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Thanksgiving Day Recipes

November 21, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving menu

Some of My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes Guys. You’d think since it’s just my family of five, I’d be able to do a low key Thanksgiving. I tried. Really I tried! But the requests just keep coming. The newest one today was for homemade mac-n-cheese. Y’all, we NEVER have mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving, but we’re adding it…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Uncategorised Tagged With: Thanksgiving menu, thanksgiving recipes

Simple Mashed Potatoes

November 10, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

This simple mashed potatoes recipe works just as well with skim milk as it does with whole milk, just use the variety you have on hand. Or substitute nut milk, coconut milk or chicken stock for a dairy-free version.

Simple Mashed Potatoes For a couple years, the only part of Thanksgiving dinner my youngest would eat was the mashed potatoes. Seriously, I couldn’t blame her. They are crucial to Thanksgiving––what better way to soak up all the gravy––but they’re also delicious on a regular old Tuesday night. Mashed potatoes don’t need to be complicated,…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Vegetable Side Dish, Whole 30 Tagged With: easy mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, side, side dish, simple mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving side

Father’s Day Menu

June 16, 2020 By msmart 1 Comment

pork tenderloin

An Easy Father’s Day Menu + You’re Invited to a Live Stream Cooking Class What month is it? Funny how that feeling hasn’t gone away just yet. One thing I do know is that Father’s Day is this weekend and you may need some grilling inspiration! We’ve put together a delicious Father’s Day menu so…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Uncategorised, Weekly Meal Plans Tagged With: fathers day gift guide, fathers day menu, virtual cooking class

10 Christmas Breakfast Ideas

December 24, 2019 By msmart 2 Comments

Christmas breakfast ideas

10 Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas Happy happy, everyone! Only two more sleeps until Christmas. And for all my friends celebrating Hanukkah or Kwanza, I hope you have a week filled with family, love and lots of good food! I’m sharing a few Christmas breakfast ideas in case you need inspiration. I’ve been to the grocery…

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Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch, Entertaining, Holidays, Uncategorised, Winter

Winter Sangria

December 20, 2019 By msmart Leave a Comment

winter sangria

A Big Batch and Bubbly Winter Punch Tis the season! Invite friends over and make a pitcher of the easiest winter punch around. Big batch cocktails like sangria are your answer to stress-free entertaining. And this winter sangria couldn’t be faster to stir together when you’re in need of a party libation. Winter sangria is…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Cocktails, Entertaining, Holidays, Uncategorised, Winter Tagged With: cocktails, holiday cocktails, prosecco sangria, winter sangria

Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

December 11, 2019 By msmart Leave a Comment

stocking stuffer

Pint Size Favorites That Won’t Break the Bank Cotton Cocktail Napkins. Obsessed with these, from hemstitched “linen” to gingham and white. Great hostess or teacher gift! Reusable Glass Straws. I’m making up for the disposable cocktail napkins with reusable straws. It’s called carbon credit. Small Maldon Sea Salt Tins. I may or may not have…

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Filed Under: Gift + Product Guides, Holidays, Uncategorised Tagged With: gift guide, stocking stuffers

Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess

December 3, 2019 By msmart 1 Comment

holiday gift guide

Holiday gift guide for the hostess with the mostess.

Filed Under: Gift + Product Guides, Holidays, Uncategorised Tagged With: christmas gift, gift guide, hostess gift

Cherry Tomato Confit

December 2, 2019 By msmart 2 Comments

cherry tomato confit

A Super Easy Party Appetizer Garlic, herbs and tomatoes in a warm bath of extra virgin olive oil makes your whole house smell intoxicating. Pour the just-baked mixture over goat cheese and serve it with crostini or crackers, and it makes the perfect party appetizer. HOW TO MAKE THE CONFIT Look for the smallest size…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Entertaining, Holidays, Uncategorised Tagged With: cherry tomato confit, easy appetizer, goat cheese appetizer, holiday appetizer, tomato confit

Baked Pumpkin Custard (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)

November 21, 2019 By msmart 2 Comments

Baked Pumpkin Custard

A Simple and Delicious Fall Dessert Do you love pumpkin pie, but can’t do dairy? Do you have gluten-free guests coming for Thanksgiving? Does the thought of making homemade pie dough give you anxiety? Make these simple dairy-free and gluten-free pumpkin custards. It’s basically the pie filling without the crust. Spicy, creamy pumpkin custard is…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Dairy-Free, Dessert, Entertaining, Fall, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Uncategorised, Winter Tagged With: dairy-free dessert, pumpkin custard, Thanksgiving dessert

Getting Organized for Thanksgiving

November 15, 2019 By msmart 4 Comments

Thanksgiving organization

Thanksgiving barely gets its due. Christmas décor and ads appear before Halloween and holiday movies pop up in October. Let’s not run through Thanksgiving like it’s a race. Take the time to enjoy the week with friends and family and celebrate a season of gratitude. Let’s slow down and be thankful for the abundance of meaningful…

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Filed Under: Friday Love List, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Uncategorised Tagged With: Thanksgiving, thanksgiving organization, thanksgiving prep

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