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Thanksgiving Recipes

There is arguably no more important holiday meal than the Thanksgiving feast. Here, for Thanksgiving Recipes, I focus on wonderful breads for sopping up gravy like garlic chive potato rolls, roasted pumpkin focaccia, and soft pumpkin dinner rolls. And of course I’ve got you covered with Thanksgiving desserts. Try my fresh and dried apple cake, coconut custard pie, or a luscious roasted corn cheesecake. I also have a creative and delicious way to use up leftovers with my Thanksgiving shepherd’s pie recipe. Enjoy!

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Garlic Herb Rolls

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Cran-Raspberry Jam

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Apple Custard Pie (Slab Pie for a Crowd)

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Old-Fashioned Angel Biscuits

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie (no Evaporated Milk)

A cut slice of savory turkey pie topped with mashed potatoes on a plate with the cast iron skillet of shepherd's pie in the background.

Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie | Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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Spiced Pumpkin Caramel Sauce

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Spicy Deviled Corn Recipe

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Savory Pumpkin Bread

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Soft Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls| Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Rolls

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Traditional Coconut Custard Pie

The Best Soft Pumpkin Dinner Rolls | Perfect for Thanksgiving

The Best Soft Pumpkin Dinner Rolls | Perfect for Thanksgiving

Potato Stuffing Waffles for a Low-Stress Thanksgiving

Potato Stuffing Waffles for a Low-Stress Thanksgiving

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Delicious Thanksgiving Breads for Your Thanksgiving Table

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Pumpkin Babka with Gingersnap Filling

Roasted Pumpkin Focaccia with Herbs | Thanksgiving Focaccia

Roasted Pumpkin Focaccia with Herbs | Thanksgiving Focaccia

How to Make a Braided Bread Wreath for Thanksgiving

How to Make a Braided Bread Wreath for Thanksgiving

Potato Dinner Rolls with Garlic and Chives

Potato Dinner Rolls with Garlic and Chives

Apple Cider Donut French Toast Casserole | Easy Baked French Toast for Fall

Apple Cider Donut French Toast Casserole | Easy Baked French Toast for Fall

Roasted Corn Cheesecake with Cranberry Blueberry Compote

Roasted Corn Cheesecake with Cranberry Blueberry Compote

Spicy Succotash with Bacon and Fava Beans for Progressive Eats

Spicy Succotash with Bacon and Fava Beans for Progressive Eats

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The Best Butterscotch Cheesecake

Caramel Pumpkin Mousse with Cocoa Nib Streusel

Caramel Pumpkin Mousse with Cocoa Nib Streusel

Spiced Apple Cake with Dulce de Leche

Spiced Apple Cake with Dulce de Leche

Pecan Pie Eclairs from Simply Sweet Dream Puffs

Pecan Pie Eclairs from Simply Sweet Dream Puffs

The Best Apple Butter Coffee Cake | Chai Apple Butter Cake

The Best Apple Butter Coffee Cake | Chai Apple Butter Cake

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Pumpkin Butterscotch Angel Food Pudding

Coffee Pecan Tart with Orange Shortbread Crust

Coffee Pecan Tart with Orange Shortbread Crust

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Pumpkin Ice Cream with Pecan Swirl

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Maple Pumpkin Pudding

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