Chris Cooks
Candied Ham Skewers - Your New Favorite Holiday Appetizer
As a home cook, this is my favorite time of year: the time leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But this year, I want to focus on low-effort, high-impact dishes. Something that can serve a crowd but is not too hard to make. And these spicy candied ham bites are just the ticket. Shop The […]
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November 3, 2024
Thanksgiving
My Thanksgiving Menu & Cooking Schedule (Printable Included!) Free of Gluten, Grain, and Dairy
Chris Cooks
My Thanksgiving Menu & Cooking Schedule (Printable Included!) Free of Gluten, Grain, and Dairy
I'm not much of a sports guy, but this... this is my Super Bowl. For years, I've been perfecting the ultimate Thanksgiving feast. From the roasted turkey to the sugar-dusted cranberries, every dish on the menu is delicious. So, if there's one thing I can brag about (without feeling guilty), it's my Thanksgiving recipes. This […]
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November 19, 2023
Entertaining
Set The Table: Essentials, Next Level, and All-Out
Setting the table for the holidays can be an exciting endeavor that adds a special touch to your festive gatherings. Whether you're looking for a simple, straightforward setup or an all-out holiday wonderland, there are options for every style and budget. Here's how you can set your holiday table at three different levels: essential, next […]
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November 15, 2023
Chris Cooks
A Thanksgiving Favorite: Green Bean Casserole (Gluten, Grain, & Dairy Free)
I love creating new dishes and experimenting with flavors. But there are just some dishes that are classics and shouldn't be tampered with, especially when it comes to Holiday favorites. However, it's important to me that the classics I serve can be enjoyed by everyone at the table, with or without food sensitivities. And so, […]
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November 12, 2023
Chris Cooks
The Easiest, Tastiest Mashed Sweet Potatoes | Chris Cooks
Sweet potatoes are all the rage these days. They're nutrient-dense, cater to all sorts of dietary trends, and are super versatile. Seriously, not many foods can be delicious as both pies and fries. Of course, when you think of sweet potatoes, the staple Thanksgiving casserole with the marshmallow topping might come to mind. But for […]
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October 8, 2023
Entertaining
Setting a Festive Fall Tablescape With 5 Simple Tips
Chris and I are passionate entertainers. We love to spontaneously invite friends over for dinner, like tonight. Chris loves to host eager eaters with his new recipes, and I love to set the table. As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to blanket the streets, our focus naturally drifts to a tablescape more fit […]
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September 27, 2023
Chris Cooks
Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks
Ok, I know some of y'all out there think cranberries aren't worth the time. And while I personally love a good homemade cranberry sauce, I do realize that the gelatinized version that comes from the can isn't always the most appealing. Copper Pots | Copper Canisters | Pepper Mill | Candle Holders | Taper Candlesticks | Mixing Bowl […]
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November 13, 2022
Entertaining
Transforming the Study Into A Formal Dining Room + 4 Setting the Table Tips
Every night for dinner, we sit around the round table in the dining room. For breakfast, the girls usually sit at the island. And when we have company over, it's usually a combination of both or we eat outside. But I really wanted another overflow option for a formal dinner. Nothing permanent (we don't have […]
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November 9, 2022
Chris Cooks
Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks
Growing up eating mashed potatoes, I didn't really know what I was eating - just that I loved it. Once food restrictions enter the picture, it's kind of mind blowing just how much butter and cream go into making a classic, creamy mashed potato. Add gravy, and you're almost always talking about some kind of […]
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November 6, 2022
Chris Cooks
A Low Key Thanksgiving Dinner for Four (Grain, Gluten, Dairy-Free)
Over the years, I've shared all my feast-level Thanksgiving recipes. Those are still available and never changing because they'll taste as good this year as they have the last seven years. But in case you're keeping your group small, I wanted to share something a little different for this year. An entire Thanksgiving dinner, in […]
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November 22, 2020
Thanksgiving
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet - All the Recipes, Videos, and Timelines You Need to Totally Nail Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Recipes
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet - All the Recipes, Videos, and Timelines You Need to Totally Nail Your Thanksgiving Dinner
You're going to want to save this post, because there's some good stuff here. The great thing about the Internet (and also why it sucks) is that it never forgets. I'm saying it's great right now, because I can pull together all the posts I've done over the years for Thanksgiving, and put them right […]
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November 24, 2019
Thanksgiving
Amazing Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Stuffing (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free)
Recipes
Amazing Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Stuffing (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free)
I'm just gonna put it out there that I make the best Thanksgiving dressing (stuffing) I've ever had. It's a cornbread dressing and man it's good. But as we've added more and more diet restrictions to various members of our family, I've been trying to find a way to get all that same comfort and […]
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November 17, 2019
DIY
All the Thanksgiving Essentials
This post is sponsored by World Market. We're sharing some of the recipes you see below on their site today! I know what you’re thinking — Thanksgiving already?! We have no intention of skipping October’s hallowed holiday, but we are planning ahead to November’s big everyone-around-the-table event (the invitation is officially out! New dining room or […]
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October 15, 2019
Recipes
Savory Cornbread & Sausage Dressing (stuffing)
I kid you not when I say that this is the best dressing recipe out there. Anyone who tastes it agrees, and you'll look like a total rockstar when you serve it to your guests this Thanksgiving. Its unique without being weird, and all the flavors are classically Thanksgiving but not at all expected. Serious, […]
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November 11, 2018
Chris Cooks
How to Perfectly Roast Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Everyone knows the importance of the turkey on Thanksgiving, and we also know it takes more than gravy to fix a dry, flavorless turkey. Here, we share all the tips and techniques that will help you roast and carve a perfect, tender, and juicy turkey for Thanksgiving this year. How to Roast The Perfect Thanksgiving […]
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November 4, 2018
Recipes
The Best Pumpkin Cheesecake for Thanksgiving
The first time I had pumpkin cheesecake, it was more of a New York style. It was delicious, but also very heavy. I mean, you just finished eating a plate full (or perhaps several plates full) of Thanksgiving dinner. If you're like me, by that time, you just aren't in the mood to eat something […]
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October 28, 2018
Decor
Our Thanksgiving Table, Tradition and $500 to Arhaus!
This post is sponsored by Arhaus. We're giving away $500 to one lucky reader at the bottom of this post! THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, FELICITY! Do you have any special Thanksgiving traditions? Besides turkey and saying what you're grateful for? In our silly house of 5 girls growing up, after […]
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November 7, 2017
DIY
DIY Hi, Pumpkin Doormat + Our Thanksgiving Front Porch
This post is sponsored by World Market Happy November! I'm excited to share with you our simple fall front porch that I easily transitioned from Halloween to Thanksgiving with a couple budget-friendly finds from World Market. Pumpkins are the perfect seasonal decor from late September through November, so I knew going with that theme would […]
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November 1, 2017
Chris Cooks
What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
This post is sponsored by Blue Apron We aren't hosting Thanksgiving this year, which feels weird, but is also a bit of a relief. (Although, we'll still have our traditional Friendsgiving!) So instead of planning an entire menu for the big day, we'll likely be assigned to bring a side to share; a veggie or starch. […]
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October 26, 2017
Recipes
All of the Thanksgiving Recipes You'll Need
I finished painting late last night and I can't wait to share photos with you all on Monday. Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away? This year, we're hosting my parents which will make for, perhaps, the smallest feast we've ever had on the day but we're excited about keeping it intimate […]
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November 21, 2014
