Though the Thanksgiving turkey dinner is an excitingly delicious celebration, we get even more excited over all the creative ways we can use the holiday leftovers. This recipe for leftover turkey chili smothered sweet potatoes, inspired by Budget Bytes, will have you waiting impatiently for the table to be cleared. Leftover turkey may be great for simple turkey sandwiches, but why not transform it into a satisfying meat-and-potatoes kind of meal?...

These recipes will take the stress out of planning a menu. Whether your family is vegan or not, they’re sure to appreciate some new twists on classic BBQ food staples. Beer-battered fried pickles Sure, french fries are generally vegan, but the same old fried potato and (plant-based) burger combo can get old. Finish your vegan BBQ menu with beer-battered fried pickles. The fried pickles have everything you could want: a little beer, a little crunch, a whole lotta zest and a spicy Cajun sauce....

Love Brussels sprouts but have picky eaters at your holiday table? This take on Balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, from Ina Garten, will win over even the most adamant haters. These glazed Brussels sprouts are so good, your holiday guests are going to gobble them up like candy. You may want to double (or triple!) this recipe so you have leftovers (they’re great straight out of the fridge!). They also an excellent addition to your regular weeknight side dish rotation....

Love Thanksgiving, but dread the hours it takes to roast a whole turkey? Our oven-roasted turkey with barbecue sauce, adapted from Living the Gourmet, features a succulent assortment of skin-on turkey pieces — including legs, breast and wings — that are roasted to perfection in just 45 minutes! Fabulously faster to the table than a whole roasted bird, and off-the-hook delicious, this holiday turkey dish is sumptuously flavored with an herbed compound butter and a cup of your favorite barbecue sauce....

Here are some of the most common Thanksgiving Day dinner problems, and some quick and easy fixes to help you make the meal — not the mistakes — memorable. Problem 1: You’re not prepared ahead of time To avoid this: Sit down and make a list. Make a guest list. Make a menu. Assign dishes to people and tell them what time to show up (and prepare for both early and late arrivals)....

What’s the best way to face this disease? And what should you know going in? We talked to men and women who have survived their diagnosis and come out the other side. What these breast cancer survivors have to say ranges from the extremely practical to the philosophical, but everything they want to pass on could be helpful and important to anyone affected by the disease. Want more? See other features on gratitude and thankfulness here!...

1619 Polish workers organize the first labor strike on American soil in Jamestown, Virginia. Over the next century and a half, there are hundreds more strikes by workers of all genders, ages and races. 1800s With few protections, many Americans work 12-hour days, 7 days a week, and just barely make a living. In some states, even children as young as 5 years old labor in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of the adults’ pay....

From skinny desserts to savory finger foods, take your pick. Because Halloween doesn’t have to be all about the candy. Shown above: Stuffed peppers with scary faces, cheese witches brooms, monster hamburgers & witch finger treats Toxic Waste Mac and Cheese With cauliflower and spinach, this macaroni and cheese is healthier than your normal boxed fare. Dish up this Toxic Waste Mac and Cheese for your next kid’s Halloween party — they’ll never know it’s packed with veggies!...

1. Plant something Plant a tree or a flowering bush in your yard together. Trees and bushes clean the air, provide food for butterflies and shelter for birds, and make fabulous rocket ships for imaginative tree-climbing children. A well-maintained citrus tree can yield a ridiculous amount of fruit that you can share with neighbors or a food pantry. 2. Volunteer somewhere together Find a cause you can both rally behind and throw yourselves into it....

Never heard of Galentine’s Day? Let us fill you in. It is the most fun, female-only day of the year. Invented over a decade ago by Leslie Knope, the main character on the sitcom Parks and Recreation, as a day for women to get together and celebrate “ovaries before brovaries.” Held on Feb. 13, Galentine’s Day gives you and your gal pals a day to honor females and friendship, talk about personal goals and challenges, and laud the victories and dreams come true....

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MORE: How other countries celebrate Father’s Day But as the weeks, months and years fly by, it’s important to realize that nothing lasts forever. It’s important to make every conversation count. So this Father’s Day, we’re equipping you with 20 unique and unexpected questions to ask your dad so you can learn more about him. Remember, even though he’s been there your whole life, there was a time way before you even existed....

Happy Easter chick ALSO TRY: Free printable Easter coloring pages your kids will love Happy Easter eggs MORE: Free printable Easter color by number pages for kids Happy Easter bunny Happy Easter WANT MORE? See our 8 free printable Easter coloring pages your kids will love and fun Easter color by number pages — then, from our friends, lots of other Easter coloring pages & printables!

Drawing a blank? Don’t worry — we did the digging so you could sit back and reap the ginger benefits. Here are a few ways to find your non-foodie groove. 1. A compress Ginger has many therapeutic properties, making it an ideal choice for a healing compress. Per Macrovegan, creating this compress helps “dissolve stagnation, mucus and tension, melt blockages and stimulate circulation and energy flow.” It even helps improve skin issues and inflammatory conditions....

The evenings are getting warmer, and that gets us all eager to spend them outside — hanging out on the deck, cooking out, enjoying the company of friends and family. Once spring hits, Memorial Day and the 4th of July seem to arrive in a blink. Here’s a quick, super-simple, affordable American flag mason jar craft to add a bit of patriotism to your decor! This project, inspired by Thrifty Decor Chick, is about as easy as they come....

This chicken sandwich hits all of your favorite texture and flavor profiles: Tender, juicy shredded chicken; succulent homemade barbecue sauce with Musselman’s apple butter, cider vinegar, onions, mustard, and spices; and a fruity, refreshing apple slaw. You can roast your chicken for this recipe, or you can use your slow cooker to keep the heat out in the summertime. Serve atop a soft slider bun for a tasty, handheld dinner idea....

Skip all those boring potato recipes you’re used to and serve this creamy, garlicky potato galette on Easter. Not only is it stunning to look at, but it’s even more amazing to eat. Your Easter guests will be blown away by this gorgeous side dish. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, melted butter, garlic, Asiago cheese, and fresh rosemary it’s elegant, packed with flavor, and not as hard to prepare as it looks....

Move over, boring party appetizers: These cranberry cocktail meatballs are taking center stage! Whether you need some scrumptious appetizers for an office party or are looking for fancy New Year’s Eve recipes for a party at home, you’re going to love these sweet and spicy meatballs. Drenched with a sweet-hot sauce made with seasonal cranberry sauce, chili sauce and red pepper jelly, this holiday appetizer is destined to become your go-to party nibble....

Cheese lovers rejoice! This cheesy sausage and sage stuffing is a Thanksgiving game changer. Forget the traditional stuffings: your hungry Thanksgiving guests are going to go wild for this cheesy sausage and sage stuffing holiday side-dish inspired by Bon Appétit. We all know that stuffing is a must-eat on Thanksgiving but the usual broth-moistened stuffings that are bound with a couple of eggs can fall flat. Been there, done that....

This dip emphasizes the delicious and classic combination of broccoli and bacon. It requires minimal effort, a mixture of broccoli, two cheeses, and bacon, plus some culinary magic — and turns it all into a summertime dip-tastic, drool-worthy appetizer. This Cheesy Slow Cooker Bacon and Broccoli Dip is creamy, crunchy, smooth, cheesy, salty, savory, and totally satisfying. Plus with broccoli as the main ingredient, we can call it healthy, too… right?...