One thing I wanted to test is whether frozen berries would work. There are certain recipes I make only with fresh fruit (hello, peach cobbler!), and I don’t like using canned if I can help it. Good news: Frozen raspberries work just fine. Just be mindful of how much liquid you’re seeing as they melt, and add a little cornstarch if needed. Here’s how to make these delicious white chocolate raspberry bars....
Did you know it’s been estimated that, on average, a human is never more than 10 feet from a spider? You read that correctly—never. Now, if it’s one of these adorable yarn spiders, inspired by A Pinch of Joy, we doubt anyone would mind. But, what are the chances they will all be this cute and, well, not alive? Seems unlikely. For now, let’s try to forget about our unwanted roommates and focus on this fun, easy yarn spider that no one will mind having in their home....
Maybe there’s an uncle who you haven’t seen for years and want a chance to catch up. Perhaps you invited a friend from work and want to be sure to seat her right next to your single cousin… just in case there are sparks. And sometimes, you just want to avoid what could be delicately called a “personality conflict” between family members. That’s where place cards come in. Each one offers a helpful and handsome way to let people know where to sit ahead of time — with the bonus feature of helping any newcomers to the group know the name of the people to their right and left....
Here we’ve collected some of the best DIY personalized gift ideas for every type of talent and skill level. We even have suggestions for those who don’t want to craft by hand and would rather use online resources. Whichever method you choose, you can make the holidays more personal and memorable with these one-of-a-kind gifts. 1. Gold-foil personalized mini-notebook Even in our digital world, there’s something special about an old-school notebook....
These 10 super-popular mom videos are relatable to anyone who has ever had the privilege of being a mom, a job that, even when it’s completely overwhelming, is still the greatest job in the world. Except for maybe, say, luxury spa tester-outer. That would be pretty great, too. 1. Taylor Swift — “Blank Space” parody (mom version) by WhatsUpMoms The WhatsUpMoms are known for their hilarious mommy take-offs on pop music, and they did not disappoint with their video version of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space....
From creating memories in the kitchen baking a special family recipe, to creating a Thanksgiving tablecloth, or getting your Turkey Trot on before the big meal, there are seemingly endless ways to make holiday memories. Pass down a special family Thanksgiving recipe Baking a special dish and passing the recipe down to the next generation is one of many wonderful Thanksgiving traditions for families. Registered dietitian Kristin Koskinen, who has a private practice in Washington state, shared that her grandmother Hon baked her famous orange rolls every year for Thanksgiving....
Asian vegetable noodle soup With all the umami flavors of vegetable broth, mushrooms, bok choy and flavorful shirataki fettuccini noodles, this Asian vegetable noodle soup from This Savory Vegan is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate! Hearty vegetable miso soup Chocolate Covered Katie has a delicious vegetarian hearty vegetable miso soup that is full of flavors from miso, ginger, carrots, mushrooms and kale. And it’s not just yummy: Every bowl is good for you, too!...
If you’re looking for adorable, kid-friendly sweet treats to serve on Thanksgiving, have fun with the small fries and try one of these crafty turkey-shaped desserts. Thanksgiving inside surprise cookies These fun Thanksgiving inside surprise sugar cookies from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt are double layered with turkey’s in the middle. The outside of the cookie is covered in sprinkles making them a fun and sweet turkey treat. Turkey Rice Krispie treats These cute Turkey Rice Krispie treats from Shugary Sweets are made up of Rice Krispie’s, chocolate chips, M&M’s, marshmallows and candy corn!...
Five seems like a lot, but don’t worry — you don’t need to (but could) put them all on one cake. We’ll walk you through steps on how to make an easy cake topper in under five minutes as well as more complicated cake toppers that will take a little more effort. What we love about all five cake toppers is that they are all made with pieces you can most likely find around your home....
However, now that I have a family of my own, I want to start Thanksgiving traditions with my children — and hopefully, they will be passed down for generations to come. These Thanksgiving traditions will inspire you to create a memorable Thanksgiving with your kids, and help teach them what the holiday is really about. Thanksgiving traditions to celebrate with kids Show thanks every day of November Growing up, we went around the table on Thanksgiving Day and every person listed a few things they were thankful for that year....
1. Easter egg mason jars Ah, mason jars, how we love thee! So many creative uses, whether for crafts, recipes, holiday decorations, weddings… Here’s a fun, kid-friendly craft that’s perfect for little and older ones alike. With just a few supplies, some creativity, a few days (for drying time), and a little pizzazz, you can add a touch of Easter to a shelf or table, use it as a centerpiece or give it as an Easter gift to someone special....
This Biscoff pumpkin pie is meant to be a quick and easy dessert, so I opt for a premade pie-crust, canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to keep the ingredients nice and simple. You can purchase Biscoff online and I’ve found it at Target, or you can substitute a cookie butter of your choice, but I can’t vouch for the crunchy, cinnamonny goodness that will come of it.
A graham cracker crust saves the work of messing with dough, and a filling of brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla and cinnamon takes this recipe to the next level. With a crunchy pecan topping with diced apples and butterscotch chips, you will wow your Thanksgiving guests. This holiday, we challenge you to try something a little bit different with this luscious cream pie. One bite and you will fall in love with this creamy dessert....
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The crunchy green beans topped with schmaltz fried shallots, pumpkin seeds and lemon zest is a play on a traditional green bean casserole with French fried onions. If you cannot get your hands on chicken schmaltz, you can use vegetable oil in its place to fry up the shallots, but you won’t get that salty chicken flavor — and trust me, you want that if you can get it! These green beans with schmaltz-fried shallots are part of our Modern Jewish Thanksgiving Menu
Here’s a Thanksgiving recipe from Food Blogs Star Jessica Gavin! See more from Jessica’s holiday menu here. Jessica Gavin’s Honey cornbread muffins This recipe works well to feed a large crowd during Thanksgiving as people can just grab a muffin and dig in right away. These cornbread muffins take about 30 minutes to bake up in the oven before serving. I try to time it right so that that they are nice and warm at the dinner table....
Yep! That little food-warming wonder can get the job done. A zap here, a zap there, and hello, impending food coma. See, you don’t actually need a Viking six-burner gas range to cook up a killer Friendsgiving dinner. You don’t need a range at all. It’s not like we’re reinventing the wheel by suggesting a microwave menu. People who live in dorms lack microwaves. Some people live in tiny homes and refuse to sacrifice valuable square footage for a clunky stove....
You can’t wait. You make sure her bed is fresh, stock the fridge with her favorite foods (which is quite a feat since it’s also full of Thanksgiving foods), and imagine sitting on the couch for hours with cups of tea talking about her classes and her friends. You can practically hear happy banter around the house while the family prepares for the big meal. You can’t wait. Then she walks in the door....
Christmas and tealights go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. Maybe you’ve even seen those miniature villages of tealight houses, all decked out in winter loveliness, and delighting all with their homey charm. Houses aren’t the only tealight candle decorations to enjoy this season, though! You can turn an ordinary electric tealight into an adorable snowman ornament with just a few supplies and a little bit of hot glue. You’ll wind up with a delightful tree decoration, or sweet little gift (or gift-topper) for a teacher, hostess or coworker....
When I was on the keto diet, the hardest part was actually getting enough fat in my diet. It was a surprising challenge, given how much I love cheese. Fat bombs are the easiest way to boost the fat while also satisfying your sweet tooth. I added some coconut butter to this recipe, too, which is one of my favorite healthy fats. Coconut butter is really finely pureed coconut, so it’s full of fiber and good fat....
