Hosting Thanksgiving? Here’s a Menu for the Whole Week! • Meet the Hovey’s
Introduction
Thanksgiving is more than a single meal—it’s a week full of warm gatherings, comforting flavors, and memorable moments. Whether you’re hosting family from out of town or simply want to keep everyone well-fed from Monday to Sunday, this comprehensive Thanksgiving week menu helps make planning effortless. With recipes designed to strike a balance between indulgent classics and easy-prep meals, you’ll spend less time scrambling and more time enjoying the moments that matter most.
Why Plan a Full Thanksgiving Week Menu?
The appeal of mapping out an entire Thanksgiving week menu lies in its simplicity and joy. No more worrying about what to feed the crowd in between the big day’s feast—these recipes help you stay organized, keep ingredients handy, and ensure every meal feels special. Plus, batch prepping and ingredient overlap allow for smarter grocery shopping and less wasted food.
The Hovey Family’s Thanksgiving Week Menu
This curated menu features crowd-pleasing breakfasts, cozy dinners, make-ahead lunches, and decadent desserts. Think pumpkin spice overnight oats, autumnal sheet pan dinners, turkey day classics, and creative leftover twists. Each recipe is designed for easy scaling and prepping, making hosting both festive and stress-free!
Ingredients
💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this weeklong menu to generate a full shopping list sorted by grocery section—ensuring you have everything in one efficient trip and more time to enjoy the holiday!
Instructions
- Monday: In a large container, mix oats, milk, pumpkin puree, syrup, spice, and vanilla. Stir well. Refrigerate overnight. Serve in the morning with pecans or dried cranberries if desired.
- Tuesday: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss vegetables with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Nestle chicken thighs among veggies. Roast 35-40 minutes, until chicken is golden and veggies are tender.
- Wednesday: Heat oven to 350°F. Layer turkey, cheese, and cranberry sauce onto slider rolls in a baking dish. Brush tops with melted butter. Cover and bake 15 minutes, uncover and bake 5 more until golden.
- Thursday: Prepare your Thanksgiving favorites. Roast turkey, bake stuffing, mash potatoes, and finish with pumpkin pie. Make ahead as much as possible and assign helpers!
- Friday: Layer leftovers (turkey, stuffing, gravy, peas, cheese) in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
- Saturday: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. In a greased baking dish, add bread and apples. Pour egg mixture over. Refrigerate overnight or let soak 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until golden.
- Sunday: Sauté onion in a pot, add squash and sweet potato. Cover with broth and simmer until soft, 20-25 minutes. Blend until smooth and finish with cream. Serve with fresh greens salad.
Weekly Meal Planning
Mastering the art of Thanksgiving week hosting is all about planning ahead. Save and schedule this menu in CookifyAI to map out your entire week—creating smart, consolidated shopping lists and a visual meal plan.
Planning Benefits:
- Keeps all your recipes organized in one place
- Automatically calculates total ingredient amounts—no more buying too much or too little
- Sorts your shopping list by store section for efficient grocery trips
- Allows you to schedule prep tasks so you’re never caught off guard
Pro tip: If multiple recipes use the same ingredients (like eggs or squash), CookifyAI combines quantities so you never overbuy. Plan your menu and streamline your Thanksgiving week for the best hosting experience ever!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: Varies by day (15–60 minutes per meal)
Cook Time: Varies by recipe (mostly hands-off sheet pan and casserole style)
Total Time: Flexible for each meal, with most recipes designed for either make-ahead or quick weeknight assembly
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Hosting Thanksgiving for the whole week has never been simpler. With this systematic menu, smart shopping, and a little help from CookifyAI, you can enjoy a delicious, stress-free week with family and friends—and truly make the holiday last!