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Home
Thanksgiving
Recipes
- Appetizers
- Lunch
- Main Dish
- Grilling
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Salads
- Side Dish
- Drinks
- Soup
- Slow Cooker
- Desserts
5 Thanksgiving Shortcut Recipes

DIY Whipped Cream in a Jar

Layered Cranberry Salad

Shortcut Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Blog
Shop

Answer life with clever!

Home
Thanksgiving
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Contact

Recipes

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Lunch

Main Dish

Grilling

Breakfast

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Salads

Side Dish

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Soup

Slow Cooker

Desserts

Recipes

Halloween Recipes: Spooky Spider...

Make Halloween lunchboxes and meals even more festive by serving one (or all) of these fun, filling, and...

Make Halloween lunchboxes and meals even more festive by serving one (or all) of these fun, filling, and...Read Post

Halloween Recipe: Monster Grape...

Get ready to hop in the kitchen with these fun (and shhh… healthy!) snacks that will have everyone...

Get ready to hop in the kitchen with these fun (and shhh… healthy!) snacks that will have everyone...Read Post

Spooky Halloween Recipe: Yummy...

These spooky mini mummy pizzas are so easy to make that even little ones can create their own...

These spooky mini mummy pizzas are so easy to make that even little ones can create their own...Read Post

Halloween Recipe: Candy Corn...

For a fun, fruity twist on traditional candy corn, use peeled apples, mandarin oranges and pineapple to make...

For a fun, fruity twist on traditional candy corn, use peeled apples, mandarin oranges and pineapple to make...Read Post

Halloween Recipe: Creepy Hot...

Your children are sure to shriek with excitement when they’re served creepy, curly hot dog worms for their...

Your children are sure to shriek with excitement when they’re served creepy, curly hot dog worms for their...Read Post

20 Stuffed Avocado Recipes

You can stuff WHAT in an avocado? Rich, versatile, and loaded with nutrients, these stuffed avocado recipes are...

You can stuff WHAT in an avocado? Rich, versatile, and loaded with nutrients, these stuffed avocado recipes are...Read Post

2-Ingredient Applesauce Cupcakes

Skip the bakery cupcakes and make your own tender and fluffy applesauce cupcakes using only boxed vanilla cake...

Skip the bakery cupcakes and make your own tender and fluffy applesauce cupcakes using only boxed vanilla cake...Read Post

12 Meat-Free Recipes for...

From fresh seafood to vegan-friendly meal options, let ALDI be your one stop shop for affordable meat-recipes for...

From fresh seafood to vegan-friendly meal options, let ALDI be your one stop shop for affordable meat-recipes for...Read Post

3 Clever Ways to...

If you’re an apple sauce lover then get ready to have some fun with these simple, clever, kid-friendly...

If you’re an apple sauce lover then get ready to have some fun with these simple, clever, kid-friendly...Read Post

The Easiest 4-Ingredient Italian...

I’ve hit the jackpot! I discovered a way for my children to eat spinach without complaining. In fact,...

I’ve hit the jackpot! I discovered a way for my children to eat spinach without complaining. In fact,...Read Post

Bacon Pecan Pimiento Cheese...

Roll pimiento cheese into balls then coat in crumbled bacon and toasted pecans to make this perfectly poppable...

Roll pimiento cheese into balls then coat in crumbled bacon and toasted pecans to make this perfectly poppable...Read Post

9 Affordable and Delicious...

Score big with your fellow football fans by serving these crowd-pleasing snacks, starters and sips for the Big...

Score big with your fellow football fans by serving these crowd-pleasing snacks, starters and sips for the Big...Read Post

Honey Roasted Carrots with...

In need of a simple fall side dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough...

In need of a simple fall side dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough...Read Post

Layered Cranberry Salad

Give your holiday salad a twist by making Layered Cranberry Salad. Now it is easy to jazz up...

Give your holiday salad a twist by making Layered Cranberry Salad. Now it is easy to jazz up...Read Post

Shortcut Pecan Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce made from fresh cranberries (like my Aunt Angie makes) is always delicious. But sometimes you need...

Cranberry sauce made from fresh cranberries (like my Aunt Angie makes) is always delicious. But sometimes you need...Read Post

Fall Harvest Bowls with...

Boost your fall nutrition with these Fall Harvest Bowls with Creamy Thyme Dressing featuring roasted sweet potatoes, roasted...

