Hey Folks,

It’s been awhile since you have heard from me. I don’t know about you, but my inbox has been stuffed with campaign political ads, and to be honest, I didn’t wish to add to the congestion. The election is over, and now it’s time to come together and celebrate our American tradition of Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.

Here on the ranch we like to keep things simple, honest, and fun. No need to overcomplicate a holiday that’s really about gathering around the table with the people you love (and maybe a few dogs underfoot).

I pulled together some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes—appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and even leftover ideas—so you can find what you need without hunting all over the place. You can see the full collection anytime right here.

All Our Thanksgiving Recipes

Roast Turkey

Our traditional unstuffed turkey is the star of the table. Brush it with melted butter, season generously with salt, pepper, and sage, then roast at 325°F (about 15 minutes per pound) until the thigh reaches a safe temperature. We include easy thawing charts, oven times by weight, and even tips for using a countertop roaster so you can free up the oven for the rest of the meal. Simple, reliable, and always moist.

Roasted Turkey-Tips and Times for a Moist Bird

Turkey Cheese Ball for Thanksgiving

This one is a fun, make-ahead appetizer that always gets a smile. Creamy ranch cheese ball coated in bacon and decorated with colorful mini peppers so it looks like a little turkey. Serve it with crackers and celery and watch it disappear.

Turkey Cheese Ball

Savory Turkey Breast

Cooking for a smaller crowd this year? This half turkey breast is juicy, flavorful, and ready in about an hour. Perfect when a full bird feels like too much but you still want that holiday taste.

Savory Turkey Breast

Twice Baked Sweet Potato Halves

These individual sweet potatoes are filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, then topped with marshmallows. They feel special without the fuss of a big casserole dish.

Twice Baked Sweet Potato Halves

Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

This is the one that tastes like home. Made with crumbled cornbread, plenty of sage, celery, and onion—the kind of dressing that makes the whole table happy.

Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie (and Mini Southern Pecan Pies)

Friends, the holiday pie season is officially here, and I’ve got three favorites ready for your table. First up is my Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie — the classic Eagle Brand recipe made better with freshly grated nutmeg (plus a little ginger and vanilla). It’s creamy, warmly spiced, and has that “close your eyes” flavor that finally turned me into a pumpkin pie lover. Then there’s the Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie, rich and gooey with a subtle splash of good bourbon that adds just the right warmth without taking over. And if you’d rather give everyone their own little pie (no slicing required), the Mini Southern Pecan Pies or Mini Pumpkin Pies have the same wonderful fillings baked in muffin tins — perfect for a big Thanksgiving spread or a holiday dessert table. Whether you’re team pumpkin, team pecan, or both, these will fill the kitchen with the best fall smells and disappear fast.

Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie

Old Fashion Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Nutmeg

Mini Pecan Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls

When the big meal is over, turn the leftovers into something completely different. Crispy egg rolls filled with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce—so good you’ll look forward to the day after.

Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls

You’ll also find pumpkin pie cupcakes, cranberry sauce muffins, ginger cranberry mulled wine, garlic butter dill carrots, and plenty more sides and desserts in the our Thanksgiving collection.​

I hope these recipes help make your Thanksgiving a little easier and a whole lot more delicious. If you try one, I’d love to hear how it turned out.

To recreate our simple rustic Ranch Table! See these picks to dress your table for fall gatherings—gold candle sticks, plaid napkins, mason jars with eucalyptus and dried wheat stems , and a few pumpkins, acorns and pinecones. Easy to put together and just right for family and friends.

Find them in our Amazon Storefront

Wishing you a warm and blessed Thanksgiving,

Evelyn
My Turn for Us