With all of our Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes linked up last month, it is always interesting to see which recipes you clicked on when you linked up your recipes.

Here are all of the favorite recipes that were linked up to November’s parties.

For November 5th’s party, there was one recipe that got five clicks from our link-up. Who knows how many clicks it got once we pinned it!

• Easy Brown Butter Granola with Pecans and Cranberries from Mean Green Chef

There were 2 favorite recipes from November 12th’s party:

• Asparagus, Leek, and Mushroom Risotto from The Painted Apron
• Blackcurrant Oatmeal Bars from Treat and Trick

November 19th also had 2 favorite recipes from The Painted Apron and Treat and Trick:

• Cranberry Bread from Treat and Trick
• Holiday Orange Rolls from The Painted Apron

Five recipes had the most clicks from November 26th’s party!

• The Great Cookie Exchange from The Lazy Gastronome
• Creamy Chicken And Bacon Pasta from Cooking with Ewa
• Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Acorn Squash from Faith, Hope, Love, and Luck
• Grown Up Grilled Cheese from The Painted Apron
• Oklahoma Fried Okra from The Lazy Gastronome

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Did you host Thanksgiving at your house this year?

We have had Thanksgiving with friends for the past four years, and before that, we had Thanksgiving with our family. I have never had to host Thanksgiving dinner. I did make 4 pies, cookies, rolls, and 3 kinds of breads this year, so I did my part!

If you hosted Thanksgiving dinner, you might have a lot of leftovers! Turkey can be used in so many ways. If you froze it, here are four recipes you may want to try.

• Crispy Scattered Stuffing, Shredded Turkey with Red Peppers and Garlic Over Spaghetti
• Creamy Dijon Linguine with Green Beans Almandine and Shredded Turkey
• Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce, Turkey & Cranberries
• Leftover Turkey Stroganoff with Mushrooms & Cranberries

You could find any of the recipes by clicking on the links above. The recipe I would be most interested in making would be the Leftover Turkey Stroganoff with Mushrooms & Cranberries.

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Leftover Turkey Stroganoff with Mushrooms & Cranberries

Cook Time

20 mins

 

Pasta dish made with leftover Thanksgiving foods

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 9 oz. wide egg noodles
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups sliced cremini mushrooms
• 6 Tbsp dry white wine
• 6 Tbsp. dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
• 3 cups shredded cooked white and dark meat turkey
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 12 oz. reduced fat sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions.

2. Drain and reserve. Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions and mushrooms until softened and starting to brown (about 8 minutes).
   

3. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, and add the cranberries. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 2 minutes).

4. Stir in the turkey, Dijon mustard, and sour cream. Remove from heat.

5. Adjust seasoning to taste. Divide the noodles between 6 bowls and top with stroganoff mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
   

All of these recipes were shared from Pasta Fits.

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It’s another month — and a busy one at that!

I love November and December, but I do know that life won’t slow down until January. We are excited as we think about going to see our extended family for Christmas.

I’ll continue to keep sharing round-ups of your recipes, so link up your recipes and please share our party on Twitter and Facebook so that more people link up and possibly click on your recipe!

October 1st’s party had 2 favorite recipes:

• Fresh Apple Cake from Treat & Trick
• Colorado Green Chile Omelet from The Lazy Gastronome

There were 4 favorite recipes from October 8th’s recipes:

• Autumn Double Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark from Cindy’s Online Recipe Box
• Milky Way Melted Ghost Cookies from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
• Chocolate Cappuccino Biscotti with Pecans from Blogghetti
• Pumpkin Spice Glazed Scones from Blogghetti

Here are October 15th’s favorite recipes:

• Baked Chicken Tacos from Lou Lou Girls
• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Recipe from Mean Green Chef
• Frozen Cranberry Cream Pie from Cindy’s Online Recipe Box

Halloween Cinnamon Roll Bones from All Because She Saved had the most views from October 22nd’s party.

Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Marilyn’s Treats had the most views from October 29th’s party.

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It’s been a long time since I have had a guest post here on Creative K Kids.

Rachel Elizabeth who writes for WikiLawns asked if she could write a post for me. Since I am mainly doing recipe posts, thoughtful (inspirational) posts, and a Pinterest party, I asked if she could do a post I could use on Tasty Tuesdays.

Although this is not a recipe, it is a very useful post if you would like to grow your own herbs for your recipes. I haven’t grown my herbs, and this was a very informative post for me to read.

