Thanksgiving is all about food, food, and more food, and a traditional Thanksgiving meal is made with a large party in mind. 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 love some good Thanksgiving leftovers (and who doesn’t), there’s only so many turkey sandwiches a person can make in a lifetime. 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 plastic 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.
Get ready to work up an appetite, and take a look at the best Thanksgiving dinners for two, ahead.
— Additional reporting by Megan duBois