Make room for something sweet without spending all day in the kitchen with these easy Thanksgiving desserts! From classic pies and fruit-filled cobblers to quick dessert bars, these fourteen recipes offer plenty of homemade options for finishing your holiday meal with something everyone will enjoy. While I love a good turkey and especially look forward...

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Turn fresh or frozen cranberries into a beautiful cranberry vinegar that adds fruity flavor to salad dressings and marinades. Made with white vinegar and just a touch of sugar, this easy homemade vinegar also makes an quick gift idea with the printable gift tags. Give alone or pair with ingredients to make a delicious cranberry...

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Here are some of the most useful and lovely garden gift ideas for those on your list who love to grow things. The garden gift ideas include useful tools, beautiful planters, seed-starting supplies, and fun accessories for gardeners of all experience levels, with options for women, men, and even young gardeners. Some links in this...

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November often brings fuller schedules and a desire for nourishing, dependable meals. These November dinner menus focus on complete dinners with sides that rely on real ingredients and thoughtful planning, helping dinner stay calm during a busy month. Includes a full Thanksgiving menu, too. Not sure why to menu plan? Check out all the great...

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A monthly list of good things to do, buy, and read: Why to visit the southern Oregon coast, more progress on the side porch, a beautiful Advent reading guide, an affordable quality facial care and routine, and my favorite books from last month. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click...

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I love that this Korean BBQ spice mix is only mildly hot with a sweet side that works so well with any type of meat, as well as sprinkled on vegetables or rice bowls. It’s made with a few simple ingredients like gochugaru powder, sesame seeds, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar so it’s...

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When you’re tired of the same rice and pasta side dishes, I love this easy vegetable barley pilaf recipe as a fun way to change things up! Tender, chewy barley cooks with sautéed onions, sweet red pepper, and garlic in broth and a splash of white wine, making a flavorful side dish with just 10...

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Black bean soup with sausage is one of my favorite hearty, budget friendly meals! Made with basic ingredients like cooked black beans, kielbasa sausage, canned tomatoes, and corn, it makes a warm, delicious one dish meal our whole family enjoys with chips or tortillas. Make it in the slow cooker or Instant Pot for an...

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Healthy dinner ideas for fall and winter should be comforting, nourishing, and practical enough for real life weeknights as well as weekends. These are some of my favorite seasonal dinner menu pairings and include main dishes like Parmesan baked fish, slow cooker cassoulet, and oven-braised French beef stew with easy sides, to help you plan...

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This is the spaghetti squash recipe that turned me into a squash lover! Tender strands of spaghetti squash are tossed with crisp vegetables, a quick homemade peanut sauce, and your choice of cooked chicken or shrimp in this Thai-inspired dish reminiscent of peanut noodles. Low carb, high protein, and so much flavor this will become...

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