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12+ Savory Thanksgiving Leftovers You’ll Want to Try

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. November 27, 2020






Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to spend with friends and family, reflecting on the blessings in your life and being appreciative of all that we have. Most of us look forward to that wonderful feast and even more so to the delicious leftovers afterward. Here is a collection of twelve toothsome Thanksgiving Leftovers you’ll want to try this year!

This Tetrazzini Casserole is an easy one-pot dish that you can serve the family for dinner! Perfect for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!



Get the Recipe from Dancing Through the Rain
Use up your Thanksgiving leftovers with this crispy skillet sandwich loaded with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed avocado.



Get the Recipe from Savory Tooth
A fast and easy, handheld turkey pocket makes wonderful use of that leftover holiday bird. Your whole family will enjoy this simple to make turkey leftover recipe.




Get the Recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life
Our collard greens turkey wraps are a great way to have a light lunch after eating a big Thanksgiving dinner.



Get the Recipe from A Worthey Read
This autumn salad is a tasty light option for using leftover turkey. It is full of walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, apples, and salad greens and is drizzled with a balsamic honey mustard vinaigrette



Get the Recipe from the Awesome Woman Project
Delicious flaky turkey pot pie loaded with tender vegetables, for a tasty comforting hearty meal the entire family will love.



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Try this simple recipe for turkey stroganoff — shredded turkey meat with sliced mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce served over egg noodles.



Get the Recipe from The Savory Tooth
Not sure what to do with all the turkey leftovers? Here’s an easy leftover turkey stew in the slow cooker crock pot!



Get the recipe from Low Carb Yum
A healthy salad made with leftover turkey. Perfect for lunch or when you’re looking for a lighter meal.



Get the recipe from Cook Eat Paleo
This spicy Thanksgiving sandwich is the ultimate leftover Turkey sandwich to try this year!



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Enjoy leftover turkey in this savory cornbread featuring turkey and cheese. I love this for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving!



Get the Recipe from The Worktop
This green chili casserole is a wonderful option for using leftover turkey! It’s an easy, one-pan meal option that is mild enough for everyone to enjoy.



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So, you made a turkey, and now you have leftovers (the best part!) and want an easy, delicious recipe that is ready in time flat to serve for lunch or dinner the next day. This traditional hot turkey sandwich is simple to make, and oh so good!



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We all know that Thanksgiving leftovers are the best part of the entire meal, what is YOUR favorite premeditated leftover recipe? Share in the comments below!

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How to Make Cranberry Sauce & Cranberry Jelly

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. October 30, 2024





Making your own cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly is literally as easy as boiling water.

Cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly is a relish-style condiment made out of cranberries, sweetener, and water. Variations can include orange zest and warm spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. It is traditionally served as a Thanksgiving dinner side dish.
Each of the following tried and true recipes can be halved if you prefer a smaller batch, or doubled if you have a large family.



How to Make Your Own Cranberry Sauce

Combine two cups each of sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bringing it to a rolling boil.



Add the cranberries and return to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat down to a low boil.





Cook for five minutes to make a rich, thick cranberry sauce, or continue boiling for 10 minutes, lightly mashing the berries with a potato masher as they cook if you’d prefer to make cranberry jelly.
If making jellied cranberry sauce, strain the mixture through a wire mesh sieve, pressing the cranberries to express the pulp. Otherwise, cool the sauce for ten minutes in the pan, then transfer to a serving dish. Cool completely before refrigerating.





Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

This simple stove-top version takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
You’ll Need
4 cups cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water, bringing it to a boil over medium heat.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Add the fresh cranberries and boil without stirring until the berries pop; (approx 5 minutes). Remove from heat, pour into a serving dish, cool and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.



Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

You’ll Need
1 lb cranberries
1/2 tsp orange zest grated
1/3 cup orange juice or water
pinch of cinnamon
1 cup sugar
Combine cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, and orange juice (or water) in the instant pot, stir.
Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the top of all ingredients, but do not stir.
Close the lid of the instant pot and set valve to sealing.
Set the instant pot to “Manual” at high pressure for 2 minutes, release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes.
Release remaining pressure manually in short bursts, else the sauce can splatter out along with the steam.
Open the lid of the instant pot and stir well.
If you want the sauce to be sweeter, you can add additional sugar (1 tablespoon at a time).
Transfer the sauce into a serving dish, cool completely, then refrigerate until serving time.
Appetizer idea: Place a block of cream cheese on a plate, spoon cranberry sauce liberally over the top and serve it with butter crackers, wheat thins, etc. It’s delicious!

