In our house, we love a made from scratch Thanksgiving! From the sides to the dessert, it’s all made with simple, wholesome ingredients and sometimes sourdough. I hope you’ll find a few new ideas for this year’s Thanksgiving!
Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin rolls, mashed potatoes, and corn casserole. They’re all here on the blog. Whether you’re cooking breakfast, lunch, or supper, you’ll find recipe ideas below!
From-Scratch Thanksgiving Recipes
Desserts
My silky no bake chocolate peanut butter pie is made completely from scratch, with wholesome ingredients and little fuss. It’s the quickest and easiest pie on the blog and one of our favorites for the holidays!
These sourdough pecan pie bites are made from scratch with wholesome ingredients! My secret is a mixture of raw cane sugar and date syrup. It makes the most amazing caramel flavor that goes perfect with the pecans. We can’t get enough of these little pies!
If you’re looking for a simple yet elegant fall dessert, you’ve got to try my sourdough pumpkin roll bites! They’ve got the same pumpkin roll flavor but in bite-sized form. I use pure maple syrup instead of regular sugar throughout the cake and cream cheese frosting!
My sourdough apple turnovers are made of puff pastry dough, maple-syrup sweetened apple filling, and a cinnamon frosting drizzle, all made from scratch. They are the perfect cozy fall treat!
My sourdough pumpkin brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and full of pumpkin spice flavor! We’re using a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg alongside pumpkin puree and chocolate to make the best fall brownie. They’re one of our favorite pumpkin treats!
My mini sourdough chocolate chip pumpkin cookies are quick to whip up with only a fork! The ingredients are wholesome, and the steps are simple. They’re flavored perfectly with cinnamon and nutmeg for a balanced pumpkin spice flavor. Let’s not forget the mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout for a pop of chocolaty goodness!
Side Dishes
My sourdough cheesy corn casserole is made completely from scratch with cheese mixed throughout! No canned creamed corn or pre-made cornbread mix, just simple wholesome ingredients. It’s such a delicious holiday side dish. I hope you love it just as much as we do!
This old fashioned mashed potatoes recipe is so simple yet so divine. The fluffy texture becomes creamy with the addition of melted butter and warm cream. This recipe is easy to follow and tastes like home. You’ll be sure to go back for seconds!
My simple homemade brown gravy takes only a few minutes and tastes way better than pre-made or store-bought packets! You won’t need any cornstarch or drippings. Instead, you’ll make a simple roux out of butter and flour. Then you’ll add in beef broth and let it thicken. Once you make this gravy, you’ll never go back!
My cheesy hashbrown casserole is made completely from scratch without canned soup or cereal! Instead, I use wholesome ingredients, fresh potatoes, and breadcrumbs for the top. It’s the perfect side dish for holidays. I hope you love it as much as we do!
A bite of old-fashioned baked mac and cheese is like getting a hug from someone you love. I have very fond memories of eating a big ole bowl of this side on holidays, at family gatherings, and at supper during the summers. It’s so simple to whip up and tastes like grandma made it!
My sourdough steakhouse rolls are inspired by the beloved dinner rolls served at Texas Roadhouse! They’re soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet. The ingredients are wholesome, the steps are simple, and they’re budget-friendly to make!
No-Turkey Main Dishes
These oven-baked buttermilk fried chicken tenders have that craveable crunch without all the grease! They are so simple to make using my 3 step coating method and baking them on a sheet pan. You’ll never go back to frying chicken in oil. This recipe is that dang good!
This mini meatloaf recipe is a wholesome take on old-fashioned meatloaf made with breadcrumbs and homemade ketchup. It’s the perfect recipe if you’re craving meatloaf on a busy weeknight!
This easy slow cooker pot roast is full of potatoes, peppers, and spices that are just as good the next day as they are right after cooking. Everyone has their favorite way of cooking a beef roast, and this is mine. It’s got the best savory flavor from wholesome ingredients.
This baked cranberry chicken is so good my husband loves it and he’s not a cranberry-loving guy! The chicken is seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and thyme while the cranberries are tossed in pure maple syrup. These flavors mix while baking to create a wholesome seasonal meal in only 35 minutes!
Breakfast Recipes
These sourdough pumpkin pancakes are so easy to make and full of pumpkin spice flavor! We love topping them with homemade whipped cream, pure maple syrup, and chopped nuts. It’s the perfect combo!
My sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls are so simple to make from scratch! They’re soft and fluffy, full of homemade pumpkin spice flavor, and perfectly sweetened without being too much. My husband and I absolutely love the pumpkin maple cream cheese on top!
This pumpkin chai latte is made from scratch, perfectly sweetened with honey, and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. My husband and I absolutely love this fall drink; it not only tastes better than coffee shop versions but it’s cheaper too!
These sourdough maple cinnamon rolls are so soft and pillowy! They’re made with an enriched dough, pure maple syrup, and topped with a homemade maple cream cheese frosting. The sweetness level is perfect, they won’t leave you sugared out but still taste oh-so sweet!
Let me know what your favorite Thanksgiving recipes are below! I’d love to hear!