Pioneer Woman Recipes For Thanksgiving | Homesteading (2024)

Today's Pioneer Woman recipes for Thanksgiving will leave you feeling simply satisfied, nostalgic, and actually excited. Plus, grateful to celebrate this year's holiday with your family!

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Pioneer Woman Recipes for an Unforgettable Thanksgiving

1. Delicious Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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In my homestead, Thanksgiving is never complete without mouthwatering mashed potatoes. Here’s a rich velvety mashed potato recipeI’m surely trying out this year.

2. Green Beans with Tomatoes

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The green and red hues of thesegreen beans with tomatoes will provide a beautiful splash of color on a Thanksgiving plate, so don't miss this on your Thanksgiving dinner.

It’s also so easy, it can be a dinner staple all year long. The best part of the recipe: Bacon!

3. Turnip Gratin

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Not into turnips? Think again! Serve this turnip gratin this Thanksgiving and it will change your mind about them.

You'll even wonder why it has not made its way to more Thanksgiving tables all this time.

4. Baked Acorn Squash

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As a homesteader, I'm really a squash fanatic. I'm always on the hunt for great ways to prepare a squash dish and this year is no exception.

Good thing I found this baked acorn squash;it's now on top of my list this season. Tell you what, you'll never regret trying it too.

5. Creamy Herbed Potatoes

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Don’t feel like having basic mashed potatoes? Then try this creamy herbed potatoes recipeinstead.

This will give you a more elegant potato dish that is perfect for a very special occasion.

6. Roasted Carrots

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Here’s a Thanksgiving side dish you can easily whip up. With just carrots, a handful of thyme,and some olive oil, you'll be serving a nutrient-packed dish that will surely hit the spot.

Plus, it takes less than an hour to finish up in the oven!

7. Carrot and Squash Curry Soup

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Want to start your Thanksgiving dinner with a hearty soup? This carrot and squash curry souprecipe is the perfect one.

8. Pumpkin Soup

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If your family isn't a big fan of carrot and squash soup, why not try this surefire hit pumpkin soup. By the way, it's fall and a Thanksgiving table is not complete without a pumpkin.

9. No-Knead Dinner Rolls

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Complete your dinner with these no-knead dinner rolls. You won’t make rolls the same way again once you taste how totally different this is from your usual store-bought roll.

10. Cornbread Dressing with Sausage andApple

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I’m sure you’ve never had cornbread like this before.Don't be afraid to experiment, try something new, and discover brand-new flavors.

Try thesecornbread dressing with sausage and applesand watch a Thanksgiving dish turn into the hot topic of the night.

11. Mini Corn Loaves with Cranberries and Pecans

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These are just mini corn loaves with cranberries and pecans of pure goodness. And guess what? These corn loaves taste heavenly with a generous amount of butter on top.

12. Green Bean Casserole

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A classic veggie side dish everyone in the family loves is always welcome on the Thanksgiving menu. But give your green beans a twist, make a casserole instead!

13. Pumpkin Ravioli

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This inventive take promises you’ll never look at ravioli the same way again. This amazingly delicious recipe is the perfect way to use up any leftover pumpkin. No more wasted pumpkin puree ever!

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14. Pot Pie

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Brothy, tender, and just delicious! I’m making pot pie this way starting now, to ensure every meal is special with or without a holiday to celebrate.

15. Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Can you imagine a Thanksgiving turkey without cranberry sauce? I can’t! That’s why you should totally check out this homemade cranberry sauce recipe.

16. Turkey Gravy

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Your turkey is only as good as your gravy. Here’s an amazing gravy-licious recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner to boost the flavors of your Thanksgiving feast staple for sure.

17. Thanksgiving Dressing/Stuffing

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The same goes for your stuffing–what's a turkey without all the trimmings? Make sure not to overstuff.

Just have a slightly firm but very flavorful Thanksgiving dressing/stuffing to have aperfect bird for the whole family to enjoy.

18. Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

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Now, with your gravy and stuffing recipes lined up, it's time to get that bird done! Get the scrumptious Thanksgiving turkey recipe here and have the ultimate Thanksgiving feast!

19. Pumpkin Cream Pie

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This creamy dessert simply defines the taste of fall. If you're not a fan of pumpkin, then this will be the beginning of it.

