Looking forward to holiday cooking but dreading the heavy feeling afterwards? Enjoy these delicious healthy Thanksgiving recipes! Everyone saves their most special recipes (with lots of butter, sugar, cream!) to bring to Thanksgiving dinner (be sure to check out my list of favorite traditional and not-so-traditional Thanksgiving recipes!). Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same,…
Hello! And welcome to Holly’s Cooking Challenge. This month I will be making Thanksgiving Side Dish Casseroles and I hope you join me! After you make your version of a Thanksgiving Side Dish Casserole (remember, any variations are fine!), send in a picture of your creation to [email protected]. Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of…
Coca-Cola Cake is a Southern classic. It’s a decadent old-fashioned chocolate cake with rich chocolate frosting that never disappoints. If you like this cake, you may want to try our lunch lady brownies, old-fashioned sweet chocolate pie, and our Southern chocolate pound cake. ❤WHY WE LOVE THIS CAKE This is a chocolate lover’s dream cake,…
This cherry cobbler recipe is made with fresh or frozen cherries! Lightly sweetened cherries are baked into a buttery, cake-like crust that puffs up fluffy and golden brown in the oven. Cherry season goes by fast, so capture their juicy, sweet, tart flavors in this easy cherry cobbler recipe that takes only one bowl and…
Fried pickles are a super fun county fair snack that are actually easy to make at home. Pickle slices, spears, or chips are battered, dipped in seasoned bread crumbs, and fried until golden and crispy! This fried pickles recipe (frickles?) is perfect for snacking, dipping, or adding to a burger. Fried Pickles Make a Great…
Homemade pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving staple but this recipe is so simple, you’ll be tempted to make it all year long! With perfectly spiced pumpkin filling baked into a flaky crust, this pie is so much better than store-bought. Recipe Overview Why you’ll love it: Pumpkin pie is a holiday classic but if you…
Give your bird a boost of flavor this season with homemade turkey seasoning! Turkey seasoning is perfect to season a roast turkey, a turkey breast, or even soups or casseroles. Try it on chicken and potatoes too! All-purpose, easy to make, and great on everything. All-Purpose Turkey Seasoning This is an easy mixture made with…
This Cranberry Celebration Salad is a copycat version of Kroger’s recipe. It’s super easy and a great addition to any holiday meal. If you love this salad you may want to try out Easy Cranberry Salad. It’s only 3 ingredients and has wonderful reviews. ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE This recipe is really easy to…
Instant Pot chicken thighs are made for busy weeknights! Tender, juicy, and rubbed with a smoky-and-savory seasoning blend, this chicken thigh recipe comes together in a snap. Make the optional gravy, add mashed potatoes, and say hello to a supremely satisfying dinner! Recipe Overview Why you’ll love it: A simple and delicious dinner option that…
This Banana Pudding recipe is a no-bake dessert with layers of fresh banana slices, a rich and creamy vanilla pudding layer, and freshly whipped cream! This is the perfect make-ahead dessert and a hit any time of year. An Easy Make-Ahead Dessert Homemade Banana Pudding is one of those desserts that everyone seems to love.…