You can still have a festive homemade feast without slaving away for hours (or days) preparing the spread; this menu–featuring a simple broken-down turkey roasted over root vegetables, a crunchy raw brussels sprouts and kale salad, and more recipes with easy-to-find ingredients, little prep work, and quick cooking times—lets you focus on enjoying yourself and the company of your loved ones. Want additional quick and easy options for your menu? See our gallery of last-minute Thanksgiving recipes. Fresh salads are an often-overlooked Thanksgiving side option, but they come together more quickly—and are just as delicious—as their oven-cooked counterparts. Make any one of these twelve holiday salads for satisfying sides with minimal preparation.
Ricotta Crostini with Chestnut Honey
Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad
Roast Turkey with Root Vegetables and Gravy