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swedish meatballs and berry jam

Baked Swedish Meatballs

These comforting baked Swedish meatballs are a perfect 1-2 bite appetizer for holiday gatherings. Served with a side of lingonberry jam—traditional in Sweden, but you can substitute with a tart cranberry sauce instead—it’s a blend of sweet and savory flavors.   You can also pair the meatballs with buttered egg…

Lobster Omelet with tomatoes and veggies on a plate

Lobster Omelet

Looking to make waves and shake up the standard brunch fare? Try this lobster omelet that will awe all who sit at your breakfast table. A breakfast fit for a king, simple enough to make in your own kitchen. 

Harvest Steak Salad with Chili Roasted Squash on a plate

Harvest Steak Salad with Chili Roasted Squash

Autumn and winter salads are so often topped with super-sweet ingredients like dried cranberries and candied nuts—but you can enjoy the flavors of the seasons without the over-the-top sweetness. Add spices like chili powder and rosemary, a touch of sweetness with balsamic vinegar, butternut squash, and a strategic touch of…

instant pot root vegetable dish

Instant Pot Roasted Root Vegetables

This roasted root vegetable medley is quick to make and adds some flavor and color to your Thanksgiving spread. Spend ten minutes cutting up the sweet potatoes, squash, parsnips, and turnips but only five minutes cooking in an Instant Pot or another pressure cooker. This recipe is an incredible time-saver…

Roasted Carrots with Pesto & Breadcrumbs in a tray

Roasted Carrots with Pesto & Breadcrumbs

Most root vegetables respond well to high-heat roasting and carrots are no exception. In this simple side dish, they’re roasted until their sweetness intensifies and they become lightly caramelized. Then they’re topped with a verdant parsley pesto and crunchy, garlicky breadcrumbs, bringing some real zip to the party.

mashed potatoes

Easy Mashed Potatoes

You simply cannot serve turkey on Thanksgiving without a steaming hot dish of classic mashed potatoes beside on the side. These garlic-infused mashed potatoes taste even better drowned in a generous helping of turkey gravy. This is the one side dish you need to master to complement your holiday bird.

shrimp scampi with linguine

Sauteed Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is classic for a reason: The garlic and lemon set off the sweetness of the shrimp, and, served over linguine, this dish still manages to be both light and delicious. This is the quintessential seafood past recipe. And it can be on the table in a few steps.

Turkey in a pot with carrots and potatoes

Roasted Turkey Stock

One way to get the most out of your Thanksgiving spread is by making turkey stock after enjoying a turkey-filled meal. The resulting broth can be frozen and used as an amazing base for soups, sauces, gravy, and even braising. To make a small amount of stock, you can use…