41 Timeless Gourmet Recipes to Make This Thanksgiving
Dig into the archives of Gourmet and you’re sure to find treasures everywhere you look. But the tricky part is choosing between a very ’70s feast, complete with towering, jiggling molded cranberry-rosé jelly, or maybe an epic ’90s Thanksgiving menu. Even if you don't plan a strictly vintage holiday, though, the truth is that Epicurious readers turn to Gourmet Thanksgiving classics year after year for a reason: The archives are full of treasures. Below you'll find our most popular Thanksgiving dishes from Gourmet, as well as a few editor favorites.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi1/41Classic Pecan Pie
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson2/41The Simplest Roast Turkey
Of all the turkey recipes on our site, this easy one from Gourmet is the one that the most readers cook every year.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka3/41Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta and Garlic
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson4/41Garlicky Sausage Stuffing
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich7/41Parker House Rolls
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson8/41Butternut Squash and Creamed-Spinach Gratin
Parmigiano-Reggiano and a generous dose of heavy cream transform butternut squash and spinach into a rich, bubbling gratin.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson9/41Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon–Sour Cream Topping
Photo by Lara Ferroni10/41Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey Breast
It can be hard to decide what to cook for a smaller Thanksgiving crowd. This turkey breast serves four, with leftovers for delicious turkey sandwiches.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton11/41Cranberry Orange Relish
Don't cook your cranberries this year! Instead, make this classic relish, a simple chopped mix of fresh cranberries, orange, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich12/41Caramel Nut Tart
The photo and styling team from our ’90s menu photoshoot couldn’t stop talking about how delicious this chocolate-drizzled caramel tart is.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi13/41Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
Invite a little bourbon into your pumpkin pie tradition this fall.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi14/41Classic Cranberry Sauce
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi15/41Haricots Verts With Herb Butter
These slender green beans are a simple, elegant Thanksgiving side dish, adding a little green to your plate without too much fuss. They're a crucial part of this crowd-pleasing chicken-for-Thanksgiving menu.
Photo by Caleb Adams, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell16/41Three Cities of Spain Cheesecake
If you're looking for a cheesecake recipe that'll get rave reviews, start here. The sour cream topping conveniently hides any crack that happens in the baking or cooling.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich18/41Molded Cranberry and Wine Jelly
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson19/41Parmesan-Roasted Butternut Squash
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich20/41Latticed Apple and Cranberry Tart
21/41Grilled Whole Turkey
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Pearl Jones22/41Mulled Apple Cider With Orange and Ginger
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich23/41Mashed Potatoes and Leeks With Thyme
The key to a mellow Turkey Day? Lots of make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes like this one from 1996.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Bill Clark24/41Pear and Hazelnut Frangipane Tart
Apple and pumpkin are expected, but this nutty pear tart is a refreshing addition to any Thanksgiving dessert spread.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich25/41Roast Turkey With Country Ham Stuffing and Giblet Gravy
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich26/41Roast “Chrysanthemum” Onions
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell27/41Orange-Ginger Pickled Baby Carrots
Fresh ginger and dried chiles give these pickled carrots a bracing boost and orange juice plays up their natural sweetness. Serve with cocktails while you cook.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton28/41Turkey Tetrazzini
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson29/41Maple Syrup Pie
Serve this silky pie with a dollop of crème fraîche on top. It's so good you likely won't need these instructions on how to store pie leftovers.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell30/41Watercress and Persimmon Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Frances Boswell31/41Galette de Pommes au Calvados
Photo by Romulo Yanes32/41Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake With Buttermilk Icing
If your dessert table doesn't feel complete without cake, bookmark this pumpkin recipe to bake a day or two before the holiday.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog33/41Pickled Shrimp
Start your celebration with a bang by serving a round of martinis or sparkling cocktails and these tangy, make-ahead shrimp.
Romulo Yanes35/41Cranberry-Apple Crumble Pie
It's easy to understand why apple crumble pie (sometimes called French apple pie in diners and old cookbooks) is so immensely popular: It packs all the flavor and fragrance of a traditional apple pie underneath a carapace of nutty, buttery, cinnamony crumbs. Adding cranberries to the filling evokes a familiar fall color and provides pleasant tartness to balance the sweetness.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell36/41Creamy Potato and Leek Gratin
Photo by Romulo Yanes39/41Pumpkin Bread Pudding
We love a simple bread pudding—especially with melted ice cream on top—but this pumpkin version really feels right for the holiday.
Romulo Yanes40/41Carrot Fennel Soup
If you're on Team Soup Course, consider this fabulous concoction, made with roasted fennel and carrots.
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