This recipe doubles well and the cooking time does not change.



Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

You’ll Need
4 cups fresh cranberries
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar, or your preferred sweetener (adding more/less to taste)
optional add-ins: a splash or bourbon or red wine, orange zest, a pinch of ground ginger, a pinch of cinnamon and cloves, some chopped walnuts, or a splash of vanilla extract
Combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, stirring to combine and set on high for 3 hours or on low for about 8 hours. Transfer the sauce into a serving dish, cool completely, then refrigerate until serving time.

The sauce will be quite runny while it’s still hot, it will thicken once it cools and chills.
Cranberry Sauce vs Cranberry Jelly, What’s the Difference?

Cranberry sauce is not the same thing as cranberry jelly. The sauce version in more fluid, whilst the jelly version is more solid and will retain the shape of the container it is placed in.



Cranberries contain a high amount of natural pectin. The longer the berries are cooked, the more pectin is released. Pectin polymers bind together, which create structure and firmness. Therefore, jellied cranberry sauce can be made by simply increasing the cooking time of the recipe.
One pound of fresh cranberries is equal to four cups.



How to Make Jellied Cranberry Sauce

4 cups fresh Cranberries (1 pound)
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup water
In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water, bringing it to a boil over medium heat. Add the cranberries and return the mixture to a full rolling boil.
Reduce heat and continue to boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, place a wire mesh strainer over a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using the back of a metal spoon, mash the cranberries, until all of the pulp has been extracted.
Stir the contents of the bowl and then transfer the hot mixture into a serving dish, cool and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

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How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey Fast

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. October 30, 2024




Turkey is an excellent choice for stocking up a household freezer because it is an economical choice in meat, it freezes well, and it defrosts nicely too, even if you have to thaw a turkey faster than usual. Although the best way to thaw a turkey is to put it in a refrigerator on a tray a few days in advance, if it was somehow overlooked in planning a meal, there are actually other safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey in a pinch quickly.



The best way to thaw a frozen turkey is to submerge it into ice water in a sink, a large cooler, or a clean bucket. Using ice water, or frigid water no more than forty degrees Fahrenheit, is vital for this process to bring the turkey up to the right temperature to avoid bacterial growth.
There are important but also creative ways to tackle this thawing process to work effectively with minimal effort. Some simple tricks and ideas can even help make this water bath method the choice method for thawing a turkey in the future.



The importance of the water

Before setting up the thawing station, clean everything thoroughly, and considerations should be made for the thawing, raw turkey areas. Setting up the water station and following suggestions and safety precautions are essential since the turkey will be in the thawing station for a few hours.
Defrosting Turkey 101: Monitoring the Water Temperature

The water’s temperature needs to be babysat to ensure that it is maintaining a coldness no warmer than forty degrees Fahrenheit for this process to be successful. The water should be monitored every thirty minutes to an hour.
An easy way to do this is to keep a thermometer nearby, check the water’s temperature, and then clean the thermometer thoroughly to avoid bacteria from the raw turkey water to contaminate anything else. Once the water reaches a higher temperature than the safe forty degrees, discard the water, and replace it with fresh water following the same requirements.



Follow these steps as often as necessary throughout the thawing of the turkey.
Do I have to Use Ice Water to Thaw Turkey?

While this method recommends the use of ice water, cold water is safe enough to use. The water used for this fast defrost method will still be warmer than the frozen turkey’s temperature, but not warm enough to damage the meat or cause it to be at an unsafe temperature.
Never thaw a frozen turkey in warm or room temperature water. Doing so allows bacteria to reproduce rapidly, posing a dangerous health hazard.



How long does it take to Thaw a Turkey in Water?

