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Turkey Brine

Our easy Turkey Brine recipe locks in moisture and enhances flavor, giving you the most tender, flavorful turkey every time. How to Wet Brine a Turkey: Brine base: Add 1 quart (4 cups) of water to a large pot. Add salt, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, orange peel and juice, lemon peel and juice,…

Salted Caramel Mini Crackers

These salted caramel cracker bites are one of those snacks that disappear faster than you expect. Buttery, sweet, a little salty, and perfectly crisp, they’re made with mini saltine crackers, brown sugar, and butter, caramelized together in the oven un…

Pan-Fried Crispy Vegan Cutlets

close up on a plate of golden breaded vegan cutlets.These super crispy Vegan Cutlets are made with seitan, white beans, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for serving with gravy, mashed potatoes, pasta, and more! Easy to pan-fry or bake. Love making vegan meat substitutes from scratch? Try my Vegan Fried Chicken, Vegan Steak, or Vegan Pepperoni recipes next! You may be surprised at just…

The Best Grinch Cocktail

This festive Grinch cocktail combines melon liqueur, vodka, and lemon-lime soda with a red sugar rim and cherry garnish for a fun and colorful holiday drink.

Cherries in the Snow

A creamy no-bake dessert made with layers of angel food cake, sweet cherry pie filling, and a light whipped cream cheese mixture for a classic vintage treat.

Whoville Dip (Holiday Dessert Dip)

If you’re looking for a fun holiday treat that looks like it came straight out of Whoville, this bright green dessert dip is the one. It’s creamy, sweet, and fluffy with just a hint of cake flavor, and topped with red heart sprinkles for that classic h…

Fireball Cherry Bombs

Fireball Cherry Bombs are boozy bite-sized treats made with Fireball whiskey-soaked cherries dipped in white chocolate and coated in red sanding sugar for a fun and fiery party snack.

French Silk Brownies

French silk brownies are a luxurious dessert that combines velvety French silk chocolate with fudgy brownies for an irresistible taste.

Big Mac Pasta Salad

This creamy Big Mac pasta salad combines tender rotini, seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, and a tangy Thousand Island-style dressing for a fun twist on the classic burger.

Sugared Cranberries

If you’ve seen the viral TikTok sugared cranberries recipe, you already know how festive these little gems look on a holiday table. The sweet powdered sugar coating paired with the tart cranberry makes them pop in your mouth, and they’re just as fun to…

Easy Sugar Cookies

Hands up if you love soft and chewy sugar cookies! If you have your hand raised, this sugar cookie recipe is for you. Adapted from my snickerdoodle recipe, it yields sugar cookies with perfect chewy middles, lightly crisp edges, and a warm, buttery fla…

Classic Cheese Ball

The best Cheese Ball recipe has plenty of cheddar cheese, green onions, and seasonings mixed with cream cheese. It’s coated in chopped pecans and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggies. How to make a Homemade Cheese Ball: Combine: Beat cream cheese until smooth then incorporate remaining ingredients. High quality ingredients make a high quality cheese…

Baileys Cheesecake

A rich and creamy Baileys cheesecake made with a smooth Oreo cookie crust, velvety Irish cream filling, and glossy chocolate ganache topping.

Strawberry Fluff Salad

There are so many versions of fluff salads out there, but this Strawberry Fluff Salad with pretzels is hands down one of my favorites. You get that creamy, sweet whipped layer, fresh juicy strawberries, and the surprise crunch of buttery sugared pretze…

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

overhead view of air fryer butternut squash cubes in a white bowl.This spiced Air Fryer Butternut Squash is so easy to make! Ready in 30 minutes, the warm, cozy, and tender squash cubes are perfect for serving on the side of Thanksgiving dinner or on top of a fall salad.  Want to make even more vegan butternut squash recipes? Try this Vegan Butternut Squash Soup, this…

3 Ingredient Cool Whip Candy

You’ve probably seen those too-perfect photos floating around of “Cool Whip candy”- smooth, glossy, identical chocolate bites that look like they came from a candy factory. Many of those aren’t even real photos and its such a shame. For those of you th…

5 Minute Baked Tacos

These cheesy baked tacos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy shells for an easy, crowd-pleasing family dinner perfect for taco night.

Roasted Vegetable Soup

overhead view of a bowl of roasted vegetable soup topped with roasted vegetables with a piece of bread on the side.Want to eat the rainbow? Make this Roasted Vegetable Soup! It’s a budget-friendly and nourishing comfort food full of colorful roasted vegetables. Each slurp is smooth, creamy, and satisfying! I have plenty of other vegan soups and stews to choose from, like The Best Lentil Soup, Easy Vegan Tomato Soup, and Vegan Zuppa Toscana! I…

Cherry Cream Cheese Log Recipe

If you’re looking for a fun twist on the classic cheese ball, this cherry cream cheese log is one of those recipes that always gets people talking. It’s creamy, sweet, and full of flavor thanks to maraschino cherries, fresh orange zest, and just a hint…

Raisin Pie

This easy Raisin Pie recipe is flavorful, sweet, and delicious in a flaky golden pie crust.This homemade Raisin Pie recipe features a sweet, cinnamon-spiced raisin filling baked inside a flaky homemade pie crust. It’s a classic old-fashioned pie that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering. Bringing Back an Old‑Fashioned Favorite From Plump Raisins to Perfect Filling Grandma Knew Best, This Raisin Pie Proves It Old-Fashioned, Full-Flavored, and Flat-Out…

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