Since you already have the ingredients on hand for Thanksgiving dinner, why not jazz up your biscuits too. Kita from Pass the Sushi shows you how to add some extra flavoring to your biscuits. You might want to make some extras to have mini turkey sandwiches on the day after Thanksgiving. These would be great for any meal or just … Read More ...
Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing
This recipe from Averie at Averie Cooks is very similar to the recipe I use. It is really easy to make and I think much better than the boxed or bag brand. To save time I usually mix the butter, herbs, onion and celery the night before and reheat the next day when preparing the stuffing. You could dry out … Read More ...
Butterbeer and Pumpkin Cupcakes
Is it me, or is Harry Potter on 24/7 during the holidays? As a Harry Potter fan, you don’t mind and of course you need some treats to enjoy during the Potter marathon. Although Flick from They Called it the Diamond Blog created this and other goodies for Halloween, I think you can have them anytime you are enjoying Harry … Read More ...
Schroeder’s Piano Key Cookies
How many of you have seen the new Peanuts movie? I might have to borrow a kid, otherwise, I’ll be waiting till it comes out on video. These cookies, by Jamie at Love Bakes Good Cakes, are really cute and can also be made for the music lover in your life. I love the Peanuts and look forward to watching … Read More ...
Mini Turkey Leg Cookies
Everyone gets a leg, when you bake these mini turkey leg cookies by Meaghan at The Decorated Cookies. The turkey leg was never my thing at Thanksgiving, but these turkey legs I’m willing to fight for. You might want to make extra, so there is no fighting between the adults and kids.
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Apple Pie Danish Biscuit
A great dessert, breakfast, or snack during the holidays. You can make them ahead of time and reheat them before serving. Jillian from Food, Folks, and Fun recommends that you serve these warm. This recipe is easy for the older kids to help make for breakfast Thanksgiving morning, while you start making the turkey feast.
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How to make Pumpkin Spice Latte Macarons For Fall
As we get closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas, pumpkin spice tends to give way to the winter flavors. Since I’m one that hates the seasonal mayhem, I will continue to give you your pumpkin recipes. You still see pumpkins pies at Christmas! While the pumpkin puree is on sale, grab some extras so you can make these in March. Let … Read More ...
7 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides and Desserts
Have you been good all year eating healthy and exercising, but now dreading the holidays? Have no fear, here are 7 recipes to help you stay strong. Danielle from Delightful Mom Food has quick and healthy dishes for your holiday table. I usually lose the battle of healthy around the holidays, but maybe these recipes will keep me on track.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
How much fun will you and the kids have making these turkey cupcakes for Thanksgiving? A lot less stressful than the actual turkey meal. Even though the holidays are hectic, enjoy the family time. It is gone in a flash! These cupcakes would be perfect leading up to Thanksgiving or have the older kids help the younger kids create the … Read More ...
How To Make Mini Pumpkin Pies For Fall
The best thing about mini items is everyone gets their own individual dessert and no one will complain about getting a smaller piece than someone else. Let Mary from Home is Where the Boat Is show you how to create these cute pies and check out the wonderful pictures on her site. The pies would be cute as place cards … Read More ...
Maple Pecan Bars
Pecan Pie meet your replacement maple pecan bar. I’m sorry! Allison at Celebrating Sweets has created this pecan bar on shortbread. This would make a great dessert for the pecan lovers and easier to cut into small pieces for those that just want a taste. I’m thinking crumbled over some ice cream would be yummy too.
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Gingerbread Chess Pie
What would you like to see for the holidays? Do you need new flavors, more sides, easy, or make ahead items? Let me know!
It seems the sweet tooth has taken over, because all the sweet ideas look really good to me. You may want to make space for this pie, or maybe just replace a pie with this one … Read More ...
Easy Cinnamon Roll Knots
Another easy cinnamon roll recipe! Yay! Plus, another use for the pizza dough. Two Peas and Their Pod show you how easy it is to make these yummy knots using pizza dough. I don’t usually make breakfast on the holidays, but between this recipe and smoothies, we might have a new tradition.
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Vegetarian Black Bean Chilaquiles Casserole
I don’t know about you, but I always have a few leftover taco shells or a bag of leftover corn chips from a party that I need to use up. I can now use them for a quick meatless dinner during the busy weeknight. You could add chicken if you wanted. We aren’t vegetarians, but I like at least one … Read More ...
Healthy Crustless Pumpkin Pie
For me the pie crust has always been my favorite. Sometimes I will eat all the filling first and then eat the pie crust. My favorite part of making pies is the leftover pie crust with butter, cinnamon, and sugar baked into pie crust cinnamon rolls. Heaven! For those watching their calories or aren’t pie crust fans, this is … Read More ...