When defrosting in this way, it takes approximately thirty minutes per pound to thaw. For example, a twelve-pound turkey will thaw safely in about six hours. Take into consideration that a bulkier turkey will undoubtedly take longer to defrost, and a smaller turkey less time.
This whole thawing method would also work well to defrost parts of a turkey, such as a full turkey breast, that some local supermarkets sell for the holidays to cater to smaller family gatherings.
Where to Thaw a Frozen Turkey

The kitchen sink might be the most accessible way to thaw a turkey quickly because everyone has a kitchen sink, and considering the need to change the water out when it gets too warm, it makes a lot of sense to try there.





Fill the sink with cold water. Submerge the fully wrapped, frozen turkey in the water, allow it to soak.



Every thirty minutes, remove the drain stopper to allow the water to drain, secure the stopper back in place, then refill the sink with the correct water temperature to continue the thawing process.





However, once the defrosting process is over, the entire sink and surrounding areas in the kitchen will need disinfecting. If you are prepared for this extra level of cleaning, this might be the best situation.
It is arguably the most practical, as long as you recognize the sink will not be available for use while thawing and are comfortable with the extra amount of cleaning. Some experts would claim the food safety fears would outweigh the practicality, but as it is your kitchen, the decision is yours.



Thawing Turkey in a Bucket, Cooler, or other Container

If you are using another vessel such as a bucket, you can place that bucket anywhere; even outside and out of the way of pets and youngsters in the house.
However, this requires a certain level of planning, like considering the ambient temperature of the bucket’s location and getting a covering for the bucket to keep unwanted critters away from the star of the meal.
Thawing Turkey in Brine

One of the tastiest ways to prepare a turkey for cooking is to use a brine. A brine is essentially a liquid that permeates flavorings into the turkey by being submerged for some time, making it juicy and delicious in the final product. Brining a turkey not only ensures good flavor but helps to keep the meat of the turkey juicy and prevents it from drying in the oven when cooking.



To use brine as a step in the water bath method, in the last hour or two of thawing, unwrap the turkey from its packaging, change the plain ice water for a brine that includes flavorings that you enjoy in a turkey. Allow the turkey to soak in the brine solution as thawing completes.
As long as the brine retains the necessary temperature of forty degrees Fahrenheit, it will be a safe sneak of extra flavor.





Turkey Brine Flavoring Ideas:

The addition of one or more of the following items would ultimately add delicious flavor to the meat while simultaneously accomplishing the goal of a defrost.

• apple or orange juice
• a salty liquid like soy sauce
• fresh apples or oranges
• aromatic vegetables
• herbs

Be sure to discard the items once the brining is complete as they are no longer safe to consume. The turkey is sitting in a water bath anyway for quick defrosting, so why not add some spectacular flavor to it without much extra work.
How Thawing Impacts Cooking

Some cooking methods, specifically deep-frying a turkey, require the meat to be completely thawed before cooking. If that is the cooking method of choice, be extra careful that the bird has thawed throughout, or you will have a potentially hazardous situation on your hands.



People have been known to set fire to their houses on Thanksgiving accidentally, deep frying a turkey still partially frozen inside.
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If oven roasting the turkey is the cooking method of choice, the meat can be a bit under-thawed when put into the oven. Still, the cooking times or the oven temperatures would need to be adjusted to appropriately cook the turkey.
The water bath method is the safest way to quickly thaw a turkey because it is a gradual process in a controlled situation. Parts of the meat would not be getting too warm before they need to be, allowing for an even thawing of the bird for optimal cooking.



It is undoubtedly better than the unsafe alternative, where according to the USDA, “a package of frozen meat or poultry left thawing on the counter for more than two hours is not [doing so] at a safe temperature.”

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More Rapid Defrosting Methods for Frozen Turkey

You may be contemplating thawing your turkey using other methods. A turkey can also be safely defrosted using the microwave.
According to the USDA, it is safe to thaw a turkey in the microwave. Figure 6-minutes per pound using the defrost function. Be sure to use a dish large enough to contain the juice as the turkey thaws. To ensure even thawing, the turkey should be rotated and periodically flipped during the defrost cycle.



Generally speaking, this is not the method we’d personally recommend, as some areas tend to start cooking prematurely and cause drying of the bird. Some folks swear by this method though. If you opt to thaw the turkey in the microwave, place the unwrapped frozen bird in a microwave casserole dish (with sides).
Use the defrost function to thaw the bird, which takes an average of 6-minutes per pound. That’s about an hour and fifteen minutes for a 12-pound turkey. Keep in mind that this is not a hands-off method, you’ll need to frequently flip the bird over to ensure even defrosting.




