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If there are hungry people bouncing around before dinner is served, or folks aren’t really into the napping thing once the pie has been devoured, why not engage your holiday guests with a holiday scavenger hunt? There are a couple ways you can organize a scavenger hunt — it really depends on how much work you want to put into it. Let’s take a look at a couple different Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunts so you can customize the experience that will work for you and your family....

The beauty of Friendsgiving is that you aren’t bound by any traditions other the ones you establish. Whatever you say goes. So, you’re totally free to spend the evening with your closest friends (aka framily) dressed up, dressed down or dressed any which way you deem in keeping with the spirit of your get-together. Why sit around eating turkey when you can sit around eating turkey in your PJs or rockin’ a lei?...

Does your holiday table need a dinner roll revamp? If your family is tired of the usual store-bought rolls you pick up out of convenience, we’ve got a holiday surprise for you! Our scrumptiously homemade no knead cloverleaf rolls, inspired by Shutterbean, have a melt-in-your-mouth soft, fluffy texture and deliver a big buttery flavor that put store-bought rolls to shame. ALSO TRY: Whole wheat dinner rolls with pumpkin seeds If you’ve avoided homemade rolls because of the effort most recipes require, you’re going to love making our fuss-free cloverleaf rolls....

The zesty chipotle and jalapeno peppers, offset by the smoothness of rich Monterey Jack and extra sharp cheddar cheeses, plus velvety cream cheese, make this recipe completely addictive. This chunky dip pairs fantastically with tortilla chips, crackers, or even veggies. It’s a one bowl stir and chill dip that can be easily made ahead. If you’re looking for big flavor that your guests will go crazy for, this is the perfect recipe to whip up before the Big Game....

Need a sweet treat for Halloween but have scary-little time to spend in the kitchen? These spooky spider web brownie bites, inspired by Real Food By Dad, take just minutes to make and will have your dessert-hungry ghouls howling with delight. When our holiday schedule is jam-packed, we take crazy culinary shortcuts to get our family and friends fed. This spider web brownie bites recipe is a wickedly genius way to make a hauntingly impressive dessert that gives the illusion of a lot of effort and time....

Spices will be front and center of this year’s spread with zesty flavors such as Pasilla chile-rubbed turkey, cornbread-chorizo dressing, and Mexican rice pilaf. Guests will delight in your chipotle pumpkin pie as the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy! A Southwest-Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Pasilla chile-rubbed roasted turkey Cornbread-chorizo dressing Grilled corn salad with green beans and tomatoes Mexican rice pilaf Cranberry salsa Sweet potato tamales Mexican eggnog Chipotle pumpkin pie...

http://youtu.be/8xqACmJvqaU Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Wednesday, November 26 on CBS at 8 p.m. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a holiday classic we’ve all come to know and love as Rudolph and his misfit crew learn to follow their hearts and embrace their uniqueness in this stop-motion special. http://youtu.be/VayAyAr-xqI A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 26 on ABC at 8 p.m. and Friday, November 28 on ABC at 8 p.m. The whole Peanuts game comes together in this 1973 Thanksgiving special, by late cartoonist Charles M....

And it did not disappoint. You don’t heat the wine while making this recipe, so it maintains that rich, bold cabernet flavor. (And the alcohol doesn’t hurt.) Plus, it pairs perfectly with the pineapple, orange and lime we added in to give it that true sangria twist. MORE: What moms actually want for Mother’s Day (Hint: not flowers) I also love that this Dole Whip recipe isn’t too sweet. The balance of the sugar with the cabernet is just enough to make it fresh and summery....

But Thiessen can count the ingredients she can’t do without this time of year on one hand: friends, family, home and kindness. It’s precisely those sorts of things fans of Thiessen’s Cooking Channel series, Dinner at Tiffani’s, have come to expect the star to whip up in her Southern California kitchen. MORE: Braised tri tip with honey roasted carrots and parsnips When the world first fell in love with Thiessen, we knew her by another name altogether: Kelli Kapowski....

