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Hi there Reader! This kabocha squash soup blends sweet squash with tangy apples and apple cider for a creamy, comforting bowl of soup. If you want to jazz it up, top it with a swirl of cream, candied pepitas, or crispy bacon. It freezes beautifully and tastes even better after a day or two. If you've never tried kabocha squash, this is your moment! Get The Recipe Want more squash soup? Try these: Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Garlic Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup Roasted...

Hi Reader! Maybe you're searching for that something something to add to your Thanksgiving menu. Or perhaps you're not hosting, and the host told you to "just bring yourself!" but you don't want to show up empty handed. I've compiled a list of my favorite appetizers that are perfect for Thanksgiving Day (or any day during this holiday season, if you want to save it for later!). I hope you find a new favorite on the list! Bacon Wrapped Dates (pictured) Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Sausage...

Hi there Reader! We worked so hard on a free Thanksgiving guide exclusively for email subscribers! I'm super excited about this and I hope it is helpful to you. It includes a menu, a grocery list, a day-by-day (hour-by-hour on Thanksgiving day) plan of attack, and a large list of additional recipes to choose from. The grocery list leaves space for you to add your own Thanksgiving must-haves! When you view it on the web, each link will be clickable. I recommend clicking on the recipes you want...

Hi Reader! It's crazy to think about the fact that we're halfway through November! And judging from this week's recipe, 'tis the season for cranberries! Over the years I've shared a lot of incredible Thanksgiving recipes, and there are a few of those recipes in this email! If you haven't made your menu yet, consider adding them. New! Cranberry Chicken Salad Click For The Full Recipe! New! Cranberry Thyme Spritzer Click For The Full Recipe! One Year Ago: Cranberry Orange Sauce Click For The...

Hi Reader! Ending Thanksgiving on a sweet note is always a treat, as is that slice of leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast the next morning. Here are some Rachel Cooks faves! Classic, Unbeatable Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Pie, With a Twist Cranberry Clafoutis (you won't believe howe easy this is to make!) Cranberry Pecan Pie Pumpkin Dip (so good with gingersnaps!) Pumpkin Bars (with cream cheese frosting, of course) Carrot Soufflé (this can be dessert or a side dish, you choose!) Pumpkin Poke Cake...

Hi Reader! I've cut way back on drinking in the past couple years, and having a fun alternative makes it a lot easier to pass on alcohol. This cranberry thyme spritzer will be on our Thanksgiving table this year! It's easy to add booze if you so desire! And isn't it just gorgeous?! Get The Recipe

Hi Reader! If you love chicken salad, you're going to adore this version of it. The sweet-tart cranberries, crisp celery, and crunchy pecans all just work so well together. It would also be great with leftover turkey salad (although, I have you covered there, too). Get The Recipe Can't get enough? Try these other versions: Healthy Chicken Salad Buffalo Chicken Salad Curry Chicken Salad Dill Chicken Salad

Hi Reader! If you haven't started thinking about your Thanksgiving menu yet, that's okay, but I'm hoping this email gets you just a little bit inspired and excited! I have so many Thanksgiving recipes, so this is a few more recipes than I typically send out in one email, but I categorized them so it's easy to find what you need. Today we're talking SIDES! Arguably my favorite part of the meal, and I have so many recipes to choose from. This is a great list if you're not hosting, too - offer...

Hi Reader! I typically make all Rachel Cooks recipes on Thanksgiving, and I kind of rotate through which ones I make, but these are the four that are always on our table, every year, on Thanksgiving. I included "pro tips" on how I make or prep these in advance in order to have a very low-stress day when we have our family over on Thanksgiving. This strategy allows me to focus on the getting the turkey cooked and putting the finishing touches on everything else, which really allows me to relax...