Posts Tagged ‘thanksgiving’

Last-Minute Turkey Day Apps
So -- how's that Thanksgiving planning goin' for ya? Let us help get some easy apps rolling! Planning an entire Thanksgiving meal is no easy job. We get that. So we're here with a bunch of awesome apps to keep your guests busy (at least their mouths!) while you polish up the rest of the dinner. Here are some of our faves -- easy and delish.   1. Tomato-Pesto Appetizers (featured) These easy apps call for just some biscuit dough... Read More
Ice Cream Cone Teepees
It’s time to teepee…your Thanksgiving cupcakes! For me, Thanksgiving season was always the best time for craft-making when we were kids!  From the trace-your-hand turkey drawings, to construction paper teepees, to thankful trees and more.  Thanksgiving was definitely the time to get your craft on! But I always thought it was even more fun to get crafty with food.  So for your Thanksgiving treats this year, check out these adorable Ice... Read More
30 Top Tips for a Fab Feast
When it comes to cooking Thanksgiving dinner -- especially if it's your first time -- everyone can use a few kitchen tips. Are you cooking your first Thanksgiving this year? If you are, or even if you're a seasoned host, here are some great tips to help you in the kitchen so you can spend time with your guests the day of the big feast. 1. Saute, you say? Add oil to the pan and heat it before adding peppers and onions (say, for an awesome... Read More
Mini Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits
These quick and easy little parfaits will make your Thanksgiving a little sweeter! Growing up as a picky eater who did not like turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes or green beans, I think it’s safe to say that navigating the massive buffets at Thanksgiving was a bit of a challenge.  But for me and everyone else at the “kids” table, cranberries always came to our rescue! So for your kiddos, or the young at heart of all ages, here’s a fun... Read More
Slow Cooker Spicy Creamed Corn
I could eat this Slow Cooker Creamed Corn forever. I think I just will. Creaaaaaaamed corn. MAN I don't think there's anything more comforting and classic for the mouth to experience than creamed corn. Am I right or am I right. My memaw used to make creamed corn like 27 times a day when I was but a ripe lassie. It was my absolute favorite thing in the world. I used to beg her to make enough of fill a bathtub so that I could take a creamed co... Read More
Thanksgiving Lasagna
Pack all the classics together and pass ‘em around the Thanksgiving table as one dish! Or combine ‘em the day after for a rad re-dress of all the leftovers. The last thing you want to do the day after Thanksgiving is cook anything that requires effort. Last Thanksgiving I was eight months pregnant, and I think my whole body swelled up after being on my feet cooking all day. You definitely don't want to let Thanksgiving leftovers go to was... Read More
10 Spectacular Cranberry Recipes for a Fab T-Giving Feast
Every Thanksgiving feast needs a little cranberry action. This year, forget about the canned stuff and let one of these sassy-pants cranberry recipes light up your table instead. Cranberries are an old-school holiday staple -- kinda expected on the T-Giving table to add that bit of sassy tartness. But if your fam says "Thanks...but no thanks" to the jellied fruit from a can, make something special and unexpected instead -- like one of these d... Read More
Thanksgiving Pizza Mash-Up
Repurpose those Thanksgiving leftovers into this totally delish recipe that will surprise you with its simple perfection. It's almost a fact. You're going to have random leftovers from Thanksgiving. There's gonna be turkey scraps, and an awkward cup of gravy. Chances are, you'll also have a house full of eaters that don't want to dine like bottom feeders on all the Turkey Day remains for days on end. So, what's a clever chicken like you to do... Read More
Ready…Set…Gobble!
It's Gobble Day -- the gateway to an entire season of gobbling. Heat up the oven, 'cuz it's time to bake! For my family, Thanksgiving is something we look forward to all year long. One humongous table and one humongous feast -- followed by one lazy evening of watching crazy ski movies (we're not the only family with quirky traditions, I hope!). Our Thanksgiving feast has one distinct difference from most, though. We don't have a kids table... Read More
Let’s Talk (Leftover) Turkey
Turkey leftovers ... again? You won't hear that when you reinvent your leftover feast into something new and wonderful! Check out our leftover turkey recipes and pick a few! Look. I know people love their Thanksgiving leftovers. You know, eating leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes late at night or crafting a fabulously overstuffed leftover turkey sandwich. But here’s the thing: I rarely want to eat my leftovers exactly as is over and over ag... Read More