Creative food craft ideas
If you are making potatoes, you may want to buy some extra and make these smashed potatoes as appetizers or maybe they can be the actual side dish. You could always save this for a weeknight dinner or for Christmas. Jordan at The Hungry Traveler shares how to create this easy dish.
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Here is another way to use up the extra turkey and butternut squash. A comforting way to enjoy your leftovers, especially if you have cold weather where you are. Greg and Melissa at My Wife Can Cook shares how to create this chili from your leftovers or for a new option for chili.
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It is eggnog season! Like the pumpkin fans, this is my time to rejoice. I can’t get enough eggnog and luckily I don’t need to share with my family. A plate of these eggnog cookies by Krystal at Baking Beauty will be the perfect addition to my glass of eggnog!
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How’s the Thanksgiving prep going? I’m still trying to figure out the dessert portion, but ready as can be. This might be a new soup for our leftover turkey. Liz at The Skinny Chick Can Bake shares how to create this soup with your leftovers.
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Here is a homemade gift for the bacon fan. Some people cringe at the idea of brittle, but this bacon addition might change their mind. Or not. Gina at Running to the Kitchen shares how to make this sweet, spicy, and salty treat. I might give this a try for my favorite bacon fan.
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Usually when I think of salt dough, I think of ornaments for the tree or kids hand prints as gifts. This cute idea will be fun for the kids. Especially, if you aren’t able to make a snowman in warm weather. Have fun with the kids on those cold winter days or keep them busy while you do some wrapping.… Read More ...
Here is a beautiful way to decorate your table and desserts for the holidays. If you aren’t a fan of cranberries, you could pick up a bag to use for decorations. These are edible, the sugar coating helps with the tartness of the cranberry. Valya at Valya’s Taste of Home shares how to create this decor.
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With Thanksgiving only days away, you’ll want some ideas for the leftovers. As much as I love eating sandwiches and soups, I sometimes get bored. Kami at No Biggie has found some recipes from the web for you to try out.
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If you are still shopping for your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to pick up some pizza dough. This stromboli is the perfect way to enjoy all of those leftovers from Thanksgiving. Megan at Pip and Ebby shares how to make this meal over the weekend. Might be a good meal after the shopping on Friday.
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Here is the perfect appetizer for the bacon and stuffing lover. I would probably enjoy this as a side to my turkey. Now you don’t have to wait for the meal to enjoy the stuffing. Which to me is the best part of the meal. Lori at Who Needs a Cape? shares how to create this appetizer. A great snack … Read More ...
This cranberry sauce is refined sugar-free and might even become a favorite over the turkey and gravy. Michele at Paleo Running Momma shares this Cranberry sauce recipe that is easy and healthy. Keep this recipe for when you need a sweet and healthy side dish. Sounds like a dish to enjoy with chicken too.
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Now this is my kind of dessert! My two favorite mixed into one and the bourbon is the bonus. Wait till you see the photos! Makes you drool and wish someone handed you a batch through your screen. This is great for a holiday dessert, gift or just to enjoy during the weekend. Haley at If You Give a Blonde … Read More ...
The holiday baking season begins Thanksgiving week in this house. At least, when on schedule. It makes for an easy take home gift for guests and many people like to have the cookies on hand to decorate their tree after the Thanksgiving feast. Debbie at Your Party Tuned Up shares how to make these butter cookies that are dipped in … Read More ...
How many people don’t cook the night before a holiday? The last thing I want to do is cook dinner before cooking a major meal the next day. We tend to order take out, but I may let my slow cooker
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As I still prepare for the Thanksgiving dinner, I also want to make sure there are plenty of appetizers to enjoy while waiting for the turkey to cook. This will also work as a snack to enjoy watching the games or while writing out your Christmas cards. I might even make this for lunch.
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