A happy Saturday to you all!
We are still having gorgeous November weather here, the kids all have some sports this weekend, along with one birthday party, and whew! These few days are packed… wishing you a happy and relaxing couple of days, xo
On Brown Eyed Baker This Week
Follower Favorites: October 2024 – The bestsellers from October, the things I shared that you all loved the most!
My Thanksgiving Kitchen Essentials – This Thanksgiving kitchen essentials guide is a one-stop shop to gather up a list of all the kitchen equipment and tools that you may need to ensure that your Thanksgiving dinner goes off without a hitch. Whether you’re cooking the entire meal or just the turkey, some sides, or dessert, I’ve got you covered with everything you may need.
Our Classic Thanksgiving Menu – This comprehensive list of everything we love to serve for Thanksgiving dinner covers the gamut, from cocktails and appetizers to how we prepare and cook the turkey, vegetables, side dishes, and, of course, dessert! If you’re still working on your Thanksgiving menu, I hope you’ll find some inspiration!
Friday Things #548 – Classic parties, time, advent calendars, chili, worry, and more…
Top 5 Most Popular Posts This Week:
1. Grandma’s Banana Nut Bread
2. Classic Beef Chili
3. Copycat Chipotle Chicken
4. Buffalo Chicken Dip
5. Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Most Popular Product Shares This Week:
1. Three-Piece Kids Plastic Knives – These were popular last week after I mentioned how they are absolutely perfect at cutting brownies – super clean cuts, no messy crumbs! My kids each have a set of these for helping in the kitchen, but I grab them anytime I need to cut brownies. A great gift idea for kids interested in being in the kitchen!
2. Indoor Plug-In Fly Trap – We started using this last summer; it’s AMAZING at catching flies and fruit flies. We keep it plugged in year-round.
3. Large Silicone Dough Mat – I LOVE having a big dedicated silicone mat just for rolling out dough, and the one I have has the measurement markings both along the edges and in circles in the middle, perfect for pies, cut-out sugar cookies, pizza dough, and any pastry dough. I can’t recommend this enough! (Currently over 50% off)
4. Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – An ingredient that packs tons of flavor into the reader-favorite copycat Chipotle chicken recipe.
5. Ancho Chile Powder – Another key ingredient for making the copycat Chipotle chicken recipe!
6. LCD Writing Tablet – We have two of these, and the kids use them constantly for drawing, writing notes, tic tac toe, practicing math, etc.
This Time in Years Past…
These recipes hit the site during this same week in previous years…
2023: Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers, Cooks & Foodies / Chocolate Cream Pie / Holiday Gift Guide for the Home / Creamy Mashed Potatoes
2021: Graham Cracker Crust
2020: Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup / Pecan Pralines / Snowball Cookies
2017: Caramel Apple Magic Bars / Turkey Tetrazzini
2016: Skillet Apple Pie
2015: Homemade Crescent Rolls / Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts / Overnight Cranberry-Eggnog Coffee Cake
2014: Aunt Vicki’s Corn and Mixed Vegetable Casserole / Chocolate Chip-Pecan Pie Bars
2013: Sweet Potato Scones with Maple Cream Glaze / Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle
2012: Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie / Mrs. Waterman’s Stuffed Mushrooms
2011: Pumpkin Ice Cream / Cranberry Sauce
2009: Lebkuchen Cookies
What I Bookmarked This Week
I’ve been wanting to try this air fryer chicken for ages; going to make it happen next week!
Salted caramel apple sheet cake – I love a good, easy sheet cake!
At least two of my kids would go crazy for maple bacon biscuits.
Ooooh I cannot wait to try this apple crisp French toast.
Adding these frosted walnut squares to my Christmas baking list!
Have a delicious weekend!