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    Easy Delicious Family-Friendly Recipes & Baked Goods

    Prepare delicious dinners and desserts with restaurant flavor that you can make in the comfort of your home! Find dinners, desserts, sides, brunch recipes and breakfast recipes for any occasion. Learn to create meals and desserts packed with flavor!

    Thanksgiving Starts Here

    Thanksgiving turkey with champagne and herbs on the table.

    A beautifully browned turkey is the centerpiece at Thanksgiving dinner. My Dry Brined Roast Turkey with Citrus Butter Baste is juicy, packed with flavor, and so worth putting on your Thanksgiving table.

    Thanksgiving Sides

    Let's be honest...the sides are the star of the show at the Thanksgiving dinner table. From classic holiday sides to old fashioned candied sweet potatoes to buttery Boursin mashed potatoes, these Thanksgiving side dishes deserve just as much attention as the turkey!

    These recipes are friend and family approved and chef tested. Let's make the best Thanksgiving recipes yet!

    • Smoked Cream Cheese With Hot Honey
    • Sweet Potato Au Gratin with a slice out so you see the layered potatoes with sage.
      Homemade Sweet Potato Au Gratin
    • Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • Glazed Shallots topped with fresh thyme in a cast iron skillet.
      Glazed Shallots
    • Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board with blue cheese, pumpkin dip, cranberry sauce, concord grapes and Spanish chorizo.
      Easy Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
    • Loaded potato casserole topped with cheddar cheese, butter, bacon and green onion.
      Easy Loaded Potato Casserole Recipe
    • Southern Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole with a serving spoon in it.
      Southern Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
    • A bowl of Boursin Mashed Potatoes topped with melted butter and fresh thyme.
      Boursin Mashed Potatoes
    See more Thanksgiving Sides →

    Thanksgiving Desserts

    Don't forget to save room for dessert! Thanksgiving dessert is my favorite because we always end up with the perfect variety of desserts from fruit, nut or pumpkin pie, to pecan cobbler and even pistachio basque cheesecake. There's something for everyone and always a little leftover to enjoy the next morning with coffee.

    • Pistachio Basque Cheesecake on a plate topped with pistachio cream.
      Pistachio Basque Cheesecake (Rich & Creamy)
    • Holiday Candied Nuts featuring cashews and pecans with cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar.
      Holiday Candied Nuts
    • Ultra creamy Eggnog Cheesecake topped with eggnog whipped cream and decorated with sugared cranberries and rosemary with a slice cut out so you can see the layers.
      Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
    • Quick Caramel Sauce on a spoon topped with flaky sea salt.
      Quick Caramel Sauce
    • A slice of Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate Ganache and flaky sea salt on a stack of plates.
      No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
    • A slice of No Bake Chocolate Pie on a plate with a fork.
      No Bake Chocolate Pie
    • Apple Cranberry Crisp in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a fork.
      Apple Cranberry Crisp
    • Pecan Pie Cobbler on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and jar of cinnamon sugar to the side.
      Pecan Pie Cobbler

    Trending Recipes

    Stay ahead of the curve with these trending recipes everyone’s talking about! From viral flavors to creative twists on classics, these dishes are sure to inspire your next kitchen adventure.

    • Dry Brined Roast Turkey with Citrus Butter Baste on serving platter at the table with wine and gravy.
      Dry Brined Roast Turkey With Citrus Herb Butter Baste
    • Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • Best crackers for a charcuterie board on a small board.
      Best Crackers For A Charcuterie Board
    • Sweet Potato Ice Cream with marshmallows and pecans.
      Homemade Sweet Potato Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread half sliced on a platter.
      Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
    • Christmas Crack with Pretzels topped with flaky sea salt.
      Christmas Crack With Pretzels
    • Sweet Potato Au Gratin with a slice out so you see the layered potatoes with sage.
      Homemade Sweet Potato Au Gratin
    • Pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting.
      Pumpkin Bread With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Dinner Recipes

    Discover easy and delicious dinner recipes that bring everyone to the table! From comforting classics to flavorful new favorites, there’s something for every night of the week.

    • Pork Dumpling Burger on a brioche bun with chili crisp slaw and sweet kewpie mayo.
      Pork Dumpling Burger with Chili Crisp Slaw
    • Mediterranean Citrus Roasted Salmon with Olive Relish on a serving platter with potatoes.
      Mediterranean Citrus Roasted Salmon With Olive Relish
    • Chicken Larb with jasmine rice, Thai chiles, mint, cilantro, basil, cucumber and lime.
      Chicken Larb 20-Minute Meal
    • Chicken Parm Sandwich with Brussel Caesar Salad

    See more dinner recipes →

    Desserts

    Drool worthy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    • Pistachio cream in a jar with a spoon and a little cream overflowing down the side.
      Homemade Pistachio Cream
    • A slice of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake with pistachio crumble on top.
      Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper, topped with flaky sea salt and a dish of peanut butter next to them.
      Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
    • A stack of Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies.
      Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
    • Turtle Cookie filled with homemade caramel in the center and coated in chopped pecans.
      Turtle Cookies With Homemade Caramel
    • Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies topped with flaky sea salt on a board with parchment paper.
      Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble dessert in cups.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
    • Banana Bread with Streusel Topping topped with maple glaze.
      Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

    See more desserts →

    Side Dish Recipes

    Delicious flavorful side dishes to have alongside your main dish.

