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So excited to be sharing our 2018 Thanksgiving Menu. This year I’ve created a traditional Thanksgiving menu with a few twists and updates on the holiday classics. I’ll be sharing fun cocktails, colorful side dishes, updated sauces, my favorite popovers, sweet pumpkin and chocolate desserts, and so much more. It’s going to be DELICIOUS!
It’s finally November and that means Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Today I’m sharing the HBH 2018 menu with you all and I am so very excited about it. This is now the third year I’ve shared our full menu (see year one and two…lots of good tips in this post). Hands down, this year’s menu is my favorite. It’s traditional, but with twists, and I’ve really made an effort to make each recipe incredibly flavorful, but at the same time simple.
If you’ve already read over my make ahead gravy post, then you know that last year’s Thanksgiving after my Nonnie’s passing was a bit of a struggle for me (in many ways). I totally messed up the gravy…ok and I maybe slightly burnt a couple of side dishes too. I took on more than I could handle for sure. But in my defense, I was cooking in my grandma’s kitchen. Which wasn’t really equipped to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for thirty plus people. It honestly makes me cringe when I think about it. Of course everyone said everything was delicious, but I don’t plan to repeat it.
Anyway, the point is that this year I knew I needed to be realistic with what I could handle. I wanted to create delicious recipes, many of which could be created ahead. Including a make ahead gravy recipe that would save me from mass amounts of last-minute stress. Happy to say that I perfected the gravy and developed a menu that I love!
The recipes below are a mix of both old and new. The older recipes are some of my favorites…the ones I just have to remake every single year. The new recipes are ones that I’ll be sharing over the next couple weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. So many delicious recipes to come!
Hope you all find some inspiration from our HBH menu! Happy Turkey Day planning!
Half Baked Harvest 2018 Thanksgiving Menu
Every good holiday meal starts with breakfast…so don’t skip it.Â
Extra Sticky Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
These are some of my favorites. Each can be made ahead for super easy entertaining…because no one wants to play bartender all night.
My tip? Don’t do too many appetizers…you want to save room for the mains and all the sides!
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Holiday Cheese Board…with a fun twist (new and coming soon)
Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist
I always love to have a veggie option on the menu…this year’s is a new favorite.
Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey (my go-to turkey recipe that never fails)
Spaghetti Squash Pesto Lasagna (the perfect vegetarian main)
You can never have too many sides…so make them all (most can be prepared in advance)!
Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa
Sweet Potato Phyllo CasseroleÂ
Buttery Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Herby Mushroom Croissant Stuffing
Brussels Sprout Bacon Salad and Warm Cider Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Soup with Burrata and Sage Pesto
Perfect Popovers with Cranberry ButterÂ
Easy Flaky Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
A variety of pumpkin and chocolate…because it’s Thanksgiving and you can never have too much.
Pecan Pie Cookies with Butter Pecan Frosting
Chai Pumpkin Cake with Maple Browned Butter Frosting
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
What recipes are you most looking forward seeing in the upcoming weeks? Excited to hear your favorites!
Where do you get the sticks for over the glasses in the cranberry cocktails ??
Hi Laura, I am sorry I am not sure what sticks you are referring too. Can you you please clarify?
You always make the most gorgeous and delicious Thanksgiving spreads – this looks perfect!!
Thank you so much!
Cranberry pomegranate salsa! Can I please get the recipe?? 🙂
Hey Jessica! Mix 1 cup of homemade cranberry sauce with 1 cup pomegranate, 1 jalapeno, juice of 1 lime, and about 1/4 cup cilantro! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks so much! xTieghan
Can’t wait to try the rest of the Thanksgiving dinner..waiting for recipes….thank you soon much, everything looks delicious.
Thank you Joan!
Can I come to yours for dinner?
But seriously, I am so excited for you to post these recipes. Everything sounds so delicious, particularly the croissant stuffing. What a genius idea! I just love this time of year. Best not to think of the calories!
Haha the more company the better! Thank you so much Lauren! I hope you make some of these recipes for your Thanksgiving!
I can’t wait for the Brussels Sprout Bacon Salad and Warm Cider Vinaigrette
I hope you love them when you get the chance to try them, Rita! Thank you!
Croissant stuffing!!?? I need my hands on that! It all looks to delicious and I can’t wait for the rest of the recipes.
Thank you so much Jasmin! I hope you love them all!!
Your photos are amazing and all the food looks delicious and so yummy!!! I’m new to you and your website. I’ve been trying several of your recipes and look forward these new ones. Honeycrisp Kale salad, Pesto Squash, Polenta Veg Bolognese, and the Tempeh Reubin I make for my 16 yr old daughter at least twice weekly for her school lunch. So so good! THANKS
Hi Patty! Wow this is so amazing and sweet of you! I am so glad you and your daughter have been loving my recipes and I hope you continue to! Thank you!
Wow I am obsessed!
Thank you Rosie!
I was also planning to make a cheese board for my thanksgiving appetizer so I am looking forward to seeing what you put on yours!!
They are the best! Thank you Melissa!
I’ve been waiting for you to post this menu! I’m so excited. This is my first year hosting and I want it to be GOOD. My bigger concern right now is that I only have 1 oven. I’m assuming I’m going to have to heavily rely on prepping. Any tips other than that? Also, are you going to post a guide again like you did last year?
That is so exciting, Mary! And I am sure your Thanksgiving will turn out amazing! I am not posting another guide this year, but I will link the one from last year below! Please let me know if you have any questions before you prepare everything! Thank you!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/my-2017-thanksgiving-menu-and-guide/
everything sounds so good! Definitely need that mashed potato and popovers with cranberry butter recipes!
Thank you so much Shanice! I hope you absolutely love those recipes!
Very helpful article, Thank you for sharing. I love you
The herby mushroom croissant stuffing… drool ?. Everything sounds amazing!
Thank you so much Mandy!
Wow, you are so talented and creative! I love the inspiration your blog gives me. I have something in common with you, I come from a big family (with 7 kids) and I started cooking to help out and found out how much I loved it, too!
Thank you so much Victoria!