Thanksgiving Archives | Cool Mom Eats

5 impressive but easy Thanksgiving pies. Skip the pumpkin.

by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2019 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

I’m a huge fan of basically any pie recipe for Thanksgiving, but I admit I’m always looking for options that aren’t pumpkin on our buffet. Yes, it’s tradition and there are lots of ways to change up pumpkin pie and make it more creative —...

Easy, eco-friendly table setting ideas for a less wasteful Thanksgiving

by Christina Refford | Nov 15, 2019 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

Sandwiched between the plastic spiders and candy wrappers of Halloween and the blinking lights and tissue-stuffed gift bags of the holidays, I love that Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity to get back to basics. I’m turning my focus to family, food, and...

9 vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, from mains to sides, that even the carnivores will love.

by Kate Etue | Nov 14, 2019 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

If your’e looking for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that meat-eaters will like too, I am the perfect person to help. Because two years ago during the holidays, my paleo husband decided to turn vegan. Really. And he hasn’t had so much as one cheese stick...

Friendsgiving food idea: Why this Apple Squash Gratin is my favorite, unexpected Thanksgiving side dish

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 14, 2019 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving — depending how much cooking you’re doing or how many side dishes you’re expected to prepare — it can also feel more relaxed than the usual big turkey day. Family tension...

A realistic 2-3 week Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like duh, we can’t all start in October.

by Christina Refford | Nov 9, 2019 | Holiday Cooking, Party!, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? While Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar this year, it’s still never enough time. Because my sister Karen has hosted...

What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? 28 delicious recipes and ideas

by Liz Gumbinner | Nov 23, 2018 | Recipes, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

If you’re like all of us right now, you’re looking at Thanksgiving leftovers filling up your fridge and wondering how to make use of all that extra turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, and roast veggies. Well, we can help! From breakfast, lunch and dinner to...