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Thanksgiving Recipes

Bring fresh flavor to your Thanksgiving table with recipes that feel both comforting and vibrant. You'll find Mediterranean-inspired dishes, gluten-free sides, and a few Jewish favorites that make celebrating with family and friends even more special. From savory mains to festive desserts, these recipes are made for gathering.

My favorite recipes for Thanksgiving are the Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Walnut Bread, and the Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce!

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Truffle steak sauce in a black bowl with a spoon dripping the sauce.
    Truffle Sauce With Brown Butter for Steak and Pasta
  • A glass filled with layers of creamy green pistachio tiramisu mousse and brown biscuit, topped with chopped pistachios, sits on a wooden board surrounded by whole pistachios and another dessert in the background.
    Pistachio Tiramisu In Cups
  • A white bowl filled with roasted nuts, including almonds, cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, sits with a gold spoon beside it. Fresh herbs are placed nearby on a wooden surface.
    Roasted Nuts With Rosemary And Sage
  • A gluten-free pumpkin muffin half eaten and laying in a paper liner.
    Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
  • Holding a biscoff brownie and watching the center drip down.
    Biscoff Brownies (Fudgy Brownies With Cookie Butter)
  • Gluten-free Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cookie Bars on a white plate
    Cranberry Bliss Bars (Gluten-Free Starbucks Copycat)
  • Banana and Pumpkin muffins stacked on top of each other on a wire rack.
    Banana And Pumpkin Muffins
  • Sliced and roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots
  • Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe on a white plate with a striped napkin and a fork.
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread with an orange and a bowl of cranberries
    Cranberry Walnut Bread With Orange Glaze

green beans on a white plate drizzled with a tahini sauce and lemon zest

My Favorite Green Bean Recipe

Easy Roasted Green Beans That Will Impress Your Guests!

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Popular Quick Breads

The most popular breads served at Thanksgiving.

  • Cornbread slices on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Cornbread Recipe
  • Holding a slice of Cinnamon Banana Bread.
    Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
  • banana bread with chocolate chips on a cooling rack
    Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread with an orange and a bowl of cranberries
    Cranberry Walnut Bread With Orange Glaze

How to safely thaw a turkey.

Helpful Tip!

How To Thaw A Turkey

Do Not Leave It On The Counter!

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Appetizer Recipes

A little appetizer is a cornerstone of a healthy diet.

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  • pumpkin fluff dip in a white bowl with ginger snaps. featured image.
    Pumpkin Fluff Recipe (5 Minutes, No-Bake)
  • Mediterranean Citrus Marinated Olives for a Charcuterie Board Featured Image
    Marinated Olives With Citrus
  • A white bowl filled with roasted nuts, including almonds, cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, sits with a gold spoon beside it. Fresh herbs are placed nearby on a wooden surface.
    Roasted Nuts With Rosemary And Sage
  • Turkish Grilled or Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe Featured Image
    Turkish Eggplant Salad

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Salads

A little appetizer is a cornerstone of a healthy diet.

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  • Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe on a white plate with a striped napkin and a fork.
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Arugula, beet, and goat cheese salad in a white bowl with a fork stuck in it.
    Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
  • Arugula, date, feta, and pistachio salad in a white bowl.
    Arugula Salad With Feta
  • Hearts of Palm salad on a white plate with lettuce and a fork.
    Hearts Of Palm Salad With Avocado

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Side Dishes

A little appetizer is a cornerstone of a healthy diet.

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  • Gluten free corn casserole in a white casserole dish with a gold spoon and napkin.
    Gluten Free Corn Casserole (Cheesy Jiffy Style)
  • Gluten free creamed corn in a black bowl with someone spooning some out.
    Quick Gluten Free Creamed Corn
  • Gluten free sweet potato casserole in a white dish with pecans scattered around it.
    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole With A Pecan Streusel
  • Roasted carrots with tahini sauce and a gremolata on a white platter.
    Heirloom Carrots With A Carrot Top Gremolata


