Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the US, and shines a spotlight on the best of autumn’elegant dinner menu ideas harvest with an indulgent feast. Our guide has everything you’ll want to include in your own Thanksgiving spread, from starters and showstopping mains, to rich puddings. Fill your plate with our top picks.
For more American-inspired recipes, see our ultimate Thanksgiving collection. Our warming spicy pumpkin soup is the perfect way to kick off a Thanksgiving feast. Combine roasted pumpkin or squash with cream, stock and sautéed onions, then serve topped with homemade croutons and toasted pumpkin seeds. To make things even easier, prepare your soup ahead of time in a soup maker, then freeze and defrost on the day for a fuss-free meal. Read our soup maker review for the best buys. For more warming starters, see our autumn soup collection.