Healthy Recipes Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes 6 Delicious Menus for However You Do Thanksgiving From a vegetarian Thanksgiving to Friendsgiving, we have menus for everyone—plus wine pairings to drink with your feast. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 12, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Johnny Autry Thanksgiving is about getting together and enjoying the company of those you love, reflecting on the year (almost) in the rear view mirror. However, we get that in food-focused holidays, it can get stressful. Not to worry—we have so many Thanksgiving dinner ideas, we made six menus to accommodate everyone at your table: a traditional menu, one for vegetarians, one for Friendsgiving, one for vegans, one with a little spice and an over-the-top one for going all out. No matter who you are, we have a Thanksgiving menu for you. Mix and match or make a whole menu. We've also included wine pairings to enjoy with your Thanksgiving meal. For more ideas, browse all of our Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes. 01 of 06 Traditional Thanksgiving Menu It is tough to beat a traditional Thanksgiving meal. For this reason, we have this modern Thanksgiving menu with the tried-and-true classic flavors. These recipes will make your holiday delicious, nutritious and memorable. Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball Herb-Roasted Turkey with Herbed Pan Gravy Cranberry Relish Apple-Cranberry Stuffing Green Beans with Pistachios & Orange Garlic Mashed Potatoes Custard Pecan Pie 02 of 06 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu Not into the turkey on Turkey Day? That's fine with us. We have created this vegetarian Thanksgiving menu that holds the meat but spares no flavor. You may even make a few carnivores jealous. Baked Brie with Jam in Puff Pastry Wild Rice–Stuffed Acorn Squash Mixed Greens with Preserved Lemon Dressing & Feta Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Pumpkin-Cranberry Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling 03 of 06 Friendsgiving Menu Yes, it is possible to have a low-lift Thanksgiving with your friends. These simplified Friendsgiving recipes will save you time so you can focus on enjoying your night with your second family. With flavor combinations like this your friends will be seriously impressed. Chile-Spiced Delicata Squash Crostini Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme Turkey Stock & Gravy Green Beans with Gremolata & Pine Nuts Sage Cornbread Dressing Garlic Mashed Potatoes Angel Biscuits Buttermilk Cranberry Swirl Pie Pear Upside-Down Cake 04 of 06 Over the Top Leigh Beisch There's no better time to go all out than your holiday feast. Here's an over-the-top menu to help you take it up a notch. Smoked Trout Spread Roast Turkey with White Wine Gravy Lemony Brussels Sprout Slaw Sausage & Cranberry Whole-Wheat Stuffing Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with White Pepper Melting Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter Cranberry Sauce with Chile & Ponzu Custard Apple Pie with Saffron & Cardamom Coconut-Rum Pumpkin Pie 05 of 06 Vegan Thanksgiving Menu What do vegans eat on Thanksgiving, you may ask? Well, we have answers... and it's good news to all the plant-based people out there. This vegan Thanksgiving menu is decadent, savory and satiating. Check out our menu and wine pairing suggestions below: Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Orange Vinaigrette Vegan Green Bean Casserole Vegan Cornbread Stuffing Vegan Pumpkin Pie 06 of 06 A Little Bit of Spice Johnny Autry Kick your Thanksgiving menu up a notch with a little heat from red chile peppers. Red Chile-Citrus Glazed Roast Turkey & Pan Sauce Red Chile Mashed Potatoes Braised Greens Bacon-Rosemary Corn Pudding Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Regardless of your dietary restrictions (or lack there of), Thanksgiving should be enjoyable and grounding. These Thanksgiving menu ideas with wine pairings will let you focus on the quality time. From the meat eaters to the herbivores in your life, everyone will be impressed with these Thanksgiving dinner ideas. 5 Wines to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Feast 2020 Bisson Glera Vino Frizzante Prosecco, Veneto, Italy ($17). Start the meal with a pop! This lightly fizzy wine has notes of green apple and toasted almond. 2019 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Le Cigare Blanc, Central Coast, CA ($22). Pour this medium-bodied white with vegetable-forward menus. 2019 Clos des Rocs En Près Forêt Mâcon- Loché, Burgundy, France ($27). The citrus undertones of this chardonnay cuts through rich dishes. 2019 Clos La Coutale Malbec, Cahors, France ($17). This crowd-pleasing red won't overwhelm vegetable dishes and holds it own with turkey and gravy. 2018 Land of Saints Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez Valley, CA ($25). Lighter than many California cabs, you can sip this peppery wine from turkey through dessert. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit