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The Easiest Thanksgiving Dinners in 5 Clicks: Ready-to-Heat Turkey, Sides & Dessert
Short on time? You can host a full Thanksgiving dinner without cooking, using ready-to-heat mains, make-ahead sides, and dessert delivered to your door. Here's how.
Published: Nov 01, 2024 | Modified: Sep 28, 2026
Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start to the holiday season, a day many people look forward to all year. It's a day when we enjoy lots of (perhaps too much) food and gifts with friends and family. But preparing a complete Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenge.
You probably have just one oven but need three. You start setting reminders to defrost the turkey right after Halloween. And you drive around to seven supermarkets every year looking for a specific kind of pie.
Good news: You don't have to cook Thanksgiving dinner yourself. Even better. You can get your Thanksgiving dinner delivered right to your door. Order a pre-cooked turkey or other main, add ready-to-serve sides and a bakery dessert, and you only need an oven to reheat and a table to set.
Below are three done-for-you menus, from a classic spread to an intimate dinner for two, which you can order in just five clicks. Every item here is a ready-to-heat gourmet food backed by the Harry & David 100% satisfaction guarantee. For more suggestions, shop the complete Thanksgiving meal collection as you go.
Turkey tip: To choose the right size turkey for you and your guests, we recommend one pound of turkey per adult and a half pound of turkey per child, plus a little more for second helpings... and leftovers.
Classic Thanksgiving dinner: Ready-to-heat turkey & sides (serves 4–6)
Click 1: Main course
The 10-pound oven-roasted turkey is a traditional table showstopper. Seasoned and roasted, this bird arrives pre-cooked. You'll just need to pop it in the oven for a quick reheat, and then it's ready to serve.
Click 2: Side dishes
Pasta is a classic, comforting side dish. The Italian-Style Pasta Trio consists of three ready-to-bake options: tortellini with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; penne with sausage, onions, and peppers; and farfalle in lemon sauce with chicken, artichokes, and mushrooms. You can heat up all three if your table includes hearty eaters, or serve just one or two and save the remainder for a weeknight dinner.
Click 3: Dessert
Pop this traditional apple pie in the oven, and within minutes the aroma of warm apples and spices will be wafting through your kitchen and dining room.
Click 4: Wine
A choose-your-own wine trio makes it easy to fill everyone's glass for a pre-dinner toast. We recommend selecting a rosé, a sauvignon blanc, and a pinot noir. If cider is more your speed, shop Royal Riviera® Hard Pear Cider.
Click 5: Tabletop décor
Swap out a woven basket for a low-profile ceramic pumpkin adorned with seasonal sprigs and scents that complement any table setting.
Modern Thanksgiving dinner: Hickory-smoked turkey & gourmet sides (serves 4–6)
Click 1: Main course
If you want a twist on tradition, a 10-pound hickory-smoked turkey from Diestel Family Ranch in Northern California is an option. Slow-cooked in small batches, the turkey arrives ready to be warmed and served. All you're left to do then is how to carve a turkey!
READ MORE: How to Carve a Turkey
Click 2: Side dishes
Black truffle and almond green beans, featuring both truffle oil and shaved truffles, is a luxe alternative to the traditional casserole.
Click 3: Dessert
Consider a New York–style pumpkin cheesecake. This seasonal, limited-edition dessert pairs two layers of cheesecake flavors, classic and pumpkin, atop a graham cracker crust.
Click 4: Wine
A modern take on Thanksgiving dinner means thinking beyond the standard wine choices. The Lucca & Sons™ Wine Trio consists of a white blend, a red blend, and a rosé produced from grapes grown in Oregon.
Click 5: Tabletop décor
Instead of flowers or candles, try a rustic box filled with fragrant, seasonal herbs such as rosemary, sage, and thyme.
Thanksgiving dinner for two: Turkey Wellington & small-batch sides
Click 1: Main course
A more intimate get-together calls for a menu trimmed down on portions, not flavor. A turkey-and-stuffing Wellington offers seasonal flavors for two, with leftovers to look forward to.
Click 2: Side dishes
Since it's just the two of you, opt for something indulgent, like apple cranberry pecan Brie en croûte.
Click 3: Dessert
Finish with a duo of baklava. This dessert contains many layers of minced walnuts, butter, cinnamon, honey, and a splash of lemon in flaky phyllo dough.
Click 4: Wine
Why choose between a white and a red when you can have both? This wine duo consists of a robust cabernet sauvignon and a crisp pinot gris.
Click 5: Tabletop décor
A smaller table benefits from a space-saving reclaimed wood succulent centerpiece for a rustic harvest feel.
No-turkey options: Ham, prime rib & salmon
Not everyone is a fan of turkey. Our complete Thanksgiving collection includes alternative mains such as spiral-sliced ham, beef brisket, and lobster pot pie, all available ready to heat and serve.
Ready-to-serve appetizers for arriving guests
As guests arrive, greet them with hors d'oeuvres that hint at the delights to follow. Our Entertaining Appetizer Assortment lets them choose from petite Brie and raspberry rolls, wild mushroom risotto triangles, and beef en croûte; the World-Inspired Appetizer Assortment consists of wild mushroom tarts, spanakopita triangles, and three-cheese arancini.
The one-click option: a complete Thanksgiving meal in a box
If you are swamped with work or traveling to a rental home for a vacation, you can still host Thanksgiving without stepping inside a market. Consider The Wow Holiday Meal. This ready-to-heat feast-in-a-box includes many of the à la carte items mentioned above, plus accoutrements like turkey gravy and spiced cranberry chutney.
How can I host Thanksgiving dinner without doing all the cooking myself?
To host Thanksgiving dinner without cooking, order a pre-cooked turkey or main course, ready-to-serve sides, and a bakery dessert. You can shop the complete Thanksgiving meal collection to build your menu in a few clicks.
How much turkey do I need per person?
Plan on 1 pound of turkey per adult and a half-pound per child, plus a little extra for seconds and leftovers.
Can I order a full Thanksgiving meal that's already cooked?
Yes. The Wow Holiday Meal arrives ready to heat and includes turkey, sides, gravy, and spiced cranberry chutney in one box.
How far in advance should I order Thanksgiving dinner delivery?
Order early in November to lock in your menu and delivery date, since holiday slots tend to fill up.
AUTHOR
Jenn Bussell has worked as a writer, editor, and communications strategist for more than two decades. She’s the co-author & editor of “Have Fork Will Travel: A Practical Handbook for Food & Drink Travel Industry Professionals” and a contributing writer to Centennial Media’s “The United States Presidents: The Best and Worst of All Time | 2020 Election Special.” In addition to writing about food and beverage, travel and tourism, and political history, Jenn also covers fashion and personal style. Her previous work includes a style column for the Washington Examiner and content creation for The Working Wardrobe.
