What is the number 1 Thanksgiving side dish?

Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for a reason, and we definitely look forward to serving up this delicious dish every November.

What is a true Thanksgiving dinner?

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes but the First Thanksgiving likely included wildfowl, corn, porridge and venison.

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 makes a good Thanksgiving dinner?

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner has Turkey, stuffing (also called bread dressing), gravy, potatoes (mashed or scalloped), rolls with butter, green beans or some other cooked green like cabbage or collards, one orange thing (cooked carrots, sweet potato casserole, or squash), something cranberry flavored, and pie ( ...

What is served at a Black Thanksgiving dinner?

You will likely be eating roast turkey, barbecued turkey, deep fried turkey, glazed country ham, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes mashed and covered with marshmallows, corn, cornbread, yeast/potato rolls, black eyed peas, rice, gravy, potato salad, cranberry sauce from ...

What should I cook first on Thanksgiving?

Since it's the main event, the turkey should be the first dish you start cooking in the morning. "The resting process is an absolutely imperative part of the cooking process," Holzman said. Many people overcook their turkeys in the oven and overlook letting them rest, rendering the final product dry and rubbery.

What is a good pre-Thanksgiving dinner?

Pasta with Sausage and Arugula It's easy to justify a pre-Thanksgiving pasta dinner when it feels like a salad, and this recipe does just that. Crumble up bits of spicy Italian sausage and roast them with sliced red onion and fennel: the sausage bits get nice and crispy and help season the vegetables as they cook.

What do most people serve for Thanksgiving dinner?

At Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is served with a variety of side dishes which can vary from traditional, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce , to ones that reflect regional or cultural heritage.

What are the 3 traditional foods Americans eat during Thanksgiving?

Along with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry the "traditional" table now included white bread, apple pie, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and various fruit pies.

What are 4 commonly consumed foods at Thanksgiving other than turkey?

Cornish game hen, goose, duck, ham, beef, salmon, and mushroom recipes make worthy centerpieces for holiday meals.

Pioneer Woman Recipes For Thanksgiving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Pumpkin Soup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on November 8, 2016, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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