# 53 Thanksgiving Recipes, Sorted for You > Bon Appétit's holiday shortlist, from a maple-glazed bird to a cranberry layer cake that outshines the pies. - Title: 53 Thanksgiving Recipes, Sorted for You · Bon Appétit - Summary: Bon Appétit's holiday shortlist, from a maple-glazed bird to a cranberry layer cake that outshines the pies. Break the turkey down before roasting, pick one… - Keywords: thanksgiving, recipes, turkey, side dishes, holiday baking, food, lifestyle, Sorted, Bon Appétit - Source: Bon Appétit — https://bonappetit.com/gallery/best-thanksgiving-recipes-ideas-gallery - Author: Joe Sevier - Published: 2015-11-18T09:00:43+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: thanksgiving, recipes, turkey, side dishes, holiday baking, food, lifestyle ## The whole feast, pre-vetted Roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, rolls, pie. Every classic is here, plus the newer dishes worth a spot this year. > Preparing and hosting a literal feast is hard enough without scouring the internet for the best Thanksgiving recipes, so we've done the work for you. ## Maple butter on a carved bird Break down the turkey before roasting for evenly cooked meat and burnished skin. Carving gets far easier, and a sticky maple-butter glaze makes it look like the centerpiece it is. ## Sausage keeps stuffing savory Breakfast sausage does the heavy lifting; sage, parsley, and thyme keep it familiar. Torn bread turns crisp and golden on top while staying plush underneath. ## Three heads of garlic Roasted whole, the garlic goes deep and mellow instead of sharp, so it never bullies the rest of the plate. Roast it a day ahead to clear one job off the list. ## Something green and sharp Crisp-tender green beans in a garlicky Parmesan dressing. Rich enough for the holiday, acidic enough to cut through turkey, gravy, stuffing, and potatoes all at once. ## Rolls with sweet potato in them Mashed sweet potato gives these dinner rolls a tender, springy crumb and an autumn-gold color. Double the batch and you have turkey sliders the next day. ## Purple potatoes, spiced syrup Bourbon, brown sugar, cinnamon, and star anise reduce to a glossy syrup over purple sweet potatoes. Orange-fleshed ones work if you cannot find purple. ## Squash that wakes up Ginger, miso, and chile hit roasted winter squash, then scallion oil adds freshness and crunch. Best when everything else on your menu leans heavy and traditional. ## Corn pudding, boxed-mix easy Part cornbread, part custard, spoonable and rich with butter and cheddar. Corn muffin mix keeps prep fast when six other dishes already need your attention. ## Dessert past the usual pie A cloudlike pumpkin chiffon after a heavy plate, a four-layer pecan cream pie for maximalists, or a cranberry-jam layer cake with white chocolate frosting. > Not every Thanksgiving dessert needs a pie crust. ## Key takeaway Break the turkey down before roasting, pick one bright side to cut the richness, and let the rest of the menu stay classic.