Christmas cookies that double as pudding? That look like ornaments? And… that can be put on a stick
? Yes, my lollipop stick obsession is well documented. So of course I love these Christmas Pudding Cookies from Bubble and Sweet. Learn how to make ’em HERE.
Savory Potato Soup
Do you have leftover potatoes that you didn’t need to cook? This soup will take care of that. I’m all about comforting soups and chili through the cold months. Jessie at Life as a Strawberry shares how to make this easy dish that can be made during the weeknight in one hour.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Pop Tarts
A savory pop tart is better than a sweet one. Here is a way you can take your Thanksgiving leftovers on the go. Unless you are going to cover it with gravy. Cleaner than a sandwich and still warm and yummy! Abbey at The Butter Half shares how to make this meal.
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Snickerdoodle Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
A few last minutes shopping and I’ll be ready for the big day! Hope your preparation is going well. One thing I tend to forget to do is eat breakfast. The overnight oatmeals work well, when you are busy working on the big meal. This is also great if you enjoy shopping the Black Friday deals. Amanda at Running with … Read More ...
Lolly Trees from our Sister Site (And a Little Plum Pudding)
A roundup of yummy Christmas goodies from our sister site, CraftBits. Click the links for the instructions to make all these candy-filled lolly trees.
1. Find the Cadbury wrapped chocolate tree HERE.
2. Find the topiary HERE.
3. Find the tinsel tree HERE.
4. Find the cone tree HERE.
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Loaded Smashed Potatoes
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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Butternut Squash Turkey Chili
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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Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Buttercream
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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Leftover Turkey Tortilla Soup
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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Candied Bacon Nut Brittle
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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Salt Dough Snowmen
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 ...
How to Make Frosted Cranberries
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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25 Leftover Turkey Recipes
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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Thanksgiving Leftovers Stromboli
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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Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites
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 ...