Enough with the turkey sandwich – these leftover turkey recipes will please even the pickiest eaters. Thanksgiving dinner is over, but the fridge is still full. If you’re staring at stacks of turkey and wondering how many sandwiches you can really eat this week, you’re not alone. The good news? There are so many more…
Learn how to make a homemade Gingerbread House from scratch with this complete step-by-step recipe, including gingerbread dough, royal icing, a free printable gingerbread house pattern. How to make a Gingerbread House: Make Gingerbread: The homemade gingerbread only takes about 5 minutes to mix together with a stand mixer then can be stored in a…
These easy cranberry recipes are fresh, festive, and way better than anything from a can. Forget the can this year. We’ve gathered the best cranberry recipes, all super festive, and they are worth the tiny amount of effort. And every one of these recipes can be made ahead, saving valuable time on Thanksgiving Day. You’ll…
Cozy up with the best homemade Hot Cocoa recipe! It’s rich, creamy, and made from scratch, with real ingredients. It tastes so much better than a store-bought mix. How to make Hot Cocoa: Make the Cocoa Base: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar. Add a dash of salt…
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…
Our survey of 4,000+ Americans revealed the least popular Thanksgiving sides, but they haven’t tried ours. When we surveyed over 4,000 Americans about their least favorite Thanksgiving side dish, Green Bean Casserole took the top spot by a landslide. It’s not hard to understand why this classic has fallen out of favor. Traditional recipes rely…
Our easy Chocolate Fudge recipe transforms 7 simple ingredients into rich, creamy homemade fudge that melts in your mouth. It’s foolproof and make a great holiday gift or treat any time of year. How to make Fudge: Heat Ingredients: Dump evaporated milk, sugar, and marshmallows in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for…
Our easy homemade French Baguette recipe is made with just four ingredients, and simple to follow steps that deliver bakery-style bread, every time! How to make Baguettes: Make Dough: Grab a kitchen scale. In a small bowl, stir together 85ml of warm water and the yeast let it rest for 5 minutes to activate. In…
This easy Potato Leek Soup recipe is a creamy, comforting French classic that’s simple to make on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or slow cooker. How to make Potato Leek Soup: How to Chop Leeks: Chop off the small root end and the leaves. Rinse the remaining white and light green leek with water,…
17 easy dinners for Thanksgiving week that don’t take more than 20 minutes to make. Thanksgiving week is such beautiful chaos, isn’t it? Between prepping the big meal and welcoming guests, weeknight dinners can feel like just one more thing on an impossible list. That’s where these recipes come in. They’re ready in 20 minutes…
This easy Banoffee Pie recipe could be the best no-bake pie ever. It’s made with a graham cracker crust, creamy dulce de leche, fresh banana slices, and homemade whipped cream. How to make Banoffee Pie: Graham Cracker Crust: Please make homemade graham cracker crust –it only takes 15 minutes and the store-bought ones are flavorless…
These Thanksgiving appetizers give you something easy to serve while you pull together the rest of the feast. While you’re busy in the kitchen getting the Spatchcock Turkey or Traditional Turkey ready, the last thing you need is everyone standing around asking when dinner will be ready. A simple appetizer spread solves that problem –…
This classic Southern Chess Pie recipe is rich, sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients for flaky pie crust and custard-like filling. How to make Chess Pie: Pie Crust: Use one unbaked 9-inch pie crust. (My Perfect Pie Crust recipe makes two so you can freeze one for another day). Make Filling: In a mixing…
This easy homemade Chocolate Turtles recipe combines toasted pecans, microwave caramel, and melted chocolate for the perfect chewy candy. Ready in under an hour with no candy thermometer needed. How to make Chocolate Turtles: Toast Pecans: This can be done on a baking sheet in the oven or in a skillet on the stove. Let…
This easy Sheet Pan Pumpkin Pie recipe is the perfect dessert to feed a crowd during the holidays! It serves up to 24 people and takes just 35 minutes to bake. How to make Sheet Pan Pumpkin Pie: The Pie Crust: I will continue to shout from the rooftops how EASY my homemade pie crust…
Our easy Millionaire Pie recipe is a creamy no-bake dessert loaded with pineapple, cherries, coconut, and pecans in a graham cracker crust. How to make Millionaire Pie: Whip Cream Cheese and Cream: The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature so that you can mix it until smooth. Then add the cream and extracts.…
These vegetarian Thanksgiving side dishes are easy to make and guaranteed to fit right in with your holiday favorites. Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table, sharing food, and making everyone feel welcome. And when it comes to the menu, having a few great vegetarian sides means everyone leaves happy – whether they eat…
Our classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe is the easiest fun and festive appetizer. Juicy, tender shrimp paired with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce that’s so much better than store-bought. How to make Shrimp Cocktail: Mix Ingredients: It’s as easy as mixing together ketchup, lemon juice, and prepared horseradish. Stir well, then be sure to taste it…
Homemade Thanksgiving pie recipes for everyone at your table. Thanksgiving dessert means pie, and lots of it. Whether you stick with traditional options like Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie or branch out with pies like German Chocolate Pie, Chess Pie, or Pear Pie, having a variety of homemade pies makes the holiday special. These recipes…
My favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake has a gingersnap cookie crust and smooth pumpkin filling and couldn’t be easier to make. How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake: Prep Springform Pan: Cover the outside bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, or use a cheesecake wrap. Make Gingersnap Crust and press the crumb…
Everything you need for a cozy, gluten-free Thanksgiving – no one will feel left out. Planning a gluten-free Thanksgiving doesn’t mean sacrificing the dishes you love or the ones your guests expect. You’ll find everything here from naturally gluten-free showstoppers to easy, crowd-approved swaps for the classics. This guide walks you through a complete gluten-free…
I’m obsessed with this rich and gooey Chocolate Pecan Pie; it’s the perfect twist on the classic, with melty chocolate chips and crunchy pecans in every bite. How to make Chocolate Pecan Pie: Pie Crust: Make homemade pie crust and place the dough in a 9” pie dish. Refrigerate while you make the filling. Make…
Our easy German Schnitzel recipe teaches you how to make traditional pork schnitzel with tips for perfect breading and frying every time. It’s crispy, golden and made with just a few simple ingredients. How to make German Schnitzel: Prep Pork Chops: Grab some plastic wrap and a rolling pin and pound the pork chops to…
This easy Pretzel Bark recipe takes minutes to make and is the perfect sweet and salty treat, made with layers of melted chocolate, caramel and crunchy pretzels. How to make Pretzel Bark: Melt and Spread Chocolate: Melt high-quality chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until completely smooth.…
Your holiday table’s side-dish game just went up a notch with these stuffing recipes. If you’ve only ever had boxed stuffing, these two recipes will change everything. Our classic Thanksgiving Stuffing delivers savory, buttery perfection with fresh herbs, veggies, and sausage. Our Cornbread Dressing takes a Southern approach with soft cornbread and crusty bread cubes…
