Thanksgiving is around the corner but this year, we don't have as much to spend on our annual feast. But at Recipe4Living, we don't believe you should have to miss out on a turkey, cranberries, sweet potatoes and all the usual holiday favorites. That's why I've compiled a menu full of the most basic but delicious recipes that will help you save on unnecessary additions. Keep it simple but flavorful by unlocking that spice cabinet and sticking to the basics of home cooking this Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

Hillary

Your RSVP Editor

Appetizers

Set the tone for your budget-friendly feast with authentic holiday ingredients like pumpkin, sweet potatoes and cranberry!

Sweet Potato Soup

Cranberry Appetizer Meatballs

Herb Stuffed Pumpkins

Pumpkin Dip

Honey Pumpkin Salad with Sage Croutons

Main Courses

Buying the turkey will still be the obvious expense, but if you have a well-stocked spice cabinet, there aren't too many other ingredients you'll need to purchase!

Honey Spice Glazed Turkey

Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Savory Roasted Turkey

Herb Roasted Turkey

Flavorful Turkey Breast in the Crockpot (a contest winner!)

Side Dishes (extra bonus recipes!) Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes which is why we have expanded this category for this week's issue of RSVP. We recommend making at least a couple of these side dishes to complete your feast!

Easy Cranberry Sauce

Five Ingredient Stuffing

Green Bean and Potato Casserole

Spicy Pumpkin Side Dish

Cinnamon Honey Sweet Potatoes

Giblet Pan Gravy

Old Fashioned Stuffing

Forgotten Yams

Cranberry Apples

Chestnut Stuffing

Desserts

Thanksgiving doesn't have to be all about the pumpkin pie. You can keep the tradition alive but we also recommend complementing your pie with other autumn-inspired favorites!

Alice Waters' Apple Tart

Impossible Pumpkin Pie

Poached Pears with Cranberry Spice Sauce

Pecan Pie Muffins

Cranberry Biscotti

Beverages

Stir up a new holiday favorite with these budget-friendly, fall-inspired recipes!

Thanksgiving Punch

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Autumn Apple Punch

Chamomile Spiced Tea

Presentation Pointers:

1. For a nice and simple centerpiece, buy a few fall gourds at the grocery store and place them in a ceramic or glass bowl. Pile them high so your guests can admire them throughout the meal. An alternative: fill a vase with cranberries and put your flowers over them.

2. Dress your table with autumn colors like browns, golds, oranges and reds. Complete your look with tablecloths, plasticware and even plates in this color scheme.

3. Let your guests help you do the final assembly. Have them put side dishes into bowls and set the table while you take care of the rest.

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