4 amazing thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie

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What would happen if you didn't serve pie on Thanksgiving? Honestly, it’s a situation we don’t want to think about. Of course your Thanksgiving dinner needs pie, but no one is going to complain if you serve a few non-pie desserts as well. (If they do, those aren’t the kind of people you need in your life.) When it comes to dessert, more is better! Here are a few of our favorites, besides pie, that you should be making this year.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/spice-layer-cake-with-browned-butter-frosting-and-salted-pecans-recipe">Spice Layer Cake with Browned Butter Frosting and Salted Pecans</a> 
We have three words for you: Brown. Butter. Frosting. Do we need to say anything more? We will: It’s toasty, it’s nutty, it’s brown-buttery, and you definitely need this on your Thanksgiving table.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/easy-pumpkin-pecan-pie-ice-cream-recipe">Easy Homemade Pumpkin and Pecan Pie Ice Cream</a> 
You already know how well pie and ice cream go together. This incredibly tasty dessert combines the flavors of Thanksgiving’s two best pies into an ice cream for the ultimate three-in-one. How deliciously convenient!

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/pumpkin-creme-brulee">Pumpkin Crème Brûlée</a> 
The best part of crème brûlée is that, since it’s served in individual ramekins, you don’t have to share with anyone. The crunchy caramel topping is another best part. TBH, with this pumpkin crème brûlée, the whole thing is the best part. Proceed without caution.

<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/blogs/recipe/apple-dumplings-with-cinnamon-caramel-sauce-recipe">Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Caramel Sauce</a> 
You love baked apples, and you love dumplings. But you may not have had apple dumplings before. That stops now. This is the Thanksgiving dessert you never knew you needed.

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3 Kitchen Tools to Make Meal Prep Faster

Some days are for kitchen projects. You can spend a whole Sunday and then some cooking a brisket stunning enough to make Instagram weep, or use an afternoon to make dumplings from scratch with the whole family. But most days aren’t for kitchen projects—rather they call for easy, quick, nutritious meals that don’t take all of your energy, yet still sing with flavor. Enter time-saving meal prep tools. These are the three we can’t get enough of on our most time-crunched weeknights.

Black+ Decker™ Crisp ‘N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven

When something saves you time while simultaneously saving you space, that’s a truly beautiful gift. This air fryer/toaster oven combo bakes, broils, toasts, keeps warm, and air fries, which is quite a lot of functionality for one humble appliance. It’s big enough for a 12-inch pizza and small enough to fit on most countertops. Because it’s more energy-efficient than a conventional oven, it cooks food more quickly, too. Use it to bake chicken or salmon; we like to wrap filets in foil packets, which lock in moisture and also make cleaning a snap. Likewise, roasting vegetables has never been easier (or faster). Coat them in oil and seasonings, and roast away! Combine your protein and veg for an easy dinner.

We also love the air fryer function. We’re huge fans of all things fried (we know, shocking), but deep frying takes up a ton of space, can be dangerous if you don’t plan for oil spatter appropriately, and isn’t really the healthiest way of cooking things. The Crisp 'N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven allows us to whip up favorites like sweet potato fries easily and often. Other air fryer favorites include potato skins, jalapeño poppers, fish sticks, and wings!

Cuisinart® Griddler® Stainless Steel Electric Grill/Griddler & Panini Press

Plainly put, everyone needs a Griddler®. It’s a great panini press, works really well for indoor grilling, and is perfect for meals on those days when you literally just can’t even right now and are tempted to get takeout. It cooks your food quickly and is simple to use, with features like an LCD display, a timer, and preheating capability. Plus, you can adjust the upper and lower plates to different temperatures.

Customer Roadqueenie from Wisconsin notes that burgers are “done in less than half the time.” Put your patty (ground meat, steak, or any protein you like) between two slices of bread, cook up some veggies (the Griddler works well for these), and you’ll have dinner on the table in minutes. Cleanup couldn’t be easier: The cooking plates are removable and dishwasher-safe.

Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags

Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags are one of those kitchen items we feel like we’ve been waiting for our entire lives. First, they’ve completely eliminated the need for disposable plastic sandwich and snack bags, which is a win in every way. We like to fill a few with pre-portioned veggie slices at the beginning of the week and throw them into kids’ lunch bags for an easy snack or side. They also make great sandwich bags.

You can cook and prep with them, too: Cut up vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts at the beginning of the week and put them in a Stasher. Since the bags are microwave-safe, you can just put the bags in and steam veggies for a quick, healthy side dish. Repeat the process for proteins, too—put a piece of steak, chicken, salmon, or tofu in a bag with your favorite marinade. Keep it in the fridge during the day and when you get home, you’ll have something tasty to make for dinner without dirtying up the kitchen. Just take it out of the Stasher and put it on the stove or in the oven!

