Happy Friday Reader!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already thinking about that show-stopping main dish.

Whether your family loves a juicy, golden turkey or prefers something a little different on the holiday table, I’ve gathered my favorite recipes to help you create a meal that’s delicious, memorable, and stress-free.

Pull up a chair and let’s talk turkey … and ham … and a few cozy main dish ideas that are just as special as the season itself.

Turkey Favorites for Every Table

Whether you’re cooking a full bird, a smaller portion, or just looking for creative ways to use leftovers, these easy, flavor-packed turkey recipes have you covered.

Convection Oven Turkey in a Bag — Easy, Juicy & Holiday-Perfect

Tender, juicy, and beautifully golden every time — this foolproof method makes holiday turkey simple and delicious.

Don't be afraid. You can definitely do this! I'll walk you through step-by step.

We'll make gravy, and I'll even show you how to MAKE money on your holiday meal by using that turkey carcass to make silky, rich bone broth!

What I won't be spending on bone broth at the grocery store, bought my turkey this year, and it made me $10 besides!

Deliciously, budget-friendly and you can make it too! I've got you!

Get the Easy Recipe: Convection Oven Turkey in a Bag

Crockpot Turkey Tenderloins with Gravy

No fuss, all flavor! These slow cooker turkey tenderloins are moist, flavorful, and covered in rich, savory gravy. They're the perfect choice for celebrating Thanksgiving with just two or three people.

Get the Easy Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Tenderloins with Gravy

Thanksgiving Casserole, a Little Bit of Heaven on a Plate

The most craveable leftover concoction you've ever tasted — and it's so easy! All your favorite Thanksgiving flavors in one comforting casserole. I have family members who "put up" with Thanksgiving dinner, so they can get to the Thanksgiving casserole for supper. Don't miss this one!

Get the Easy Recipe: Thanksgiving Casserole

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Got leftovers? This fresh and satisfying sandwich is the best way to enjoy them — creamy avocado, juicy turkey, and hearty bread make the perfect post-Thanksgiving lunch.

Get the Easy Recipe: Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Not Feeling Turkey This Year?

Try These Thanksgiving-Worthy Mains

If turkey’s not on your menu, these hearty, crowd-pleasing dishes will shine just as bright on your holiday table. Each one is easy to prepare and packed with incredible flavor.

Baked Ham with Cranberry Glaze

A gorgeous holiday ham coated in a sweet-tart cranberry glaze — it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. My homemade whole berry cranberry sauce is the base of this delectable glaze. Quick and easy prep. Definitely a Thanksgiving-worthy dish!

Get the Easy Recipe: Baked Ham with Cranberry Glaze

• Easy Maple Mustard Slow Cooker Pork Loin
• Best Crock Pot Ham Recipe, 3-Ingredient Simple
• Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
• Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts : Easy, Delicious & Quick
• Succulent Air Fryer Cornish Hen, Date Night Delicious Sheet Pan
• Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pork Chops, a Delicious One-Pan-Meal

Slow Cooker Stove-Top Stuffing Meatloaf

Comfort food meets holiday flavor! Moist, tender meatloaf with the cozy taste of Thanksgiving stuffing baked right into the meatloaf — and it all happens in your crock pot. Roast chunks of sweet potato right along with the meatloaf for a gorgeous dinner anytime of the year!

Get the Easy Recipe: Slow Cooker Stove-Top Stuffing Meatloaf

You can create mouthwatering Thanksgiving main dishes that everyone will rave about, while still taking the stress off your budget with a marvelous, golden-brown Convection Oven Turkey in a Bag. Or try one of the other scrumptiously easy recipes from this newsletter.

I hope you'll find the perfect main dish for your Thanksgiving menu and spend more time enjoying family and friends than racing around the kitchen this holiday.

Have a wonderfully blessed weekend filled with fun and laughter! I hope you get to share it with the people you love most, preparing and sharing delicious food. And I hope someone else sneaks in and does your dishes! Hugs!

What's For Dinner?

This is the part of the newsletter where I share recipe ideas from some of my best blogging friends and myself to inspire you with what's for dinner at our houses this week. That gives you seven days worth of new recipes to inspire you for your own delicious meal plan. Enjoy!

• ​Taco Tater Tot Casserole from Laura at Little House Big Alaska
• Greek Roast Chicken from Gen at Two Cloves Kitchen
• ​Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe from Glenda​
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs from Rupali at Caramel and Spice
• ​Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce from Sue at Sula and Spice
• ​Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup from Lori at A Reinvented Mom
• One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo from Kristin at Dizzy Busy and Hungry

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Tools to Make Thanksgiving Main Dishes

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• Large Enameled Roaster with Handles and Lid - Great for Roasting Turkey, Roast Beef Dinner, or my Baked Ham with Cranberry Glaze.
• Half Sheet Cake Pan - 18x13x3 I often use one of these sturdy cake pans for roasting really large turkeys.
• My 3rd Crock Pot - It's official. I've added a new member to the collection. I've apparently given away too many of my original crock pots, and lately I have found myself yearning for just one more to keep multiple recipes going at once. I mean what does a girl do when she is making refried beans, delectable southwest chicken and creamed corn all at the same time? lol This beauty is an 8-qt giant that can handle anything I throw at her. And she was cheap, as crock pots go.
• My Deep Dish 9x13 Ceramic Baking Pan is perfect for casseroles, Magic Cookie Bars, cakes and more.​
• ​The Pyrex ​Mixing Bowls I use daily. Of course, they're great for stirring together the ingredients for a recipe. But, they're also perfect for storing leftovers and even for serving things like this scrumptious Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. Another great feature is that they come with lids, so leftovers can easily go straight to the fridge.
• My 12" Cast Iron Skillet​ - It makes heavenly fried potatoes and is essential to almost every meal I make year-round. But, this is especially handy in the winter for comfort-food cooking. It can be used on the stovetop and in the oven, so it's incredibly versatile.