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 THANKSGIVING PIE SUGAR COOKIESFor Thanksgiving, it's all about the traditional turkey dinner...or is it? Some of us look forward to a Thanksgiving Dessert Buffet all year! If you're a pie lover, we've got you covered! But for those of you that prefer something a little bit different, today I'm sharing some of our family favorite Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pie! My little ones (and the big ones too) are already making their requests for this year!  CRANBERRY GINGERSNAP TARTS BROWN SUGAR BOURBON MAPLE PECAN PIE BARS PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH GINGERSNAP & PECAN CRUST |
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GINGERBREAD THANKSGIVING COOKIES
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving at our house without Thanksgiving Gingerbread Cookies! Grandma VandenPlas followed the Thanksgiving custom of her mother, Grandma Petska, and loving baked dozens of Gingerbread Turkey Cookies every year for all of the little ones - a delicious and wonderful tradition that we continue to this day! Five generations of VandenPlas family LOVE these tender and soft gingerbread cookies and we hope you will too!
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If you love Pecan Pie, perfectly gooey Brown Sugar Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie Bars are a delicious twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert! Made with brown butter, the brown sugar shortbread cookie base is soft, buttery, and melts in your mouth. But the real treat is in the pecan pie topping – sweetened with just the right amount of brown sugar, sweet maple syrup, and filled with toasty pecan pieces.
The secret ingredient? Tender tiny bits of sweet medjool dates add a layer of flavor, texture and sweetness that makes for the perfect fall treat. Brown Sugar Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie Bars are perfect for Thanksgiving dessert tables and other special celebrations, or whenever you need a sweet and nutty, buttery pecan pie bar.
The secret ingredient? Tender tiny bits of sweet medjool dates add a layer of flavor, texture and sweetness that makes for the perfect fall treat. Brown Sugar Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie Bars are perfect for Thanksgiving dessert tables and other special celebrations, or whenever you need a sweet and nutty, buttery pecan pie bar.
Perfect Roast Turkey with Herbed Turkey Gravy
This is the recipe and roasting technique for the juiciest, most tender and flavorful Perfect Roast Turkey! Starting with a fresh turkey and Apple Cider Turkey Brine, savory Herb Butter inside and outside, with fresh herbs, vegetables and an apple and orange tucked inside to create the juiciest, most flavorful turkey every.single.time. And the Herbed Turkey Gravy is TO DIE FOR! You will be the hero of Thanksgiving with this Perfect Roast Turkey with Herbed Turkey Gravy!
If you've never roasted a turkey before, or if you've roasted too many that were dry and with no flavor, this is the fail-proof recipe you'll come back to over and over again. This post has all of my tips and tricks as well so you'll have turkey perfection every time. Make sure to read through the entire recipe before you start, gather all of your ingredients together, and let's get roasting that turkey! And we'll never tell anyone else just how EASY it is to make a Perfect Herbed Roast Turkey!
If you've never roasted a turkey before, or if you've roasted too many that were dry and with no flavor, this is the fail-proof recipe you'll come back to over and over again. This post has all of my tips and tricks as well so you'll have turkey perfection every time. Make sure to read through the entire recipe before you start, gather all of your ingredients together, and let's get roasting that turkey! And we'll never tell anyone else just how EASY it is to make a Perfect Herbed Roast Turkey!
CRANBERRY GINGERSNAP TARTS
What's the secret to the best Thanksgiving dinner? It’s time to stock up on fresh cranberries so you can try all my tart and tangy cranberry recipes, from appetizers to savory side dishes, and fabulous desserts and more - perfect for Thanksgiving feasts and entertaining!
GLAZED APPLES & CRANBERRIES
TURKEY & CRANBERRY PINWHEELS
RASPBERRY FRENCH SILK PIE WITH RASPBERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
CARAMELIZED ONION GRUYERE CRANBERRY RASPBERRY TARTLETS
CRANBERRY CHEER COCKTAIL
FRESH CRANBERRY RASPBERRY SAUCE
CRANBERRY RASPBERRY BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY
CLASSIC HERB STUFFING WITH WILD RICE, APPLES & CRANBERRIES
IF YOU LIKE CRANBERRIES, YOU'LL LOVE THESE RECIPES TOO!
Apple Cider Turkey Brine
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Fuji Apple Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Sweet Champagne Vinaigrette
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Smoked Turkey Salad on Croissants
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
When family and friends gather together at our home for Thanksgiving, one of my favorite things to pull together is a Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board – easily customized with cheese, meats, fruits, nuts and crackers already on hand, and each one is a little bit different. There’s nothing better than easy entertaining – and everyone loves this autumn-themed board.
With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away, now is the time to be planning your dessert menu! No Thanksgiving dessert buffet is complete without homemade pie, so today I’m rounding up ten of my all-time favorite Pie recipes to share with you! Which ones will you choose?
