These snowmen cupcakes can be made from scratch, or you can decorate simple store-bought cupcakes to turn them into snowmen cupcakes. Either way, this dessert will charm guests at any holiday gathering. How adorable are these snowman cupcakes?! These are a festive wintertime treat to serve at a holiday party. You may have seen snowman […]
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The Best Thanksgiving Recipes
Today I am sharing a comprehensive list of the best Thanksgiving recipes. Here is a list of appetizers, side dishes, turkey recipes, desserts, and cocktails to help you plan your Thanksgiving menu. Appetizers: Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Cheesy Spinach Dip – Sweet peppers are stuffed with a stovetop spinach dip recipe and then wrapped with […]
Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Blue Cheese Galette
This Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Blue Cheese Galette is an elegant and easy to prepare side dish with bold flavors. The combination of caramelized onion and blue cheese is one of my favorite all time ingredient pairings, and this savory galette balances sweet caramelized onions, rich blue cheese, and delicate pears in a flaky crust. While […]
Alternatives to Serving Turkey on Thanksgiving
While I love turkey and look forward to eating it on Thanksgiving, I realize that not everyone feels that way. Today I am sharing recipes that are alternatives to serving turkey on Thanksgiving. Beef Beef Tenderloin with a Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce – I love making beef tenderloin for special occasions because it is […]
Global Thanksgiving Menu
I love sharing Thanksgiving recipes, and for the past few years I have been sharing complete Thanksgiving menus. In the past I focused on sharing classic Thanksgiving recipes like the ones my family makes for our holiday meal. This year, I was inspired to do something totally different. I was in Serbia when I came […]
An Exotic Thanksgiving Table Setting
I love creating a different Thanksgiving table setting each year. In the past I have shared traditional fall table settings with gourds and mini pumpkins, but this year I wanted to do something completely different – especially since this year I cooked global recipes inspired by travel. I wanted the table design to be just as […]
Best Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Chorizo Sage Stuffing
This Chorizo Sage Stuffing recipe is the BEST Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Your family will be going back for more of this delicious homemade stuffing with chorizo, sage, fresh apples, and mushrooms. Stuffing is a Thanksgiving essential. When I was working on my series of Thanksgiving recipes, I called my sister to go over the plan […]
Moroccan Spice Turkey
Let this Moroccan Spice Turkey be the star of the show on Thanksgiving. I know that a Moroccan Spice Turkey might sounds a little out there, but I promise that this recipe embraces a bold combination of spices while still pairing well with your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. And the gravy is exceptionally good. This […]
Comeback Sauce Corn
This easy 20 minute recipe for corn in a Mississippi comeback sauce is so good that my friends ate every bite. When I served an early Thanksgiving meal to my friends, this Comeback Sauce Corn was the most popular thing on the menu. It is creamy and a little spicy and a wonderful addition to Thanksgiving […]
Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)
This Irish Mashed Potato recipe is twist on a classic Colcannon and it is perfect for Thanksgiving. You can’t have Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes, right? They have always been my favorite part of the meal. This year my series of Thanksgiving recipes here on the blog is inspired by travel, and it is fitting that my mashed […]