15+ Delectable Thanksgiving Appetizers

Also check out Our Favorite Festive Cocktails. Prepare the Perfect Cheese Plate Baked Brie & Artichoke Dip or try this Skinny Version of Artichoke Dip Bacon-Wrapped Dates Apple Baked Brie on Toasted Bread Loaded Cheese Bites Lemon-Herb Salmon Toasts Simple Crudite with Dip Hot Carmelized Onion, Bacon & Cheese Dip Sweet and cheesy Cranberry Brie Bites Prosciutto-Wrapped Harts […]

Basic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 4 pounds golden creamer potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups heavy cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Put the potatoes into a large pot with 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender when touched […]

2 Ingredient Cocktail: The Ginger Shandy

This two-ingredient beer cocktail is easy to make and refreshing…and cuts down on your alcohol intake. Ingredients 1/2 cup of Lager 1/2 cup ginger ale Directions In a pint glass, simply combine the lager and ginger ale. Garnish with a lime. 20+ Festive Cocktails Moroccan-Inspired Lamb Stew 25+ Fun Family Games to Play This Season

Pace Yourself with a White Wine Spritzer

A white wine spritzer is one of the simplest cocktails you can make. Plus it helps you pace yourself and reduces your chances of…over-imbibing! Ingredients 3 ounces chilled white wine 1​ ounce ​cold club soda or perrier Garnish with a lime wedge 25+ Fun Family Games to Play This Season

Pear & Berry Thyme Fizz

Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 cups apple juice 1 pear, very thinly sliced 12 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 bottle sparkling wine –Champagne or Prosecco about 30 raspberries Instructions: Combine apple juice, pears, thyme and liqueur in a pitcher. Stir together, then refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the fruit and thyme to infuse […]

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

Whether it’s Saturday or Sunday morning and you were out late the night before thinking you could re-live your 20?s, think again.   Most likely you will need to straighten yourself out and get a grip that you are indeed not 25.  This recipe along with a few aspirins, may help you get there.  OR whip […]

The Easiest Pumpkin Brownies You’ll Ever Make

We love Two Ingredient Easy Pumpkin Brownies from familyfreshmeals.com. They’re moist and decadent and a cinch to make! Ingredients 1 (19.5 ounce) box brownie mix 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin  Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, […]

Spicy Chipotle-Mashed Sweet Potatoes

SATISFY THE SPICY PALETTE This potato recipe satisfies the palette of our Indian family members who, unlike my Irish side, prefer things spicy! Because we have so many sides, I find that this is enough for about 12 adults and 8 kids. Remember, if everyone takes a little scoop of everything, their plates will be […]