20 of Our Favourite Thanksgiving Recipes

Sometimes we all need a little reminder of what we're grateful for—like a long weekend, good food and our families. We hope you enjoy some of these simple Thanksgiving recipes and craft ideas from our bloggers who know how to celebrate. Be warned—there are a lot of delicious dessert recipes ahead (but we didn't leave out the brussels sprouts).

Your guests will be slurping this seasonal soup up in a matter of seconds.

Here's a fun recipe to make with the kids over the long weekend. Then enjoy it with your guests at the big feast.

Tired of the traditional turkey? Your fam will definitely enjoy a slice of this glazed-to-perfection ham.

Being stuffed is a common occurrence after a big family meal, and this stuffing will surely contribute to those satisfied bellies.

Get saucy, but keep it classic, easy and delicious with this traditional Thanksgiving dressing.

One of the best autumn desserts is apple pie. One of the best desserts ever is cheesecake. Put them together and you'll have a winning combination.

Kill two birds with one stone this holiday season. These cute turkey crafts will keep the kids busy in the days leading up to the family dinner, and also give you some festive decor to display around the house.

Not just once, but twice baked, this squash will be gone by the time it makes the rounds.

Who says pumpkin is only for the dinner table? This French toast will get munched at brunch.

Is your family nuts about nuts? Then bake them this pie with a yummy walnut and pecan combo.

Apples are particularly delicious this time of year, so don't just reserve them for the pie—impress everyone with this simple but savoury soup.

The kids will gobble up these little turks before all the 'feathers' are even in place.

Brussels sprouts will no longer have a bad rap in your household once your own little sprouts dig into this side dish.

Nothing says Thanksgiving more than a slice of traditional pumpkin pie—give this one a try.

It's hard to find a person who doesn't love a piece of turkey on the day of thanks. Try a new way of cooking your bird this year and fire up the grill.

It's a no-bake recipe—so it can't get any easier than that. This lighter version of the holiday classic will keep waistlines in check and taste buds happy.

A spoonful of warm soup on a cool autumn day topped with croutons. Now that says fall—and we're thankful for it.

Want a cute decor idea to set the table with but don't want to spend a ton of time folding napkins into swans? Try making this felt pumpkin—it's perfect for place settings.

If you need a nut-free alternative to some of the traditional Thanksgiving desserts, try this delectable layer cake. No compromising here.

If you're lucky enough to be going to someone else's home for dinner, show them your thanks with this spicy DIY hostess gift.