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.
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
Photo, Erik Putz.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
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
(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)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
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
Photo, Sian Richards.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
Photo, Sian Richards.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
Photo, Angus Fergusson.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
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