While I modeled this after traditional chili and used ground turkey, you could easily make this a Thanksgiving leftover one-pot meal by sautéing the diced vegetables, then tossing in shredded leftover turkey and the rest of the ingredients. I used poblanos and smoky chipotle peppers, but you could easily sub-in jalapeños or if you’re really adventurous, habaneros! Make this recipe year-round by subbing in butternut squash instead of pumpkin puree. I like to dice it, roast it, and mix it in at the end....

Since brining is just like marinating, it can be done in three easy steps. Step 1: Prep the turkey Completely thaw your bird either in the refrigerator for a few days or in a bath of cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes until the turkey is safely thawed. Remove the giblets and neck, rinse the turkey and pat dry. Step 2: Make the brine Brine is just salt and water, but you can add other ingredients to spice it up if you choose....

At first glance, nothing about Easter’s history seems to reveal any direct connection to eggs. It is a Christian holiday created to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible’s teachings, Christ died on the cross on a day known as Good Friday. The Bible describes how, on Sunday of that same week, he rose from his tomb and came back to life. MORE: How to create all-natural Easter egg dyes Easter marks this significant day in Christian history, which observers celebrate with communion and fellowship among the church family....

By “nothing,” I mean I spent most of the weekend lounging on the sofa with my two dogs, binge-watching shows that I haven’t had a chance to see and reading the magazines that have been piling up. By Tuesday morning, I felt recharged. I’m not alone in working too much and not always taking the breaks I need. These days, Americans are working more hours and taking less time off....

1. Sweet and spicy Coca-Cola glazed turkey chops Where flavor meets interesting is where you’ll find us this Christmas. And this recipe from Divas Can Cook for sweet and spicy Coca-Cola glazed turkey chops will satisfy your Christmas dinner needs. Turkey chops are not easy to find. If your local grocery store doesn’t carry them — and quite honestly, they are an unusual cut — seek them out from your local butcher....

1. Go to a spa together Hook your mom up with a spa day, and join her for hours of relaxation. Most spas allow you to use the entire facility all day when you book as little as one service, but why stop at one? Get a mani-pedi, hit the steam room, get a facial and massage, enjoy a delicious lunch, then relax by the pool. Before you leave, you can get your hair and makeup done, too!...

From champagne to Bailey’s, schnapps to bourbon, ginger beer to sorbet, these recipes offer variety for all imbibers. Cranberry Champagne Floats Not only are these Cranberry Sorbet Champagne Floats pretty to look at, but they’re sweet, fruity and delicious! This recipe calls for a homemade cranberry sorbet, but we’re pretty sure it would work just as well to use a store-bought sorbet, too (and save yourself the time and trouble!...

Get out your notebook: It’s back-to-school time, and you’ve just stepped into Classroom Decorations 101! Keep it fresh and fun Teachers and students will spend hundreds of hours surrounded by those four walls, so the classroom decorations should make a brightly-colored, cheerful environment that encourages creativity, and just feels good to be in. Whether you teach 5-year-olds or 15-year-olds, their learning environments affect them deeply. Whether they admit it or not, students of all ages appreciate and benefit from surroundings that are upbeat, warm and welcoming....

Are you looking for the secret to a totally stress-free but impressive (and delicious) spread? We have two words for you: charcuterie board. Sounds fancy, huh? “Charcuterie” is actually a French term for a platter of cured meats, which combines a variety of delectable tastes and textures that will make an impressive and enjoyable spread for any occasion. Traditionally, charcuterie refers to preserved meats, especially pork, but in recent years it has come to encompass a large spread of tasty tidbits like cheese, fruits, condiments and breads....

This chocolate gelt pecan pie is part of our Modern Jewish Thanksgiving Menu.

Need a delicious and impressive appetizer for your upcoming holiday gatherings? Breadcrumb and cheese stuffed mushrooms are the expected nibble, but our crab stuffed mushrooms, inspired by Everyday Occasions, will thrill your finger-food-loving guests. With this crab stuffed mushroom recipe, the classic stuffed mushroom gets a lip-smacking gourmet update with succulent, buttery chunks of crab, cream cheese, and tasty bits of red pepper, onions, and parsley. Always a crowd pleaser, this upscale appetizer will have people begging for more....

We asked dads who are now ol’ pros to weigh in with the gifts they loved or would have loved getting during their days of early dad-hood. If you’ve got a new dad in your life and have been looking for the perfect first Father’s Day present, consider one of these tried-and-true dad-approved gift ideas. “A really good coffee maker. I always had the cheap ones before, but my wife got me an expensive one with an espresso maker after our daughter was born....

After traveling to Connecticut to meet this boisterous, progressive bunch over the holidays, Meredith quickly finds that they close ranks when they’re not keen on an outsider. And, suffice it to say, things go comically awry as Meredith tries to prove to the Stones that she’s worthy of their approval. Still, she learns a life-changing lesson along the way about being true to yourself and about the true meaning of family, so mark this movie a must-watch....

Inside, you will find some of the most unique Halloween themed recipes, inspired by some of the country’s top food bloggers, along with Halloween party ideas. Everything you will find in our Halloween eBook you can easily replicate at home. Your home will be the go-to party place for Halloween fun! Click here or on the cover below to download your copy of our FREE ebook now! (PDF format)...

What we now know as Presidents Day was originally George Washington’s birthday. This is no surprise, as the Founding Father was our nation’s very first president and is considered by many to be the father of the United States. George Washington’s birthday is Feb. 22, 1732, which is how the holiday came to occur in the third week of February. Here’s a brief rundown of how the holiday came to be as we now know it....

Meet Shauna Flowers, a dance teacher in New York City. Along with some of her other teacher friends, Flowers decided to start a tutoring business as a way to help children in her community and provide another source of income for herself. The business, called Black Girl Tutors, aims to offer a different approach to tutoring. By creating a positive and inviting learning environment, students are able to see how learning can become fun....

Wrong. After a thorough search, we came up completely empty (and dumbfounded, at that). Bacon chocolate truffles exist. A truffled bacon oatmeal recipe wins internet searches but — don’t be fooled — the oatmeal is simply topped with bacon and drizzled with truffle oil. No one has actually made truffle bacon. And it would be the perfect addition to any holiday brunch. Enter the TG & Co. team. We’re always up to the task, especially when it involves making (and eating) bacon....

Dry, cracked lips are common during winter and summer and we know, they can be painful! Often vaseline and chapstick just don’t do the trick but good lip scrubs can be ridiculously expensive. Enter: DIY lip scrub. Trust us, you’ve got products in your cupboard that will do just as good (if not better) of a job. Making little batches of skin-repairing lip scrubs can come in handy any time of the year....

For people just coming of age, it might seem from current events that life has never been more arduous for people of color — with the exception of slavery. Whether you live in the United States or elsewhere, reports about how badly African Americans are treated throughout the U.S. dominate the news cycle. Stories involving police officers using people of color as target practice are all too common. So, too, are instances of white people calling cops on people guilty of nothing more than breathing, as a tactic of harassment and intimidation....