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12 recipes you can make now to get ready for Thanksgiving weekend! Stock your freezer with homemade bread, jams, soups and even dessert.
It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Make things easier on yourself by starting the prep now. There's so much you can make ahead! Things like breads, jams, cakes and soups all freeze perfectly. You can pull them out to feed overnight company or to add to your Thanksgiving feast.
Don't miss our Make-Ahead Gravy - you'll never go back to the old way after you try this. And if you're looking for more dinner roll recipes to make ahead, be sure to check out this post. Stay tuned for more Thanksgiving recipes!
Delicious Make-Ahead Gravy (the real deal!)
This real-deal, make-ahead gravy is not only super delicious, but it also makes holiday entertaining so much easier!
Pumpkin Jam (Confiture De Citrouille)
If you've never had the pleasure of tasting pumpkin jam, you've missed out on something incredibly delicious! No worries though, you can make it yourself in less than 30 minutes!
Caramelized Fig Jam with Honey and Pears
Did you know that you can make fabulous jam, all year round with DRIED figs? In under an hour you can have a batch of this delicious Caramelized Fig Jam with Honey and Pears made and ready to enjoy or gift (with the free printable labels)!
No Knead Pull-Apart Brioche Bread
No one would guess that this beautiful, buttery, incredibly delicious Pull-Apart Brioche Bread is super easy to make with just one bowl and no mixer!
Maple-Glazed Cranberry Pecan Bran Muffins
These Maple-Glazed Cranberry Pecan Bran Muffins are not only healthy and filling, they're SO delicious, you'll find yourself making them again and again! And it doesn't hurt that they come together quickly with one bowl and no mixer needed!
Ridiculously Easy Pumpkin Scones with Salted Caramel Glaze
These ridiculously easy pumpkin scones, topped with a salted caramel glaze, are also ridiculously delicious... the perfect fall baking treat!
Butternut Bacon Spinach Quiche
Looking for a delicious way to celebrate fall? This Butternut Bacon Spinach Quiche is so easy (with a store-bought crust and no parbaking) and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
The BEST Pumpkin Chili
This delicious pumpkin chili with turkey, Italian sausage, and black beans is a unanimous crowd-pleaser. Perfect for game days, potlucks... any fall gathering of folks who enjoy good food!
Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup
This delicious Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup is loaded with healthy veggies, tender chicken and fabulous southwestern flavor! It's wonderful for lunch or dinner and reheats beautifully!
Sea-Salted Pumpkin Praline Tart
With a buttery press-in crust, a classic pumpkin pie filling and a sweet, crunchy pecan topping this Pumpkin Praline Tart is easier and better than pumpkin pie!
Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Salted Caramel Icing
This one-bowl, no-mixer Sweet Potato Pound Cake is moist, tender and incredibly delicious! The sweet. buttery Salted Caramel Icing is the crème de la crème!
Bakery Style Pumpkin Crumb Cake
This moist, tender Pumpkin Crumb Cake is a pumpkin lover's dream come true! Both the cake and the thick, buttery, warm-spiced crumble come together with one bowl, no mixer necessary!
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I;m travelling to a friend's for Thanksgiving, and she has celiac disease. Are any of your desserts able to be made gluten free? I don't have her issues, so I need your help! Many thanks.
Hi Miriam, all of our shortbreads can be made with gluten-free all purpose flour. We have several delicious shortbread tarts that might be nice like this Cranberry Pear Shortbread Tart: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/cranberry-pear-shortbread-tart/