Cooking a Thanksgiving meal has no requirements except that it should taste really amazing—and maybe include a turkey. So if you're bringing a dish to share to or are hosting this year's Turkey Day feast, check out these super-simple and ridiculously good-looking recipes that include five ingredients or less. We promise that these recipes for turkey, appetizers, side dishes, and desserts are totally doable and don't require a cartload of ingredients. Streamlining a Thanksgiving meal has never been so delicious. Here, nine holiday recipes that won't freak you out:
APPETIZERS
1. Grape and Blue Cheese Truffle Turkeys
Well, these are just adorable. The tiny turkeys are the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving feast. Prepare for major compliments after you serve this cute and tasty app.
Get the recipe at The Saucy Southerner.
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2. Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
These two ingredients are a match made in food heaven. (Peanut butter and chocolate, watch your back.) The simple recipe makes for an addictive pre-dinner appetizer that everyone will love.
Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
TURKEY
3. Roasted Turkey
The main course only requires two ingredients: turkey and butter. You probably really overestimated what it actually takes to make a damn good turkey—and your guests will likely do the same.
Get the recipe at Simple Bites.
SIDE DISHES
4. Garlic Portobello Mushrooms with Pecorino Romano Cheese
This veggies side dish is full of garlic-y flavor and is sprinkled with cheese. Does it get any better than that?
Get the recipe at The Wicked Noodle.
5. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Reduction
Sounds fancy right? Despite its seemingly extravagant name, this recipe doesn't require a culinary degree or a lengthy trip to the grocery store. Plus, it will probably convert anyone who's anti-Brussels sprouts at your feast.
Get the recipe at Garnish with Lemon.
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6. Cranberry Orange Sauce
While a can of cranberry sauce is definitely easy, it can be lacking in the looks and taste department. Instead of throwing a can into your cart, go ahead and treat yourself and your guests to the fresh stuff with this simple recipe.
Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
DESSERTS
7. Turtle Pretzels
These salty, chewy, sweet, and crunchy treats are small enough to keep you from slipping into a food coma. They are also perfect for guests to take home with them after your gathering—that is, if you're willing to share.
Get the recipe at Thirty Handmade Days.
8. Candied Pecans
Pecan pie is awesome. What's not so awesome is attempting to make one (unless, of course, you are a baking whiz). Instead of bringing out the big guns, opt for this simple and sweet recipe that features yummy pecans and sugary goodness. Treat yo'self.
Get the recipe at Creative Juice.
9. Pumpkin Cheesecake Whoopie Pies
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without something pumpkin, right? Although the final product looks like it would take a ton of time and baking ammunition, these adorable little pies only require five ingredients. Did we mention how cute they are?
Get the recipe at Your Cup of Cake.
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