Tuesday, November 25, 2025

One Last Thanksgiving Boost (+ A Recipe for Leftovers)

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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Slice of pumpkin cheesecake dripping with caramel sauce.

Pumpkin pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert, but pumpkin cheesecake is just as festive and, honestly, even more delicious. This recipe combines the rich creaminess of classic NY cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin pie. The homemade caramel sauce is optional, but absolutely worth making—and it takes less than 10 minutes in the microwave.

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Creamy Chicken (or Turkey) & Wild Rice Soup
chicken and wild rice soup in Dutch oven with wooden spoon

I'm sharing this one now so you can plan ahead for all that leftover turkey later this week. This cozy, creamy wild rice soup is hearty, comforting, and incredibly easy to pull together when you're running low on energy but still want something delicious. It's packed with tender veggies, nutty wild rice, and chicken or turkey, all simmered in a lightly creamy broth that tastes like it cooked all day (even though it definitely didn't)..

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Let's Talk Turkey: A Little Pre-Holiday Pep Talk
Turkey on a platter.

Every year around this time, I like to share a little turkey-day pep talk because Thanksgiving turkey has a way of making even seasoned cooks feel a bit stressed. After 25 years of hosting, I've tried just about everything when it comes to cooking the bird… and honestly, the big takeaway is actually pretty freeing. If you need a little perspective before the big day, give this a quick read. And definitely watch the video—it's a hilarious reminder not to take the turkey (or yourself!) too seriously.

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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"This cranberry sauce can be eaten with a spoon it's that good. It's always a hit at holidays and everyone takes some home."

—KAREN
cranberry sauce in a bowl
Cranberry Sauce
 
     
 

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