Grocery List for Our No-Stress Thanksgiving Menu for 2–4

Turkey for 24 people in a skillet
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Making ourThanksgiving menu for 2 to 4 people? Here's your grocery list:

Pantry

  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Smoked paprika
  • Poppy seeds
  • Sugar
  • Light brown sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Fine-grind cornmeal
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Vegetable oil
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • 1 14-oz. can creamed corn
  • Soda water
  • Candied ginger
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 lb. (about 2 cups) raw unsalted mixed nuts
  • 1 generous cup pecan halves

Produce

  • 1 cup fresh ginger juice
  • 2 limes
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 bunch fresh sage
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 bunch carrots
  • 6 oz. Brussels sprouts

Dairy

  • Unsalted butter
  • Eggs
  • Small container sour cream
  • ¼ lb. Fontina cheese
  • Whipped cream or crème fraîche

Butcher’s Counter

  • 1 split skin-on, bone-in turkey breast (about 2 lb.)

Wine & Liquor

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 bottle dry white wine
  • Whiskey or brandy