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This Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Bake is a crowd-pleasing and budget-friendly meal that still feels indulgent. Look for kielbasa on sale and round it out with peppers, potatoes, and onions. Don't skip the sauce - it's what makes the whole dish!

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Rugelach is a classic Jewish pastry that's not at all hard to make at home. This version is full of chocolate and dried cranberries! Bonus: They freeze well and keep well!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Since your week will surely be busy, we're featuring easy weeknight meals like shrimp fried rice, easy chicken mac and cheese, and a roasted vegetable soup. Enjoy!

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Classic, easy and delicious homemade Thanksgiving cranberry sauce! Here's how to make cranberry sauce from scratch. It's so EASY! Perfect with turkey.

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Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide for the New Home Cook! Featuring ten stellar gifts chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier.

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Love spinach? So do we! This easy side dish is made with BACON and a creamy béchamel sauce. This makes a great side with roast chicken, seared fish, or a holiday dinner.

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Classic green bean casserole with fried onion topping, from scratch! Easy to make ahead. So much better than canned!

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This quick chicken noodle soup using rotisserie chicken is a winner if you're cooking a family dinner. Kids love soup! You can make it quickly, freeze it, and even add a soft-boiled egg to take it up a notch.

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Thanksgiving is Thanksgiving, no matter how many chairs are at the table! Celebrate the holiday on a smaller scale with Stuffed Turkey Breast, Hasselback Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie and more.

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Pecan Pie Bars are easy to make for the holidays, easy to transport, and even easier to eat. They're just like pecan pie, but no need for the knife and fork!

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Pressure Cooker Taco Soup for dinner! Topped with crushed tortilla chips, chopped onions, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, you get the flavors of a crispy taco in every bite.

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Here's your meal plan for November Week 2! We've got chili con carne, chicken parm, lentil dal, and more!

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Sweet potato casserole topped with gooey marshmallows! Have you ever made this holiday classic? You should! Roast the potatoes first—it deepens their flavor and makes them easy to peel.

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Make this Cranberry Apple Sangria for the holidays! It's infused with orange liqueur, cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon. You can also warm it up and turn it into a mulled wine.

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These Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are made for last-minute holiday guest appearances. They're quick to make and are best served as soon as they're made. Season them up however you like and in ten minutes you'll have a crunchy, savory snack ready to go.

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This Sweet Potato Casserole gets topped with a crunchy pecan topping. No marshmallows here! This is a classic side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Spice up your holiday table with these Honey Chipotle Brussels Sprouts. They're roasted in the oven, then tossed with honey-chipotle sauce in the last few minutes of cooking for a spicy spin on a classic.

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EASY roasted sweet potato soup! With shallots, cumin, thyme, and stock. Swirl in a little sour cream or yogurt and serve with some crusty bread. It's a light meal on its own, or serve it alongside roast chicken or a hearty salad!

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Happy Friendsgiving! Gather your best pals and serve them this menu of festive treats, from traditional fare like stuffed squash and roasted sprouts to non-traditional treats like tiramisu!

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BEST homemade pumpkin pie recipe! With fresh or canned pumpkin purée, cream, brown and white sugar, eggs, and pumpkin spice

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