11.24.14 Thanksgiving Recipes Slideshow

Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and that means it’s crunch time for planning Thanksgiving dinner. By now, you’ve probably got the basics covered. Turkey (obviously), stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberries - those are all givens. But perhaps you still need a few sides or desserts to round things out. Well, look no further; we’ve rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving recipes that we’re sure will elevate your turkey day to the next level. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Wisconsin Old Fashioned

You can never go wrong starting the Thanksgiving festivities with a nice cocktail, and it doesn't get much more Wisconsin than this. We've updated the classic Brandy Old Fashioned sweet with brown sugar, apple cider, brandied cherries and ginger ale for the perfect fall cocktail. 

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Maple Bacon Vinaigrette

With all of the turkey, stuffing, and gravy you're sure to be devouring, it's nice to have something fresh and green in there too. Of course, we don't want to be too virtuous, so this tasty salad topped with bacon and blue cheese is just the ticket. It is a holiday after all. 

White Cheddar and Scallion Biscuits with Hot Sauce Butter

If you want to make your own rolls for Thanksgiving dinner, we salute you. Of course, with all of the other cookery going on, wrangling bread dough may be low on your list of priorities. In which case, let us recommend these biscuits. Easy to make, no rising involved, and supremely delicious. And did we mention the hot sauce butter?

Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash is delicious in its own right, but it’s even better when added to this lovely fall mishmash of wild rice, sage, and dried cranberries for one unforgettable Thanksgiving side.

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese

Buffalo Wing Sauce and Blue Cheese: Making brussels sprouts into one deliciously amazing Thanksgiving side since 2013.

Apple Butter Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Pie is delicious. But so are these bars. And when was the last time your pie included maple cream cheese frosting? That’s what we thought.

Baked Pears with Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

This six ingredient dessert couldn’t be easier to make. And after a long day of cooking, I think we can all agree that that’s a very, very good thing.