Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is sure to be a favorite side at your Thanksgiving table. It’s classic, sweet, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water (or orange juice for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prep the cranberries
Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are soft or bruised.

2. Cook the cranberries
In a saucepan, bring the water (or orange juice) and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Then, add the cranberries and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.

3. Add flavor
Stir in the orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Then, remove from heat and let the sauce cool—it will thicken more as it cools.

4. Serve and enjoy
Serve and enjoy this tasty take on a classic Thanksgiving side!

November 26th 2025

November 26th 2025

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Quick and Easy Stuffing

Quick and Easy Stuffing

This recipe is a classic Thanksgiving favorite! Enjoy this quick, easy and flavorful side dish as part of your holiday table.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of day-old bread (about 8 cups), cut into cubes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2–3 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or rosemary

Instructions

1. Preheat and prep
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Cook the veggies
Add butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and celery for about 5 minutes until soft. Then, stir in thyme, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute.

3. Assemble the stuffing
Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour the cooked vegetables and melted butter over the bread. Gradually add broth while stirring until the bread is evenly moistened (you may not need all the broth).

4. Bake
Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is lightly golden.

5. Serve it hot
Serve hot and enjoy this quick and easy take on a classic Thanksgiving favorite!

November 25th 2025

November 25th 2025

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Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie

Thanksgiving week is upon us and this apple pie is the perfect sweet addition to your table. It’s quick, classic, and sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (one for the base, one for the top)
  • 5 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Prep the apples
Peel and slice the apples thinly. Place them in a bowl and toss with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated.

3. Build the pie
Place one pie crust in a pie dish and gently press it in. Next, pour the apple filling into the crust. Dot the top with small pieces of butter. Then, cover with the second pie crust. You can leave it whole with slits, or cut strips and make a lattice. Seal edges by pressing with a fork or pinching.

4. Make the Egg wash
Whisk the egg and water. Brush the top crust generously with the egg wash.

5. Bake and serve
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling slightly at the edges. Then, let the pie cool for at least 20 minutes, serve with whipped cream or ice cream, and enjoy this Thanksgiving classic!

November 24th 2025

November 24th 2025

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November 23rd 2025

November 23rd 2025

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November 22nd 2025

November 22nd 2025

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Matt Murphy’s Stocking Stuffers

Matt Murphy’s Stocking Stuffers

Matt Murphy wants to make sure those stockings are FULL this holiday season. He’s teamed up with the Country Connection Western Store to make sure they are!

Win Matt Murphy’s 7:10 a.m. Carpool Games and you get to reach into Matt’s Stocking and see what you win!

Along with the prize in the stocking, every Carpool Games winner will receive a $50 gift card to the Country Connection Western Store!

Stocking stuffer prizes include:

Honey Butter Cornbread

Honey Butter Cornbread

This recipe is a quick and easy comfort food that’s great for any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Optional additions:
    – 1–2 tablespoons extra honey for added sweetness
    – 1/4 cup sour cream for extra moisture
    – Pinch of cinnamon for warmth

Instructions

1. Preheat and prep
Heat your oven to 400°F and grease an 8×8 baking dish, or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix the batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth. Stir in the Jiffy cornbread mix, then add the melted butter and honey until just combined.

3. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Then, bake 15–20 minutes, or until:
• the top is lightly golden,
• the edges pull slightly from the pan, and
• a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Make the honey butter topping
While the cornbread bakes, mix 2 tbsp of softened butter with 1 tbsp honey and stir until creamy and fully combined.

5. Serve it hot
After taking the cornbread out of the oven, spread with the honey butter and enjoy!

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