Thanksgiving

Warming After Dinner Drinks

November 23, 2011 Beverages
Warming After Dinner Drinks

The holidays are here and they’re full of mouthwatering staples – succulent turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet holiday pies. How about something warm and relaxing to finish off what is sure to be a whirl wind feast? In my family, after such a large meal, we retire to the living room to stretch out [...]

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Homemade Pecan Pie

November 22, 2011 Dessert
Homemade Pecan Pie

There it sits, the lone piece of pecan pie. It’s crust buttery and flaky, it’s filling rich and decadent. Everyone scrambles for the last piece – begging and pleading, offering bribes of dish duty and garbage rotation.  Faces light up as grandma gently lifts it from the pie plate, crumbs falling back into the dish. [...]

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Small Plate: A Blogger Thanksgiving

November 20, 2011 Holiday
Small Plate: A Blogger Thanksgiving

Everyone is in the Thanksgiving spirit. Pretty pumpkin pies, turkey treats, and savory potatoes are popping up all over the blogosphere. Here are a few mouthwatering recipes from some of our favorite bloggers. I hope they inspire you as much as they inspire me! Happy cooking! Our Best Bites: Oreo Turkeys Kitchen Simplicity: Mini Pumpkin [...]

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A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

November 19, 2011 Autumn
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving can be tricky for vegetarians. Surrounded by friends, family, and a really big turkey, veggie lovers are often left to munch on potatoes, salad, and rolls. But a conscious host can put together a flavorful meal for their vegetarian guests, one that captures the rich, savory flavors of the season. This harvest inspired meal [...]

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Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives

November 16, 2011 Dinner
Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives

Believe it or not, not everyone cooks a big ole’ turkey on Thanksgiving. For some it’s not in the budget, while for others there just isn’t a need for that much bird. So there needs to alternatives to the traditional full-sized turkey. Which is why I love these easy delicious recipes. Turkey is still the [...]

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Homemade Stuffing

November 15, 2011 Holiday
Homemade Stuffing

My Dad calls it “soggy bread,” my sister calls it “mush,” but I call it “heaven.” No matter what you call it, Thanksgiving stuffing is one of my favorite parts about this enormous holiday feast. The secret to this time-honored tradition is balance, the perfect blend of spices, bread crumbs, aromatics, and liquid. It needs [...]

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5 Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Entertaining

November 9, 2011 Entertaining
5 Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Entertaining

Putting together a Thanksgiving feast is not for the faint of heart. It takes lots of planning, time, and energy to pull off the most important meal of the year. With a giant bird to thaw, potatoes to peel, pies to bake, and relatives knocking on the door, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and want [...]

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

November 8, 2011 Autumn
Pumpkin Cheesecake

The fall season ushers in an abundance of rich, decadent flavors; apples baked and drowned in a sweet rum sauce, pears poached in red wine, and nuts caramelized in maple and brown sugar. Each flavor is unique to this colorful and vibrant season.  But the quintessential fall flavor is pumpkin. With its ability to be [...]

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie

November 6, 2011 Autumn
Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie. It’s a must at every Thanksgiving. It sits on the dessert table, drawing eyes from across the room. It’s crust golden brown and flaky, the custard rich and creamy. Sitting next to it is a bowl of sweet whipped cream. Dessert is always the most anticipated part of the Thanksgiving feast. Sure, I [...]

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Thanksgiving: Green Bean Casserole

November 2, 2011 Autumn
Thanksgiving: Green Bean Casserole

Like Texas, you don’t mess with Thanksgiving. There are certain recipes and traditions that must be upheld each and every year or the entire holiday can be thrown off.  Every table must have a beautiful golden turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes, a vat of gravy, tart cranberries, savory stuffing, and a dish of creamy green [...]

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