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15 recipes you can make now to get ready for Thanksgiving! Stock your freezer with homemade bread, soups and even dessert.
Thanksgiving is just two weeks away! It's hard to believe it's almost here. Make things easier on yourself and start prepping now. There's so much you can do ahead!
We've included our favorite gravy recipe, easy dinner rolls, and a few desserts. There are also muffins, soups, and more for hosting out-of-town company for the weekend (or just feeding your family!). Stay tuned for more Thanksgiving recipes!
Delicious Make-Ahead Gravy (the real deal!)
Stressed over upcoming holiday meals? This Make-Ahead Gravy is the real deal! Made with roasted chicken wings, carrots, onions, fresh herbs and broth, it's not only super delicious, it makes entertaining so much easier!
Easy No-Knead Potato Rolls
These No-Knead Potato Rolls are soft, slightly sweet and have a super tender texture. Made with potato flakes, the easy recipes comes together with minimal effort!
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!
Ridiculously Easy Brioche Dinner Rolls
These Ridiculously Easy Brioche Dinner Rolls practically make themselves! There's 15-20 minutes of light labor on your part (no-mixer, no-kneading!) then the yeast and oven work the crazy delicious magic!
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 (from dried figs)
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)!
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!
Easy Praline Pumpkin Muffins (One-Bowl, No Mixer Needed!)
These one-bowl, easy Praline Pumpkin Muffins are moist and bursting with delicious flavor. The crunchy pecan praline topping takes them over the top!
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!
Guiness Slow-Roasted Beef Barley Soup
A hearty with super tender beef and lots of healthy veggies, this Beef Barley Soup is slow-roasted to create lots of fabulous flavor!!
The BEST Chili Con Carne (Low-Carb and Super Delish!)
A Texas-style chili with lots of flavorful ground beef and a plethora of healthy veggies, this Chili Con Carne is a delicious, make-ahead crowd-pleaser!
Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup (slow cooker or stovetop)
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. butteru 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!
Thought for the day:
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
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The pumpkin jam looks delicious. Such a good gift idea! Please send the adorable labels. Thank you!
Thanks, Kathleen! Sending them your way.