My big sister has always been the creative type and as a school teacher, she has often brought fun projects home to share with my family. One of those projects, which we have made a holiday tradition now for over 20 years, is decorating gingerbread houses on Christmas Eve. When we started out we would…
Let's be real — dessert is the best part about Thanksgiving dinner. So to help you prepare, here are five Thanksgiving cookie recipes worth trying. Fall Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies Sugar cookies are basic, but sugar cookies shapes like maple leaves are fantastic and festive. The recipe below is simple, yet the end result is…
Traditional cornbread is nice, but predictable. If you want to step it up this year and go all out, try one of these unique recipes. Jalapeño and Cheese Cornbread Ingredients needed: All-Purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, salt, whole milk, sugar, egg, jalapeño, butter, shredded cheese, pickled jalapeño, scallions, fresh corn. Warning: this recipe creates…
Sweet potatoes are as delicious as they are versatile. They can be sweet (obviously) or savory. They can be a tasty side dish or they can serve as an appetizer. They can even be dessert! However you prefer your sweet potatoes, here are five different recipes highlighting this delightful root vegetable. Sweet Potato Soup…
Mashed potatoes are one of the iconic side dishes in a . They're also one of the most versatile sides, because even in mashed form, they can be prepared in so many different ways. Here are just four variations to consider adding to your menu this Thanksgiving. Standard Mashed Potatoes You can't go wrong…
The star of most Thanksgiving meals is the turkey, but not everyone likes turkey or is a fan of meat. This is where your sides can help provide something for everyone's dietary preferences. If you're looking for some different options to shake things up, consider one of these three delicious vegetarian Thanksgiving side dishes. …
Everyone has their own traditions and favorite foods for Thanksgiving based on their culture, family traditions, and preferences. But if we get down to basics, most thanksgiving meals have five main dishes: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans. Here are great videos with tutorials and recipes on each dish. Turkey Philly Boy Jay…
What's Thanksgiving without pie? The dessert table during the winter holiday is typically filled with a myriad of those tasty, sweet, tart, and savory desserts. To prepare for Thanksgiving, we've got you covered on five scrumptious Thanksgiving pie recipes. 1. Cheesecake Actress Tia Mowry has offered up a gluten-free no-bake cheesecake via her show Tia…
Everything tastes better with pumpkin! Try this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe from Delish and get into the fall spirit. Preheat oven to 375° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter…