I also like how there is advice for growing indoor and outdoor herb gardens. If you live in a cold climate, you can still have herbs all winter. For myself, I might want to have an indoor herb garden during our summer as we are above 90 degrees every day.

If you would like to submit a recipe guest post (non-alcoholic) or a kid’s craft guest post, you can fill out this form for my consideration. Thank you.

Homemade pizza is a special treat. Nutritious herbs are not only healthy but they’re also tasty. If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to do with kids, growing fresh herbs to enhance homemade pizza is the perfect way to taste your hard work.

When it comes to pizza, we all have own favorite ingredients. But when you grow the herbs yourself with the help of children and grandchildren, it’s even better! Grow these herbs in your garden, or right in your kitchen, then try them on pizza.

Pizza Herbs to Grow

• Basil: You can begin to harvest this herb when it reaches a height of 6 inches. Place leaves on top of your homemade pizza or mince them and then sprinkle on top. Mix the basil with mozzarella and tomatoes for a special kick.
• Chives: Chives are perennials, so it’s the herb that keeps on giving. It adds some zing to your pizza, but it’s not as strong as bulb onions and scallions. Cut chive plants about a half-inch from the soil and store them in the freezer. Chop finely. Add chives to pizza, butter, oils, baked potatoes, and salad dressings.
• Oregano: What’s a pizza without oregano? Harvest the plants when they reach 4-6 inches tall. Store oregano leaves in plastic bags and place them in the freezer. You can also put them in airtight containers.
• Parsley: Harvest parsley when the leaves begin to curl; early morning is best. Parsley tastes good when it’s fresh, but you can freeze it until you’re ready to use it. Drying parsley is not a good idea because the herb will lose some of its flavor.
• Sage: A perennial plant, you can harvest sage all year long. Drape bunches of this herb upside down to dry and then remove the leaves. Mince sage leaves and sprinkle them on top of pizza or mix them in the sauce.
• Thyme: Another perennial plant, thyme grows best in well-drained soil and lots of sunshine. Mince the leaves and add it to pizza, pasta, omelets, fish, poultry, soups, and vegetables.

Location and Space

Herbs are easy to grow, as long as you have sunshine, well-draining soil, water, and some fertilizer or natural compost. You can grow herbs in pots or containers, but plant roots need to spread, so it’s best to have a dedicated space.

The pizza-perfect herb garden starts with the right location. Depending on the climate where you live, you’ll need to plant the herbs in an area that gets at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Hot summers — where temperatures climb above 90 degrees for several days in a row — can be a problem, so shade trees nearby are a plus.

When planning an outdoor herb garden, you’ll want to know how much space each type of plant needs to grow to its full potential. For example, parsley, dill, cilantro, and chives need a square foot of space. Basils, tarragon, sage, and thyme plants should be set 2 feet apart. Oregano, marjoram, sage, rosemary, and mint need 3 to 4 feet of space between them.

Container Gardening for Herbs

If you prefer to grow an herb garden in your kitchen, choose a south-facing window for direct sunlight; you’ll need at least 6 to 8 hours of it per day. If there aren’t any windowsills in your kitchen, you can buy suction cup shelves at your local home improvement store. You’ll also need potting soil, plant fertilizer, and a watering can. One thing to keep in mind: Herbs often need to be cut back or transplanted because they can outgrow their pots. Basil, for example, can grow to more than 2 ½ feet high.

Watering Herbs

Herbs need watering as soon as the soil is dry to the touch. That means you have to monitor these plants carefully, especially in hot weather. Overwatering plants will drown and rot the roots. This is a chore your children can handle. Teach them how to feel the soil to see if it’s dry.

Harvesting

Cut off about a third of the branches when the plant reaches at least 6 inches tall. Snip branches close to a leaf intersection so that perennials can regrow. Some herbs — parsley, for instance — grow new foliage from their centers. When this happens, the older branches must be removed so that the newer, tiny ones can emerge.

Want to grow more ingredients for your homemade pizza? Try your hand at peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and if you’re in the right climate for olives, they add a special tang to the mix. You can even grow strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for a dessert pizza. Chocolate chips, however, are a little more complicated.

Guest author: Darcy Phillips is a gardener extraordinaire who loves cooking with her freshly picked produce. She’s also cultivating the next generation of gardeners by teaching her six grandchildren the basics of gardening.

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