This cherry pie recipe is sweet, tart and bursting with juicy cherries, all tucked inside our flaky, buttery homemade pie crust. Made with fresh or frozen cherries and a hint of almond and lemon, it gives you that classic homemade cherry pie flavor any time of year—no canned pie filling needed.

I’ve said it before, but I am a pie girl through and through. Give me a slice of pie over almost any other dessert (except strawberry shortcake…my true love!). That flaky golden crust, juicy fruit filling and contrast between buttery, crisp pastry and gooey cherries? Dream. Come. True.

And while cherry pie may seem like a summer dessert, frozen cherries make this one perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas too. You can even make the whole pie ahead of time and freeze it, which is exactly the kind of dessert I want when every inch of my kitchen is already spoken for.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a handful of ingredients for homemade cherry pie. Here’s what really matters:

• Pie Crust: Our all-butter pie crust makes enough for the bottom and beautiful lattice top.
• Cherries: Tart cherries are our first choice, but sweet cherries work too. Fresh or frozen can both be used.
• Sugar: Sweetens the cherries. You may want to adjust it slightly depending on how tart your fruit is.
• Lemon: A little acidity brightens the filling and balances the sugar.
• Almond Extract: Just a sma

Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole is already one of the most beloved holiday side dishes, but making it in the slow cooker might be my favorite version yet. It’s rich, creamy, buttery, and packed with sweet corn flavor, all while freeing up valuable oven space for the rest of your holiday meal.

With just 6 simple ingredients and almost no prep work, this Crock Pot corn casserole is made for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any family gathering. Just mix everything together, let the slow cooker do its thing, and add plenty of melty cheddar at the end.

Ingredients You’ll Need

One of the best things about Paula Deen’s corn casserole is how such simple ingredients turn into something so good. It’s somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding, with a creamy center and plenty of sweet corn.

• Creamed Corn: Adds moisture, sweetness, and that signature creamy texture.
• Frozen Sweet Corn: Gives you little bursts of corn and more texture throughout the casserole.
• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: The shortcut that gives the casserole its slightly cornbread-like texture.
• Sour Cream: Keeps the casserole rich, creamy, and moist.
• Butter: Because it’s Paula Deen’s corn casserole. You KNOW there’s butter. 😂
• Cheddar Cheese: Melts over the top for the perfect savory finish.

How to Make Slow Cooker Corn Casserole

This easy Crock Pot corn casserole couldn’t be simpler. Just mix the ingredients, let the Crock Pot do the work, and finish with cheese for a creamy, comforting side dish everyone will love.

1. Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the creamed corn, frozen

These crockpot mashed potatoes are unbelievably creamy and buttery, made with Russet potatoes cooked right in the slow cooker with chicken broth, then mashed with warm cream, butter and cream cheese. They’re ready in about 5 hours and give you rich, fluffy mashed potatoes without taking up valuable stovetop space.

That alone makes them a lifesaver for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Get the potatoes going early, let the crockpot do its thing, then mash everything right in the slow cooker and keep them warm until dinner is ready.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Russet Potatoes: Their high starch content makes wonderfully light, fluffy mashed potatoes.
• Kosher Salt: Seasons the potatoes from the beginning and brings out their flavor.
• Butter: Added while cooking and again while mashing for rich, buttery flavor.
• Chicken Broth: The potatoes cook right in the broth instead of water, adding savory flavor from the very beginning.
• Cream: Warm it before adding so the potatoes stay hot and absorb it easily. Half-and-half or milk also works.
• Cream Cheese: Our secret for extra-rich, creamy potatoes that hold their texture beautifully.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste at the end so you can get the seasoning just right.

Best Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes

Russet potatoes are our favorite for crockpot mashed potatoes. They’re high in starch and naturally fluffy, so they break down easily and absorb all that butter and cream beautifully.

Yukon Gold potatoes also work and will give you a slightly denser, naturally buttery and creamy mashed potato. You can even use a combination of Russets and Yukon Golds if you want the best of both worlds.

How to Make Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

The best part? There’s no big pot of water to boil or babysit on the stove. The potatoes cook right in

You’ve roasted the turkey, enjoyed the feast, and now you’ve got leftovers — the best part, right? This creamy turkey tetrazzini recipe is the ultimate way to turn that extra turkey into a cozy, family-favorite dinner.

