Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites

This recipe makes for a festive and delicious appetizer for your upcoming holiday gatherings. It’s a little something different that’s the perfect pre-dinner bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 wheel Brie, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Prep the base
Cut puff pastry into small squares and place into mini muffin tins.

3. Assemble the bites
Add a piece of Brie to each pastry and top with cranberry sauce, then place another pastry square on top.

4. Bake
Drizzle with honey and bake the bites for 12–15 minutes until golden.

5. Serve and enjoy
Let the bites cool about 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy this delicious holiday app!

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe is a Thanksgiving favorite! It’s sweet, simple, and a delicious addition to your table.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 cups Mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Prep the sweet potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Also, preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Boil the sweet potatoes
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water until the potatoes are covered by about 1 inch of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to season them while cooking and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and simmer 15–18 minutes, or until fork-tender.

3. Mash and combine ingredients
Return the potatoes to the warm pot and add the butter first so it melts in. Then, add brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt and mash until creamy.

4. Assemble the casserole
Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into a lightly greased 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Spread the marshmallows evenly on top.

5. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until everything is warmed through. (Optional) switch to broil for 1–2 minutes at the end to toast the tops of the marshmallows.

6. Serve warm
Let the casserole set for about 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

November 19th 2025

November 19th 2025

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Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Ivy and Frankie!

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Ivy and Frankie!

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Hi there! I’m Ivy, a gentle soul looking for a peaceful forever home where I can slowly bloom like my namesake. I’m a bit of a shy girl who takes some time to warm up, but once I feel safe, I’m super affectionate and love gentle cuddles. My curious nature means I’ll slowly explore my new world, peeking out from cozy hiding spots as I get more comfortable. I’m hoping to find a quiet home where I can be the star of the show! I dream of finding patient humans who understand that trust takes time and are willing to let me come to them at my own pace. My ideal family will give me soft spaces to curl up, quiet moments to feel secure, and lots of love as I gradually reveal my sweet, loving personality. How did I get here? Transferred from Wake County Animal Center with my kittens. ~My adoption fee is $65.00.~

Hey there, sports fans! I’m Frankie, and just like a star quarterback, I’m always ready to play and steal the spotlight! My game plan is simple: maximum fun and maximum attention. Whether it’s chasing a ball, playing tug-of-war, or giving you my most irresistible puppy dog eyes, I’m all about making sure I’m the MVP of entertainment in your home. I love being the center of attention and can turn any ordinary day into an exciting sports match. Think of me as your personal cheerleader and teammate rolled into one adorable package. I’m looking for a family who’s ready for non-stop action, playful moments, and lots of love. Are you ready to draft me to your team? Let’s score some cuddles and create an unbeatable bond! I am full grown at ~50 lbs. How did I get here? Transferred from PAWNC Rescue where I came in as a stray. *I have been diagnosed with heartworm disease and have begun treatment – please speak with an adoption specialist for details.* ~My adoption fee is $120.00.~

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and this pumpkin pie recipe is the perfect addition to your table. It’s smooth, spiced, and everything nice!

Ingredients

  • For the filling:
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • (Or you can replace all spices with 1–1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice)
  • For the crust:
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. Make the filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix until very smooth.

3. Assemble the pie
Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and pour in the pumpkin filling. Lightly tap the dish on the counter to release air bubbles.

4. Bake
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 40–50 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.

5. Cool and serve
Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Then, slice and serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of cinnamon and enjoy this delicious holiday favorite!

November 18th 2025

November 18th 2025

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This recipe is such an easy comfort food, and could be a great side to start perfecting before the holidays!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3–4 garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: a splash of sour cream for tang, chives for topping

Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches each.

2. Boil the potatoes
Place the potato chunks and whole garlic cloves into a large pot. Pour in about 8 cups of water, or enough to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to season the potatoes as they cook. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork 

3. Drain and mash
Pour the potatoes and garlic into a colander and shake off the excess water. Let them sit for 1–2 minutes to allow steam to escape. Then, return the potatoes and garlic to the warm pot, add the butter, and b egin mashing with a potato masher. 

4. Add cream and season
Warm the milk or cream in the microwave for 20–30 seconds so it blends smoothly. Then, pour in about half to start, continuing to mash until it reaches your preferred consistency. Add more milk as needed and add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve hot
Add optional toppings, then serve hot and enjoy this ultimate cold weather comfort food!

November 17th 2025

November 17th 2025

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Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — Bryce Young passed for a career-high and franchise-record 448 yards and Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 28-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 30-27 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Young’s 54-yard pass to Tommy Tremble set up the winning kick for Carolina (6-5), which completed its sweep of NFC South rival Atlanta.

The Falcons (3-7) suffered their fifth straight loss, including back-to-back overtime defeats.

Young completed 31 of 45 passes with three touchdowns. He threw a go-ahead 12-yard touchdown pass to Tetairoa McMillan with 1:08 remaining to give Carolina a 27-24 lead. But Zane Gonzalez kicked a 45-yard field goal for Atlanta with 16 seconds remaining to force overtime.

Bijan Robinson ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns, but the Falcons couldn’t overcome the loss of Michael Penix Jr. to a knee injury in the third quarter. Backup Kirk Cousins couldn’t move the offense in overtime.

McMillan had eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.

Young’s go-ahead scoring pass was set up by Rico Dowdle’s 28-yard run to the 10. A replay review ruled Dowdle stepped out of bounds on what was initially ruled a 38-yard touchdown run by the officials.

Atlanta’s secondary was short-handed with cornerbacks Dee Alford and Mike Hughes inactive. Young and the Panthers targeted fill-in cornerback Natrone Brooks often, including on Young’s 36-yard scoring pass to Xavier Legette in the third quarter, cutting Atlanta’s lead to 21-16.

Brooks then fumbled the kickoff return, giving the Panthers the ball at the Atlanta 32. Young was stopped by Kaden Elliss on a fourth-down run from the Atlanta 8. Fitzgerald’s 34-yarder late in the third quarter pulled the Panthers to within two.

Penix left in the third quarter with a left knee injury with Atlanta leading 21-16. Penix missed the Falcons’ 34-10 loss to Miami on Oct. 26 with a bone bruise on his left knee.

Penix completed 13 of 16 passes for 175 yards after struggling with accuracy in last week’s 31-25 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin.

The Panthers had an injury scare late in the first quarter when Young remained down after being sacked by Billy Bowman Jr. for a loss of 8 yards. Young eventually walked off the field and was escorted to the locker room and was announced by the team as questionable to return with an ankle injury.

Backup Andy Dalton replaced Young for only one snap, a holding penalty, early in the second quarter before Young was back on the field, his right ankle taped.

Young was 7 of 8 for 67 yards, including a 7-yard scoring pass to McMillan, on Carolina’s opening drive. The strong start gave him half of his full-game total of 124 yards passing in last week’s 17-7 loss to New Orleans.

Injuries

Panthers: LB Trevin Wallace was held out with a shoulder injury he suffered last week. Claudin Cherelus moved up as the starter.

Falcons: WR Drake London was ruled out with a knee injury at the start of overtime after he had seven catches for 119 yards. … The defense was short-handed as Alford (concussion), Hughes (neck), DE Leonard Floyd (hamstring) and DL Zach Harrison (knee) were inactive. Another notable inactive was LG Matthew Bergeron (ankle), while RG Chris Lindstrom (foot) started after returning to practice Friday.

Up next

Panthers: Visit San Francisco in a Monday night game on Nov. 24.

Falcons: Visit New Orleans next Sunday.

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