Celebrities Dish on Their Top Thanksgiving Dishes: Discover Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift, and Others' Favorites
Discover the ultimate Thanksgiving cravings of renowned stars like Duchess Meghan, Taylor Swift, and more Indulge in a delightful variety of dishes favored by Valerie Bertinelli, Tom Brady, Brandy, and many others Explore the tasty choices that will make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable
Everybody loves delicious Thanksgiving food, but choosing just one favorite can be a challenge. However, celebrities like Meghan Markle and Taylor Swift have managed to pick a few of their top Turkey Day dishes.
Markle, who used to run the lifestyle website The Tig, shared her belief that Thanksgiving doesn't have to revolve solely around turkey.
The Duchess of Sussex recommends a delicious and easy recipe for Cornish game hens as an alternative to the popular turkey dinner this time of year. She discovered this recipe in Stanley Tucci's 2014 cookbook, The Tucci Table, written with wife Felicity Blunt.
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Markle and Swift are both known for their love of Thanksgiving sides, with Swift especially enamored by the sweet potato casserole from Del Frisco’s Grill. She has even described the dish as "amazing." Want to know what other favorite foods stars will be enjoying this Thanksgiving? Keep reading to find out!
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Stars Reveal Their Favorite Thanksgiving Foods: See What Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift and More Love
Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal? Selecting a favorite dish can be challenging, but celebrities like Meghan Markle and Taylor Swift have identified their top choices.
Markle rejected the notion that Thanksgiving must revolve around turkey on her former lifestyle website, The Tig.
In 2016, the Duchess of Sussex, who has son Archie and daughter Lili with Prince Harry, provided a delicious and simple recipe for Cornish game hens as an alternative to the traditional turkey dinner.
Markle discovered the recipe from Stanley Tucci's 2014 cookbook, The Tucci Table, written with his wife Felicity Blunt. Other famous individuals, such as Swift, also stray from the traditional Thanksgiving turkey, with Swift particularly enjoying the sweet potato casserole from Del Frisco’s Grill, which she has described as "amazing."
Curious to see what other favorite foods stars will be stuffing their faces with this Thanksgiving? Scroll down for more!
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Valerie Bertinelli
In 2015, the cookbook author confessed to Food Network that it’s either my stuffing or the turkey, "Because we play around with doing the turkey differently every year. And last year, we deep-fried it for the first time, and we’ll probably be doing that again. And we always cook an extra turkey just so we can make gumbo the next day."
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Tom Brady
"As a youngster, my most cherished part of every holiday was indulging in my Grandma's homemade biscuits," the athlete shared on Thanksgiving in 2017 via Instagram. "The first thing I would inquire about as I stepped into her apartment was, 'Grandma, did you make biscuits for me?' And without fail, she always did. Though she's now at peace in Heaven, she would be pleased to know that her tradition lives on in our home. While my biscuits may not measure up to hers in taste, once drenched in butter and syrup, it becomes harder to discern the difference!"
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Brandy
"I don’t fancy myself as a chef extraordinaire, but I do have a few signature dishes up my sleeve. I make a mean fried chicken and a delicious creamed corn, and my mom takes care of the rest. She's in charge of the stuffing, banana pudding, and potato pie. It's always a treat to savor her home-cooked meals," the singer exclusively told Us in November 2020.
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Sophia Bush
“I particularly enjoy preparing a roast chicken for the holidays. It has always been a tradition that I like to uphold for everyone,” the One Tree Hill alum exclusively disclosed to Us in November 2020. When it comes to her preferred cocktail, she stated, “I’ve always been an old-fashioned girl. I find that my preferences tend to change with the seasons, especially because I make an effort to use seasonal ingredients in my cooking and I tend to frequent farmers’ markets more than grocery stores.” She further mentioned, “I must say, I make a really superb old-fashioned. It’s a staple at my place that never fails to impress.”
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Anthony Anderson
The Black-ish star has a special fondness for his grandmother’s sweet potato pie, calling it his go-to dessert. “It’s been a staple in our family. Of course, over the years the recipe has been passed down and then you find things that you want to add to it and put your own spin on it. But at its core it’s still the recipe that we grew up eating. It’s a part of the family,” he exclusively told Us in November 2020. “One year we didn’t have sweet potato pie because every other family member thought the other family member was bringing the pie. So we made a vow that would never happen again. And then the next year everybody brought a sweet potato pie. So now we are on the family thread. Any holiday, ‘OK. Who is bringing the pie? OK, who is making the backup?’ That’s how we are now. That’s how serious we are about our sweet potato pie dessert.”
