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Category: Holidays and Parties

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE Life has a way of getting busy—weekdays blur into weekends, and before you know it, you’re staring into the fridge, wondering what’s for dinner. Here’s a simple solution: gift yourself some sanity by prepping meals ahead of time. Something like Big …read more

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast: Your Holiday (or any day) Gift to Yourself As the holiday season tiptoes ever closer, finding time for homemade meals becomes more challenging. That’s why this Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is not just a meal; it’s a gift to your future …read more

Shrinking Cake Mixes and the Sweet Solution

Shrinking Cake Mixes and the Sweet Solution

The Case of the Amazing Shrinking Cake Mixes: The Sneaky Problem and the Sweet Solution Have you noticed something off about cake mix boxes lately? No, it’s not your imagination—they’ve been shrinking! Leading to The Incredible Shrinking Cake Mixes Not too long ago, a standard …read more

The All-In-One Cookie Dough 30 Variations!

The All-In-One Cookie Dough 30 Variations!

One Dough, Endless Delights: Your Ultimate Cookie Recipe The beauty of this cookie dough is in its versatility. This All-In-One Cookie Dough with 30 Variations allows you to create an entire assortment of holiday cookies with minimal effort, making it the perfect solution for busy …read more

Tips to De-stress During the Holidays

Tips to De-stress During the Holidays

Tips to De-stress During the Holidays. The holidays are meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but let’s face it—they can also feel like the most stressful. Between the endless to-do lists, packed schedules, and the pressure to make everything just right, …read more

Let’s Talk Turkey – How to Roast a Turkey

Let’s Talk Turkey – How to Roast a Turkey

How to roast a turkey. It’s almost turkey time! I’ll answer all your questions about how to roast a turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner. Let’s talk turkey! What size turkey should I buy? The rule of thumb is one pound of turkey per person. For …read more

Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe Collection

Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe Collection

The Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe Collection has classic recipes, fixes for common cooking fails, fun ideas for the ultimate kiddie table, and creative ways to transform leftovers into delicious new meals. 

How to Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Like Homemade

How to Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Like Homemade

How to Upgrade Store-Bought Cookie Dough to Taste Like Homemade   Store-bought cookie dough is a lifesaver when you’re short on time, but why settle for just “good” when you can easily make it great? With a few simple tweaks, you can transform that pre-made …read more

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

Turn Leftover Cranberry Sauce Into a Sweet Treat with These Oatmeal Bars! These cranberry oatmeal bars are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a satisfying chewiness that makes them irresistible. If you’re looking for a creative way to use up leftover cranberry sauce, …read more

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Beyond Thanksgiving: The Versatility of Cranberry Sauce! Can we chat about cranberry sauce? This traditional Thanksgiving staple often finds itself relegated to the shadows, while its versatility and year-round potential are underappreciated by many. Think about it. This stuff is awesome! Cranberries are a fruity, …read more

Apple Cider Station

Apple Cider Station

The Plan for a DIY Apple Cider Station for Your Next Gathering Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy, DIY apple cider station? This fun and inviting setup is perfect for gatherings or simply a quiet night …read more

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

The Magic of the Mash: Crafting the Perfect Mashed Potatoes There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of perfect mashed potatoes. It’s that warm, creamy buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish, but why reserve that pleasure for just once a year? Mashed potatoes are so affordable they can …read more