A well-stocked pantry is key to a smooth Thanksgiving dinner! Whether you are serving soul food style or coordinating a gourmet affair, avoid a last minute grocery runs with this list of essential items.
A smaller gathering for Thanksgiving can be just as special as a large feast! Create a basic menu and follow these tips for an intimate Thanksgiving Dinner to cherish!
Learn how to make easy turkey gravy from scratch! Once you taste this delicious, creamy gravy, you will never go back to the packet again. Using only 3 ingredients, this gravy can be made ahead of time with turkey drippings, broth, or stock and then kept warm in a slow cooker.
Homemade cranberry sauce is such an easy recipe for holiday dinners. Super flexible and made in 30 minutes, this recipe can be adapted to the stovetop or the oven. Upgrade your holiday dinner from canned cranberry sauce to fresh, whole cranberries, spicy cinnamon, a little sugar, and a splash of (optional) bourbon!
Homemade Cornbread Dressing is a must on your Thanksgiving menu. Made from an heirloom recipe, this old-fashioned classic is deliciously seasoned with sage, celery, and onion. This is the soul food recipe you need this holiday season!
Skinless, boneless chicken breast and the seasoning of your choice are all you need for simple and juicy air fryer chicken breast. This is a fast and protein-filled solution to meal prep or a weeknight dinner – made in 20 minutes.
Pressure cooker mashed potatoes are the ultimate shortcut to your favorite side dish! This recipe is your answer for mashed potatoes in a hurry! And it can be used for Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cookers. These easy potatoes can be whipped up and served in 30 minutes.
The best French onion soup recipe begins with sweet, yellow onions caramelized and simmered in a rich broth, topped with swiss cheese and crusty French bread. This homemade version is inspired by Julia Child’s recipe as rustic comfort food at its finest! For individual servings, this soup is best served in small ramekins before broiling.
Create a cozy guest bedroom with these easy ideas and essentials! Providing everyday items for the bedroom and bathroom will make the perfect home away from home for your overnight guests.
Thawing a frozen turkey sounds like it should be obvious — but there’s a lot that can go wrong. Not thawing your turkey fully, bacteria growth due to improper temperatures, contamination of your turkey, and contamination of your food prep surfaces are all possible when you are trying to prep your bird. Follow this simple step-by-step guide for the safest way to thaw your bird.
Learning how to make a thanksgiving turkey is a skill! This recipe packs all the flavor and juiciness you’d imagine from a deliciously roasted turkey. This guide will walk you through all the important details, complete with a list of tools, tips, and the perfect recipe!
Learn how to freeze fresh peaches without blanching, sugar, or lemon juice! This easy method is perfect for saving those juicy, fresh peaches for smoothies, cobblers, jams and more for later use.
The best baked mac and cheese recipe I’ve ever made is right here! Made with three different kinds of cheese, this recipe is made completely from scratch and baked in the oven for the ultimate, homemade comfort food. This recipe is so easy to make and without Velveeta! You will never reach for the boxed stuff again!
Baked crab legs are the easiest way to eat and prepare Alaskan king crab. Oven-baked in butter and Old Bay seasoning, the tender, succulent meat slips right out of the shell when cracked! This delicious seafood meal is prepared in under 30 minutes and is steamed to perfection.
Some people grew up enjoying sweet and tangy BBQ sauce at every cookout, while others grew up coating their food in rich and spicy BBQ sauce. What do all these people have in common? They each think that their BBQ sauce is the best.
Ahi tuna, also known as yellow-fin tuna, is marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil, then seared to perfection! Served rare, don’t let this sushi-style dish intimidate you. With a few simple ingredients, you can prepare this elegant meal in less than 30 minutes.
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby! Made with bourbon, muddled mint, and simple syrup, this is the perfect cocktail to sip as you watch the fastest two minutes in sports! Whether you are attending the Derby or throwing your own celebration at home, make this iconic Kentucky drink your beverage of choice!
Cast iron can be used for camp fires, in the oven and on the stove. No matter where you use your cast iron, make sure you are taking the right steps to preserve these valuable kitchen tools.
The five mother sauces originate in French cuisine but are the foundation for nearly all of the sauces used around the world. Mastering the sauces, Espagnole, hollandaise, bechamel, velouté, and tomato sauce, are a fundamental part of the culinary arts and will allow you to create hundreds of delicious dishes.
Roux is the base of so many dishes that it is almost impossible to list them all. Basically, if you have a sauce or soup with any hint of french origins, it probably starts with a roux. While it may seem intimidating if you’ve never made roux before, it’s actually quite simple, and mastering it will allow you to make dozens of different types of sauces.
Cornbread is the epitome of Southern food! Turn a skillet of hot cornbread into perfectly portioned muffins, and it’s the perfect grab-and-go side at the BBQ. Make a batch of these to take to parties, potlucks, or as a side dish for a weeknight meal. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of soup, stew, or chili.