The great thing is that cranberry really is the ultimate side dish — it’s totally necessary in a Thanksgiving spread, in my opinion, and is easy to prepare in a slow cooker so you don’t have to worry about it. I found some great recipes for the crock pot too, which frees up your stovetop and ensures your cranberries will be ready to go when the meal is served. When buying fresh cranberries, they should be plump, shiny and firm to the touch....
I will be hosting the family this year, so that means I need to start early and be extra organized! Here’s a round-up of my top 10 free Thanksgiving printables for home and table decor.
A hero “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve I have a dream “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed; we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. What you can do “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country....
Here, we’re sharing 18 of our favorites — and from breakfast to dinner, snacks to dessert, there’s something for everyone to love! 1. Keto no-bake cheesecake fat bombs Whether you’re on the keto diet or not, these rainbow keto cheesecake fat bombs taste like frozen cheesecake frosting bites, so you really can’t go wrong. 2. No-bake PB&J energy bites Like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but much more nutritious!...
Thankfully, there are plenty of creative conversation starters to jazz up holiday socializing, even if you dread small talk more than you fear Aunt Agnes’ Jell-O mold. These 20 prompts will help keep the conversation interesting without treading into unpleasant territory. (For more on that, check out Keeping the peace at the holiday dinner table.) One little reminder: No matter how desperate you are, don’t bring up politics. 20 topics to get you going When all else fails, bring out the party games: Party games do the work of socializing for you – a blessing for introverts like me....
One of the best reasons to make your own homemade Hanukkah decorations is that you can express your own personal style when you make them yourself. Use your favorite colors and customize each craft project so they are a true reflection of your aesthetic. Not sure what crafts to tackle first? Just about any spot in your house can use some extra holiday embellishment. Make a Hanukkah wreath, door decorations, or transform your child’s artwork into cute Hanukkah wall art....
Why just sing “The Star Spangled Banner” when you can eat it? Show your patriotic spirit by bringing a tray of these American flag cupcakes, inspired by Sally’s Baking Addiction, to the party! Here, we have not only the recipes for scrumptious cupcakes and frosting, but also the tips and tricks for arranging them to make up your favorite patriotic dessert. Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran’s Day — or, really, any day you’re feeling appreciative of our country — all need a dessert that dazzles with the red, white and blue....
That means narrowing down the best pet costume ideas for Halloween 2018 so your dog or cat can get in the spirit, too. Unfortunately, most of us spend a bit too much time obsessed over our own festive outfits to put thought into what our pets wear. Hey, it happens to the best of us. It doesn’t make you a poor pet parent — after all, you’re here now, right?...
One big difference is that it doesn’t use canned soup. Instead, it’s made entirely from scratch. Add sharp cheddar cheese, and you have a winning homemade green bean casserole recipe. Courses Side dish
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And then there’s the rest of us. We are the poor, unfortunate souls who don’t have an artistic bone in our bodies — a fact that is never more readily apparent than during the holidays. While all your friends are spending their days pouring handcrafted candles and painting fall foliage on old cabinets to create rustic wood wall art, you’re on your way to the nearest home decor store to raid their premade seasonal items....
Holidays, birthdays and other occasions sometimes leave us with lots of candy hanging around the house. So when life hands you extra candy and cookies — like mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, Twix bars, fun-size Snickers, M&Ms, Oreos and other treats — try this deliciously indulgent recipe for loaded cookie bars, inspired by Handle the Heat. After you take a couple squares for yourself, share the wealth by offering the chocolate-studded bars to co-workers, friends and family....
Learning how to make a perfect pie crust is a little like how to ride a bicycle. It takes a lot of effort at the outset and a willingness to fall a few times — or in this case, eat a few lousy, rock-hard crusts. But once you’ve got it, you’ve got it for life. Take these piecrust tips to heart, and you’ll never buy another pre-made crust again....
Craving a soul food side dish that is so groan-worthy good you’re tempted to forget about the entree and even skip dessert? This Southern green beans with roasted garlic recipe, inspired by Divas Can Cook, is the best green beans dish you’ll ever eat. Bite after bite, you’ll drool over the tender green beans and smoky sweet chunks of ham intensely flavored with the tongue-tantalizing heat of red pepper flakes and the melt-in-your-mouth cloves of sublimely roasted garlic....
During the Festival of Hilaria every March, Roman worshippers honor Magna Mater (Great Mother), the mother of all gods, with gifts at her temple in Rome. Mother’s Day history: 1600s, England England celebrates “Mothering Sunday” on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) to honor the country’s mothers. The poor who live and work as servants for the wealthy, far away from their homes and families, get the day off to return home and spend the day with their mothers....
Say adios to boring shredded-chicken tacos and say ¡hola! to these tastier Buffalo chicken tacos, based on a recipe inspired by Gal on a Mission. They’re baked in the oven — yes, baked — and the result is a spicy chicken filling nestled in a crispy taco shell smothered in bubbly cheese. Basic chicken tacos feature shredded chicken with some spices. But why stop at a dull, ordinary Mexican dinner?...
The 1.4-mile 6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in Philadelphia, and is an honored tradition among locals and visitors alike. From huge floats and larger-than-life balloons, to choirs, marching bands, street performers and more, the event delivers a visual feast for the whole family. Special guests at this year’s event include Cedric “The Entertainer,” Diane Bradberry from NBC’s The Voice, Phillies’ Ryan Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus....
Need a gift that gets a top score for adorability, affordability, portability and delectability? Check out these reindeer candy bottles! These crafty bottles filled with sweets are easy to make, don’t cost a lot, and are really cute and festive — meaning they’re perfect gifts. Bonus: They are very kid-friendly, and can be assembled by the dozens in a very short time. Every year, we need gifts to take to coaches, teachers and group members during the holiday season....
So this recipe for Roasted Hatch Chile and Corn Stacked Enchiladas uses hatch chiles, which are a type of chile pepper grown in New Mexico. They resemble Anaheim chiles in size and shape, and are more mild than jalapeños. If you can’t find hatch chiles, feel free to use any type of pepper, like poblano or Anaheim peppers. So the filling in this flavorful enchilada dish is corn and cheese smothered in a sauce of onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, vegetable stock, roasted hatch chiles, and a blend of piquant Mexican spices....
All of these fun and festive holiday traditions had to start somewhere! Below, read up on where your favorite Christmas traditions originated. Why do we decorate fir trees? The fir tree became a symbol of Christianity in Germany almost a millennium ago when St. Boniface, who is known to have converted Germans to Christianity, noticed pagas worshipping an oak tree. He promptly cut the tree down in anger, and to his wonder a fir tree sprouted from the oak tree’s roots....
