Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes and More!

Published: Fri, 11/22/24

Updated: Sun, 11/24/24

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Happy Friday! It's the weekend before Thanksgiving. I can't wait!

Don't stress! You got this! If you are looking for easy recipes to keep things easy breezy, I've got you covered!

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We always start the day with a light breakfast and a big hike. It's tradition. Then we come home, and it's appetizer time!

I'd be in the dog house if I didn't make my famous Cranberry Meatballs. Our gang loves them! This recipe is so crazy easy! I dump everything in my crockpot before our hike and when we get home It's meatball time and the house smells AMAZING! LOVE THAT!

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You really want to WOW everybody this Thanksgiving? Put together this Turkey Appetizer Platter! I know it looks hard but it's actually pretty easy. It starts with a really tasty homemade cheeseball loaded bacon, cheese and a splash of beer if you like. You can even make the cheeseball this weekend. Then you can get creative and have fun putting it all together on Thanksgiving. Cover the cheeseball with fresh sliced mushrooms. Build your turkey with loads of fresh veggies for dipping. Serve it with crackers too. How cute is this! Take a picture because this turkey is going to get gobbled right up!

Now it's time to snack, watch football and break out the the board games. Yahtzee is my favorite!

Click Appetizers for my favorite recipes to get the party started.

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Don't buy the dip this year! I make the BEST EVER homemade Dill Dill for your veggie and dip tray!

This is a secret recipe from the head chef at Lambeau Field. This is the veggie dip they used to serve in all the luxury suites! It's my go to veggie dip. It's ALWAYS a winner!

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Every year I love to put a big beautiful salad on our Thanksgiving table. I like to start our dinner out with something fresh, colorful and pretty.

My Apple Cranberry Salad has it all! Why not add it to your Thanksgiving menu. It's super easy!

You can make the special creamy apple cider salad dressing a couples days ahead. If you can get thing done ahead, do it. Click Salads for more fresh recipes for the holidays,

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This year why not try the stuffing my way. Free up oven space and make my Slow Cooker Stuffing. It's so good and so easy! You can add cooked crumbled breakfast sausage too if you like sausage in your stuffing. Bring on the stuffing! I'm so ready! Click Slow Cooker and Side Dish for more of my favorite recipes.

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Move over green bean casserole! Why not do the green beans differently this year. Add bacon! You know what they say? Everything is better with bacon. I agree!

My Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are AMAZING! I've been making these for years.

Even if you don't make it at Thanksgiving I hope you give it a try this holiday season! It goes great with ham, turkey, prime rib, a pork roast. All of it! Click Sides for more jazzed up side dish recipes.

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Have you bought your turkey yet? I need to get mine. If you are buying a fresh turkey you need to buy it by Monday or Tuesday at the latest so it has time to thaw. If you want a turkey that looks as beautiful as this one, try it my way. I use lots of seasoning. Choose one that has paprika in it if you want the outside to look like this.

Here's my way to get Perfect Roast Turkey every time! Try it!

Not feelin' turkey this year. I get it! Click Dinner for more recipes for the holidays like my Cranberry Chicken, Perfect Prime Rib, Peachy Pork Tenderloin and more!

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For dessert, my Cranberry Orange Cupcakes are so pretty and will make you look like a rock star this holiday season. It's AMAZING and super easy! Click Desserts for more easy breezy holiday treats.

CHECK OUT MORE OF AMY'S FAVORITE FALL RECIPES!

Looking for more great ideas? Click Game Day and Fall and Holiday for more of my favorite recipes for November.

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I'm cooking up lots of my best holiday recipes on TV this month and next! Thanks everybody for watching! I'll be on TV in Milwaukee this Sunday on Fox 6 Wakeup at 8:45am.

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Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations?

I plan and host the most AMAZING group vacations! My trips are so special and so different from the rest!

The Cooking Mom Vacations are filled with delicious food, sightseeing, and tons of fun! I plan every detail!

We’ll stay in the VERY best hotels and may even take a cooking class or two.

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JUST ONE ROOM LEFT!

ANNOUNCING A NEW TRIP TO ITALY IN LATE SEPTEMBER SOON!

If you’ve always dreamed of going to Italy, join me next year!

I've planned THE ULTIMATE TRIP!

We'll stay in a gorgeous 14th-century Tuscan resort filled with so much history and charm.

We'll tour beautiful towns like Siena and Cortona, where the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" was filmed.

We'll tour vineyards and taste amazing wines. We'll even take 3 different authentic Italian cooking classes.

Just ONE ROOM LEFT! Don't wait! Reserve your spot today!

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Stay tuned! I'll be announcing a 2nd trip to Italy with a similar itinerary scheduled for the end of September 2025 very soon!

CLICK FOR NEW MARCH TRIP TO PUERTO VALLARTA DETAILS!

Now is the time to plan your winter getaway!

JUST A FEW ROOMS LEFT!

My March trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is already FILLING UP FAST!

We'll fly out March 25 for 7 magical nights at a small beautiful boutique hotel, voted one of THE BEST in Mexico!

My travelers LOVE our resort!

This trip is a GREAT DEAL because our resort is an all-inclusive. All your gourmet made to order meal and scratch made drinks at our resort are included! Book your spot today!

Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to find out more and reserve your room!

CLICK FOR MACKINAC ISLAND TRIP DETAILS!

Have you ever been to Mackinac Island, Michigan! It's MAGICAL!

There are no cars on the island, just horses and bikes. It's like you've stepped back in time.

Join me next June for Lilac Fest 2025!

Now is the time to reserve your spot! This trip always sells out!

We stay at the most beautiful resort! Huge cooked to order gourmet breakfasts are included every morning. The food is amazing!

We'll get a behind the scenes tour of the best fudge shop on the island and we'll get to try lots of different flavors.

There's a wine and cheese welcome party and dinner with your choice of fresh Lake Michigan Whitefish or steak. Plus, you'll have the option to add on a spectacular sunset sail under the Mackinac Bridge and a private carriage ride around the island!

This trip is SO SPECIAL! We only have a limited amount of rooms so don't wait to book!

Click The Cooking Mom Mom Vacation to Mackinac Island for dates, pricing and all the delicious details!

CLICK FOR NEW ORLEANS TRIP DETAILS!

Need a winter getaway? Here's another fun trip!

Join me next March 20-25 for 5 SUPER FUN days in New Orleans!

This trip is a SUPER GREAT DEAL!

We'll stay in the most charming boutique hotel right in the French Quarter! We'll eat our way around the Big Easy and see all the beautiful sights!

This trip even includes a cooking class! We'll learn how to make cajun and creole dishes!

Click Join the Cooking Mom in New Orleans for more!

CLICK FOR CHARLESTON TRIP DETAILS!

Last week I announced a new trip to Charleston! I LOVE Charleston! You will too!

Join me next spring May 18-22nd for a super fun trip to this amazing town!

This trip is filled with loads of southern charm and delicious southern food too!

We'll stay at the cutest boutique hotel right in the heart of it all!

This trip includes a carriage ride, walkng tour, two amazing dinners and a breakfast and happy hour every day at our hotel!

Click Join The Cooking Mom in Charleston to grab your spot.

My annual Christmas Market Trip to Europe is now sold out but I'll be announcing my 2025 trip VERY SOON! Stay tuned!

I'm planning new amazing trips for 2025 and 2026! I hope you'll join me for trips of a lifetime!

GET ON THE LIST FOR NEW TRIP ANNOUCEMENTS!

Have a great weekend and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

If you are traveling safe travels!

Cook up some memories!

All my love,

Amy

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