3-4 garlic cloves (chopped and use what you like – more or less or none)1 8 ounce sour cream1 8 ounce cream cheese1 stick butterDice potatoes (you can leave the skin on).Boil potatoes and garlic in chicken broth until tender.Remove potatoes from broth, but reserve broth.Add sour cream and cream cheese to potatoes, mixing well. Use the reserved broth as needed to reach desired consistency. Now the recipe calls to use the broth, but you can use milk instead if you want your potatoes creamier. I use the broth and to me it is fine.At this point, you can either refrigerate the mixture if you are not serving until the next day or if serving this day, go ahead and put it in a crockpot. Put the stick of butter down in the middle of the potatoes. As the mixture heats, the butter will melt which keeps the potatoes nice and fresh. When ready to serve, simply stir to mix the butter throughout and enjoy! Jane Witney-Taylor — November 6, 2015 @ 4:00 PM Reply How long do you put in crockpot & what setting? Janice — November 7, 2015 @ 12:19 PM Reply 4 hours on low is what I do. FAQs References

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These recipes will make for the best and EASIEST holiday meal. From sides to mains to even using up leftovers!

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Whether it’s your first or your 10th Thanksgiving as a host, these recipes are a life-saver. They’re quick, easy and sure to be a hit with everyone. I have also included plenty of recipes for your leftover ham and turkey so nothing goes to waste!

1.Slow Cooker Creamed Corn – So rich and creamy, and unbelievably easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Doesn’t get easier than that. [GET THE RECIPE.]

2. Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts – The best garlic brussels sprouts ever, made with garlic and crisp bacon goodness. The bacon is obviously everything here. [GET THE RECIPE.]

3. Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Ham – Tender, juicy ham made right in the crockpot with just 5 min prep. And you save on oven space too. [GET THE RECIPE.]

4. Garlic Roasted Carrots – This is really the best and easiest way to roast carrots. All you need is 5 min prep. And only 59.5 calories per serving.[GET THE RECIPE.]

5. Parmesan Crusted Scalloped Potatoes – Rich, creamy, and cheesy potatoes smothered in heavy cream and Parmesan. Need I say more? [GET THE RECIPE.]

6. Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini – This loaded panini is one of the perfect ways to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And you can always use deli turkey if you need this more than once a year. [GET THE RECIPE.]

7. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting – These cupcakes are light and moist, topped with a fluffy cream cheese frostingthat just melts in your mouth. [GET THE RECIPE.]

8. Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie – With just 5 minutes prep, be warned that you’ll probably want to make this cheesy goodness all year long.[GET THE RECIPE.]

9. Cranberry Orange Sauce – Skip the canned cranberry sauce and make it right at home. It’s embarrassingly easy with just 3 ingredients. [GET THE RECIPE.]

10. Easy Green Bean Casserole – Even the pickiest of eaters will be begging for seconds here. [GET THE RECIPE.]

11. Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing – With KING’S HAWAIIANbread as the secret ingredient, this stuffing will be the hit of the party. Seriously. [GET THE RECIPE.]

12. Leftover Hambone Soup – Use up your leftover hambone to make this cozy, hearty soup loaded with tons of veggies and chunks of sweet ham. [GET THE RECIPE.]

13. Sweet Potato Casserole – Made with mashed roasted sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping with an ooey gooey melted marshmallow center. Just don’t forget the extra marshmallows. No one will judge you for that. [GET THE RECIPE.]

14. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots – Golden brown, crisp brussels sprouts and carrots tossed in balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Simply amazing. [GET THE RECIPE.]

15. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes – Crisp-tender potatoes with garlicky parmesan goodness. It’s the easiest side dish you will ever make in the crockpot. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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  1. Anita Bonneville-Latour November 17, 2018 @ 11:42 AM Reply

    I gave printed so many of your recipes and all the ones I have made are super delicious. I look forward to seeing them daily on my iPad!!!!! Thx for sharing.

  2. Janette November 9, 2015 @ 2:46 AM Reply

    I gathering some recipes into my own,private cookbook. If it had a name it would be something like cooking with and for Disabilities. I have a very limited amount of energy, and my husband is limited to soft and tender foods.We have been enjoying your quick recipes.

  3. Judith November 7, 2015 @ 11:04 AM Reply

    11.07.2015 Really like your new logo! J.

  4. Yvie November 6, 2015 @ 9:52 PM Reply

    I made the ham bone soup only without the ham bone. I made mine vegan style, and I must say it was d-delicious! If the ham bone was as good as my without version, it has to be a blown out of the water delish dish. I added some kale to mine too, it was wonderful. Your recipe looked mouth watering good, so I knew I had to try this recipe. We loved it. Thanx for everything

  5. Tiffany November 6, 2015 @ 9:26 PM Reply

    I think I’m most excited to try the Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini. That looks so good. Thank goodness Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I can’t wait to try it!

