Thanksgiving is all about food, food, good wine, and more food. The traditional Thanksgiving meal, of course, is designed to feed a large party. But if it’s just going to be you and a loved one this year, you’ll need some delicious recipes for two people that won’t leave you wondering what to do with all the trappings of a feast that could feed an entire village.
Even if you’re a champion of some good Thanksgiving leftovers (and who doesn’t love a roasted turkey sandwich), there’s only so much you can do with stacks of Tupperware up to the ceiling. That’s why we curated a list of the best recipes fit for Thanksgiving for two. This way, you’ll still enjoy all the best flavors of the season without worrying too much about food waste, a fridge that’s bursting with containers, or the dreaded post-feast food coma that comes on when you’re stuffed to the brim.
If your Friendsgiving feast or holiday gathering is on the smaller side this year, take a look at these satisfying recipes that will yield a Thanksgiving meal for two. From portion-controlled potatoes to individual desserts and an herb-roasted turkey breast that’s easy to make instead of a whole bird, these Thanksgiving recipes for two are all you need to have a quaint dinner with the one you’re most thankful for.
So go ahead and put down the giant mixing bowl and the 12 whisks, and take a look at the best Thanksgiving dinners for two, ahead.
— Additional reporting by Megan duBois