Favorite Family Thanksgiving Recipes

Do you have Thanksgiving recipes you make year after year? I do! I’ve collected several favorites that I have shared with family and friends over the years and want to share them with you as well.

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday whether it’s filled with family members or it’s just a few people. That’s because it’s all about giving rather than receiving. Life can be challenging sometimes but I will always be grateful for my health, my family, and life itself.

Enjoy these Thanksgiving recipes and please, pass them on to others.

Roasted Turkey with Herb Marinade and Gravy with Mushrooms and Sherry

This herb-marinated roasted turkey recipe is the best turkey recipe I’ve ever made. It was given to me by a friend who has since passed on. Members of my family have made it a tradition to serve it for holiday gatherings because it’s so savory and tasty! The 24-hour marinade is a combination of fresh herbs, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic. Leave it in the refrigerator at night and then roast your bird the following morning.

My brother sometimes smokes it outdoors. Either way, it’s beyond yummy! You’ll also find a recipe for mushroom gravy made with sherry on the same page that’s a perfect complement to the turkey.

Click here to print out my turkey and gravy recipes.

Yam and Cashew-Peach Bake

This amazing yam recipe was shared in a compilation cookbook that was put together by the parents of my children’s preschool. That was over 30 years ago but it was unforgettable. It’s a brilliant mixture of peaches, yams cashews, and ginger. You won’t be able to get enough of it.

Click here to print the Yam and Cashew Peach Bake recipe

Herb Roasted Root Vegetables

This is a perfect vegetarian side dish for Thanksgiving or a fall dinner. Try this colorful combination of root vegetables roasted with fresh herbs and garlic. My sister-in-law made it one year and I was hooked. It’s a tasty way to enjoy the delicious roots available during autumn.

Click here to print out this amazing Roasted Root Vegetable recipe

After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

When your turkey carcass is almost bare, don’t throw it away. Instead, use it to cook up a healthy pot of after-Thanksgiving turkey soup. Soups keep you nourished and are great for trimming your waistline.  This soup recipe is open for creativity because you can throw in whatever vegetables you happen to have left over. A big pot of it will last you for days.

Click here to print out my After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup recipe

Enjoy your holiday season and happy eating!

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