A Grocery List for Our Easiest Thanksgiving Dinner

Even if you've never made a turkey or only have one child-free arm to stir the gravy, our step-by-step plan and recipes for the easiest dinner ever will make you seem like a pro.

Here's everything you need to win Thanksgiving this year:

What's On the Menu

• Butterflied Turkey with Herbed Ricotta
• Pecan Dressing with Dried Cherries
• Best Basic Turkey Gravy
• Orange Amandine Green Beans
• Balsamic Orange Cranberry Sauce
• Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Butter
• Cranberry Bundt Cake

See also: 15 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas

The Grocery List

Produce

• 1 bag celery stalks
• 2 shallots
• 1 bunch sage leaves
• 1 bunch thyme
• 1 bunch parsley
• 2 lbs. green beans
• 5 large oranges
• 3 pkgs. (10 oz. each) cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 8 sweet potatoes

Dry Goods

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) seasoned whole wheat croutons
• 6 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 container (12 oz.) honey
• 1 bottle cinnamon
• 1 bottle (17 oz.) balsamic vinegar
• 1 bottle canola oil

Baking

• 1 box (18 oz.) cake mix, yellow or white
• 1 can non-stick cooking spray
• 1 lb. box powdered sugar
• 1 box cornstarch

Meat

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) nitrate-free turkey bacon
• 15 lb. turkey

Dairy

• 1 container (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta
• 1 stick butter
• 1 container (6 oz.) plain Greek yogurt
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

The Prep Plan

A week before the big day, be sure your pantry is stocked with the items above, then follow our step-by-step dinner prep plan for a hassle-free holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Get started: Your Easiest Thanksgiving Dinner Ever

• By Jennifer Iserloh