My Thanksgiving stuffing recipe takes simple pantry ingredients and combines them into a crowd-pleasing side dish! Golden brown and crisp on top, moist and soft in the middle, this easy stuffing recipe is simply sublime. My team has tested the recipe using 3 different common types of bread to show how the type of bread…
My authentic southern sweet potato pie has been a Preppy Kitchen favorite since I first published it in 2019! The filling comes together easily with creamy sweet potatoes, eggs, and a few key fall spices. Roasting the sweet potatoes is a must to bring out their natural sweetness with incredible caramelization that you just can’t…
Bright and flavorful cranberry sauce is always a welcome sight at Thanksgiving dinner or any holiday meal. Its sweet-tart flavor pairs just as nicely with your savory dishes as it does served over plain desserts like cheesecake. I tested several flavor options and ingredient swaps that really prove how adaptable cranberry sauce is. Plus, it’s…
If you’ve never brined turkey, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the extra tender, juicy, and flavorful results you can get from this simple process. Featuring notes of citrus, fresh herbs, garlic, and brown sugar, this wet brine adds moisture and deep flavor to turkey before roasting it. As a former science teacher, I am so…
Mexican wedding cookies come together with 6 simple ingredients and fuss-free prep. Once baked, toss the cookies in powdered sugar twice for their iconic look. Be warned: It is almost impossible to eat these cookies without getting powdered sugar on your face and clothes, but it’s so worth it! I recently re-tested this recipe to…
This delicious gravy is ready in a flash! Make a simple roux with butter and flour before whisking in broth (or meat drippings or bouillon!) and a few basic seasonings. I re-tested the recipe to find the perfect balance of butter, flour, and liquid for a rich, silky gravy that is just the right consistency…
Knowing how to carve a turkey can be as (or more) intimidating than roasting it! But if you know a few simple points, like where to start and exactly which places to cut, it’s actually quite easy. Thanks to my foolproof guide, you can expertly carve a Thanksgiving turkey, whether it’s your first or 50th…
My easy sugar cookie recipe is a must-try! The dough is easy to mix together with 7 simple ingredients, plus it’s firm enough to cut into whatever shapes you like: classic rounds, hearts, Christmas trees, bunnies…the limit is your imagination! I’ve tested this recipe several times over the years to develop sugar cookies that hold…
