These 35 dairy free recipes for Thanksgiving are filled with your favorite flavors, but none of the dairy. Think you need cheese and milk? Think again!

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Whether you need to find vegan recipes or you want to know how to make sweets or stuffing without milk or butter, these classics should be on your menu.

I’ve been dairy-free for almost a decade now, and I love sharing the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years to making your favorite recipes dairy-free. Especially holiday favorites!

From potatoes to gluten-free cranberry sauce, it’s all here in this ultimate round-up of dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes.

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🌟 About these recipes

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These recipes are all you need to prepare an unforgettable feast for your family on Thanksgiving. And they’re made without any dairy at all.

You’ll find entrees like turkey and ham and side dishes like green bean casserole.

You’ll even a few ideas for your dessert or salad table.

🍽 Serving ideas

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As you scroll through the list of family favorites, it might feel a bit confusing to try and put them into a menu. Don’t worry, I’ll do that for you. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve these recipes together.

👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs

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Does Thanksgiving turkey have dairy?

The only ingredient in a Thanksgiving turkey that contains dairy is the butter. If you need to keep it dairy-free, I suggest using vegan butter or coconut oil instead of regular butter. 

What else can you serve besides turkey on Thanksgiving? 

Make an air fryer ham instead of turkey for Thanksgiving. Everyone will love it and you’ll love how easy it is. 

What do gluten-free people eat for Thanksgiving? 

Any kind of vegetable will always be a good gluten-free option. But they also eat desserts and sides with gluten-free ingredients like gluten-free pumpkin pie or gluten-free pecan pie. You can even make gluten-free stuffing with gluten-free crackers and bread. 

🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

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Serve your favorite red or white wines with your Thanksgiving dinner. For red wines, go with bold Cabernet Sauvignon or fruity Zinfandel

For white wines, everyone will love either a mild Riesling or an apple-scented Pino Bianco.

For more information, check out my complete guide to the best wine for Thanksgiving dinners.

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I'm a cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, WSET 2 Certified wine pro, mom of two, and dog lover. I'm here to help you with fast, easy, and delicious recipes, food & wine pairings, cooking & baking tips, plus food and wine travel guides.

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