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Category: Fall Recipe Essentials

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. 

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

Copycat Crackers – Raincoast Crisps

Copycat Crackers – Raincoast Crisps

Homemade Copycat Crackers: A Savvy Saver’s Delight Are you a fan of those fancy, flavorful (and expensive!) crisps you find in gourmet markets? You know, the ones that are the first to vanish from charcuterie boards at gatherings? The ones where there’s rain on the …read more

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Sizzle Up Your Cinco de Mayo with Scrumptious Pork Carnitas! Spring is in full swing, and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine? Get ready to tantalize …read more

THE BEST PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY

THE BEST PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY

Embracing Autumn’s Hidden Gem: A Pear-fect Guide to Fall’s Overlooked Fruit   You wanna know why I developed this recipe for PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY?  It’s because I feel sorry for pears. They’re coming into season, all gloriously ripe and sweet, but they get overlooked …read more

Halloween Charcuterie Board on a Budget

Halloween Charcuterie Board on a Budget

Savoring Savings: Craft an Instagram-Worthy Charcuterie Board on a Budget It’s a continuing trend in easy holiday entertaining; charcuterie boards overflowing with wonderful nibbly-noshy goodies. But we’re going to design our Charcuterie Board on a Budget. A charcuterie (shahr-KU-tuh-ree) board is essentially a lavish meat, …read more

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND STUFFING

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND STUFFING

The Delicious Acorn Squash: Simple Tricks for a Tasty Autumn Treat Autumn is here, and that means acorn squash are in season—delicious, versatile, frugal, and absolutely fabulous! My family loves a simple dinner of Roasted Acorn Squash and Stuffing. But I understand that some folks …read more

Perfect Easy Baked Brie How to Bake Brie

Perfect Easy Baked Brie How to Bake Brie

Baked Brie: The Cheesiest and Easiest Party Appetizer   As we find ourselves hurtling into the heart of party season, a familiar question arises: What should I serve or bring to the gathering? Fear not; I have the perfect solution – baked brie. Yes, bake …read more