Classic Apple Pie
Cherry Almond Pie
Classic French Silk Pie
Fruits of the Forest Pie
Classic Pecan Pie
Chicken Pot Pie
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Fresh Cherry Pie
Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
Upside-Down Caramel Pecan Apple Pie
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Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just three weeks away? Every year the BIGGEST FOODIE HOLIDAY comes around faster and faster!
We have hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for more than 30 years now, and I've compiled my organizing ideas and our favorite Thanksgiving recipes all in one place to make your Thanksgiving preparation that much easier and delicious! You can visit my Thanksgiving page for all of our best family recipes, and because it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the pies, hop on over to my Pies & Pastries page for all of our favorites!
We have hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for more than 30 years now, and I've compiled my organizing ideas and our favorite Thanksgiving recipes all in one place to make your Thanksgiving preparation that much easier and delicious! You can visit my Thanksgiving page for all of our best family recipes, and because it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the pies, hop on over to my Pies & Pastries page for all of our favorites!
Ultimate Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
If you love chocolate, Ultimate Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes are insanely decadent and are going to make all of your chocolate dreams come true! Featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and topped with a silky dark chocolate ganache…these are a total showstopper for holidays and special events, and perfect for serving a crowd!
Easy Skillet Goulash
Growing up, Easy Skillet Goulash was always on the weekly menu, and was always a favorite of my Dad and brothers! American Goulash is comfort food that the whole family will love - it’s warm and hearty with a rich, savory tomato sauce. Best of all, it’s one of the most affordable meals you can make in a single pan! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, and always popular at potlucks. Perfectly saucy, perfectly cheesy, and perfectly wonderful!
Pumpkin Banana Bread Bites
My family loves Pumpkin Banana Bread Bites – a favorite fall recipe packed with pumpkin pie spices and perfect for both special days and everyday munching! With a super-moist texture, buttery brown sugar, banana and pumpkin flavor, and incredibly soft crumb, this is our family-favorite bite size treat! This same recipe also makes perfect Pumpkin Banana Bread and Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins.
Cinnamon Swirl Bourbon Pecan French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon Swirl Bourbon Pecan French Toast Casserole may just be the best thing you’ve ever eaten for a special brunch or holiday breakfast! Who doesn’t love a slice of buttery cinnamon swirled brioche French toast, or a soft cinnamon roll warm from the oven, or a warm caramel pecan roll? Combine them all into a French toast casserole that has a feather-light texture, cinnamon and brown sugar flavor, and the most decadent gooey bourbon pecan maple topping ever!
So easy to make the night before, this is the perfect fall holiday breakfast/brunch recipe and always a crowd favorite! This spectacular overnight casserole is perfect for bridal showers, festive holiday brunches or for any special celebration in your life!
So easy to make the night before, this is the perfect fall holiday breakfast/brunch recipe and always a crowd favorite! This spectacular overnight casserole is perfect for bridal showers, festive holiday brunches or for any special celebration in your life!
Celebration Sugar Cookies - Wedding
There are times when a sugar cookie is almost too pretty to eat – but be brave and take a bite! Celebration Sugar Cookies are not only beautiful, but they are rich in flavor and incredibly soft. Paired with easy Royal Icing and decorated with beautiful blooms, they send the perfect message of love! These special cookies are perfect for bridal showers, weddings, anniversary parties or for any special celebration in your life!
Celebration Sugar Cookies - Bridal Dresses & Bouquets
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT SUGAR COOKIES:
To ensure the wonderfully soft sugar cookies of your dreams, you want to roll the dough about ¼-inch thick. This may seem too thick when you are rolling and cutting, but it’s absolutely key if you want perfect sugar cookies for munching and decorating!
If you’ve found your cut-out sugar cookies lose their shape in the past, it could have been due to a few factors (too much butter in the recipe, dough too warm, dough not rolled thick enough, etc.), but I can tell you that this recipe yields absolutely beautiful edges that do not spread if you take care to roll to the appropriate thickness (if rolled too thin then they can spread) and chill the cut-out dough before baking.
If you’ve found your cut-out sugar cookies lose their shape in the past, it could have been due to a few factors (too much butter in the recipe, dough too warm, dough not rolled thick enough, etc.), but I can tell you that this recipe yields absolutely beautiful edges that do not spread if you take care to roll to the appropriate thickness (if rolled too thin then they can spread) and chill the cut-out dough before baking.
Celebration Sugar Cookies - Bridal Brunch & Bubbly
Gourmet Lemon Brownies
Move over chocolate - Gourmet Lemon Brownies may just be your new favorite brownie! Tart and tangy, and with a perfectly fudgy texture of a brownie, these are always one of the first treats to disappear when I serve them. If you love Lemon Bars or Lemon Sugar Cookies, these are even better – and super simple to whip up! These Lemon Brownies are perfect for picnics, barbecues, birthday parties and always brighten up a dessert table – everyone ADORES them!
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