This dish is everything you love about comfort food — tender noodles coated in a rich, cheesy sauce, bits of juicy turkey in every bite, and a perfectly golden topping. It’s easy to make, reheats beautifully, and honestly tastes even better the next day.

Whether you’re using leftover Thanksgiving turkey or rotisserie chicken, this easy turkey tetrazzini comes together in just a few simple steps. No fancy ingredients or complicated techniques — just real, creamy, delicious food that makes everyone at the table happy.

As I was finishing off the recipe I felt like it needed a little crunch on top, much like a perfect macaroni and cheese with a breading. I remembered that we had these Honey Dijon chips in our storage room so on a whim I ran down, grabbed the bag and crushed them up.

Dear sweet mercy, it was perfection!!

This post is sponsored by Kettle Brand.

Why You’ll Love This Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

• Creamy, rich sauce without being heavy
• The perfect use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey
• Family-friendly comfort food
• Simple ingredients, easy prep

What is Turkey Tetrazzini?

Tetrazzini is an American main dish with diced poultry (yes you could use chicken as well) and mushroom in a butter/cream and parmesan sauce. It is served hot over linguine, spaghetti, or some similarly thin pasta, garnished with parsley.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Every ingredient in this best turkey tetrazzini recipe has a job to do! Here’s a quick look at what each one adds…

• Spaghetti: The base of the dish that holds the creamy sauce and gives that classic, comforting texture.
• Turkey: Adds hearty protein and mild flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce.
• Olive Oil: Used for sautéing to build flavor and prevent sticking.
• Button Mushrooms: Add earthy, savory depth and balance the richness of the sauce.
• Garlic Cloves: Infuse the sauce with delicious, aromatic flavor.
• Butter: Adds richness and forms the base of the creamy sauce.
• Flour: Thickens the sauce when combined with butter to make a roux.
• Chicken Broth: Thins the sauce slightly and adds savory depth.
• Kosher Salt & Black Pepper: Adds flavor and subtle heat.
• Heavy Cream: Adds richness and makes the sauce extra velvety.
• Milk: Creates a smooth, creamy texture an

There’s nothing quite like a classic pumpkin pie made completely from scratch. Forget the store-bought stuff—this homemade version has a creamy, spiced filling, a buttery crust, and that nostalgic Thanksgiving flavor we wait all year for. If you’ve ever felt nervous about making pumpkin pie from scratch, don’t worry…I’m walking you through every step so your pie bakes up smooth, creamy, and perfect every time.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or just craving a cozy fall dessert, this is the only pumpkin pie recipe you’ll need.

Oh, pumpkin pie, oh pumpkin pie, thy flavor is so lovely… Who needs the Christmas tree song when we could be singing about pie?

I know we have some haters out there (haters gonna hate, hate, hate. Thank you Taylor Swift.) I can’t even understand the hate, but it’s fine. It exists. I believe that every blog should share their favorite classic recipes and this one is one of my favorites. Well this, and Mom’s Lemon Meringue Pie. 

Thanksgiving For Me Growing Up

Thanksgiving was always one of my favorite holidays growing up. We’d pack into my grandpa’s house in Le Grande, Oregon—cousins, aunts, uncles, everyone—filling every corner with folding tables and chairs. There were always more people than the house could technically hold, and more than once we kids ended up on the floor with our plates.

If we stayed home in Vancouver, Washington, the house still filled with family, plus a few people from church who didn’t have anywhere to go. Dad always made sure no one spent Thanksgiving alone. The cousins played nonstop, the adults snacked and chatted, and we’d finally sit down for “dinner” in the middle of the afternoon. After cleanup (always paper plates because… sanity), the ladies and kids did Christmas crafts, the men watched football, and then—pie time!

Honestly though, my favorite part was the next day: lazing around with movies, leftovers, and turkey sandwiches on rolls. I loved those even more than the big meal.

Thanksgiving at Our House Now

As an adult, Thanksgiving looks a little different. Where we live now, most people have deep roots and big family gatherings of their own, so it can feel a bit lonely when you’re not traveling. It’s not the bustling holiday I grew up with, but it’s taught me something important—be like Dad and always look around to see who might need a place at the table.

Our traditions have changed, but we still have pie… and honestly, pie makes everything okay.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie

You’ll want to start by making my favorite pie crust recipe or Mom’s failproof magic crust. Both recipes make a double crust, so you’ll only need half the dough for this pumpkin pie.