We’re excited to provide you with new content each month here on the IF:Table blog. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we know there are many reasons to gather this month and we’re here to help. Whether you’re hosting the main meal, bringing an appetizer to Friendsgiving, or throwing a post-Turkey day brunch, this recipe round-up is filled with our team’s go-to Thanksgiving recipes and we hope it makes inviting people to your home just a little easier this year. May you spend less time deciding what to put on the table and more time being with the people in your chairs. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Maple Roasted Nuts

The perfect appetizer for any gathering this season, these maple-roasted nuts are both savory and a little sweet.  Recipe from Camille Styles

Sweet Potato Crostini

If you’re on appetizer duty this year, try this creative take on crostini that uses roasted sweet potatoes as your vehicle for creamy cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts. Recipe from Williams-Sonoma

Autumn Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

This salad is packed with the best fall produce so you’ll actually want to get your greens on this Thanksgiving. Recipe from IF:Gathering

Sweet Potato Soup

On the next rainy November night, have a few friends over for an impromptu gathering and serve this soul-warming Sweet Potato Soup. Recipe from Camille Styles

Collard Greens

The perfect Southern side dish, collard greens are a staple for many Thanksgiving tables, and these greens are made even better with lots of garlic. Recipe from Oprah 

Butternut Squash and Leek Stuffing

Chock full of colorful roasted veggies, this stuffing will brighten up any Thanksgiving plate.  Recipe from Love and Lemons

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Bacon makes everything better and even the pickiest eaters might be willing to try these delicious bacon-filled brussels sprouts. Recipe from How Sweet Eats

ROASTED TURKEY 

Want a fast, easy and delicious Thanksgiving turkey? A spatchcocked bird cooks in the half the time and is still the star of the dining table. Recipe from Martha Stewart 

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

If you thought mashed potatoes couldn’t get any better, think again – these potatoes include sour cream so you have an even more decadent gravy base. Recipe from Platings and Pairings

Cranberry Sauce

No Thanksgiving meal is complete without cranberry sauce and this recipe from Danielle Walker is studded with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and orange. Recipe from Against All Grain

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Don’t let the vegetarians go hungry around your table. These Quinoa-Stuffed Squash are a feast for the eyes and may even entice your most dedicated carnivore. Recipe from Love and Lemons

Apple Buckwheat Cake

For a twist on the traditional apple pie, switch things up this year with an Apple Buckwheat Cake, instead. Recipe from Darling Magazine

Cranberry Pie with Rosemary Crust

Mix up the usual pie offerings this year by making a Cranberry Pie. With the addition of rosemary, this recipe is just out-of-the-box enough to intrigue even the most traditional taste buds.  Recipe from Une Gamine Dans La Cuisine

Pumpkin Slab Pie

When you just can’t imagine making 4 pies to feed your Thanksgiving crowd, try a Pumpkin Slab Pie, instead. You’ll get all your favorite fall flavors without spending an entire day in the kitchen. Recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction 

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

These baked donuts are reason enough to host a Friendsgiving brunch and the cinnamon-sugar coating may even win you a few new friends before the month is up. Recipe from To Salt and See

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Soup

Ever wonder what to do with all those leftovers? Don’t waste a bite of turkey by turning it into the perfect post-holiday soup. Recipe from Bri McKoy

Check out even more Thanksgiving recipe inspiration over on our Pinterest board.