We’ve rounded up new and old recipes that will make your Thanksgiving menu complete.
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays around the C&I office. It’s easy to understand why Thanksgiving Day brings families together and is a time of year dedicated to giving thanks for everyone and everything. But let’s be honest, the food is the main event.
Whatever your favorite dish might be for a down-home, Western Thanksgiving, there are always a few staples: turkey, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. (Don’t forget the gravy!)
As the sun sets on another Thanksgiving, gather around the table with a spirit of the Old West. This cowboy-inspired feast brings together the hearty, no-fuss flavors that fueled pioneers and ranchers across the plains. From oven-roasted turkey to fry bread, these rustic dishes capture the essence of gratitude and togetherness that Thanksgiving embodies. So, whether you're cooking under the open sky or in the warmth of your kitchen, this cowboy Thanksgiving recipe is sure to bring a taste of adventure and a sense of timeless tradition to your holiday meal.
Below, enjoy some of our favorite recipes, both new and old — some drink pairings, too — all picked to make your Thanksgiving truly special.
Roast Turkey with Savory Herb Stuffing
You can’t have Thanksgiving without the main dish. The Diestel family shared this recipe plus some roasting rules for a little extra help.
Giblet Gravy
Gravy ties the Thanksgiving meal together—and this giblet gravy recipe is made using Huckleberry’s own turkey stock recipe.
Fancy Navajo Magic Fry Bread Recipe
Food blogger Alana Yazzie shares a family recipe for tortillas, fry bread, and biscuits that is sure to complement any Native cuisine.
Salt-Roasted Potatoes
Keep it simple this year with an easy recipe from the Will It Skillet? cookbook. The trick: Just add salt.
Bourbon-Glazed Carrots
The Perini family can serve up more than just beef for a delicious meal. They shared some family recipes to warm up the holidays, including this gorgeous side dish of Bourbon-Glazed Carrots.
The Sioux Chef's Smoked Whitefish and White Bean Spread
Sean Sherman shares this creamy spread, great with our amaranth crackers or piled high on corn cakes or wild rice cakes.
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
This cranberry barbecue sauce paired with mini beef skewers was concocted by Beef Loving Texans and Chef Eddie Jackson.
Holiday Punch
This easy, four-ingredient holiday punch from The Ranch Kitchen is sure to put you and your guests in the festive spirit.
Crab And Green Chile Fundido
Bring some southwestern spice to your holiday with this dipping dish using New Mexico's famous green chilis.
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