Holidays

Golden roasted butternut squash cubes on a white holiday serving dish with herbs. Golden roasted butternut squash cubes on a white holiday serving dish with herbs.

Christmas dinner might be all about the main event — the golden roast, the glazed ham, the show-stopping centerpiece — but let’s be honest: it’s the side dishes that truly make the meal unforgettable. From creamy potatoes to roasted vegetables, fresh vegetable and jello salads, these festive favorites are what bring color, comfort, and flavor…

Read More 11 Must-Try Christmas Side Dishes for a Festive Feast

Holiday honey glazed carrots in a serving bowl with festive décor in the background Holiday honey glazed carrots in a serving bowl with festive décor in the background

If you’re looking for a simple and tasty side dish for Thanksgiving, honey-glazed carrots with thyme are a great choice. They bring a touch of sweetness with honey and a fresh, herbal flavor from thyme. This combo makes carrots more exciting and fits perfectly with holiday meals. Honey-glazed carrots with thyme are easy to make,…

Read More Honey Glazed Carrots – A Classic Thanksgiving Side

Festive holiday salads including Ambrosia, Waldorf, and Apple Fennel, displayed on a Christmas table. Festive holiday salads including Ambrosia, Waldorf, and Apple Fennel, displayed on a Christmas table.

Christmas is a time for rich, comforting meals, decadent desserts, and festive treats — but it’s also the perfect opportunity to add some fresh, colorful salads to your holiday table. A vibrant salad not only balances out the heavier dishes like roasted meats and creamy sides, it also adds texture, flavor, and a touch of…

Read More 7 Best Christmas Salads to Brighten Your Holiday Table

Bowl of creamy cranberry fluff salad with marshmallows and pineapple Bowl of creamy cranberry fluff salad with marshmallows and pineapple

Cranberry fluff salad is a simple and delicious dish that fits perfectly on your holiday table. It blends fresh cranberries, whipped topping, pineapple, and marshmallows into a sweet and tangy mix that’s creamy and light.  This salad is easy to make and loved by both kids and adults because it tastes like a dessert but…

Read More Festive Cranberry Fluff Salad – A Holiday Favorite

Child playing with homemade pumpkin spice playdough and cookie cutters Child playing with homemade pumpkin spice playdough and cookie cutters

Nothing captures the cozy feeling of fall quite like the scent of pumpkin pie — and now you can bring that delicious, spicy aroma into playtime! This pumpkin pie playdough is soft, squishy, and smells just like your favorite autumn dessert. It’s the perfect sensory activity for kids (and adults who can’t resist that pumpkin…

Read More The Best Pumpkin Pie Playdough Recipe for Fall

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