Advertisement
Menus

A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More Menus

Everything needed for a delicious spread.
A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More Menus

The first long weekend of fall might look a little different this year, but if you're still cooking up a meal, we have a Thanksgiving menu for you, from a four-person spread (ready in 1 hour!), to a friendship-inspired spread of simple, comforting dishes. So, even if you're short on time, you can still serve a delightfully festive feast.

Here are all the traditional favourites, tweaked for maximum flavour and minimal stress.

A Thanksgiving dinner in under 4 hours

By butterflying your turkey, you cut your cooking time in half!Butterflied roast turkey with gravyBrown butter green beans Leek, hazelnut and dried pear stuffing Roast garlic mashed potatoes Carrot and parsnip casserole Sugar and spice kabocha squash Homemade cranberry sauce Pumpkin creme brûleé White chocolate bark

Classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner.Photo, Erik Putz.

Our All-Time Favourite Thanksgiving Recipes

Whether in person or in spirit, celebrate the abundance of the season with our favourite fall recipes.Brined roast turkeyChestnut and sage stuffingYukon mashed potatoesHomemade cranberry saucePumpkin cheesecake with bourbon whipped cream

A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More Menus

Advertisement

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

You won't be missing the turkey at this vegetarian Thanksgiving feast.Butternut squash wellingtonsEasy cranberry sauceMushroom gravyFig and radicchio saladCheesy creamed cornMiso mashed potatoesGingery green beans with crispy fried onionsClassic apple pie

A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More Menus(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

Rustic Thanksgiving

Don’t worry about fancy plating with this menu; it’s supposed to be a homestyle feast!Chestnut and sausage stuffingCreamed kaleSweet and sour carrotsParsnip-potato mashHoney and herb turkeyApple crumble with vanilla custard

A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More Menus

Modern Thanksgiving

Forgo the turkey for pork tenderloin filled with hearty fall flavours. Creamy mushroom pâtéRoasted fennel with parmesan-lemon vinaigrettePork tenderloin with spiced plums and walnutsChocolate bourbon pecan pie

Pork tenderloin with spiced nuts and walnutsPhoto, Sian Richards.

Advertisement

1-hour Thanksgiving for 4

Even if your dinner is small this year, you can still have an impressive, festive dinner.Smoked salmon and watercress wrapsSpiced parsnip and sweet potato mashSugar snap pea and water chestnut sautéRoast turkey breast with bacon-cranberry chutneyCreamy pear and mascarpone brioche

A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More MenusPhoto, Sian Richards.

Roast chicken Thanksgiving

Consider roasting a chicken for smaller dinners instead of a massive turkey.Apple sparklerLemony mushroom and herb crostiniSmashed herbed potatoesSautéed Swiss chard with capersSpatchcock roast chicken with grapesApple-pie dumplings with caramel sauce

Spatchcock roast chicken with grapesPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

Classic Thanksgiving

These recipes are classics for a reason.Nutty green beansHomemade cranberry sauceSausage stuffing with water chestnutsCreamy brussels sprouts with snap peasPotato and celery-root mashTraditional pumpkin pie

A Deceptively Easy Thanksgiving Feast In Under 4 Hours. Plus, 7 More Menus

How to carve a turkey

GET CHATELAINE IN YOUR INBOX!

Subscribe to our newsletters for our very best stories, recipes, style and shopping tips, horoscopes and special offers.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement