This simple gumbo recipe with turkey and sausage produces the most delicious gumbo you’ll ever eat, all in one pot. It’s a great way to transform leftover turkey into something new and different! When I was a kid, every year we would go to my grandpa’s house the day after Thanksgiving for turkey gumbo made…
Whole grain cranberry orange crumb muffins with pecans and a buttery streusel topping are moist, flavorful, and secretly healthy. They make a great holiday breakfast and are perfect for using up leftover cranberry sauce! This time of year, I love all things cranberry. And with many Thanksgiving celebrations being a bit smaller this year, I’m…
This homemade pecan pie recipe is simple and delicious. A buttery brown sugar and maple syrup filling is topped with toasty pecans – all made without corn syrup. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving pie recipe! Making pies for Thanksgiving has always been one of my fondest childhood memories, and one of the family traditions that shaped…
This juicy, flavorful herb roasted bone-in turkey breast is easy to make and perfect for serving at a smaller Thanksgiving celebration for 2-4 people. The result is just as good as a whole turkey without all the stress or too many leftovers! This post is sponsored by Erath Wines. As always, all opinions are my…
This healthier sweet potato casserole with an easy candied pecan topping is simple, delicious, and lower in sugar than traditional versions. It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table! (gluten-free) Is it really Thanksgiving without sweet potato casserole? The answer, of course, is a resounding NO! The sweet potato casserole of my childhood was covered in toasty,…
This healthy green bean casserole from scratch made with fresh green beans and mushrooms is simply delicious, and way better than the canned version. It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table, or any time you’re craving homemade comfort food. (vegetarian, includes gluten-free option) If ever there is a time to cook your favorite foods from scratch,…
Whole milk yogurt is a great first food for babies who are starting solids, whether you are using a baby led weaning approach or not! Learn why yogurt is so great for babies, how to serve it, and recipe ideas. I’m continuing my series on baby’s first foods, and today I’m talking about one food…
Ditch the canned sauce and make this homemade cranberry sauce instead! This lower sugar cranberry sauce is so simple to make with just 3 ingredients and goes perfectly with your Thanksgiving turkey! (gluten-free, vegan) For as long as I can remember, we have never had canned cranberry sauce at our family’s Thanksgiving. Never. And why…
Wake up to a comforting, healthy breakfast with this overnight slow cooker cranberry apple oatmeal! Made with steel cut oats, apples, dried cranberries, and pecans, this lightly sweetened oatmeal with cinnamon is simply delicious and perfect for meal prep or sharing with a crowd. (gluten-free, vegan option) Whether you love meal prepping for a busy…
Peanut butter may not one of the first foods that comes to mind when you think about starting solids with your baby, but it should be! Get the scoop on why peanut butter is a great first food for babies, and how to serve it with baby led weaning and traditional weaning. Continuing with my…
