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Favorite Family Thanksgiving Recipes

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 18 Comments

Thanksgiving recipes

Do you have Thanksgiving recipes you make year after year? I do! I've collected several favorites that I have shared with family and friends over the years and want to share them with you as well. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday whether it's filled with family members or it's just a few people. That's because it's all about giving rather than receiving. Life … [Read more...]

After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

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After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

Thanksgiving can be hazardous to our waistlines but I have found that eating soup regularly is amazing for losing weight. I love to make my favorite Herb Marinated and Roasted Turkey Recipe, and eat it until all that's left is the carcass. Instead of throwing the bones away, I make a fabulous after-Thanksgiving turkey soup using the carcass to flavor the broth. Enjoy this … [Read more...]

Yam and Cashew Peach Bake Recipe

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Yam and Cashew Peach Bake

There are many recipes for yams but this Yam and Cashew Peach Bake is one of my favorites. I love to serve it around Thanksgiving time. It's also a fabulous party dish for any occasion and will make you a potluck superstar! There's something about the combination of yams, peaches, and cashews that are "to die for!" Enjoy this recipe! When my kids were attending … [Read more...]

Herb Marinated Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy Recipe

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Baby Boomster Recipes | Thanksgiving | Herb Roasted Turkey Marinade

This is my absolute favorite roasted turkey recipe!  It was given to me by an old friend many years ago who has since passed on. I've shared it with my entire family and it's been made over and over for Thanksgiving and the holidays through the years. I especially love the marinade that's infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. It is accompanied by a rich mushroom with … [Read more...]

Herb Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

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Baby Boomer Recipes | Thanksgiving | Herb Roasted Root Vegetables

The herb-roasted root vegetable recipe includes a colorful mix of root vegetables and fresh herbs. It's a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or a fall meal. Enjoy this recipe! You're going to need some elbow grease to peel and chop all the vegetables, but it will pay off in the end. Try to enlist your grandchildren to do KP duty. I bet … [Read more...]

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