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Peanutty Cranberry Bars

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November 17, 2020 at 8:29 am#594026


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Easy Peasy Peanutty Cranberry Bars! Fresh cranberries and peanut butter chips combine to create a fruity layer of deliciousness! If you’re not a fan of peanut butter, use chocolate chips or white chocolate chips. I LOVE these with white chocolate chips and a handful of chopped macadamia nuts.
Peanutty Cranberry Bars

1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick) , softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Peanut Butter Chips
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract



1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in medium bowl until fluffy. Stir together flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until mixture is consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in peanut butter chips.
3. Reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture for crumb topping. Firmly press remaining mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine cranberries, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Spread evenly over baked layer. Sprinkle reserved 1-1/2 cups crumbs evenly over top.
4. Return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16 bars.


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how to make a Reindeer Towel

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November 16, 2020 at 10:54 am#593954

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I was inspired to make these adorable reindeer towels by a post shared by Donna Watson.



Created by Donna Watson

How to Make a Reindeer Towel

Items needed: (Make 2 Reindeer Towels)
2 – Standard Size Bath Towels (Brown)
2 – Floral Picks
4 – Squiggly Eyes
2 – Red Pom Poms
1 1/2 yds of 7/8″ Red Ribbon
4 – Jingle Bells
6 – Rubber Bands
Ears & Antlers Cut out of Felt







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If you want a slightly different look (like a hanging reindeer) here’s a second one:



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how to make easy face cloth reindeer 10 minutes cute Christmas easy craft

1. 1 washcloth,
2. 2 rubber bands
3. small sticks for antlers (or felt)
4. Bells, google eyes, or other embellishments, as desired

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30 of the BEST Christmas Cocktails
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30+ of the Best Christmas Cocktails

By: Jill Mills
Posted: Dec 4, 2018 Updated: Jun 30, 2023

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We gathered up Over 30 of the BEST Christmas Cocktails that offer something for everyone, from martinis to cider. These Holiday drinks are so fun, festive and fan favorites. Any of these will be the big hit at your next Holiday party!

There are so many amazing cocktail recipes listed, but my personal favorite is the Chocolate White Russian with peppermint sticks. Unleash your inner bartender this year and get the holiday spirits flowing into a cocktail glass!

Naughty and Nice Cocktail…

Have you been good or bad this year? Whatever the case may be, you are sure to need a good drink by Christmas. It is made with whiskey, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, and orange juice for a blend of sweet and tangy flavors.




Jack Frost Cocktail…

This winter cocktail is the easiest thing you will ever make and absolutely delicious! Just a hand full of ingredients and this will be the biggest hit at you next Holiday gathers.



Christmas Cookie Jello Shots…

Christmas Sugar Cookie Jello Shots with Triple Sec, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Butterscotch Schnapps. This will be the hit of every holiday party this year!


Christmas Mimosas from Delish…

The only thing you need in your hand while you open presents.





The Grinch Cocktail

Such a fun and tasty Christmas Cocktail!


White Christmas Mojito from Good Living Guide…

This is a drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It comes out pure white, and the pomegranate arils look like holly berries against snow.



Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer from TidyMom…

RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER features the perfect balance of flavors that goes beyond a simple mix of vodka and cran. This easy spritzer makes a party-perfect punch that can easily be made kid-friendly.




Grasshopper Cocktail from An Affair From The Heart…

Chocolate Mint Lovers Unite! This boozy Grasshopper Cocktail is a vintage after dinner ice cream drink that never goes out of style. Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cacao blended with vanilla ice cream and served with whipped cream. It’s an adult dessert in a glass.


Snowflake Martini from Cooking with Curls…

I am dreaming of a White Christmas…in the form of a Snowflake Martini that is! My days of shoveling snow are behind me, but I still needed something a little bit icy to help me celebrate this year.


Coffee Ice Cubes

Freeze Coffee in ice cube trays. Toss in 1 cup of Baileys and 1 cup of Vanilla Vodka…SO GOOD!


Candy Cane Jello Shots…

These Candy Cane Jello Shots are a fun adults only recipe made with Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps and of course, crushed candy canes.


DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts from DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts…

They would make the perfect bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, especially if you personalized each jar – but of course they would also make great inexpensive gifts for any occasion, like the holidays!


Christmas Morning Punch from Taynton Day Spirits…

Christmas morning, New Years morning, Thursday morning. It’s all the same. Cheers!




Chocolate White Russian (fan favorite on our Christmas Cocktails list)…

Enjoy this fabulous Chocolate White Russian as a perfect warming drink during the busy holiday season! A perfect combination of vodka and Kahlua is accented with chocolate for a rich and creamy drink ideal for Christmas gatherings!



Fireball Jello Shot Cupcakes from Erica’s Sweet Tooth…

These are so adorable and festive for Christmas!



Butter Finger Cocktail

Tastes like a Butterfinger! Mix and pour over ice.




Jingle Juice from Delish…

You’ll be hearing jingle bells in no time.


North Pole Nog

Stir spiced rum, bourbon and eggnog. Sprinkle with cinnamon on top and top with a cinnamon stick for garnish.


Apple Pie Jello Shots from Ann’s Entitled Life…

This Apple Pie Jello Shot recipe is a taste of fall in a party shot! Simple to make, these Apple Pie Jello Shots are great for parties, tailgating, and more!




Gingerbread White Russian…

This Gingerbread White Russian will make your holiday dreams come true. A simple homemade gingerbread syrup combined with classic Kahlua and vodka creates a new twist on a classic you won’t want to miss!


Holiday Paloma…

This Holiday Paloma is a gorgeous recipe made with Tequila, grapefruit juice, and tonic water with a tasty rosemary simple syrup.


Monkey Iced Coffee from Tipsy Bartender…

If you love chocolate coffee dessert drinks, then you’ll love Monkey Coffee. This boozy Bailey’s Irish Cream dessert drink mixes up cake vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, amaretto, half & half, and chocolate syrup, and is honestly one of the best simple dessert drinks ever made.




Holiday Drink…


Christmas Margarita…

This Christmas Margarita is a sweet, tangy, and delicious blend of juice and liquor that will make this winter all the more joyful.


Blackberry Pomegranate Sangria…

If you like sangria you’re going to love this recipe. This blackberry pomegranate sangria is full of fruity flavors, fresh pomegranate and of course, your favorite red wine. Spice it up by adding fruit on top to make it look pretty and festive.




Eggnog White Russian…

This White Russian Eggnog recipe is a quick and easy winter cocktail for adults that will be the hit of your holiday party.


We hope you love these Christmas Cocktails as much as we do!


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This Pop Tart gingerbread house is so fun to decorate and perfect for the holidays! Once you make a gingerbread house out of Pop Tarts you’ll never go back to graham crackers again. I’ll share tips and tricks for decorating your gingerbread house with candy and royal icing. This post contains an affiliate link.
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I think we all knew that when we made Pop Tart haunted houses earlier this year that a holiday version would make its way to the site. Seriously friends, once you switch to Pop Tarts you’ll never go back to graham crackers.
It all started when I couldn’t find chocolate graham crackers at the store to make haunted gingerbread houses. My husband suggested using chocolate Pop Tarts. I was skeptical but bought a box to humor him. They turned out awesome! Sturdy, easy to work with, and fun to decorate.







Why are Pop Tarts Better Than Graham Crackers?

1. They are bigger than graham crackers so you get a bigger house.
2. They are easier to cut than graham crackers and don’t crumble as easily, but can still break if you aren’t careful. TIP: Use a serrated knife, and saw through the Pop Tart instead of cutting or putting pressure straight
3. Cut on a diagonal from the corner of the pop tart that it on its side, to the center of the middle pop tart. Repeat on the other side.

• 
• You should now have a pop tart that looks like a house. Repeat this step so that you have 2 house-shaped pop tarts.
  

Side Walls

• Remember that pop tart that you turned on its side? Go ahead and stand it up again. Place it next to one of the house-shaped pop tarts, lining up the corners, and cut horizontally across. Repeat.
  
• You should now have two roof pieces (un-cut), 2 house-shaped pieces, and 2 wall pieces.
  
