During the holidays there is only ONE kind of turkey I like and that is the best-fried turkey ever. We have a secret to making it juicy and moist. Once you have had this fried turkey — you will not want to go back to making it the same way ever again. I love when …
Thanksgiving Recipes
This recipe for Trisha Yearwood’s Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is the perfect ham you need for any holiday gathering. Over the Christmas holiday, I watched Trisha Yearwood make a delicious Honey Mustard Glazed Ham that made my mouth water the entire time she was cooking it. I knew right then and there it would be …
This easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday side dish! It’s made with sweetened mashed sweet potatoes and topped with fluffy marshmallows! You will not find a better side dish than this for the holidays! Y’all — I cannot believe that I have not shared my amazing sweet potato casserole recipe with you. Out of all the …
I’m COMPLETELY obsessed with sugared cranberries. They are the prettiest and tastiest Thanksgiving and Christmas snacks you can make. This recipe is super simple and it will wow your guests. Make these delicious cranberries in less than 10 minutes. Last night as I was cooking dinner for a friend, I plopped out a bowl of …
These Cranberry BBQ Weenies are the perfect party appetizer! If you are like me, when Thanksgiving comes and goes, you probably have a TON of leftover jellied cranberry sauce. I know I do. I stock up on it the couple of weeks before Thanksgiving (who can resist a .30 can of cranberry sauce?). Once I …
Old Fashioned Sage Cornbread Dressing is a true Southern staple during the holidays. My momma used to make this same recipe and now I am sharing it as well. I did it — I finally did it. I mastered Southern cornbread dressing! I’m so excited! I have been so scared of making cornbread dressing for …
This Pumpkin Patch Spice Cake is not only adorably decorated, but it is also amazing in flavor. Made from scratch with delicious buttercream icing, this cake will surely win oohs and aahs from the family this year. I love when my daughter gets creative in the kitchen. She’s 24 and an artist, so when I …
Maple Cinnamon Acorn Squash recipe comes from the cookbook by Half Baked Harvest, Super Simple. This recipe screams fall to me so I wanted to share it with you! One of my favorite fall vegetables to cook with these days is acorn squash. I first discovered this delectable veggie on one of my trips to …
Cranberry Mayonnaise is so simple to make and will light up those Thanksgiving leftovers. Here’s how to take your regular mayo up a notch. By Friday, my refrigerator is FULL of Thanksgiving leftovers. In fact, the leftovers started a few days ago. We brought home smoked turkey and cranberry sauce that we had left over …
Brie and Cranberry Tarts – simple and delicious to make. Puff pastry topped with apricot preserves, sliced brie, and sugared cranberries. You can use this as an appetizer or as a dessert. I love making different cranberry recipes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Recently I made these Cranberry Orange Scones, this amazing Christmas Morning Punch, and …
Pumpkin Bundt Cake — a classic fall dessert that is perfectly spiced. Each bite is moist with tender. The best part about this cake is the luscious cream cheese maple glaze we topped it with. This bundt cake would make a great dessert to serve to your family and guests this Thanksgiving. Nothing says fall …
How to make ‘The Moist Maker,’ the iconic turkey sandwich Ross from ‘Friends’ made from Thanksgiving leftovers. Some of my favorite holiday sitcom episodes are just unforgettable. My favorite one though? It has to be Ross and his Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich. My daughter and I watch this all the time and laugh just as hard …
This is the best turkey gravy recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey using pan drippings! So rich, so smooth and so easy! Thanksgiving is almost here and like me, I am sure you have your Perfectly Roasted Turkey in mind. The best Parker House yeast rolls have been planned. But none of that will be worth …
Sausage and Apple Stuffing Muffins — This is the perfect stuffing recipe for your holiday table this year. Skip the big casserole portion and make this easy peasy muffin style stuffing recipe. I created these muffins for our Thanksgiving feast this year instead of my normal Old Fashioned Sage Cornbread Dressing. I like that these …
Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin — Beautiful butternut squash, sliced and roasted with a panko-crusted Parmesan cheese topping. This is a great side dish for your holiday meal plan. The holidays are upon us so we have to start thinking about delicious side dishes to go with our perfectly roasted turkey. The normals are things like …
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pecans, Bacon, and Cranberries — Delicious winter veggies roasted to perfection and then drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar. This is the perfect side dish for the holiday season. One of my all time favorite veggies here lately is roasted brussel sprouts. Earlier this year, I shared with you my Honey …
This cranberry lime spritzer is the perfect blend of lemon-lime and cranberry juice for the most delicious non-alcoholic drink you will make this season. My family and I are not alcohol drinkers so whenever I can take a moment and make a fun and festive drink for them, I do that. Most of the time, …
This delicious cranberry jalapeño dip is so crazy delicious. You can eat it on a cracker, with veggies, pretzels, chips and more. It takes no time to make and is perfect for holiday get-togethers. Cranberries are always in abundance at our house during the holiday season. They have a beautiful deep red color, taste delicious …
This homemade cranberry sauce only uses 3 simple pantry ingredients. You can ditch the can of cranberry sauce this holiday season and make your own in less than 15 minutes. When it comes to cranberry sauce, we are a house divided around here. My husband is all about that canned jellied kind. It is what …
Love Ina Garten as much as I do? Then be sure to check out how to make Ina Garten’s Perfectly Roasted Turkey. This recipe is pure perfection. I have been a long time fan of Ina Garten. In fact, when I first started watching Paula Deen and learned how to make Paula Deen’s House Seasoning, …
These Thanksgiving side dishes will make your dinner go off without a hitch. Thanksgiving is almost here and it is time to start menu planning what you will be serving at your dinner table. Over the years, I have shared several of my favorite Thanksgiving sides, so today, I have compiled a whole list just for …
This classic sausage balls recipe is perfect for any holiday get together you attend. They take no time to prepare and are always a hit! My all-time favorite Christmas present every year is sausage balls ( you can be my best friend too! Just make me some and send them to me–haha). From the moment I met …
Freezer Parmesan Acorn Squash is a simple side dish that you can make in bulk and serve any time of the year. During the fall and holiday seasons, I tend to bake and cook a lot. The weather is cooler, we have more parties, and don’t get me started on the spread I make during …
If you need to use up leftover turkey, my turkey tetrazzini is the perfect dish to do that with. This week coming up is Thanksgiving week. I don’t know about your family, but our family eats a lot of turkeys. When I say a lot, I mean a lot! Now, I am all for turkey …
These Pumpkin Scones are so easy to make and have the best flavor! My daughter has been going crazy with the pumpkin recipes lately. I haven’t gotten them all posted yet, but I am working on it. She has made pumpkin gnocchi and pumpkin bread, and now — she has made these delicious pumpkin scones. …
Jiffy Corn Pudding – perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving holiday. This casserole uses Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and comes together quickly and is easy to make. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I fixed many traditional dishes for our dinners, such as my yummy Old Fashioned Cherry Cheesecake, Sweet Potato Casserole, and perfectly roasted turkey. A …