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Keyword: Thanksgiving

Easy Roast Turkey

Easy Roast Turkey

Here’s a super simple roast turkey recipe for beginners that takes the stress out of cooking your first bird.

Diva’s Turkey Brine on a Dime

Diva’s Turkey Brine on a Dime

Easy, inexpensive brine recipe for turkey or poultry.

CRANBERRY OAT BARS

CRANBERRY OAT BARS

Discover a delicious way to use leftover cranberry sauce with these cranberry oatmeal bars. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these chewy bars blend tart cranberries and hearty oats for a sweet treat.

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

EASIEST CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Make a quick and easy cranberry orange sauce in just 15 minutes. This classic, make-ahead recipe combines tart cranberries and sweet orange for the perfect holiday side dish.

PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

The ultimate guide to creating the fluffiest, creamiest most perfect mashed potatoes you'll ever taste. Buttery, and a perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving, or any other day!

PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY

PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY

This is a delicious and versatile condiment that’s like a savory, sweet, and sour preserve. It’s a mix of chopped fruits, vinegar, spices, and sugar cooked into a scrumptious chunky spread.

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING STUFFING

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING STUFFING

This classic stuffing is a crowd-pleaser. Better than any box, made easily from scratch with variations like Apple Cranberry Pecan or Bacon Parmesan. It's a frugal yet delightful way to enhance any meal.

THANKSGIVING HAND PIES

THANKSGIVING HAND PIES

Savor the flavors of Thanksgiving in 12 mini pies, filled with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Serve with optional gravy for a delightful twist on leftovers.

PERSONAL THANKSGIVING POT PIES

PERSONAL THANKSGIVING POT PIES

Transform your Thanksgiving remnants into savory pot pies. These 6 individual pies feature tender turkey, veggies, and golden puff pastry crusts. A delightful way to enjoy your holiday leftovers.

THANKSGIVING POT PIE SOUP WITH STUFFING DUMPLINGS

THANKSGIVING POT PIE SOUP WITH STUFFING DUMPLINGS

Here’s a must try recipe for a creamy soup that uses all your Thanksgiving leftovers – even the stuffing!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP WITH SAGE PARMESAN CRISPS

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP WITH SAGE PARMESAN CRISPS

Decadently creamy, butternut squash soup with a little sweet and a little heat. Perfect for fall. The Parmesan Sage Crisps and fried Sage Leaves are the perfect dippers.

ONE BITE APPLE PIES

ONE BITE APPLE PIES

The perfect fusion of crispy wonton wrappers, homemade apple filling, and luscious caramel sauce (recipe follows) in our One-Bite Apple Pies – a delightful, budget-friendly dessert that's sure to please.