Boost your fall nutrition with these Fall Harvest Bowls with Creamy Thyme Dressing featuring roasted sweet potatoes, roasted...Read Post

Hot Apple Pie Punch

Warm up your chilly fall days with spiked 3-ingredient Hot Apple Pie Punch. This adults-only hot toddy tastes...

Warm up your chilly fall days with spiked 3-ingredient Hot Apple Pie Punch. This adults-only hot toddy tastes...Read Post

Slow Cooker BBQ Chuck...

Yes, you CAN have a nutritious dinner on the table even after a late day at work or...

Yes, you CAN have a nutritious dinner on the table even after a late day at work or...Read Post

Beefy Burrito Bowls –...

Transform last night’s leftovers into a clever, customizable lunchbox recipe for work or school by packing Beefy Burrito...

Transform last night’s leftovers into a clever, customizable lunchbox recipe for work or school by packing Beefy Burrito...Read Post

Instant Pot Sous Vide...

Use your electric pressure cooker to whip up Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites for a fluffy, flavorful,...

Use your electric pressure cooker to whip up Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites for a fluffy, flavorful,...Read Post

Clever Double-Duty Recipes for...

Get back into your routine with these deliciously simple, affordable back-to-school recipes that work double duty to make...

Get back into your routine with these deliciously simple, affordable back-to-school recipes that work double duty to make...Read Post

Easy Skillet Shakshuka with...

This simple stovetop shakshuka recipe, Easy Skillet Shakshuka, uses one skillet and cooks up a showstopping breakfast, brunch...

This simple stovetop shakshuka recipe, Easy Skillet Shakshuka, uses one skillet and cooks up a showstopping breakfast, brunch...Read Post

Wild Blueberry-Lemon Curd Cookie...

Sweet, tangy and bursting with flavor, these simple and fun Wild Blueberry-Lemon Curd Cookie Tarts are a cute...

Sweet, tangy and bursting with flavor, these simple and fun Wild Blueberry-Lemon Curd Cookie Tarts are a cute...Read Post

Mini Taco Cups

For a fun twist on traditional tacos, try these Mini Tacos Cups. They’re a family-favorite recipe featuring lean...

For a fun twist on traditional tacos, try these Mini Tacos Cups. They’re a family-favorite recipe featuring lean...Read Post

45 Last-Minute Mother’s Day...

Skip the bakery or the ice cream parlor and indulge Mom’s sweet tooth with one of these 45...

Skip the bakery or the ice cream parlor and indulge Mom’s sweet tooth with one of these 45...Read Post

Maple Roasted Dijon Salmon

This sure family-favorite salmon recipes is sure to be a favorite! Did you know kids who eat fish...

This sure family-favorite salmon recipes is sure to be a favorite! Did you know kids who eat fish...Read Post

Make Pesto Grilled Cheese...

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month with this easy twist on the classic recipe, Pesto Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups. We’re big...

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month with this easy twist on the classic recipe, Pesto Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups. We’re big...Read Post

Host a Peter Rabbit...

There are two things we take very seriously around here: birthday parties and fun family time. We had...

There are two things we take very seriously around here: birthday parties and fun family time. We had...Read Post

4 Delicious Reasons to...

When it comes to planning and preparing meals it takes all forms of ingredients and some creativity to...

When it comes to planning and preparing meals it takes all forms of ingredients and some creativity to...Read Post

Spring Sweets and Treats...

Spring-themed treats and sweets are an adorable way to bring the family into the kitchen to get crafty...

Spring-themed treats and sweets are an adorable way to bring the family into the kitchen to get crafty...Read Post

Mini Carrot Cake Pancakes...

Carrot cake lovers unite! Now, you can quickly and easily make your favorite spring dessert in breakfast form...

Carrot cake lovers unite! Now, you can quickly and easily make your favorite spring dessert in breakfast form...Read Post

Southwest Tater Tot Bites

Makeover frozen tater tots by tossing with spices, baking into crunchy cups and topping with ham, peppers and...

Makeover frozen tater tots by tossing with spices, baking into crunchy cups and topping with ham, peppers and...Read Post

Spring Veggie Hummus Pots

Spring is just around the corner! These simple and fun appetizers use spring-themed “pots”, hummus, and healthy veggies...

Spring is just around the corner! These simple and fun appetizers use spring-themed “pots”, hummus, and healthy veggies...Read Post

Boost Plant Protein at...

Thank you to MorningStar Farms and Thrillist for sponsoring this post! Did you set goals for 2018? I...

