Being a fan of pumpkin spice flavor and churros – but not of carbs and sugar – I decided to make one of my favorite treats in a low-carb (ahem, keto-friendly!) version, with no added sugar and the crunchy texture everybody loves. How I developed this keto churros recipe A traditional churro is made from choux pastry dough, which is typically very easy to make: Boil water and butter, add the flour before cooling, and beat in some fresh eggs....

Instructions For the direcitons to make this meaty, wholesome green bean casserole with sage sausage and creole seasoning, head over to Zestuous.

That stunning combination is possible because each potato is partially-sliced, and when roasted, the slices fan out like an accordion. That means the outside part gets wonderfully crisp, while the inside of the slices stay tender and moist. The dish also looks pretty impressive, despite being so simple to make! So what’s with the name “Hasselbackspotatis” that sounds like something that happened to the back of a hippopotamus? It’s all because the dish was first created at the Hasselbacken Restaurant, in Stockholm, Sweden....

No matter who’s hosting, no one needs to slave away in the kitchen all day. Plus, each person’s contribution and tastes factor into the food on the table. This is one of the best ways to host a truly egalitarian Friendsgiving, but it’s easy for a potluck to go wrong. To avoid that possibility, there are a few rules to follow when planning a potluck Friendsgiving. Then again, there are also some that beg to be broken....

According to American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost of a 16-pound turkey is $21.65. Add to that your stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, dinner rolls, cranberries, a relish tray, pies, and beverages and you’re looking at a pretty hefty price tag to feed a crowd of ten on Thanksgiving Day. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and on a budget, there are creative ways to cut costs and save money without your guests even noticing....

But, not only can you avoid gaining weight during fall and winter, you can lose weight without making too many sacrifices! Here are 10 ways to avoid weight gain during the holidays

No other celebration is as glamorous as New Year’s Eve. There’s just something about ringing in the new year that requires glitz, glamor and a little sparkle, which makes this New Year’s Eve disco ball, inspired by How Was Your Day a great decoration for your big year-end bash. With just a few supplies and a simple craft technique, you can transform a paper lantern into a shiny disco ball-inspired decoration that will have your party guests dancing until the ball drops over Times Square....

Here are just a few to consider starting this year. Decorating graves One of the most commonly observed traditions on Memorial Day is to visit a veterans’ cemetery. American flags and flowers are placed at the grave sites in a practice dating back to the Civil War. Many cemeteries hold ceremonies featuring speeches, music and members of the military. Thank a veteran Memorial Day is dedicated to fallen soldiers, but it’s also a great opportunity to recognize and thank current and former members of the Armed Forces....

I live In Southern California which means that I am blessed with all sorts of wonderful produce year-round. I bought some fresh strawberries and blackberries to cook with balsamic vinegar and honey. Then I decided to make a honey and basil infused mascarpone whipped cream topping. These are warm, puffy, custardy pancakes topped with honey, berries, and basil with a thick, decadent whipped cream and sweet Italian cheese topping. Can this be my everyday breakfast?...

But first things first: Let’s talk about how it can be made in the first place. Clam chowder, after all, is not vegan. Traditional recipes are made with heavy dairy bases and, well, clams (aka, seafood, which vegans typically avoid). But we’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: If it can be made, it can be made vegan. In this recipe, we’re swapping clams for mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms have a meaty texture and satisfying umami flavor....

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As holiday meal planning commences, vegetables tend to be near to last on a long list of must-haves. But what if you could make the veggie on your menu something special, so it isn’t just like a dish you might serve any other night of the year? Here’s one answer — our dressed-up version of a dinner-table mainstay: carrots. These gorgeous carrots are roasted with flavorful Indian spices, drizzled with a creamy dressing, then topped off with toasted, chopped walnuts and parsley....

Shrimp carbonara is a delectable dish boasting salty pancetta, toothsome pasta and tender shrimp draped in an elegant but incredibly easy-to-make sauce of Parmesan and eggs. You can get this sumptuous Italian dish on the table in 30 minutes or less — equally great for a special occasion that calls for a splurge or a busy weeknight when comfort food is in order. Pasta carbonara is a welcome upscale change from the usual tomato-based sauces served with pasta....

New Year resolutions always bothered me in the past, and now I know why: It seems that we set ourselves up for failure, or at the very least, for struggle and challenge. Statistics show that only 8 percent of the population achieve their resolutions, according to a study at the University of Scranton. Why is this so? When we make lists of things to change, release or accomplish for the New Year, we do it because we want to be better, happier and more successful....

Thirsting for a holiday cocktail that is lush with your favorite fall flavors? Our hot apple cider with buttered rum, inspired by Real Food By Dad, is the drink for you! Get ready to sip on a festive autumn-inspired libation that will make you want the holiday season to last forever. Whether you want to serve a special cocktail for your Thanksgiving guests or simply need a warm beverage at the end of a chilly day, our boozy buttered apple cider will deliciously become your go-to drink!...

However, I am a fan of marshmallows and sweet potatoes ,so I decided to put a twist to this traditional dish. I made my normal slightly-savory sweet potato fries and then drizzled them with a totally decadent marshmallow sauce. This is exactly what every Thanksgiving table needs. Yield 4

Sweet potatoes have long been stars of desserts across the South (a friend of mine is famous for saying that his favorite kind of pumpkin pie is sweet potato). They’re often found under a cloud of marshmallows at Thanksgiving, but they really deserve to be as ubiquitous as pumpkin in the fall. Bright orange, easy to make, and full of vitamins: What’s not to love? MORE: These candy corn stuffed cookies will knock your socks off These sweet potato pecan rolls have all the ooey-gooey deliciousness of a traditional cinnamon roll, but with the mellow smoothness of sweet potato and crunch of pecan in every bite....

The apples in this pasta add a little sweetness and the chanterelles add earthiness. Chanterelle mushrooms are a yellow cap mushroom with very mild apricot undertones. If you’re unable to find them, you can use any mushroom, but you won’t get that same hint of fruitiness. This pasta is quite simple to prepare. First, boil your pasta. For your sauce, saute garlic in olive oil and add speck (or prosciutto), melt your butter in the same pan and cook your apples until fragrant, pour in red wine, season, and toss with the cooked pasta!...

The Thanksgiving tradition goes much deeper than food and sports, however! Explore the history and facts about Thanksgiving Day (also colloquially referred to as “Turkey Day”) here. Who invented Thanksgiving? The first “Thanksgiving” was a three-day feast in early autumn of 1621 at the Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts, celebrated together by Pilgrims and Native Americans—Wampanoag is the name of the Native American tribe that celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims....

To make this boozy masterpiece, I infused blanco tequila with ginger by cutting ginger lengthwise into thin slices. This cut exposes as much of the ginger to the tequila as possible. MORE: Dessert cocktails are in and this Vanilla Chai Martini takes the cake The length of the soak depends on how much ginger you want to taste. One day will give the tequila a mild ginger flavor. Three days will make the ginger profile much stronger....