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!

Want to see The Pioneer Woman in action? Check out this video where she cooks one of her favorite recipes of all time.Hint:It’s super yummy!

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

What happens to all the food cooked on Pioneer Woman? ›

"If my family doesn't finish it off, the crew definitely will," she says. Inevitably, some food sits out just a bit too long for people to eat. Hey, it takes time to capture the perfect shot! When that happens, Ree has a backup plan: Her seven hungry dogs.

What is the favorite food for Thanksgiving? ›

The 10 Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes
  • Roast turkey. We've already filled you in on how to carve a turkey like a chef. ...
  • Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. ...
  • Mashed potatoes. ...
  • Green bean casserole. ...
  • Corn casserole. ...
  • Sweet potato casserole. ...
  • Honey-glazed Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Cranberry sauce.
Nov 2, 2022

What Thanksgiving dishes can be made ahead of time? ›

Dishes you should definitely make in advance
  • Thanksgiving stuffing. "We always make my mom's sweet potato stuffing ahead of time. ...
  • Casserole. "Pretty much anything with 'casserole' in the name is built for being made in advance." — ...
  • Mise en place. ...
  • Gravy. ...
  • Turkey and chicken stock. ...
  • Most desserts. ...
  • Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Dinner rolls.
Nov 14, 2023

How did Pioneer Woman lose? ›

There's no secret to her success, she says, noting that a combination of moderate diet and exercise changes made all the difference. “I tackled it from different directions,” Drummond tells TODAY.com. “The biggest takeaway, which I don't always adhere to, is trying not to waste calories.

What is the least popular Thanksgiving food? ›

"For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes first place as the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Over 31% of respondents, 82 million American adults, do not want cranberry sauce for their Thanksgiving dinner.

What are the top 3 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 are the 3 most popular food dishes served on Thanksgiving? ›

What is the most common Thanksgiving food that Americans will eat on Thanksgiving? Turkey, followed by mashed potatoes, corn, yams, cranberry, peas, pumpkin pie. Other dishes can be included but these are the most common. Also stuffing is common with turkey.

What to make 2 days ahead for Thanksgiving? ›

Pie, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce the day before. Day of I just have to roast the turkey, do the veg and make gravy. Anything that reheats nicely, mashed potatoes, sweet potato, stuffing I do in the crockpot in the morning, cut veggies for salads, potato salad.

Can you cook the sides a day before Thanksgiving? ›

That's why we love getting a jump-start with one or several make ahead Thanksgiving sides. From stuffing to potato sides to cranberry sauce, rolls, and more, we've got 54 make ahead Thanksgiving sides that can be prepped, assembled, or even totally cooked anywhere from a day to a month in advance.

Can you make food the night before Thanksgiving? ›

Proper preparation is the best way to keep yourself out of the weeds on the line, but that prep-in-advance principle isn't reserved for restaurant food. You can prepare almost every single dish for your Thanksgiving feast ahead of time.

What is the key ingredient to a perfect Thanksgiving Day dinner? ›

I think if we're all honest, we know that Thanksgiving is mostly about the starches. Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, fresh-baked rolls – these are the true heroes of the meal, and there will be a lot of them on the table, which is totally fine.

How many side dishes should you have for Thanksgiving? ›

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.

What happens to all the leftover food on cooking shows? ›

Eaten by the crew: The crew members who are working on the show are allowed to eat the leftovers. Donated to charity: They will donate the leftover food to local charities or food banks, where it can be distributed to those in need.

What happens to all the food that's cooked on cooking shows? ›

Food on a cooking show like Top Chef, etc. is typically cooked and served in a very short time frame, so it is often left to waste. Many of the food items that are used on these shows are either thrown away or given to charity.

Why does The Pioneer Woman cook in the lodge and not her house? ›

"The Lodge is a guest house on our ranch, and when we filmed the pilot for my Food Network show back in 2011, I decided to do it there because I often used The Lodge kitchen for events and gatherings...and because my house was full of kids at the time!" Ree says.

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