Everyone preparing Thanksgiving dinner this week will inevitably have leftovers. My hubby loves Thanksgiving leftovers, but I get tired of eating the same foods for days. I asked some of my blogger friends to share a few of their recipes that will help you use up your leftovers. 17 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes [Tweet “Don’t let…
Fall Recipes
Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Growing up I never ate sweet potatoes, not because I disliked them, but because my family never served them. Only in the past few years have I begun to eat sweet potatoes and I love them. Mashed sweet potatoes are my favorite. My first experience though with sweet potatoes was with my husband’s family and…
Cranberry Orange Muffin
Start your morning off this holiday season with this festive cranberry orange muffin made with fresh cranberries. As I have shared before muffins are my go to breakfast, especially when I have to drive to the hospital for work. I have always shied away from cranberry muffins. I think cranberries are rather tart and bitter….
Cranberry Sauce {Recipe}
I have been featuring cranberries this month and have left out the most common use of cranberries, cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is traditionally used with Thanksgiving meals. Thanksgiving was last month, so why am just sharing a recipe now? Cranberry sauce is often served during other holiday meals. Our family replicates the Thanksgiving meal for Christmas,…
Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
Wouldn’t you love to wake up on Thanksgiving morning to the smell of warm Pumpkin muffins? Add these pumpkin pecan muffins to your holiday breakfast menu. Pumpkins are the symbol of Fall and Fall events like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Many Thanksgiving dishes include pumpkin as an ingredient. I have to be honest, I tend to…
3-Ingredient Purple People Eater Halloween Punch
Kid-friendly, 3-ingredient Purple People Eater Halloween Punch is made with just three simple ingredients. Perfect for Halloween Party or just for fun. I love Halloween and not just because I have kids. I got excited about Halloween before I had kids. The candy is not what excites me (although that’s a bonus), it’s the dressing…
Apple Harvest Salad with Apple Dijon Vinaigrette
Falling leaves and cool crisp air are all signs that Fall is here. This apple harvest salad with apple dijon vinaigrette combines some of the most delicious flavors of the Fall season. I made this salad for our office holiday party last year. The salad was a hit and was devoured quickly. I left with…
Kale Apple Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Kale is a hardy green leafy vegetable that can handle ahead of time prep. This Kale Apple Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette can be made in advance without the kale leaves wilting or getting soggy. I don’t regularly eat kale. It’s just not a veggie I crave or think about eating on a regular basis. Up…
Mini Walnut Apple Tart
Mini desserts are perfect for bridal showers, tea parties, receptions, and just plain portion control! Instead of eating a whole piece of apple pie enjoy a mini walnut apple tart instead. I love dessert. I think it genetic. My whole family loves dessert. My Dad used to say after dinner “is there any dessert type…
Veggie Loaded Taco Dip
Spice up your next party with this loaded veggie taco dip. Swap out lower calorie ingredients to make a healthier snack for everyone to enjoy. Any party we have always include some kind of dip on the menu. Onion dip is the most common choice, however, taco dip has been making a comeback. I think…
Sparkling Holiday Apple Cider Sangria
During the fall and winter holiday seasons we try to make sure we serve festive foods, but what about drinks? This festive Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria is a perfect edition to your Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s celebration. I am not a wine drinker by any means. My husband loves wine. I go for the…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Start off your Thanksgiving morning with this yummy pumpkin chocolate chip bread. This quick bread is also a perfect hostess gift! It’s time again for the monthly Recipe Redux Challenge. This months challenge is “Creative Quick Breads” The holiday baking season is upon us. And this month we’re going way beyond grandma’s banana bread. From…
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
I have become slightly obsessed with my slow cooker and have been searching for different recipes to make. Slow cooker mashed potatoes will definitely save room on the stove this Thanksgiving! I have had my slow cooker since I was married 16 years ago. In my Chicken Noodle Soup post, I talked about how I…
Pumpkin Praline Frozen Yogurt
Pumpkin Praline Frozen Yogurt is a perfect sweet treat to enjoy this Fall season! Real pumpkin mixed with protein-rich yogurt makes for a healthier frozen treat. What screams Fall more than pumpkin and pecans? These two flavors are my favorite Fall combo. Last Fall I shared my pumpkin pecan muffins. When I heard about the…
White Chocolate Yogurt Cheesecake
Yogurt can be used to decrease the calories from fat in many recipes. Cheesecake is a perfect example. Siggi’s yogurt, which is skyr, is a thicker yogurt making is a perfect variety to replace some of the cream cheese in a cheesecake recipe. Siggi’s is a perfect addition to this White Chocolate Yogurt Cheesecake recipe….