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Apple Cranberry Crisp

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Here is where I share my tried and true recipes that have stood the test of time.

My name is Katie Kick and I believe that eating well is part of living the good life.

I am passionate about cooking delicious and beautiful, yet accessible, food for my family and friends. I love tasting new foods, discovering new places. Let me show you!

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What to Do with Leftover Turkey

You made it through Thanksgiving, but now you have a ton of leftover Turkey to deal with. Wondering what to do with leftover turkey? This post has you covered!

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How to Freeze Leftover Turkey

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Don’t waste any of your leftover holiday turkey this year! In this guide, I’ll share How to Freeze Turkey that’s been cooked already, as well as how to freeze the turkey carcass for making stock. Enjoy the taste of the holidays for months to come!

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Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing

Sonia says –

★★★★★

I made this on Thanksgiving and must say was a side dish that was gone first. People who are familiar with quinoa loved it and people who have never tried quinoa said they did not know this was how it tasted. Definitely a keeper recipe not just for Thanksgiving.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Kristen says –

★★★★★

These are fantastic! Mine are just fresh out of the oven and I haven’t found many vegetables that i would actually want to eat as a choice….and these I would choose! They are simply perfect!
I’m printing this one off.

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Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Melissa says –

★★★★★

I made these at Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit! I used maple sweetened whipped cream, and everyone loved them. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!

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Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms

Sharon says –

★★★★★

Our Chinese exchange student came home from college for the holidays and I made this green bean side dish to accompany chicken. He does not like cooked vegetables, so I was not sure it would go over. He loved it enough to eat two servings. Thank you for a great recipe. My husband raved about it.

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Traeger Smoked Turkey

Chris says –

★★★★★

This was amazing! We did a trial run yesterday and it turned out fantastic! The breast was super juicy and the four hours of smoking penetrated deep.

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Fresh Herb and Citrus Turkey Brine

Scott says –

★★★★★

I followed all your recommendations including multiple pats of unsalted butter under the skin. Everyone at the table agreed: Best Turkey EVER!! Totally the hit of the day. Everyone loved the citrus overtones of the meat, and it was so moist!

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