We know that getting that Thanksgiving feast ready is a lot of work. And we know perfectly well that every year we end up with too much food on the table, especially if you are cooking for a Thanksgiving dinner for two.
It’s time to simplify the menu this year and make it couple-friendly, leaving enough time to actually enjoy a festive and romantic night.
We’ve handpicked some of the best Thanksgiving recipes for two. And here’s a menu that you can mix and match to create your own:
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Thanksgiving Menu For Two
Appetizer
* Pick one from the following
- Healthy Cucumber Bites
- Cream cheese crackers with cranberry salsa
- Caramelized Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Crostini
Main Course
* Pick one from the following
- Maple-Herb Roasted Turkey Legs
- Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic, Butter and Herbs
- Smothered turkey legs with creamy gravy
- Slow Cooked Turkey Leg with Honey Glaze & Garlic
- Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast
- Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
- Seared Duck Breast with Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sides
* Pick one or two from the following
- Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash
- Cheesy & Low-carb Cauliflower Purée
- Devil Eggs with Bacon
- Mini Sweet Potato Casserole
- Smoky Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Dessert
* Pick one from the following
Drinks
- Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
- Turkey Root Beer
- Pumpkin Russian Cocktail
- Fruity White Wine Sangria
- Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch
9 Turkey Leftover Recipes
Thanksgiving appetizers for two
As for a Thanksgiving dinner for two, you really don’t need many (or any) appetizers to start with. So here are some of our top choices of Thanksgiving appetizers that are easy to make ahead and will not fill up your stomach before the feast even begins.
Cucumber bites
Source: Valya’s Taste Of Home
Cream cheese crackers with cranberry salsa
Source: 1929 Charmer Cottage
Caramelized Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Crostini
Source: Wisconsin Cheese Talk
Thanksgiving main course for two
Normally a turkey weighs at 12- 16 pounds, and that’s a lot for you and your partner. So for the main course, instead of roasting the whole turkey, try switch it up for part of it.
Turkey breast, turkey legs or even turkey alternatives like duck or chicken are great in this case. And done right, they are just as delicious and festive as a whole turkey can be.
Here are some of the best main course recipes for your Thanksgiving dinner for two:
Maple-Herb Roasted Turkey Legs
Source: Pure Wow
Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic, Butter and Herbs
Source: I food blogger
Smothered turkey legs with creamy gravy
Source: Munaty cooking
Slow Cooked Turkey Leg with Honey Glaze & Garlic
Source: Eat Well 101
Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast
Source: The Seasoned Mom
Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
Source: Flavor The Moments
Seared Duck Breast with Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Source: Tasting Table
Easy Thanksgiving Side Recipes
So here’s the thing: if you’ve already picked an appetizer, you can totally skip the side.
Traditional Thanksgiving sides are just fascinating. Stuffing, dressing, corn bread, and everything that taste like Sunday at Grandma’s house. But it can be too much for two to swallow.
So if you really love to add some more taste to your feast, pick one from the following Thanksgiving side recipes and leave the rest for the coming days!
Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash
Source: Delicious Little Bites
Cheesy cauliflower purée – perfectly low-carb
Source: I breathe I’m hungry
Devil Eggs With Bacon
Source: Living Well Spending Less
Mini sweet potato casserole
Source: Real Housemoms
Smoky Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Source: Glue and Glitter
Thanksgiving Desserts For Two
For us, desserts are non-negotiable. A Thanksgiving dinner is never complete without the desserts.
If you are having a big Turkey Day party with family and friends, apple pies, cinnamon rolls or a mouth-watering cakes are to be served. But when you only have two people in the room, it’s time to keep an eye on the portion control.
Here are some of the Thanksgiving desserts to share with your sweetheart and will not make you feel guilty of eating too much.
Ice-cream apple pie for two
Source: All roads lead to the kitchen
Mini pecan pie
Source: Taste of home
Apple pie pizza
Source: Dessert for two
Pumpkin smoothie bowl
Source: The Almond Eater
Drinks to add on your Thanksgiving menu
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
Source: The Kitchn
Turkey root beer
Source: Kid friendly things to do
Pumpkin Russian cocktail
Source: Lively Table
Fruity White Wine Sangria
Source: The Rising Spoon
Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch
Source: The Gunny Sack
9 Turkey leftover recipes
Leftovers are for quitters. But if you are spending Thanksgiving with just your spouse, it’s kind of tough to finish everything if you are opting for roasting a whole turkey.
Don’t worry, these 9 turkey leftover recipes will help you to clear your fridge and keep your post-Thanksgiving meals delightful.
Leftover Thanksgiving turkey pot pie
Source: Damn Delicious
White rice and turkey casserole
Source: Betty Croaker
Turkey crescent bites
Source: The Kitchen is My Playground
Turkey-Cranberry Strudel with Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Source: Recipe Girl
Chipotle BBQ Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Source: Carlsbad Cravings
Cheesy turkey and black bean enchiladas
Source: Creme de la Crumb
Thanksgiving Leftovers Quesadilla
Source: The Cookie Rookie
Potato topping turkey pot pie
Source: My Kitchen Love
Turkey Bacon Ranch Pizza
Source: The Blond Cook
So here you go. Hope that this post help you to get your Thanksgiving menu done.
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