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Wendi McLendon-Covey
The Goldbergs actress revealed that French's Original Crispy Fried Onions will always be a staple in her Thanksgiving meal. In an exclusive interview with Us in November 2020, she admitted, “I genuinely love French’s fried onions. Like, it is a problem at my house. I know that if I’m gonna buy them for a recipe I just need to buy twice the amount because they are going to be eaten by me or my husband or my husband’s friends. You just snack on them. They are delicious.”
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Duchess Meghan
On her now-shuttered lifestyle blog, The Tig, she posted about one of her favorite Thanksgiving dishes. "If you're seeking an alternative to the traditional turkey dinner that's so popular this time of year, then look no further than this simple and delicious recipe for Cornish game hens from Stanley Tucci's wonderful cookbook, The Tucci Table," she wrote. Tucci's recipe features shallots, fresh sage leaves, and pancetta.
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Bobby Flay
In November 2019, the famous chef shared with Us his "a few" Thanksgiving favorites. His go-to potato dish involves making creamy mashed potatoes with "lots of milk and butter," seasoned with salt and pepper. He then presents the side in a bowl, creating a well in the middle and adding a delicious green chile queso sauce. He described it as, "Literally people bathe in it … people look for ‘em every year."
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Khloé Kardashian
Despite occasionally relying on a chef to assist with the holiday meal, the Good American designer prefers to personally prepare a complete Thanksgiving feast each year. “I’m usually in Cleveland, cooking every single dish,” the E! personality shared on The Real in November 2019. “I handle all the cooking, but … I have a passion for desserts. My Oreo cake is quite famous.”
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Taylor Swift
The singer behind "Bad Blood" simply can't get enough of Del Frisco's Grill's sweet potato casserole, the recipe for which was shared back in November 2018. "I've never been a fan of anything with the word casserole in it, but this one is essentially sweet potatoes with a delicious brown sugary crust," she explained to InStyle. "Oh my God, it's incredible."
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Kelly Ripa
In November 2018, the cohost of Live With Kelly and Ryan shared her family’s favorite dishes for Thanksgiving. "[Son] Joaquin really enjoys the sage and butter pork chop. It's his favorite!" she revealed to Entertainment Tonight. "My daughter and I are more traditional. We love whipped mashed potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes. We're big fans of anything mashed and carb-filled."
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Jessica Biel
In November 2017, the star of Limetown showcased her love for pie. "One pie, two pie, three pie ... snore," she wrote as the caption for an Instagram post featuring several delicious sweet treats. "I hope you all enjoy your food coma naps and family time today. Happy Thanksgiving!"
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Chrissy Teigen
"I prefer chicken over turkey. Chicken is much tastier and you can still make great gravy with it. People feel obligated to eat turkey, but nobody really enjoys it. Serve them chicken instead and they'll be much happier."
"I also love my mom's creamy scalloped potatoes, they're loaded with bacon and ham. We make a big pot and reheat them throughout the week, they just keep getting better!" - Teigen told Vogue in December 2016.
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Rebecca Romijn
In November 2016, when Yahoo inquired about her preferred Thanksgiving dishes, The Librarians alum shared her love for blending different holiday foods. "Sweet potatoes with gravy," she stated. "I enjoy the flavor combination, so sweet potatoes with gravy, a bite of turkey, and a little bit of cranberry."
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Kris Jenner
In her 2014 book, In the Kitchen With Kris, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family shared some of her beloved Thanksgiving recipes. She revealed, "I have a special notebook dedicated just for Thanksgiving, which is my second favorite holiday. I like to switch up the dishes from year to year, but there are always certain family favorites that have a guaranteed spot on the table, like the sweet potato soufflé."
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Emma Roberts
The American Horror Story actress revealed to Us in November 2011 that she has a special affinity for a well-loved holiday dish. "During Thanksgiving, we always indulge in a lavish feast," she shared. "Stuffing is my ultimate favorite food! I've even been known to purchase stuffing and prepare it in the midst of summer."
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Gwyneth Paltrow
While not all celebrities are fans of turkey, the actress from Iron Man 3 is a huge fan of the Thanksgiving staple. "Turkey will always be the star of the show during Thanksgiving (at least in my household) and a whole turkey is the perfect choice if you're feeding a crowd of at least 12," she shared with Huffington Post in May 2011. "But if you have a smaller gathering, a stuffed turkey breast is a fantastic option."
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Robin Roberts
During her interview on Good Morning America in 2023, Roberts shared her love for cranberry sauce, particularly the canned variety. "Thanksgiving just isn't the same without cranberry sauce. We prefer it straight from the can," she revealed. "You know, with the ridges. We like to jazz it up with some apples and pecans. It's almost complete - all we need now is the turkey."
