Valerie Bertinelli’s Best Thanksgiving Recipes

Start the party off with a kick in the taste buds. Set this appetizer out with your favourite crackers or toasted bread, and it’ll be gone before you know it.

Looking for a simple yet standout starter? Make your own polenta crackers! They’re even more addictive when topped with olives, fresh parsley and red peppers.

Take olives from ‘good’ to ‘delicious’ by warming them up with citrus zest, garlic, thyme, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes. These will quickly become a family favourite!

Thanks to biscuit mix, these golden bites of perfection come together in no time. Aged white Cheddar, sharp yellow Cheddar and a dash of hot sauce provides just the right amount of bite.

Melted cheese, crispy prosciutto, and fresh basil—what’s not to love about this starter?

This quick and nutritious veggie side is perfect for nestling in between the turkey and all the fixings.

Show off the best of fall with this hearty dish that’s packed with potatoes, beets, parsnips, and fennel baked together in one creamy fall dish.

Bacon and Brussels Sprouts are a classic combo, and this quick and simple side, with an Italian twist, will soon become a Thanksgiving staple.

Transform a breakfast favourite into a sweet and savoury stuffing that guests will devour.

This is the dish to make when you’re on salad duty this Thanksgiving. Take a simple base of mixed greens and make it extra special by adding roasted acorn squash, goat cheese, and sweet and spicy pepitas.