Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Recipes

“Dark, rich, and creamy, this recipe has been handed down in my family for several generations, a treasured secret. To this day it’s far and away the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever tasted. As with many heirloom recipes, it’s simple and straightforward, and simply can’t be beat.” – Tam

“This sounds crazy, doesn’t it? It will be the best apple pie you have ever eaten. My grandmother baked all her fruit pies in a brown paper grocery bag. It won’t catch on fire if you don’t let it touch the top of the oven. Out of this world tasty.” – Dorene

“My mom always made sweet potatoes using this recipe. They’re delicious! Try not to think about the fat content. After all, it’s a holiday!” – Robyn

“This is an old family recipe from my dad’s mother, Velma. It’s a Christmas/Thanksgiving cornbread dressing everyone loves, and she would be so flattered knowing.” – Carly

“Pecan Pie has always been a favorite in our family for as long as I can remember. This is a recipe I’ve used for many years. I was not sure if this was my mother’s recipe or my former mother-in-law’s until I found my mother’s handwritten recipe. It’s a wonderful pie to say the least!” – Diane

“This is a must-have side dish for my family’s Thanksgiving.” – Sher

“My mother-in-law had a knack for making simple recipes that tasted like she tolled over the oven and stove! But her love of cooking and her love for her family showed every time we sat down for a meal of hers. This dish is very simple and so good, that I had to share it.” – June

“This is so good. I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. It is quick and easy when you don’t have much time. This poultry stuffing is the best and simplest.” – Teresa

“My grandma used to make this corn casserole (she called it spoonbread) on Sundays after church. One of my best memories! She’d serve it with her fried chicken and green beans with potatoes.” – SheilaJo

“I remember my mother and her friend making this when I was young. It’s so yummy and it’s a perfect dessert for autumn when fresh sweet potatoes are plentiful in Alabama. I was raised on a farm and we used to dig potatoes and store them in the storm pit to keep them from becoming rotten. I think you’ll like it. It’s also a good Thanksgiving dessert. I wish I had one ready to eat right now!!” – Jewel

“My mom passed this recipe on to me years ago. Everyone loves her chess pies!” – Erin

“My mother made these rolls for as long as I can remember. She made them for friends and family. They are easy to make and very light and fluffy.” – Linda

“This recipe was passed down to my mother from my grandmother (Nanny), who passed away 2 years ago. My mom always made Corn Pudding for the major holidays, and we kids grew up with this delicious pudding on the table every year. It spoons up as sweet and creamy as custard.*” – Hope

“This recipe was taught to me by an elderly woman who learned it from her grandmother. I modified to utilize the bread machine for the dough process.” – Kristin

“This gravy is perfect for a Thanksgiving feast. Handed down from my grandmother and loved by all.” – Terri

“This classic cornbread dressing is deliciously moist, has the perfect balance of flavor, and is packed with fresh veggies.” – Debbie