Once mealtime is over, store any leftovers in (you guessed it!) a Stasher bag. No need to worry about cleanup, either. The bags are dishwasher-safe and can be used again and again.

We also love these bags for smoothies. Portion out kits of cut-up fruits and veggies, and keep them in the refrigerator. When you get up in the morning, all you’ll have to do is pour your prepped ingredients into a blender, add your favorite milk, and hit a button.

Mealtime made easy! We’re ready to get cooking.

#Goals: Have a Simple Sunday Dinner with Your Family

According to the American College of Pediatricians, children between ages 9 and 14 who have regular family dinners tend to take in more healthful foods and are less prone to obesity or eating disorders. There are a lot of other <a href="https://www.acpeds.org/the-college-speaks/position-statements/parenting-issues/the-benefits-of-the-family-table">surprising benefits</a>, too, including enhanced language development, better emotional health, and better performance in school.

So let’s start setting the table—even better, give your child this task. We’ve got plenty of ways to make family dinner night the highlight of the week!

Anything Is Pasta-ble

Are your kids picky about peppers? Timid around tomatoes? Try giving Build-Your-Own Pasta Bowl Night a twirl, and everyone can have dinner their way! Simply boil spaghetti, rotini, or any other noodle, then offer up a selection of tasty fixings. Use pre-made sauces (or make your own if you like): think marinara, alfredo, pumpkin. You can even get kids involved with the prep-work, washing and cutting vegetables with tools of their own.

A handheld meatballer turns meatball-making into a fun activity, too—while providing a solid option for the occasional kid who doesn’t like pasta. We are also big fans of the veggie spiralizer, a healthy-eating staple that will dazzle any kid with its outflowing of colorful ribbons. Who can resist at least taking one bite of “rainbow pasta” with toppings in every shade of yum? Here are a few more pasta-bilities:

Monster Style: pesto sauce, shelled edamame, broccoli, diced green bell pepper, black olive “eyes”

Pizza Pasta: marinara sauce, diced pepperoni, shredded cheese (appoint a child to be in charge of adding everyone’s cheese using a restaurant-style grater)

Potpie Style: alfredo sauce, chicken chunks, peas, carrots

Sweet Dreams: pumpkin sauce, ricotta cheese, golden raisins, pine nuts

Healthy Breakfast Before Bed

Many families have that one day of the week that makes everyone cranky (we’re looking at you, Monday). So how about creating a chance to “break the rules” and serve a produce and protein-laden breakfast for dinner that night? Since even the most reluctant dinner-eaters will race to the table for their morning faves, it’s pretty much a win-win all around.

Kids can easily help by prepping fruit and veggies, beating eggs or grating cheese for omelettes, or even spooning batter onto a griddle or waffle iron. Complete the meal with turkey or veggie bacon or sausage, sizzled up in a snap using a microwave cooker. There may even be time left over to watch a cartoon before catching those well-earned zzzz’s.

Perfect P.M. Pancakes Recipe

Don’t tell the kids, but it’s cottage cheese that gives these such a light, fluffy texture. Bonus: these pack more protein than a typical pancake.

Ingredients

<ul>
	<li>1 cup flour</li>
	<li>½ tsp baking soda</li>
	<li>¼ tsp salt</li>
	<li>2 tbsp sugar</li>
	<li>4 eggs</li>
	<li>1 cup cottage cheese</li>
	<li>1 cup milk 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for griddle)</li>
</ul>

Makes approx. 8 medium-size pancakes

Summer Wrap-Ups

We’re not saying goodbye to summer until we’re knee deep in a pair of corduroys. That leaves plenty of nights to enjoy dinner outside. For the ultimate low-key feast (and to avoid cleanup altogether), toss some foil packets on the grill or fire pit grate. Kids love to tear into these and dig in, campout-style.

Start with heavy-duty foil, cut into large squares (one to serve each person). Slice the protein and veggies of your choice, toss in a large bowl with olive oil, and seasoning to taste. Divide mixture onto center of squares, then fold up all four sides of the foil, pinching closed to form a packet. Grill on low heat for about 25 minutes. Here are some combos for inspiration:

<ul>
	<li>Smoked sausage with potato slices and asparagus</li>
	<li>Diced chicken breast with green pepper and onion slices</li>
	<li>Salmon with yellow squash and carrots</li>
	<li>Portobello mushroom caps, diced eggplant, and potatoes</li>
</ul>

When opening the cooked packets, use care to avoid contact with the hot steam. While a trip to urgent care can indeed be a family bonding moment,why ruin a delicious meal under the stars?

4 amazing thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie

looking to add a few desserts to your thanksgiving dinner? here are four of our favorites.

#Goals: Have a Simple Sunday Dinner with Your Family

3 Kitchen Tools to Make Meal Prep Faster

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