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 ...
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
I can never seem to time the potatoes right for Thanksgiving. I was happy to see the idea of keeping the potatoes warm in a crock pot and this recipe for actually making the potatoes in the crock pot. Warm potatoes and a free spot on the stove is a win, win for me. This would be great for a … Read More ...
Chocolate Pretzel Scarecrow Treats
Beth at Hungry Happenings has the cutest treats for your holiday and non holiday needs. These cute scarecrows will make everyone smile and what a great treat to make with the kids. If you like these, there will be a turkey version coming soon. She also has a snowman version for the winter months.
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27 Things to Make Thanksgiving Easier
Are you planning for Thanksgiving? Are you able to make Thanksgiving in your sleep because you’ve done it so long or is this your first Thanksgiving? This article has 27 ideas to help you get through your Thanksgiving with a little less stress. I already have plans to use my smaller crock pot
for the mashed potatoes. Although, I still … 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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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 ...
How to Host a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
As one that cooks the Thanksgiving meal, I would love to have a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Talk about a stress free day of cooking and cleaning! This would be fun for the kids while they wait for the Thanksgiving festivities. How fun would this be for a kid’s birthday party around the holiday.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Pancake
How cute would this be on Thanksgiving morning? I would enjoy sitting down to this cutie. This would be a great breakfast to hold them till that late Thanksgiving feast. Jill from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons has a great time in the kitchen creating with her kids. Check out her site for some other fun things to do … Read More ...
Turkey Thanksgiving Snack Bag
One of the challenges around the holidays is keeping the kids occupied. This is before, day of or after the Thanksgiving feast. This little craft will keep the kids busy and give them something to snack on while they are waiting to eat. These would also be cute as the place cards or a treat for the long ride home.… 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 ...
25 Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles
The holidays are stressful enough, without the cooking. Here are 25 casseroles that you can make ahead of time. This will save you some time the day of the big feast. I’m all for a little extra sleep, less prep time, and less dishes to wash before the guests arrive.
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8 Traditional Holiday Sides Made Vegan
I’m pretty sure we are all on the same page of making sure your guests are able to eat what you serve. It can be tricky around the holidays, because sometime you have guests you’ve never met before. As much as you try to make sure you find out if someone has allergies, dietary restrictions, or they are vegan/vegetarian, someone … Read More ...
Cajun Cornbread Stuffing
If you would like to add a little spice to your holidays, try some Cajun cornbread stuffing as one of your side dish. Andrea from Tabler Party of Two created this recipe and she tells us how it can be prepped ahead of time to ease the stress of holiday dinner. That is one thing we can all be thankful … Read More ...
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 ...