A lot of us loathed these animal parts as kids, but surprise, surprise … maybe our parents and grandparents really did know best. Here, find out more — and we bring you a surprisingly delicious recipe for beef liver & onions from Chef Jordan Feintech. Liver… a superfood? According to movement and nutrition coach Amanda Barbian, liver is the most nutrient-dense organ meat — a powerful source of vitamin A, iron, and the vitamin B group....

The full moon in Libra on April 19th will be leaving many of us feeling ultra sensitive to the emotions of the people around us. We will be riding this empathetic wave all weekend, so channel that compassion into something positive, rather than allowing yourself to be overwhelmed. MORE: This Easter carrot cake recipe is infused with CBD & all the zen-vibes Here’s a breakdown of your Easter horoscopes. Be sure to read for both your sun sign and rising sign if you know it....

1. New Year’s Eve countdown bags Sometimes your stylish New Year’s decorations can double as a fun activity for your New Year’s party, like in the case of these New Year’s Eve countdown bags designed by Party Delights. Spend an hour during the week leading up to New Year’s Day to make these cute and clever party decorations. If you don’t already have the supplies for this craft, no worries — you can easily pick up everything you need....

Here are 15 inspiring blessings and memes to help you do just that. It’s a day when the possibility of what lies ahead truly does feel greater than anything we’re leaving behind. It reminds us that we’re deeply loved, and there’s power in that love. And it shows us the beauty of rebirth — encouraging us to start over in a healthier space mentally, emotionally, and even physically. MORE: 13 funny memes to share on Easter...

Spicy frozen mango margarita Spicy cocktails are life, and this mango margarita is the perfect blend of sweet and heat. Combine árbol chili-infused tequila with frozen mango for a drink made in heaven — your Cinco de Mayo guests will fall in love. Watermelon margaritas Whip up our refreshingly sweet watermelon margaritas for your Cinco de Mayo party and your drink-loving guests will shout “Olé!” Inspired by Minimalist Baker, these lip-smacking good cocktails require three basic ingredients — juicy watermelon, fresh lime juice and silver tequila — which means you can get your party started in just minutes....

Brown butter and honey glazed carrots We don’t know what’s more delicious, homemade brown butter or raw honey, so just combine them in this Brown butter and honey glazed carrots from 3 Boys Unprocessed. Courses Side dish Cuisine American Roasted brown sugar carrots These Roasted brown sugar carrots from Chef-In-Training are spectacular! If you are on the hunt for an easy and tasty vegetable side dish, this one is a winner!...

This version of the recipe, Cranberry champagne Jello shots, is spiked with champagne, so you can feel fancy while indulging in a little treat. I used sweetened cranberry juice to make these, but feel free to use unsweetened cranberry juice for a really intense flavor. The tart part pairs perfectly with the sweet gelatin mix and your favorite kind of champagne-style bubbly. These gorgeous bright red jello shots are so simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it easy to end your holiday dinner with a delicious little boozy dessert (or post-dessert treat)....

What’s better than a classic Swiss roll of chocolate cake and sweetened cream filling? Our holiday riff on the Swiss roll that features a chocolate cake spiraled with a tongue-tantalizing peppermint cream cheese filling. Make this chocolate peppermint cake roll, inspired by Tastes Better From Scratch, and deliciously delight your holiday guests with a special holiday dessert they won’t forget. The traditional Swiss roll, also called a jelly roll, is at heart a thin layer of sponge cake spread with a cream, jelly or icing and then rolled into a log....

Here are five herbs you can sneak into your holiday meal to help boost your immunity and, bonus, make your dishes taste even better. Rose hips Rose hips are the fruit of the rose plant; roses are in the same plant family as apples, and the hips often look like small versions of their fruit cousins. Rose hips are potent antioxidants and are high in vitamin C, which is critical for optimal body function and helps to support immune health....