Make Your Meals

Every year, when the Thanksgiving dishes are washed and the refrigerator is filled with containers of leftover turkey, I start planning meals that don’t resemble the holiday at all, including this Southwestern Turkey Soup recipe. As much as I love the traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, there comes a point when …

When it comes to preparing holiday side dishes, there is no better or more convenient way to make creamy mashed potatoes than in your crock pot. It is a fantastic recipe when you are looking to save oven space or for when you need to transport a side dish to another home. Best of all, …

If you’ve ever had warm rolls with cinnamon honey butter at a restaurant like Texas Roadhouse, you know just how creamy, sweet, and delicious this spread can be. The good news is you don’t have to wait until the restaurant opens, nor do you have to run to the grocery store to purchase it. You …

When it comes to a creating a dessert recipe that is most often served at Thanksgiving and Christmas it is hard to beat Pecan pie. The sweet, rich and nutty flavored pie ranks right up there with pumpkin and apple pie in most homes during the holidays. Although the pie looks extravagant, it is actually …

With Thanksgiving just a little over one week away, I thought it would be the perfect time to share 40 of my favorite Thanksgiving Side dish recipes. From classic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and stuffing recipes, to some unique recipes that you may have never heard of, I have them all here for you. …

When I first learned how to smoke a turkey, I never expected it to be so good! But I am here to tell you, that it is the most delicious turkey that I have ever had. And I am not alone. Once I served it to my family they all raved about how moist and …

Hash Brown Potato Casserole is one of the most popular side dishes served at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Shredded frozen potatoes tossed in a creamy cheese mixture and then topped with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs. Then it is baked until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown. It is an easy …

If you are looking for a easy side dish recipe to make at your holiday gathering than you should definitely make this Easy Corn Casserole. It is one of the most popular side dishes served at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to prepare and requires only 7 …

Parmesan crusted potatoes is one of my favorite side dishes to make when I want something easy, flavorful, and a little bit different than plain roasted potatoes. Small potato chunks are coated with parmesan cheese which melts into the butter and spices to form a crispy golden crust that sticks to the bottom of each …

Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American meal that is made by combining pasta noodles, ground meat, tomato sauce and several different varieties of cheese and baking it as a casserole. It is a popular comfort meal that is often served for family dinners, at potlucks, and as a meal that is gifted to family and …

One of my favorite dinner recipes to make is this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It combines all my favorite ingredients into one dish that the entire family loves! Cooked pasta and cubed chicken that have been seasoned with dry Ranch dressing are placed in a baking dish. Then pour a jar of Alfredo sauce on …