Giada De Laurentiis’ Best Thanksgiving Recipes

Giada’s super-creamy dip is made with Greek yogurt, not the usual sour cream or mayo, so the finished product will be lighter and tangier. This is a welcome change on Thanksgiving, when the rest of the meal is traditionally heavy.

The beauty of these appetizers is that they’re satisfying enough to take the edge off your guests’ hunger, but they’re not so heavy that they’ll completely fill them up. After all, you want to make sure your friends and family still have an appetite for the feast you’ve spent all day prepping!

Sure, lasagna doesn’t sound like a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but consider these fuss-free roll-ups as a hearty side. They’re full of the warm seasonal flavors you’re craving.

It’s all about the black truffle salt here. It lends a bold earthy flavor without overpowering the taste of the meat.

Little ones will love helping you prep — and eat! — these adorable cookies.

In Italian, "agrodolce" means sour-sweet, so Giada roasts the squash with cayenne and cinnamon, then tops it with a sweetened vinaigrette to achieve a tangy taste throughout.

Kids and grownups alike will swoon over these fizzy ice cream sodas.

Psst. Guess what. Pumpkin and chocolate are an ideal flavor combo. Try them out in these shortcut cupcakes.

Start with store-bought puff pastry to save time when prepping these cinnamon-sugar-dusted fall desserts.

We get it — sometimes you don’t want or need to cook a whole turkey. In those cases, look to a turkey breast to save the holiday.

Fresh garlic, anchovy paste and lemon zest brighten up warm, tender greens in Giada’s speedy side dish.

A gremolata is a fancy word for herb topping; this one is made with parsley and thyme, plus crunchy walnuts, and boosts the flavor and texture of sweet-savory carrots.

When you simply can’t eat another turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving, look to this quick-fix pasta to use up leftover turkey.

This classic mix of roasted veggies is ideal for entertaining during the holidays, but it’s also a staple recipe to keep in your back pocket for any time of year.

Quickly cooked Brussels are piled on top of ricotta-smeared toast for the ultimate eat-with-your-hands starter.

This is the timeless Thanksgiving turkey recipe you’ve been dreaming about. Herbs, oranges and lemons flavor the bird from the inside out, guaranteeing moist, tender meat.

Fact: Mashed potatoes are good, but mashed potatoes with Parm are SO much better.

Skip the usual white bread and follow Giada’s lead by using Italian ciabatta bread to form the base of this party-ready stuffing. It adds a subtle tang that balances the rich, salty pancetta.

Smooth and creamy, Giada’s golden soup gets a boost of welcome texture from a topping of cheesy toast.