Thanksgiving Meal Ideas Recipes

quick meal idea

This is a great meal idea, lunch or dinner. It is full of flavor and very satisfying.

Great salad even for summer, I call this "Thanksgiving" salad because all of the ingredients remind me of elements of a Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanks to my Mom for the idea--and thanks to a fellow Sparker that gave her the idea from a chocolate pumpkin cake.

If you have Thanksgiving leftovers, this recipe is for you!

Think cranberry sauce is only for Thanksgiving--this recipe makes you think again!

These smell like Thanksgiving day!

Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas

A great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

A great use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey - fast and cheap!

Stuffed pumpkin, thanksgiving flavors!

Great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

A great gift idea, or serve with a hot cup of joe for a yummy dessert.

Combining Asian flavors with meaty fish and tender-crisp veggies is a really good idea.

Snack Idea

A filling and yummy breakfast/snack idea.

Easy to make, Healthy, and Delicious! Won't leave you hungry!

Chick peas are a great source of fiber!

These appetizers go great for summer time get togethers or for a holiday appetizer or brunch buffets. Make them fun with novelty toothpicks.

Make this restaurant favorite at home for a quick snack.

Jicamas are available year round and can be found in Hispanic markets and most supermarket produce aisles.

Tired of the same green leafy salad?

Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.

A mushroom lover's perfect picnic side dish. Try using a variety of mushrooms to give a different earthy flavor.

Packed with protein AND good for your heart! :) I found this recipe a long time ago, but do not remember where, so I can't give proper credit...

I don't eat mayonnaise much because it makes my skin break out, so I make my tuna salad with mustard instead. Comes out even better than regular tuna salad, in my opinion!

I got the basic recipe from Dierberg's and used my own approximations based on the order of ingredients. My friends and family love it! This version makes 4 cups or 8 servings of 1/2 cup each. You can eat it warm also and it tastes like a loaded baked potato!