Your Thanksgiving Dinner in Recipes

We’ve got you covered this Thanksgiving: our favourites for the perfect, colourful meal.

Is there a better food holiday than Thanksgiving? Our main rule for the dinner table: bring in as many colours as possible. So this menu features bright red beets, gorgeous green Brussels sprouts and sunny orange sweet potatoes. But sweet corn and a green salad would be welcome additions. Hit the last of the farmers’ markets, load up, and most importantly—love the ones your with.

Classic Roast Turkey

If you’re skipping the stuffing, fill the bird with lemons and oranges to keep it moist and flavourful.

Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Orange Butter

You’ll need a smoker—but the flavour is worth it.

Roasted Cauliflower Kale Risotto

For the vegetarians in the crowd, this provides a hearty alternative to the bird.

Grilled Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

When the stovetop is tasked with the other dishes, have these little gems grilled on the barbecue.

Roasted Beet and Squash Salad with Argula, Goat Cheese, and Candied Pecans

An all-time favourite with the Western Living team, this salad can be made ahead of time.

Easy Apple Pie

Apples are beautiful at this time of year—and so is this simple, classic pie.

Gluten and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

Make everyone at the table happy with this you-won’t-know-what-it’s-missing recipe.