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Why I’m Committed to a Low-Lift Thanksgiving (And You Should Be, Too)

November 3, 2025

We weren’t supposed to have Thanksgiving in 2014. Patrick, Ethan, and I were supposed to be neither hosts nor guests. We had no plans to travel to our families, and...

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Aldi’s New Bacon Is So Good, I Went Back to Buy More

November 3, 2025

My family is a big fan of all the breakfast offerings at Aldi, especially the meats. We’ve tried pretty much all of its sausages and bacon varieties. This means if...

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6 Quick, Comforting Recipes I’m Making This Week

November 3, 2025

Now that Halloween is done, it’s time to think about the holidays. In our house, we decorate for Halloween on October 1st and for Thanksgiving the second that the clock...

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The 15-Minute Dinner I’ve Made Hundreds of Times

November 3, 2025

Why Make This Instead of cooking the ravioli in a separate pan, you cook it right in the skillet with the sausage and spinach, saving dishes and time. Italian sausage...

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The Easy 30-Minute Italian Dinner I’m Making All Winter Long

November 3, 2025

Why Make This Spaghetti alla carrettiera is an easy pantry-friendly meal made with canned tomatoes, canned tuna, and spaghetti. This recipe makes a super quick dinner, coming together in just...

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CHRISTMAS HAYSTACKS

November 3, 2025

We love simple recipes, and these three-ingredient haystacks are incredibly easy and delicious! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE These are the perfect holiday treat and you can make them very...

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I Tried Ina Garten’s Famous Shrimp Cocktail, and It Changed Everything

November 3, 2025

When it comes to appetizers, Ina Garten is queen. I’ll always look to her archives for delicious takes on classics, like deviled eggs, stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta, and my favorite one...

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The Fancy Trader Joe’s Dessert I’m Buying Right Now To Serve On Thanksgiving

November 3, 2025

As a native New Englander, I grew up looking forward to warm, humid days on Cape Cod (including Nantucket!). Hailing from Massachusetts, I also have fond memories of going to...

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Make This 3-Ingredient Turkey Breast For the Easiest-Ever Thanksgiving

November 3, 2025

This easy turkey recipe delivers big holiday flavor with just three ingredients. A boneless turkey breast cooks quickly and is small-group friendly. This recipe skips complicated prep and uses pantry...

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I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Cornbread Mix, They All Said the Same Brand

November 3, 2025

Key Takeaways Three food editors independently named Jiffy cornbread mix as their top pick. That sweet nostalgia and dependable flavor keep Jiffy at the top of minds. Editors boost it...