Do you know about The Hot Plate? It’s a great online cooking resource aimed at young, aspiring cooks. Host Amanda believes that anyone can learn to be a whiz in the kitchen (who never needs to use Cheez Whiz), and to that end, she creates easy tutorials for seriously delicious recipes that will impress the heck out of your guests.

With Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, it’s time to get cooking. Are you having friends over for a pot luck? Maybe you want to surprise your family by contributing something to dinner? Or maybe you’re away from home, and want to gather some close pals for a holiday feast? No matter what, Amanda’s got you covered with some delicious, and easy, Thanksgiving recipes. Check out their Guide to Easy Thanksgiving Meals or pick some highlights from our favourites below!

Turkey and Sweet Potato Pasta 
In a half-hour, whip up a delicious and festive main, and save yourself having to cook a whole turkey!

Sour Cream French Toast 
If someone else is handling the main meal, why not make yourself a Thanksgiving favourite by whipping up breakfast for everyone on the weekend? 

Apple Spice Muffins with Crunchy Topping 
If you’re headed over to someone’s house for Thanksgiving, bring these babies and you’ll be remembered as they snack on them all week!

Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Nothing will make you feel warm and Thanksgiving-fuzzy like a steaming bowl of Pumpkin soup. 

Butternut Squash Canneloni with Sage Brown Butter
A great main if you’re attending or hosting a vegetarian feast! Looks real fancy, only takes 35 minutes. 

Sweet Potato and Corn Quesadillas
Everyone will be overloading on turkey all weekend, so why not make your Thanksgiving guests something a little different? Bonus: Amanda has Dan from The Little Black Dress help her out with this recipe.

Beet Mashed Potatoes
Add a pop of colour to your table with these bright-red babies. 

Brie Mashed Potatoes
Mmmmm, mashed pos everyone will be more excited about than the turkey.