Thank you to MorningStar Farms and Thrillist for sponsoring this post! Did you set goals for 2018? I...Read Post

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

While this recipe may look lengthy, the beauty of it is that the steps overlap so you can...

While this recipe may look lengthy, the beauty of it is that the steps overlap so you can...Read Post

Maple Bacon Glazed Brussels...

Serve an easy holiday side dish that’s loaded with bright seasonal flavor. This salty sweet glazed Brussels sprout...

Serve an easy holiday side dish that’s loaded with bright seasonal flavor. This salty sweet glazed Brussels sprout...Read Post

Cranberry Orange Scones with...

Bake a batch of easy holiday Cranberry Orange Scones with Winter Spiced Glaze to gift to neighbors or...

Bake a batch of easy holiday Cranberry Orange Scones with Winter Spiced Glaze to gift to neighbors or...Read Post

Pear Galette with Sparkling...

Serve the most elegant, delicious, and (shh… easy!) dessert in the room: Pear Galette with Sparkling Cranberries. Get...

Serve the most elegant, delicious, and (shh… easy!) dessert in the room: Pear Galette with Sparkling Cranberries. Get...Read Post

Pistachio, White Chocolate and...

Easy homemade biscotti makes the perfect holiday hostess gift especially when it is packed with flavor like this...

Easy homemade biscotti makes the perfect holiday hostess gift especially when it is packed with flavor like this...Read Post

Reindeer Marshmallow Pops

Say hello to the new holiday cake pop: Reindeer Marshmallow Pops. This festive kid’s craft is fun to...

Say hello to the new holiday cake pop: Reindeer Marshmallow Pops. This festive kid’s craft is fun to...Read Post

Pizza Crescent Rolls

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Individual Turkey and Rice...

This post is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. Use cooked turkey and quick-cook rice to make Individual...

This post is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. Use cooked turkey and quick-cook rice to make Individual...Read Post

Fruit and Waffle Flower...

Can we talk cute breakfast ideas for a minute? I love how easy it is to make this...

Can we talk cute breakfast ideas for a minute? I love how easy it is to make this...Read Post

Breakfast Sweet Potato Toast

Want a gluten free/ vegan friendly toast that packs in vitamins, minerals, and fiber? Next time you make...

Want a gluten free/ vegan friendly toast that packs in vitamins, minerals, and fiber? Next time you make...Read Post

Peanut Butter and Jelly...

Everything is better on a stick right? So why not PB&J! Jazz up your kid’s lunch with my...

Everything is better on a stick right? So why not PB&J! Jazz up your kid’s lunch with my...Read Post

3 No-Cook Shortcut Summer...

When time is tight but you are in need of something sweet, why not turn to one of...

When time is tight but you are in need of something sweet, why not turn to one of...Read Post

Ancient Grain Stuffed Acorn...

WELCOME CLARA! Before we jump into this amazing ancient grain stuffed acorn squash recipe that Clara developed for...

WELCOME CLARA! Before we jump into this amazing ancient grain stuffed acorn squash recipe that Clara developed for...Read Post

Simple Skillet Lasagna (1...

Simple Skillet Lasagna Recipe – One pan and 30 minutes is all you need to create a delicious...

Simple Skillet Lasagna Recipe – One pan and 30 minutes is all you need to create a delicious...Read Post

Healthy Homemade Hot Pockets

Customize Healthy Homemade Hot Pockets with fresh ingredients for a portable, freezer-friendly lunch or after-school snack. If you’ve...

Customize Healthy Homemade Hot Pockets with fresh ingredients for a portable, freezer-friendly lunch or after-school snack. If you’ve...Read Post

Grilled Cherry Shortcake

Grilled Cherry Shortcake Skewers Makes 10 skewers 20 1-inch pound cake or angel food cake cubes 20 Stemilt...

Grilled Cherry Shortcake Skewers Makes 10 skewers 20 1-inch pound cake or angel food cake cubes 20 Stemilt...Read Post

Italian Mini Meatloaf Muffins

Italian Mini MeatLoaf Muffins capture all the flavor of your favorite comfort food for less calories and fat....

Italian Mini MeatLoaf Muffins capture all the flavor of your favorite comfort food for less calories and fat....Read Post

Friday Finds: Pomegranate Green...

Guest post: Elizabeth Yontz, nutrition student, Samford University Happy Friday and I hope y’all have managed to stay...

Guest post: Elizabeth Yontz, nutrition student, Samford University Happy Friday and I hope y’all have managed to stay...Read Post