Thanksgiving

pumpkin basque cheesecake

It’s been 17 months since I first questioned whether anyone even needed another recipe for a basque cheesecake — the burnished, custardy and uncluttered kind that hails from San Sebastián, Spain — and concluded that in fact, …

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Overhead view of a bowl of orange cranberry sauce topped with orange zest with orange slices and fresh cranberries on the side.This Cranberry Orange Sauce is easy to make with cranberries, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. It’s a 20-minute condiment you NEED at your holiday dinner! Make it ahead of time or freeze it for later. For more easy vegan holiday side dishes, check out my Vegan Dinner Rolls, my Easy Vegan Gravy,…

Radicchio Salad

This easy Radicchio Salad recipe combines crisp, slightly bitter radicchio with sweet grapefruit, crunchy pistachios, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette for an elegant side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. How to make Radicchio Salad: Prep Ingredients and Dressing: Chop the radicchio head into quarters then separate the leaves. Let them soak in ice water…

50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Can we agree that Thanksgiving side dishes are the best part of the holiday meal? No offense to roast turkey and pumpkin pie, but the stuffing, mashed potatoes, and other sides are what I look forward to most. I’m sharing 50 of my favorite Thanksgiving…

Your Foolproof Cheesecake for the Holidays

This cheesecake is creamy, simple to make, and perfect for holiday gatherings. The filling blends smoothly and bakes perfectly for a silky texture. Chill it ahead of time and serve with seasonal toppings like cranberry sauce or caramel.

Eggnog Fudge

Our delicious and rich eggnog fudge is smooth and creamy and makes the perfect holiday treat to share with friends.

Baked Rigatoni

A cozy, crowd-pleasing Baked Rigatoni with rich sauce and creamy béchamel—easily made vegetarian. Use the honeycomb method for special occasions, or bake it in your favorite 9×13 dish. Vegan-adaptable.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Is a Fall Favorite in Our House I knew this Roasted Butternut Squash Salad was something special the moment I tossed it together, the fall flavors are absolute perfection. Sweet roasted squash, peppery greens, chewy …

Crispy Pancetta and Date Whipped Ricotta Crostini.

This whipped ricotta crostini is topped with crispy pancetta, sweet dates, a hot honey drizzle and fresh rosemary. It’s delicious, satisfying and so festive for the holiday season! I live for a holiday app!  This whipped ricotta crostini is festive, super flavorful and always a hit at parties. Plus, it looks super pretty on a […]

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Classic Whiskey Sour

Celebrate the holidays with a classic Whiskey Sour made with bourbon, fresh lemon, honey syrup, and egg white—simple, silky, and perfectly festive.

Creamed Spinach Recipe

Creamed Spinach is your new favorite side dish. What it lacks in looks, it makes up for in dreamy, creamy, bright flavor. It is the perfect plate unifier; it brings together all the other elements of your meal, especially between your mashed potatoes and perfectly seared steak. But it also ties together your Thanksgiving plate…

Stuffed Butternut Squash

close up on two stuffed butternut squashes topped with garlic tahini sauce on a white plate.Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash for fall! This side or main dish stuffs roasted butternut squash with a delicious tempeh sausage, wild rice, and mushroom filling. Bring it to Thanksgiving or make it for dinner! Looking for more cozy vegan butternut squash recipes? You’ll love my Butternut Squash Lasagna, this Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup,…

15 Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

I love adding a few Thanksgiving cocktails to my holiday menu each year. Sometimes, I stick with the classics, serving up warming mulled wine or dry martinis. Other years, I lean into the season, making signature Thanksgiving drinks that are packed wit…

Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

When you crave pumpkin pie but don’t have time to roll pie dough, make our pumpkin crisp with brown sugar oat topping. This simple pumpkin crisp is a simple pumpkin dessert for your Thanksgiving menu. It features the creamy pumpkin pie filling th…

Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is always on my family’s Thanksgiving menu. We, like many folks, made the classic version with Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, french fried onions, and canned green beans for years…until I set myself the task o…

Cinnamon Orange French Toast Bake.

This cinnamon orange french toast bake is a dreamy holiday breakfast! Perfect for a special occasion or just as a festive brunch dish, it’s delicious, satisfying and tastes like a cozy holiday hug. We love it. We’ve got a holiday breakfast treat today! This cinnamon orange french toast bake is the perfect make-ahead festive breakfast […]

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Green Beans with Pecan Cranberry Feta Crumble

A Holiday Favorite: Green Beans with Pecan Cranberry Feta Crumble Green beans are a staple vegetable in our house, especially around the holidays, and this recipe takes them to a whole new level! Instead of a heavy green bean casserole, you get bright,…

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