Giving thanks in 2021

Canadian Thanksgiving is October 11 and the US holiday follows, landing this year on November 25. As many of us gather again after a year or more with no large get togethers, we have extra reason to be thankful. Thanksgiving also means it is time to gather recipes for family favorites as well as check out new items for this year’s feast. Whether you are looking for last minute ideas before the big day or are a meticulous planner who likes to have lists ready well in advance, the EYB Library stands at the ready, with over 9,500 recipes for the holiday. 

Of course, you don’t have to wait for a particular calendar date (or reside in the US or Canada) to be thankful, or to try these delicious dishes. They are perfect any time, but especially during autumn as the days get cooler and the nights get shorter. Terrific turkeys, succulent sides, decadent desserts – we have something for everyone. You can search by ingredient or make ahead ability – especially useful when you have limited kitchen or oven space. 

Without further ado, here’s are ten of the most talked-about Thanksgiving recipes in the EYB Library:

• Green beans gremolata from Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten
• Roast turkey breast, porchetta style from Fine Cooking Magazine
• Pumpkin muffins with candied pepitas from Flour by Joanne Chang
• All-in-one holiday bundt cake from Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
• Sweet potatoes with chilies, lime, & cilantro from Alexandra’s Kitchen
• Roasted broccoli and farro salad with feta from Fine Cooking Magazine
• Pumpkin pie [Meta Given] from Food52 Genius Recipes (pictured)
• Teddie’s apple cake from The Essential New York Times Cookbook
• Crisp-skinned butterflied roast turkey with gravy from Serious Eats
• Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes and garlic from Cook This Now by Melissa Clark
• Butternut squash and caramelized onion galette from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook