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It's that time of year again.  The holiday season is kicking into full throttle.  If you are like me you are spending a significant amount of time these days thinking about holiday menus, making shopping lists, and planning your holiday preparation.   Have you decided what appetizers you will serve this Thanksgiving?  If not, I've assembled some Thanksgiving appetizer suggestions for you. Five Appetizer Recipes to Rock Thanksgiving Rock Your Thanksgiving with These Appetizers This is a list of five of my favorite appetizers. They are tried and true party pleasers.  Choose the one or two that best represent the flavor preferences of your family and you can't go wrong.

Thanksgiving morning will be here before you know it. Yes, the holiday is coming.  You want it to be special, but hey, there's a lot of cooking to be done.  No one wants to start with a complicated breakfast!  Here are three suggestions for some special breakfast items that you can make ahead.  That way you can relax a little and have a special Thanksgiving breakfast without throwing off your dinner schedule. Fall Breakfast-Cranberry Bread, Cran-apple Muffins, Pumpkin Scones #1  Cranberry Bread Serves 12 Cranberry Bread Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped 3/4 cup fresh orange juice Zest of one orange 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup chopped nuts Raw sugar, for topping, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a standard loaf pan. In a medium bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and sa

Comfort food has been a favorite on my menu lately.  You know this if you've been following along regularly.  Trying times call for comfort food, don't you agree? Chicken pot pie has been on my menu rotation lately.  It's been an easy meal to prepare and oh, so comforting to eat.  You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to make chicken pot pie from scratch.   Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie Here are some keys to an easy, yummy chicken pot pie.

When you are looking for the perfect scone recipe for fall these pumpkin scones with chocolate chips must be on your list. These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones are a delightful way to kickstart your day, whether you're enjoying a leisurely weekend breakfast or preparing a special holiday treat. Crisp autumn air suggests there's nothing quite like the aroma of warm, freshly baked scones wafting through your home. Fall is the perfect season to embrace the cozy comfort of baked goods, and what better ingredient to spotlight than pumpkin?  Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones for Fall These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones are the essence of fall flavors and cozy mornings. They're simple to make, bursting with seasonal goodness, and perfect for sharing with loved ones during holiday gatherings or simply savoring on a crisp autumn morning. So, grab your spatula, and let's get baking!

You can make a perfect roast chicken. Roasting a whole chicken at home is easy. Follow a few basic steps and you'll know how to roast a perfect chicken every time.      If you are a regular reader here at Just One Donna, you know I'm all about food that is delicious, easy to prepare, and good for you.  A roasted chicken fits all of those requirements.  What's more, the leftovers will be great for additional meals during the week. Easy Oven-Roasted Chicken We use affiliate links and receive a small compensation to support publishing this blog when you shop. Donna's Easy Roasted Chicken Getting into the habit of roasting a chicken every weekend is just good meal management for busy people.  Having a roasted chicken in your fridge means you'll always have the start of a delicious meal ready to go.  Leftovers are easily turned into a delicious chicken salad, chicken soup, chicken tacos, chicken pot pie, and more. Those grocery store rotisserie chickens a