There's something about the cream you'll fall in love with, in this particular pumpkin pie recipe.

20. Pecan Pie

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If you’ve been dreading making apecan pie, this recipe will surely spark some inspiration. The Pioneer Woman has perfected this recipe, and like her, this pie will change your life for the better.

21. Caramel Apple Pie

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What’s better than apple pie? Caramel apple pie, of course! The secret ingredient of this recipe?

Use Granny Smith apples. Find out why and see the scrumptious difference.

22. Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Make a batch of these moist pumpkin spice muffinsfor your Thanksgiving dessert and if there are leftovers (which I doubt), have them for breakfast.

I can't wait to make a batch of these for my homestead! I'm sure the kids are going to love them!

23. Pear Crisp Vanilla Ice Cream

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How about some Pioneer Woman dessert recipes to complete your Thanksgiving dinner? This pear crisp vanilla ice cream will surely hit the spot.

24. Mulled Apple Cider

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Love apple cider? Start making your own with this mulled apple cider recipe,and I bet you won't rely on store-bought apple cider again.

25. Pumpkin Smoothie

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Pumpkin has never been this smooth. With this smoothie recipe, it’s as if you’re sipping a creamy-licious pumpkin pie!

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We sure hope you're excited for the big day. Enjoy good food and warm company by some of the best Pioneer Woman recipes for Thanksgiving.

Now you know how to plan the ultimate Thanksgiving feast with these Pioneer recipes for an unforgettable holiday!

What do you think of these Thanksgiving recipes from The Pioneer Woman?Which one will you try?Let me know in the comments below!

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FAQs

How to make a full Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Thanksgiving Day:
  1. Defrost premade bread. ...
  2. Chill wine and beer.
  3. Prepare the stuffing stuffing. ...
  4. Roast the turkey. ...
  5. Prepare other side dishes while the turkey roasts. ...
  6. Remove the fully cooked turkey from the oven and rest it for 1 hour. ...
  7. Make the gravy.
  8. Re-heat anything that needs to be warmed.
Oct 20, 2021

What does everyone cook for Thanksgiving? ›

While there are plenty of creative ways to cook your Thanksgiving favorites, you can't go wrong with classics that everyone knows and loves. Stuffing, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie: there are so many delicious dishes that deserve a place on the table each year—including the turkey, of course!

What is the most important meal on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey. Some would say a turkey is the most important food item at the table. A turkey is the center of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, 88 percent of Americans eat Turkey on Thanksgiving, with 46 million Turkeys eaten on the holiday.

What are the top 10 Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What is the most traditional Thanksgiving meal? ›

The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.

What president refused to declare Thanksgiving a holiday? ›

Thomas Jefferson was famously the only Founding Father and early president who refused to declare days of thanksgiving and fasting in the United States.

Which president started Thanksgiving? ›

A few days later, President George Washington issued a proclamation naming Thursday, November 26, 1789 as a "Day of Publick Thanksgivin" - the first time Thanksgiving was celebrated under the new Constitution.

Why is Thanksgiving on Thursday? ›

Among the Puritan colonists, Thursday may have been tradition to distance the event from the Sabbath day. Thursday was also a typical day for lectures in New England, which may have contributed to the reason Thanksgiving is a Thursday.

Did The Pioneer Woman get a divorce? ›

The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels

After 26 years of marriage, Ree and Ladd are still going strong. A lot has changed since the night they first met in that smoky bar, but they still enjoy the simple things in life.

What food is Pioneer Woman known for? ›

As a mother of four and the wife of a cowboy, Ree whips up hearty, comforting recipes — like decadent Chocolate Chip Caramel Sundaes and stick-to-your-ribs Chicken-Fried Steaks with Gravy — that both kids and adults will enjoy.

How do you cook a large group for Thanksgiving? ›

Plan Ahead:

Making and freezing a large batch of your favorite recipe ahead of time to have on hand will save you a bunch of time—and cleanup. Keep it simple (you'll have ample opportunity to impress your guests on Thanksgiving) and go for one-pot wonders you can easily reheat, like a hearty stew.

How much food do I need for Thanksgiving for 12 people? ›

Aim for 1½ pounds of turkey per person, so for eight people, buy a 12-pound turkey, and for 12 people, buy an 18-pounder.

How many sides should a Thanksgiving dinner have? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

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