Food Bites & Articles
10 From-Scratch Sugar Cookie Recipes
Sugar cookies are timeless and always a favorite. The ingredients are basic - butter, eggs, flour, vanilla, baking soda or powder, and, of course, sugar. Where they become special is adding spices and decorating with icing, colored sugar crystals, or...
Easy Homemade Gifts for the Holiday Season
How is the holiday season here? Typically I'm heading to a few parties, but this year I'm staying close to home. Just because I won't be seeing all my friends, I want to show them I care. So, I plan...
23 Recipes to Fuel Your Cyber Monday Shopping
Cyber Monday is a great day to wrap up (or maybe begin) holiday shopping. But, with so many deals, it can be hours of sitting at a computer or smartphone finding exactly what you want. At some point, you're going...
32 Leftover Turkey Recipes
Leftovers are one of our top 5 favorite things about Thanksgiving! From sandwiches to casseroles to soups, turkey leftover recipes are a delicious tradition we love partaking in. Don’t settle for the same boring ideas. Check out these 32 turkey...
Five Ways To Use Your Extra Thanksgiving Turkey
While my Thanksgiving dinner may be smaller this year, I am still going to roast my usual-sized turkey. It's just as easy to roast one that's big or one that's small. By roasting a larger one, I guarantee leftovers. They're...
20 Holiday Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
We don’t care if you call it stuffing or dressing, Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without this delicious holiday side dish. While we love mom’s classic recipe, we also can’t wait to try these twists and changes to the stuffing we’ve always...
20 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie
While a slice of pie is the epitome of a Thanksgiving dessert, easily making a pie isn't in every baker's wheelhouse. And that's OK! Thankfully, there are so many delicious desserts that evoke the flavors of Thanksgiving but are easier...
25 French Toast Recipes Your Family Will Love
Perfect for the holidays or for a random Saturday morning, french toast is a family favorite. What can be better than bread dipped in egg and pan-fried to golden brown perfection? Oh yeah - changing it up! By adding fruit,...
12 Adorable Thanksgiving Treats
Looking for a family-friendly kitchen activity? Or, do you just want to amp up the adorableness of your Thanksgiving desserts? From brownie bite and chocolate apple turkeys to acorn donut holes, try one of these Pinterest-perfect creative Thanksgiving treats. We...
Side Dishes to Serve on Thanksgiving
Continuing on the easy theme for my holiday meal this year, simple side dishes are on my menu. Since I'll be hosting a smaller Thanksgiving, not all these will be prepared. But, I wanted to share an assortment of side...
Our Most Popular Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
It’s our favorite meal of the year! We’re getting all giddy and excited to load our plates with green bean casserole, corn pudding, mashed potatoes, stuffing (and/or dressing), homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, and turkey. Below you’ll find our most popular...
14 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes That’ll Complete Your Feast
Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, give us all the pies at Thanksgiving! Is it Thanksgiving if you don't finish your feast with a slice of pie? We don't think so. If asked to bring a pie or hosting Thanksgiving...
18 Inexpensive Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Preparing a holiday meal can get pricy. However, there are ways to prepare a fantastic holiday dinner while still saving a few dollars. Planning a menu early and shopping sales are two tips. Preparing recipes with budget-friendly ingredients is also...
7 Feel-Better Homemade Chicken Soup Recipes
Homemade chicken soup can fix anything. When sick, it speeds up the healing process. Want something satisfying on a cold day? Chicken soup will warm ya right up. Traditional chicken soup is made from chicken broth, chunks of chicken, and...
19 Sweet Potato Recipes Perfect for the Holidays
Sweet potatoes always seem to work their way into a holiday meal. Candied sweet potatoes and sweet potato casserole are staples, but there are other ways to enjoy a sweet potato. We've gathered 19 recipes you can make with sweet...
Easy Non-Pie Desserts for Thanksgiving
The name of the game this year is easy. Preparing an easy Thanksgiving that is. For the first time that I can remember, I'm not making a pie for dessert. Yes, I'm having Thanksgiving without pie to simplify my effort...
11 Pumpkin Pie Recipes With a Twist
Pumpkin pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert. Typically flavored with fall spices (like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves), the custard pie is creamy and luscious. The version most aligned to what we think of pumpkin pie first appeared in Amelia...
12 Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Since 1955 green bean casserole has been a holiday staple in households across the country. Whether you prefer the classic recipe, a fresh twist, or adding bacon, this side dish is a must for any family dinner. Green bean casserole...
11 Scrumptious Caramel Apple Desserts
Fall and caramel apples go together like peas and carrots. Gooey and sweet, caramel apples are delish. But, they're messy and can take a while to assemble. Don't let that deprive you of that magical flavor combination. These scrumptious caramel...
Flavorful Turkey Recipes for Thanksgiving
There's no one right way to prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving. How it's made could be based on trends in the part of the country you live in or what flavors your family prefers. This week I'm sharing five turkey...