• Combine powdered sugar and water to make a royal icing glue. Add water 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved (2 1/2 teaspoons works well for me). Spoon icing into a Ziploc bag and cut the tip off. Glue the 4 walls together with icing and hold in place for a minute or so.
  
• Add the roof pieces and hold in place for a minute or so.
  
• Let houses stand AT LEAST 30 minutes before decorating. If making these with kids, assemble the houses the day before you want to decorate them to allow the pop tarts to harden a bit.
  
• Dip decorations into icing or pipe icing onto houses to decorate.
  

Notes

• Icing should be the consistency of craft glue.
• When cutting pop tarts, use a serrated knife and gently saw. Don't press down hard with the knife.
• To add heavier candies to the houses, like M&Ms, add a line of icing to the house and let the icing stand for a couple of minutes before placing the candy on it. This will allow the icing to dry a little and become tacky.
• You may need to hold the candy in place, or readjust the candy that starts to move as you wait for the icing to dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 1300kcal

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These Cinnamon-Butter Thanksgiving Carrots Are Almost Too Easy to Make

By Becky Tarala
Updated on Nov 7, 2024 at 5:55 PM

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PS is excited to present this cinnamon-butter baked carrots recipe from Becky Tarala, the blogger behind The Two Bite Club.
If your forthcoming Thanksgiving menu is in need of a simple yet beautiful side dish, cinnamon-butter baked carrots are the way to go. This easy-to-make Thanksgiving carrots recipe features fresh carrots that are smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven until they're perfectly glazed and tender. How could you go wrong?
With the vibrant color, stunning presentation, and sweet cinnamon-butter sauce, these carrots are sure to steal the show this holiday. Your guests will be begging for the recipe before they even get a taste, going off the smell alone.
Menu planning for Thanksgiving is no joke. Sure, when you first think about it, the whole process seems pretty simple and straightforward. You roast a big turkey, cook up a few unique Thanksgiving sides, throw in a few rolls, and you're good to go. It's when you actually sit down to make your shopping list that things start getting real.
A million thoughts start running through your mind: Is a 19-pound turkey big enough? Shoot, maybe not. Maybe we should serve ham, too. Homemade pumpkin pie or store-bought? Sweet potatoes without marshmallows or with? No, wait. A brown sugar pecan topping is better.
I've hosted holidays in our home for quite a few years now and, while there will always be a million things running through my mind as I plan, I've gotten pretty good at coming up with a well-rounded menu. One thing that I have realized over the years is that the first draft of my menu usually ends up a little bit on the rich side. (Yes, I have a first draft. I take this holiday hosting thing very seriously!)

I love to serve a variety of casseroles with our turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and while everything I plan to make is absolutely delicious, my menu usually begs for something simple, fresh, and beautiful to balance out the heavy, rich dishes I initially crave.
That's how these cinnamon-butter baked carrots came to be. I wanted to add one more easy-to-prepare side dish to our feast, and carrots seemed to be the perfect choice. I decided to pair the carrots with classic flavors and dressed them with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Super simple, but absolutely delicious! Sometimes a little bit of simplicity is just what my menu needs.
After baking in the oven, these Thanksgiving carrots come out perfectly tender and so, so delicious. For me, the best part is the sweet, sticky cinnamon-butter sauce that the carrots bake in. Once you transfer the baked carrots to a serving platter, you drizzle the irresistible cinnamon butter over the top, and it's like the icing on the cake!
If you add these beautiful Thanksgiving carrots to your menu, I think it's only fair to warn you that the smell while they are baking is simply intoxicating. Once you get a whiff of that sweet cinnamon bubbling away, you'll forget all about the turkey.
See the full recipe and step-by-step photos below.

PS Photography | Becky Tarala

PS Photography | Becky Tarala

PS Photography | Becky Tarala

PS Photography | Becky Tarala

Cinnamon-Butter Baked Carrots

Cook Time90 minutes
Yield6 servings
Calories219
Original Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 15 carrots, peeled and stems removed
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Clean carrots and arrange in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
• Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. While the mixer is running, slowly add the boiling water and orange juice.
• Pour mixture over the carrots and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 90 minutes.
• Remove the foil and transfer carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle carrots with the melted cinnamon butter from the baking dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

This recipe can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake. The amount of cinnamon can be increased to 1 teaspoon if you like extra cinnamon on your carrots.

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