Thanksgiving is 4 days away. Can you believe it? Hopefully, you have your menu planned if you’re hosting relatives, but if not here’s a collection of the most festive recipes from myself and other bloggers. Most of these are relatively simple and/or things you can make ahead of time so you aren’t stressed out on the big day. After all, isn’t it all about family? So if you need any Thanksgiving ideas, look no further and I hope you’ll find what you’re looking for.

General

How To Dice An Onion–Because no one gets through making Thanksgiving dinner without chopping a few onions.

How To Roast A Pumpkin–If you want to go all out, try making pumpkin dishes with your own pumpkin puree. Just be sure to adjust the recipe to taste since fresh pumpkin tastes different than canned.

Entrees

Maple Baked Tofu–Make this as an easy protein for the vegetarian in your life.

Autumn Stuffed Acorn Squash–If your looking to serve an alternative to turkey this year, try this recipe using ground lamb for an earthy dish.

Sweet & Tangy Autumn Chicken Salad–Got leftover turkey? Looking for something savory as a midnight snack? Substitute turkey for chicken in this seasonal salad.

Side Dishes

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Mashed Potatoes–If you’re sick of regular mashed potatoes, add pumpkin for a seasonal flare.

Mashed Potatoes(Dairy-Free)–Lots of people have dairy allergies these days. Make these potatoes using coconut milk and no one will taste the difference!

Pumpkin Soup With Sautéed Curried Apples–A perfect starter to a dinner. Best of all, this is simple make. You can even put this together beforehand and reheat at meal time.

Savory Pumpkin Quinoa Stuffing–Who doesn’t love stuffing? This has all the same great flavor without gluten or refined-grains. This is one hearty and comforting dish.

Dessert

Gluten-Free Gingerbread With White Chocolate Ganache–Whether you eat gluten-free or not, you’ll find this bread the perfect texture and moistness. It’s even low-fat, too.

Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream–Impress your guests by making your own ice cream!(Note: ice cream maker required)

Apple Crisp–Another seasonal food that we’d be lost without. This is also really easy to make and gluten-free, too!

Moist Pumpkin Bread–Bake this the night before and have it for Thanksgiving breakfast to get a healthy start on the day and in the mood for delicious food.

From Around The Web…

Holly’s Pumpkin Molasses Cookies–I swore by this cookie recipe last year. It’s just the right amount of spice and nice and suits tastes of all ages.

Maria’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Agave and Rosemary–Stop. You had me at sweet potatoes. These are a fun, herby way to enjoy your vegetables.

Caroline’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake–Because who can resist peanut butter and chocolate? It’s even better when it’s a cake.

Emily’s Kale And Roasted Vegetable Soup–I’ve never tried this soup, but I love how satisfying and hearty it looks. I bet it heats up great for leftovers, too!

Anna’s Autumn Wheatberry Pilaf–This is a new and interesting side dish for your Thanksgiving table, full of whole grains and flavor.