Dessert Recipes

  • A glass trifle bowl filled with layers of chocolate mousse, bananas, chopped nuts, and chocolate pieces-a decadent trifle with chocolate-topped with more bananas and chocolate crumbles. Bowls of extra toppings sit in the background.
    Trifle With Chocolate, Bananas, And Cashews (Gluten-Free)
  • A white plate stacked with chocolate krispy treats, their crunchy, textured surface on display, sits on a white table near a few chocolate pieces and a partially visible white bowl.
    Spanish Chocolate Krispy Treats (Turrón de Chocolate)
  • A pistachio ricotta cake, topped with powdered sugar and chopped pistachios, is cut into eight slices and displayed on a beige plate. A cup of coffee and a piece of newspaper are seen in the background.
    Moist Pistachio Ricotta Cake
  • Close-up of Cannoli Cookies with chocolate chips, drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with orange zest, with more cookies and chocolate chips in the background on a light surface.
    Cannoli Cookies With Ricotta and Orange Zest
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Latest Recipes

  • Simple Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries on a white plate
    Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries (With Dried Cherries)
  • A white plate filled with golden brown garlic confit cloves, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs on the side, placed on a light surface with a green cloth nearby.
    Garlic Confit With Thyme and Rosemary
  • A white bowl filled with Roasted Mini Peppers—red and orange—garlic cloves, and fresh herbs, sits on a light surface beside a fork and a green napkin.
    Pan Roasted Mini Peppers with Balsamic
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls in a white bowl and someone holding one ball.
    Marinated Mozzarella Balls
  • A plate of Greek chicken meatballs garnished with lemon slices and herbs, served with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce topped with chopped parsley.
    Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon and Herbs
  • A close-up of a golden-brown potato kugel casserole with a crispy top in a white dish, surrounded by small plates with fresh greens and a green cloth, on a light-colored surface.
    Crispy Potato Kugel Recipe (Passover Friendly)
  • One Pan Chicken Marsala Meatballs in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, garnished with parsley, served in a white oval dish. A yellow cloth napkin and fresh herbs are partially visible beside this gluten free meal.
    Chicken Marsala Meatballs (GF, One Pan)
  • Easy Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Brownie Bar Recipe baked and cooling on a wire rack.
    Chocolate Brownies With Pecans
  • Roasted smashed potatoes in a white bowl with rosemary on top.
    Garlic Smashed Potatoes (Crispy Oven Roasted)
  • A square white bowl filled with vibrant mint pesto sauce, garnished with a sprig of mint. A wooden spoon and slivered almonds rest nearby on a white surface.
    Fresh Mint Pesto (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
  • A baked casserole reminiscent of zucchini kugel, topped with neatly arranged rounds of leeks and garnished with fresh thyme in a white rectangular dish. The edges are browned and the vegetables are beautifully golden.
    Zucchini Kugel (Passover Zucchini Casserole with Leeks)
  • A jar of Pistachio Pesto.
    Pistachio Pesto Recipe (Easy Basil Pesto With Pistachios)
  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • Salmon with a Citrus relish on a white plate.
    Salmon With Citrus
  • Sliced chicken roulade with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and herbs, arranged on fresh spinach leaves atop a wooden board, garnished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
    Easy Chicken Roulade With Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes (GF)
  • Baked Brie with honey and walnuts in a white bowl with thyme and rosemary.
    Baked Brie With Honey And Walnuts
  • classic italian ribollita soup in a white bowl.
    Tuscan White Bean And Kale Soup (Easy One-Pot Recipe)
  • Keto turkey meatballs on a white plate with basil cream sauce and garnished with parsley
    Gluten Free Turkey Meatballs With Basil Sauce
  • A fully cooked thanksgiving turkey on a board with rosemary and citrus surrounding it.
    3 Easy Ways To Safely Thaw A Turkey
  • white chocolate and dark chocolate studded with crushed peppermint.
    Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark With Peppermint
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Healthy Greek Green Beans
  • Two glasses of green pistachio latte, made using a delicious pistachio latte recipe, are topped with foam and chopped pistachios on a white surface, surrounded by scattered pistachios and a small bowl of green sauce.
    Pistachio Latte Recipe With Real Pistachio Spread
  • A close-up of a baked gluten-free puff pastry cup filled with melted brie cheese, cranberry jam, walnuts, and garnished with a sprig of rosemary, sitting on a wooden surface.
    Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites (Gluten-Free)
  • A plate of golden, flaky Greek Spanakopita Triangles topped with sesame seeds and garnished with fresh parsley. The pastries are arranged neatly on a round plate, with a small dish of dipping sauce nearby.
    Easy Greek Spanakopita Triangles with Spinach and Feta
  • A white bowl filled with cinnamon roasted almonds, coated in a shiny caramelized sugar layer, sits on a light-colored cloth on a white surface.
    Homemade Cinnamon Roasted Almonds (Candied Almonds)
  • A black bowl filled with cubes of marinated feta cheese in herbs and oil, garnished with chopped parsley and red pepper. Slices of bread, a spoon, and a green napkin are nearby on a white surface.
    5-Minute Marinated Feta Cheese With Herbs
  • A white bowl filled with whole berry cranberry sauce, garnished with orange zest. A gold spoon rests on a green napkin next to the bowl, with cranberries and a cinnamon stick nearby on a white surface.
    Homemade Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Spices
  • green beans with a lemon tahini dressing on a white plate
    Blistered Green Beans With Lemon Tahini
  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs
  • A baked roasted honeynut squash half on a white tray, topped with melted butter, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of syrup. The flesh is golden and slightly caramelized.
    Roasted Honeynut Squash With Pecans
  • Chocolate Chow Mein Noodle Cookies on a white plate
    Haystacks Candy (GF)
  • A bowl from The Sunday Thymes filled with peeled cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and garlic cloves marinated in olive oil. The bowl rests on a white surface with a green cloth and sprigs of herbs nearby.
    Cherry Tomato Confit (Mediterranean Style)
  • A slice of Unique Apple Cranberry Torte Dessert Recipe on a white plate with blackberries.
    Apple Cranberry Tart With An Oatmeal Crust
  • Iced pumpkin spiced latte in a clear glass with a straw and cinnamon stick.
    Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte
  • Creamy low carb Cauliflower soup with chicken featured image
    Healthy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
  • a bowl of Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans And Cranberries, With A Maple Dijon Vinaigrette with a spoon
    Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts With Cranberries
  • Baked feta in a white casserole dish with tomatoes, garlic, and shallots.
    Savory Baked Feta Dip with Tomatoes, and Herbs
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Tuscan Chicken
  • Proscuitto wrapped date sitting on parchment paper.
    Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
  • Rice Krispies on parchment paper.
    Chocolate And Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
  • Portuguese Baked Apple With Cinnamon and Port in a white bowl with a spoon Featured Image
    Easy Honeycrisp Baked Apples
  • Peanut butter buckeye balls with rice krispies on a white plate.
    Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls (GF)