  6. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness November 6, 2015 @ 7:13 PM Reply

    I think those brussels sprouts are going to be making an appearance sometime soon!

  7. Janice November 6, 2015 @ 3:57 AM Reply

    I love these ideas! Which brussel sprout one to use? Delicious decisions to make!

    I hope you do not mind if I share Thanksgiving crockpot mashed potatoes. I even put my gravy in a mini crockpot. Anyway for the crockpot lovers here is how I do mashed potatoes.

    5 lb red potatoes (you can use others, this just happens to be what we used)
    Chicken Broth – you’ll need a big box or about 3 or 4 cans – enough to boil your potatoes in
    3-4 garlic cloves (chopped and use what you like – more or less or none)
    1 8 ounce sour cream
    1 8 ounce cream cheese
    1 stick butter

    Dice potatoes (you can leave the skin on).
    Boil potatoes and garlic in chicken broth until tender.
    Remove potatoes from broth, but reserve broth.
    Add sour cream and cream cheese to potatoes, mixing well. Use the reserved broth as needed to reach desired consistency. Now the recipe calls to use the broth, but you can use milk instead if you want your potatoes creamier. I use the broth and to me it is fine.

    At this point, you can either refrigerate the mixture if you are not serving until the next day or if serving this day, go ahead and put it in a crockpot. Put the stick of butter down in the middle of the potatoes. As the mixture heats, the butter will melt which keeps the potatoes nice and fresh. When ready to serve, simply stir to mix the butter throughout and enjoy!

    • Jane Witney-Taylor November 6, 2015 @ 4:00 PM Reply

      How long do you put in crockpot & what setting?

      • Janice November 7, 2015 @ 12:19 PM Reply

        4 hours on low is what I do.

15 Easy Peasy No-Fuss Thanksgiving Recipes - Damn Delicious (2024)

FAQs

How do you simplify Thanksgiving? ›

Tips To Simplify Thanksgiving Entertaining
  1. Pick the menu early. Don't leave menu planning and shopping to the last minute. ...
  2. Brine your bird. Turkey is the centerpiece of the feast, so give it every opportunity to shine. ...
  3. Start prep work a few days before Thanksgiving. ...
  4. Serve batched co*cktails. ...
  5. Create simple centerpieces.
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What are basic Thanksgiving meals? ›

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing (or “dressing”), and some kind of pie for dessert, typically pumpkin, apple, or pecan. Common sides are green bean casserole, scalloped corn, and roasted sweet potatoes.

What is the short simple thanksgiving dinner prayer? ›

Our Father in Heaven

We give thanks for this food prepared by loving hands. We give thanks for life, the freedom to enjoy it all, and all other blessings. As we partake of this food, we pray for health and strength to carry on and try to live as You would have us. This we ask in the name of Christ, Our Heavenly Father.

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving side dishes? ›

Top 10 Must-Have Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  1. Holiday Stuffing. This easy recipe for Holiday Stuffing is our number one must-have Thanksgiving side dish!
  2. Best Mashed Potatoes Ever. ...
  3. New Green Bean Casserole. ...
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  5. Baked Cranberry Sauce. ...
  6. Cauliflower Blossom. ...
  7. Butternut Squash Mash. ...
  8. Creamy Corn for a Crowd. ...

What should I cook first on Thanksgiving? ›

Since it's the main event, the turkey should be the first dish you start cooking in the morning. "The resting process is an absolutely imperative part of the cooking process," Holzman said. Many people overcook their turkeys in the oven and overlook letting them rest, rendering the final product dry and rubbery.

What do most people eat the night before Thanksgiving? ›

If any night is the most critical, it's the night before, when many Americans will bake pies and prepare reheatable dishes, like casseroles and soups, so that Thursday morning doesn't dissolve into chaos.

What is Thanksgiving simple for kids? ›

Thanksgiving is a yearly holiday marked by feasts and family gatherings. The day is celebrated in the United States, Canada, and other countries. It takes place on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.

How do you scale down Thanksgiving? ›

Small-Scale Thanksgiving Recipes

Look for a small, 9- to 10-pound turkey, or consider serving turkey breast, legs, or thighs instead. If you aren't committed to turkey, you can go with a large chicken or small picnic ham.

What is simple Thanksgiving history for kids? ›

In November 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast. The feast was organized by the colonists to thank the native people for their cooperation. Hence, it is acknowledged as Thanksgiving day today.

What is Thanksgiving in short? ›

Thanksgiving Day, U.S. and Canadian holiday. In the U.S. Thanksgiving is modeled on a harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people in 1621. It is intended to celebrate the blessings of the past year.

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