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Mini Red Potato Appetizer with Cranberries

November 20, 2019 By valentina 27 Comments

These Mini Red Potato Appetizers with Cranberries are a sweet and savory explosion of delicious fall flavors. They're the prefect way to start any holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: hors d'oeuvres, caramelized onions, chives, cheddar cheese, Thanksgiving, pecans, cranberries, red potatoes, Kerrygold Skellig

Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

November 13, 2019 By valentina 70 Comments

Thanksgiving Recipe: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys.  Saying it's over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Entrées, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, garlic, roasted turkey, brine, Thanksgiving, sage, paprika, butter, applewood smoked bacon, rosemary, thyme, turkey, holiday's, lemon juice

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts

November 2, 2019 By valentina 15 Comments

Roasted Brown Butter Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts in small red casserole dish with title on top

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts have a delicious nutty and subtly sweet flavor. They're pretty much impossible not to love!  You really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving, sides, side dish, hazelnuts, vegetarian, butter, lemon, Thanksgiving side dish

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving

October 8, 2019 By valentina 41 Comments

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving lined up, and sitting on pine needles.

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving are the perfect way to celebrate fall. These adorable cookies are super delicious and fun.  When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cookies, desserts, pumpkin, Halloween, almonds, Thanksgiving, squash, Halloween treats

Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe for the Holidays

November 20, 2018 By valentina 17 Comments

red and white striped bowl with cranberry sauce

This Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the Holidays is sweet, tart, and warmed up with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It's great for Thanksgiving and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Sides, Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Thanksgiving, Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Thanksgiving, side dishes, sides, cardamom, sweets, holiday's, cinnamon, cranberries

Show-Stopping Thanksgiving Appetizers

November 12, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad held in an fanned enjoya pepper bowl

This collection of show-stopping Thanksgiving appetizers and hors d' oeuvres has something for everyone at the feast. From a salad held in a beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brie, hors d'oeuvres, figs, bacon, pears, appetizers, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, persimmons, Caprese, Enjoya Peppers

Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

September 18, 2018 By valentina 14 Comments

Curvy ceramic dish full with Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes and fresh thyme.

It doesn't get much better than this Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes recipe! A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any day. Full of fresh, aromatic herbs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Thanksgiving, Melissa's Produce, Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, sides, sage, potatoes, idaho potatoes, thyme, fresh herbs, Thanksgiving sides

Upside Down Carrot Apricot Cake Recipe

August 5, 2018 By valentina 24 Comments

One slice of Upside Down Apricot Carrot Cake.

This Upside Down Carrot Apricot Cake is full of warm spices and sweet flavors. In this recipe, basic ingredients combine to make a show-stopping dessert!If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: desserts, holiday's, carrot cake, whipped cream, apricots, cinnamon, cardamom, Thanksgiving, carrots, sweets, cake

Compound Butter with Sage and Squash

November 24, 2014 By valentina 10 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash Sage Butter | cookingontheweekends.com

This Compound Butter with Sage and Squash will bring depth and warm flavors to anything it's added to. Spread it on bread, melt it over steak, or baste a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Thanksgiving, pasta sauce, sage, butternut squash, smoked paprika, condiments, compound butters, roasted squash, sauces

Gluten-Free Cranberry Sauce Muffins Recipe

November 27, 2013 By valentina 12 Comments

Gluten-Free Spiced Cranberry Sauce Corn Muffin Recipe

Gluten-Free Cranberry Sauce Muffins are the perfect way to use your leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. They make for a lovely morning or afternoon snack … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Holidays, Gluten-Free Desserts, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cardamom, snacks, cinnamon, cranberry sauce, gluten-free muffins, cloves, Thanksgiving, leftovers

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