(ARA) – If the holiday meal is at your house this year, you could completely stress out over the menu and ingredients, spending hours and plenty of money in an attempt to feed everyone the perfect holiday meal. Or, you could plan ahead, save a few dollars here and there, and enjoy the holiday.
As the [...]

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity for the kids?  Then try out this project after Thanksgiving dinner: Thanksgiving Funny Bones.
That Parent Place gives step-by-step instructions for creating your own ‘funny bones’ and learning about science while you’re at it!

You spend a lot of time preparing your meal, your home, and yourself for the Thanksgiving feast. Let the Butterball experts shed some light on how to make cooking and preparing easy. Here are some simple tips that will help you shine in the kitchen.
1. Preheat oven to 325°F/165°C.
2. Remove the neck from the body [...]

For an elegant finish, complete your Thanksgiving feast with this delicious pecan pie – a cinch to make with store-bought puff pastry. With a sweet and nutty filling, it’s the perfect ending to a cherished family tradition.
1/2 package (397 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/2
1-1/2 cups Southern U.S. pecan halves 375 mL
3 large eggs 3
2 [...]

Spice up traditional turkey entrees with this unique Southern-inspired dressing. Sweet onion, green pepper, celery and jalapeno peppers bring the flavours of the South to your very own Thanksgiving table.
3 tbsp vegetable oil 45 mL
1 lb andouille sausage*, diced 500 g
1-1/2 cups chopped Southern U.S. sweet onion 375 mL
1/2 cup thinly sliced Southern U.S. celery [...]

This creamy, cornmeal-based savoury side, popular in Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky, is an excellent accompaniment to poultry. The sweetness of corn and sweet onions balances the heat of the jalapeno peppers to make a remarkable and memorable side for any Thanksgiving gathering.
1 tbsp butter 15 mL
1/2 Southern U.S. sweet onion, thinly sliced 1/2
1 clove garlic, [...]

Shopping the sales is a great way to save money this holiday season. Everyone knows the best sales are found on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when malls are packed with people finding great gifts at even greater prices. How do you make the most out of the bargain-hunter dream day?
“During this tight economy, [...]

The turkey is the show-stopper of most Canadian holiday feasts – some even say that carving the turkey is the most important part of the entire meal! Canadian entertainers need not fret about making a turkey blunder at the dinner table this holiday season. The secret to successfully carving a turkey lies in the tools [...]

You’ve probably heard the saying, “As American as baseball, mom and apple pie.” Well, the original author of that famous phrase left something out. Chocolate is all-American too. So as you celebrate Thanksgiving over a meal with friends and family this year, take a moment to consider how chocolate has helped to shape the American [...]

For most Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That’s why it’s important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals. The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term health goals in mind.
Your weight-loss efforts can [...]