    • Mediterranean Fingerling Potato Salad with Olive Tapenade in a bowl.
      Mediterranean Fingerling Potato Salad With Olive Tapenade
    • Shawarma Corn on the Cobb topped with garlic mayo, shawarma seasoning and schug sauce on a serving platter.
      Shawarma Corn On The Cob
    • Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad with a sweet and smoky Chipotle Strawberry Vinaigrette on a large salad platter with serving utensils aside.
      Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad
    • Harissa Hummus in a bowl surrounded by pita pieces.
      Harissa Hummus
    • Arugula Pear Salad in a bowl topped with nuts and sherry dressing.
      Arugula Pear Salad
    • A slice of Blueberry Cornbread on a plate topped with honey butter and honey drizzling over the top.
      Blueberry Cornbread With Honey Butter
    • Sourdough stuffing with herbs in a baking dish.
      Sourdough Stuffing
    • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with parmesan cheese on a plate with a fork.
      Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

    See more side dishes →

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    About Krista

    I have been cooking since I was 4 years old in the kitchen with my mom. Since then I started working in restaurants, butcher shops, retail prepared foods and attended culinary school. I am currently working as a chef and creating restaurant flavored dinners and desserts for you to cook in your own home!

    Learn more about me →

    Recent Recipes

    • French Onion Dip with Truffle Oil topped with chives on a serving platter with potato chips.
      French Onion Dip with Truffle Oil
    • Red Curry Dumpling Soup with cilantro, limes and chili oil sitting on a cutting board.
      Red Curry Dumpling Soup
    • Mulled Apple Cider in a glass with orange slices, cinnamon sticks and pomegranate.
      Mulled Apple Cider Recipe
    • Walnut Pesto Bruschetta with Burrata on a serving dish.
      Pesto Bruschetta With Burrata

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    • California Burrito with steak, french fries, guacamole, cheese, and salsa.
      Authentic California Burrito Recipe (San Diego Style)
    • the best blondies with chocolate, butterscotch, toasted pecans and sea salt sitting on a white surface with a smear of melted chocolate in front of on of the pieces
      Butterscotch Blondies With Pecans + Dark Chocolate
    • Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin, herbs, spicy mayo and pickled veggies.
      Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin
    • Strawberry Compote in a small Mason jar with a spoon in it.
      Simplest Strawberry Compote Recipe

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    Welcome to In Krista's Kitchen where you'll find delicious dinners and desserts with restaurant flavor that you can make in the comfort of your home. You can find dinners, desserts, sides, brunch recipes and breakfast recipes for any occasion. I'm here to help you create meals and desserts packed with flavor! These recipes range from easy to slightly more experienced home cooks. I'll give tips and tricks and am always available through email to answer any cooking questions you have!

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    Thanksgiving Sides

    • Pumpkin Spice Margaritas with a spiced rim and orange flower garnish.
      Easy Pumpkin Spice Margarita
    • Bourbon Apple Cider Drink with a cinnamon stick.
      Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
    • Star bread with artichoke and basil.
      Pesto Artichoke Star Bread
    • Three pieces of layered Au Gratin Potatoes stacked on top of each other on a plate.
      Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes
    • Old fashioned pimento cheese in a bowl with crackers on the side.
      Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe
    • Traditional Bread Stuffing topped with sage in a baking dish.
      Traditional Bread Stuffing
    • Kale Apple Salad with goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, red onions and vinaigrette.
      Harvest Kale Apple Salad
    • Cranberry Sauce in a dish with oranges and star anise.
      Cranberry Orange Sauce

    Thanksgiving Desserts

    • Sweet Potato Pound Cake topped with marshmallow glaze on a cake tray.
      Sweet Potato Pound Cake
    • Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker crust in a pie dishes with a few slices removed.
      Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
    • Brown butter frosting in a jar.
      Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Taffy Apple Salad on a spoon with a chunk of Snickers bar and caramel.
      Taffy Apple Salad
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake cookie topped with brown sugar and pecans.
      Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
    • Pumpkin creme brulee with cracked sugar tops and pumpkin spice bottle next to it.
      Pumpkin Creme Brulee Recipe
    See more Thanksgiving Desserts →

    Dry Brined Roast Turkey

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