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A picture of Gwen Wolken in her home.

Hi! I'm Gwen

I’m so happy you are here. I started blogging to share my recipes with family and friends. You will find recipes that are Mediterranean-inspired and mostly gluten-free. I try to eat simple and seasonally, cooking with fresh whole foods. I hope to inspire you with a love for amazing food, as well as to encourage you to try something new!

About Me

Easy Spring Recipes

  • A close-up of a golden-brown potato kugel casserole with a crispy top in a white dish, surrounded by small plates with fresh greens and a green cloth, on a light-colored surface.
    Crispy Potato Kugel Recipe (Passover Friendly)
  • A baked casserole reminiscent of zucchini kugel, topped with neatly arranged rounds of leeks and garnished with fresh thyme in a white rectangular dish. The edges are browned and the vegetables are beautifully golden.
    Zucchini Kugel (Passover Zucchini Casserole with Leeks)
  • A white plate with a neatly arranged row of roasted asparagus with lemon, topped with golden brown crispy crumbs or crushed crackers.
    Roasted Asparagus With Lemon And Matzo Crumble
  • Round white pot filled with Greek Beef Meatballs, or Soutzoukakia, in rich red tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. A striped towel, wooden spoon, and fresh parsley leaves are nearby on a light-colored tabletop.
    Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia)
  • A pot of Penne Pomodoro with Italian tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, and grated cheese, surrounded by tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a checked cloth on a white surface—a classic Italian dish.
    Penne Pomodoro With Tomato and Basil
  • A Mediterranean bowl filled with grilled chicken, couscous, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese, surrounded by bowls of olives and tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Bowl

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    Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas
  • Mediterranean Salmon on a plate with a side of lemons and cherry tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Salmon (Baked, Lemon Oregano)
  • Almond macaroon cookies on a wire rack.
    Easy Almond Macaroon Cookie Recipe (GF)
  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
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    Baked Spinach, Cheese, and Egg Casserole Recipe
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    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs

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