My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes Beyond Ina Garten

Updated November 2026 Ina may have started my obsession with Thanksgiving cooking, but over the years, my Friendsgiving celebrations have introduced me to plenty of incredible recipes from other cooks! What started as a way to work through Ina’s extensive holiday recipe collection has turned into one of my favorite traditions. Each year, I build a Friendsgiving menu around a different cookbook author, from Eric Kim’s Korean American and Toni Tipton-Martin’s Jubilee to The Woks of Life, Samin Nosrat, and most recently, Ayesha Nurdjaja. And while I still turn to Ina for plenty of Thanksgiving staples (her Truffled Mashed Potatoes aren’t going anywhere!), I’ve discovered so many dishes that deserve a place alongside her recipes. These are some of my favorite non-Ina Thanksgiving recipes from years of cooking and hosting, including creative appetizers, twists on traditional sides, impressive mains, and desserts worth saving room for. JUMP TO: Starters & Salads – Mains – Sides – Desserts…

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