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Small Gathering? How to Prepare an Intimate Thanksgiving Dinner

On Thanksgiving, my mom’s kitchen is absolutely brimming with all the trimmings of a feast. You’ll find a massive bird, crackly marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole, fully loaded mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, and the list goes on. Did I mention there’s only six of us? That includes […]

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7 Tips For an Unforgettable Friendsgiving

Thanksgiving is fun, but it’s often reserved for family and maybe a select few family friends. And while most of us absolutely want to celebrate how grateful we are for your family, maybe we’d also like to do the same with your other friends. If this describes you, hosting your […]

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8 Kitchen Essentials to Help Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner

If you’ve ever made Thanksgiving dinner, you know it’s a whole kitchen kind of ordeal. You’ll break out all your pots and pans, dirty all the dishes, and spend hours slaving over your feast. We can’t take all of the chaos out of Thanksgiving meals, but we can help you […]

Plan the perfect thanksgiving turkey dinner

Planning the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

While cooking on a typical weeknight can be stressful, preparing the centerpiece meal for a holiday that basically revolves around food might sound downright scary. But with a little planning, your Thanksgiving dinner will be fun, flavorful, and worry-free. Use this day-by-day guide to plan your best Thanksgiving ever. Find […]

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The History of Chicken Wings and an Easy Wings Recipe

Whether at the local watering hole in Virginia, an aprés ski bar in Colorado, a BBQ joint in Texas, or a high-end Manhattan roof deck restaurant, you are likely to find a common menu item with great regularity across these very different dining atmospheres: Crispy wings or baked chicken wings. […]

Thanksgiving Turkey With Apple Cider Brine

The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving is the Thanksgiving turkey. Brining is the professional cook’s secret to a moist and juicy roast turkey, and I’m going to let you in on my favorite brine recipe. This foolproof turkey brine includes apple cider, maple syrup and plenty of kosher salt – the […]

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GF Irish Beef Stew

Hearty Irish stew is made gluten-free with some easy substitutions, and it’s make in the slow-cooker for ultra-tender beef and veggies.  

Easy Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb

A festive lamb roast with Middle Eastern spicers is a beautiful centerpiece to a holiday meal.  You’ll love the easy pureed sauce make with the carrots, onions, and garlic that roast alongside the delicious lamb.

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7 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

We know most people have a tried and true Thanksgiving regimen: You do the turkey in a particular way, and the accompaniments never change. Green bean casserole, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes — everyone expects the same sides, year after year. There’s nothing wrong with the […]

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A Bacon-Wrapped Filet is One of Life’s Simple Joys

Why bring bacon and filet mignon together? Of course, it makes sense. It seems like a question that does not need to be asked by any sane person. Crispy bacon and a delectable, tender steak together? But, have you ever paused, mid-savory bite, and just momentarily think, who thought of […]