The Brava Thanksgiving Guide

From apps, classics, sides with a twist, sweets, to must-make leftovers, we are covering all of the bases for your Brava cooking this Thanksgiving. This is your comprehensive guide to making a delicious, stress-free Thanksgiving. The only tough part is deciding which recipe(s) to make.

Accessories Needed:

• Brava Egg Tray
• Brava Metal Tray
• Brava Muffin Tin
• Brava Chef’s Pan
• Brava Loaf Pan
• Brava Square Pan

Breakfast

• Pumpkin Pancake Mini Muffins

• Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
• Pumpkin Spiced Dutch Babies
• Chorizo and Butternut Squash Hash 
• Pumpkin Quick Bread

Adults Only

• Butternut Squash-Infused Bourbon

• Spiced Pear Gin Fizz
• Fall Fruit Sangria

Delectable Appetizers

• Bacon Wrapped Dates
• Brava Spiced Nuts

• Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
• Goat Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Classic Sides

• Cranberry Sauce
• Green Bean Casserole 
• Brava Stuffing

• Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes 

• Wild Rice Pilaf
• Savory Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
• Butternut Squash Gratin 
• Mashed Potatoes

Turkey

• Turkey Legs or Turkey Breasts are great options for smaller get togethers, or when you don’t need a whole turkey

Sides with a Twist 

• Hasselback Butternut Squash 
• Stuffing Muffins 
• Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Butternut Squash 

• Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
• Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad

Indulgent Dessert

• Pumpkin Pie Bars
• Apple Crisp or Crostata
• Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes 
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

Leftovers

• Chicken Pot Pie– use leftover turkey in place of chicken
• Leftover Stuffing Frittata
• Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich 
• Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Curry 

• Winter Cranberry Cocktail

Tips for Success

• Prep ahead with ease – Cooking ahead is the secret for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Here are a few ideas:
  • Saute onions and celery for stuffing using Brava’s yellow onion recipe program up to 3 days ahead. 
  • Roast a head of garlic for mashed potatoes or stuffing 2-3 days ahead. 
  • Speaking of mashed potatoes, you can make a healthier version by making Brava Chef Annie’s cheesy cauliflower mash instead of potatoes. 
  • Make cranberry sauce up to 5 days ahead.
  • Use Air Fry to roast turkey necks and giblets for gravy up to 3 days ahead.
  • Make pies and cakes the day before Thanksgiving. Pies are always better on the second day.
• Cook with Brava + Stovetop + Oven – Brava frees up your stovetop and oven so you can efficiently cook multiple dishes at the same time…with way less stress! Delegate one (or two, or three!) dishes to Brava so you can focus on other things.
• Chef’s Pan – don’t forget your Brava Chef’s Pan works on the stovetop or in your standard oven, too! 
• Get the whole family cooking – Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and kids love helping in the kitchen. Brava requires zero cooking skills and is the perfect tool to get anyone excited about cooking. 
• Brava recipes for the win – We’ve created recipe programs for Thanksgiving sides, but don’t stop there! Use our standard recipe programs to bake potatoes, roast squash, caramelize onions or toast bread for stuffing. The options are endless. 
• Keep Warm – Use this mode to keep sides warm while the turkey cooks.