On the other hand, drinking games may very well be Friendsgiving’s kindred spirit. While imbibing grown-up beverages undoubtedly happens at traditional Thanksgiving, it’s typically a defense mechanism to drown out the chaos. But at Friendsgiving, you’re drinking for fun (if you’re over 21). The celebration centers on you and your besties blowing off some steam and being grateful for each other’s company. When you’re in between courses — or need to give your digestive system a breather — the following drinking games will keep your group entertained....

This flatbread is perfect sliced into bite-sized squares and served as an appetizer, or hearty and filling enough when eaten as the main course. Even the kids will get on board with this fancy naan pizza recipe. Yield 2

If you’re skeptical, you’re surely not alone. In fact, the more ubiquitous meatless burgers become, the more pushback against these meat-free products there seems to be. Many critics take aim at the fact these products — in order to look, feel, smell, and taste like traditional meat — are highly processed. While the companies creating them insist the processing is done in a responsible and healthier way, detractors continue to take aim at what they see as hyper-processing....

Instead of presenting the unmistakable Brussels sprout in its whole form, shred it into an amazing Christmas side dish punctuated with crisp apples, toasted walnuts, tart pomegranate seeds, and pungent blue cheese to keep your holiday dinner guests digging in to this yummy salad recipe! This salad recipe calls for crisp apples, and it’s worth knowing your apple varieties. You might try Honeycrisp apples, which we consider the best freshest eating apples of all times....

While you can buy pre-made bottled sangria, it just doesn’t compare to this spiced sangria recipe. Real apple cider, brandy, orange and lemon juices, and a spiced simple syrup impart fresh winter flavor without modern-day additions like high-fructose corn syrup and preservatives. Traditional sangria is a delicious blend of juices, brandy, spices and soda water, usually served over ice and laden with chopped fresh fruit. Enjoyed all over the world, its roots date back to 200 BC, when Romans brought grapes and the process of winemaking to Spain....

Planning a party and need a dip that will wow a hungry crowd? Let the slow-cooker do the work for you on this pale ale corn dip recipe, inspired by Cooking and Beer. Slow-cookers are renowned for creating stews and braises, but they can do so much more. This dip is just one example. Simply add the ingredients, program the cooker, and walk away. When your guests arrive a few hours later, your dip will be ready and waiting....

The best thing about any slow cooker meal is that you can set it and forget. This soup is awesome to come home to after a long day. It’s warm and comforting and flavorful. The whole family will love this soup recipe, and it’s a great way to get the kids to eat kale! Raw kale can be a tough sell, but when it’s cooked it becomes tender and you almost don’t even notice it’s there....

First, the sole is coated in a simple flour crust and sauteed until golden. A sauce of melted butter, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and parsley is gently poured over the top for a fresh and flavorful taste that doesn’t overpower the sole. Served with a bundle of sweet grapes and a tangy tomato salad, and you have a quick and easy summer dinner idea. Eat this dish out on the patio and it’ll transport you to the beach....

Need a knee-weakening holiday side dish that can deliciously double as a dessert? Our honey cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes will make your family and friends fight over who gets the first and last bites. Best yet, this sweet potato recipe is so easy, you can serve it as a special holiday side dish or as the favorite part of your usual weeknight meals. The natural lip-smacking sweetness of sweet potatoes makes them an irresistible treat at the holiday dinner table....

Spring tree printable coloring book page Spring is all about colors — like blue skies, green grass, and yellow, purple and pink flowers. You or your child can color in these sweet little birds enjoying the rainbow and sunshine after a spring rain shower. Spring flowers coloring page There are so many kinds of amazing flowers that start blooming in the spring! Here, you or your favorite little can get completely creative coloring in these beautiful blossoms....

When your sweet tooth begs for a cool, creamy dessert, stop what you’re doing and make this chocolate peanut butter pie! Inspired by a recipe from the Food Network’s Ree Drummond, here’s a version with a small change that makes a big difference in taste. No question: Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in sweet-treat heaven. You can always get your chocolate and peanut butter fix by nibbling away at Reese’s peanut butter cups, but sometimes, candy just can’t satisfy your need for a summer-loving dessert that doesn’t melt in your purse....

The best turkey gravy is made from the hot turkey drippings — and ours is no exception. Our turkey onion gravy is thick, rich in flavor, and easy to make once your Thanksgiving turkey is out of the oven. If obsessing over the perfect mashed potatoes isn’t enough, you’ve got a near endless list of Thanksgiving gravy recipes vying for your attention. The more recipes you read, the more overwhelmed and gravy-unqualified you feel!...

Here’s a look back — a hundred years and more — at some pretty vintage Thanksgiving postcards of yore. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving May rich blessings – plenty, peace and prosperity – be yours this Thanksgiving Day. Give Thanks For sweet hopes born, for sorrows dead. For true songs sung, for fond words said. For the ready cup, for the daily bread. Rejoice When the harvest time riches strew our way, let us all rejoice on Thanksgiving day (c1914)...

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When it comes to eating brunch, Sunday is the most popping day for this relaxing early afternoon activity. Instead of trying to find a restaurant that can accommodate your reservation or facing the crowds of people, why not create brunch at home? But here comes the tricky part: What are you going to cook? How about some waffles, paired with the perfect wine for the occasion. Sommelier Shelby Krause has designed eight waffle and wine pairings that will be the ultimate indulgence for Sunday brunch....

But, if your guests will be hanging out all day, watching football, and preparing for the turkey feast, it might be a good idea to tide them over with a few Thanksgiving finger foods. Here are 15 Thanksgiving appetizer ideas to keep your guests from getting “hangry” as they await the Thanksgiving Day feast. 3-ingredient brie & cranberry phyllo turnovers Brie cheese and cranberry sauce are wrapped into phyllo dough to make flaky, cheesy 3-ingredient brie & cranberry phyllo turnovers from Cooking Canuck....

The trick is in the plating and styling. A strategically spread premade sauce or well-placed garnish can change a simple dish into a work of culinary art. These appetizers call for store-bought ingredients that you can find at any supermarket, and the instructions have nothing more complicated than rolling up premade dough or sticking a fancy toothpick through some veggies. With a little creativity and a minimal amount of culinary effort, you can show up in style without killing yourself in the kitchen....

Before we get to the recipe, here are a few tips I learned while experimenting with this fun idea: You don’t need to cook the bacon upside down on the pan first. Because pies take a little longer to bake, there’s plenty of time for the bacon to cook at the same time. Lesson happily learned! Keep the fattier side of the bacon on top as you line the cupcake cavities, especially if you like crispy bacon....

Classic cutout sugar cookies are the perfect base for lots of creative, fun holiday decorating. Use cookie cutters to make them into festive shapes, or simply cut them out with the top edge of a glass to make the versatile circle shapes. Add a little glossy royal icing on top, and you’ll have some beautiful Christmas cookies to eat, to swap, or to share! The perfect sugar cookie is a cream-colored disk that’s soft and chewy in the middle and slightly crisp around the edges....