Check Out Some Of “The Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond’s Go-To Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s already that time…time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! If you want to try a few new recipes this year, the “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond has you covered.
Whether you’re preparing days in advance or need some last-minute recipes on Thanksgiving Day, Ree has something for you!
“The ink is not yet dry on all the Halloween recipes…but I thought I’d go ahead and kick things off today with this helpful post!! Never to early to plan yer [Thanksgiving] menu!” Ree shared on Facebook in early November 2022.
Ree’s Facebook post linked to a slideshow on her official Pioneer Woman website. The slideshow was authored by Kara Zauberman, and features tons of Ree’s go-to Thanksgiving recipes.
Kara and Ree labeled these recipes as “easy,” and to make things even better, they can all be made in advance!
Ree loves Thanksgiving because you can make many of the holiday’s recipes ahead of time. She said, “To make the day run smoothly, I have to start early.”
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How Can You Make Ree’s Recipes Yourself?
By preparing some of your recipes in advance, you’ll have more time to enjoy with your loved ones on Thanksgiving. As Ree shared, you can make everything from mashed potatoes to stuffing before the big day arrives.
You can even make the turkey ahead of time!
Want an appetizer idea? You could try Ree’s apple butter cheese twists. If you want to shake things up with a unique side dish, Ree has a recipe for sausage stuffing. As for dessert, you could make Ree’s pecan pie bars, or make something a little different like her pumpkin cheesecake.
See the list of Ree’s make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes right here. Ree updated the list in 2025, and it now features 30 recipes. If you’ve referenced the list in past years, it may include some new ideas you haven’t seen before.
Also, you can watch a video below to hear Ree Drummond explain how she cooks her make-ahead Thanksgiving turkey!
