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October 29, 2013

5 Easy Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes Your Co-Workers Will Love

Filed under: Seasonal & Special Events Ideas — Tags: — PDWriter @ 11:07 am

When you have to be at work in the days leading up to a holiday, the least you can do is plan a fun event to keep everyone’s spirits high. This Thanksgiving, have an office potluck earlier in the week, or the week before. Not only will you get to eat delicious food, but you can also take the chance to try one of these Thanksgiving potluck recipes and see if it’s one you want to make again on Thanksgiving day!

easy thanksgiving potluck recipes cranberry dip1. Cranberry Dip: Someone always arrives a bit early for a potluck, so stave off hunger with a delicious spicy cranberry dip! Adding some horseradish, honey, and lemon to a classic jellied cranberry sauce turns it into something special. Serve it with miniature hot dogs and apple slices for dipping.

2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts: Even people who don’t typically like Brussels sprouts can’t refuse these delicious ones! An additional perk is that you’ll only need to spend about 10 minutes of active time making them. Here is a great recipe for roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts!

Easy thanksgiving potluck recipes cornbress dressing 3. Cornbread Dressing: Instead of the typical stuffing from a bag that you may expect to see at a work potluck, make something more unusual. The Pioneer Woman’s cornbread dressing puts a bit of a twist on the classic dish by using cornbread instead of regular bread, and adding sausage and apples.

4. Sweet Potato Casserole: When people don’t want to wait until dessert is served to get a few bites of something sweet, they’ll appreciate a sweet potato casserole. The candied pecan topping is to die for, and the buttery sweet potatoes underneath are delicious as well.

easy thanksgiving potluck recipes apple cheesecake 5. Apple  Cheesecake: Rather than debating whether to make an apple pie or a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert, surprise people with these apple cheesecake bars. If you’re pressed for time, you can even start with a store-bought cheesecake and just make the apple cinnamon topping.

If you’re the one planning the Thanksgiving potluck, you have a few additional responsibilities besides bringing your dish. You’ll need to print out Thanksgiving invitations so people know about the lunch. It also may be worth assigning a specific type of dish to each person so you don’t end up with a whole buffet line of pies. You can even recommend some of these recipes to people who may be willing to cook them!

October 24, 2012

Formal Tables Made Easy With Thanksgiving Place Cards

Filed under: Seasonal & Special Events Ideas — Tags: , — PDWriter @ 8:39 am

Fall Brilliance Folded Place Cards by PaperDirectAre you having a formal Thanksgiving dinner party and are panicked over getting everything together in time? With this wonderful holiday right around the corner, now is the time to think about all those little, finishing touches you’ll need to ensure the planning and dinner party go smoothly and as planned. Thanksgiving place cards from PaperDirect will not only help everyone know who’s sitting where, but they will add a touch of elegance to any Thanksgiving feast!

Adornment Folded Place Cards by PaperDirectHere are some of the most popular PaperDirect Thanksgiving place cards:

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  • Mahogany Rouge Folded Place Card
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Thanksgiving Glow Deluxe Thanksgiving Greeting Cards by PaperDirectHave you made your Thanksgiving dinner list and checked it twice? PaperDirect is your online shopping source for other supplies you may need this holiday season. We have Thanksgiving invitations, Thanksgiving personalized napkins and even Thanksgiving greeting cards for loved ones and friends you may not see this year. Need suggestions on hosting a party? PaperDirect can help you there, too! Read some of these helpful blogs about hosting parties around the holidays:

 

November 3, 2011

Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids

Filed under: Seasonal & Special Events Ideas — Tags: — PDWriter @ 8:00 am

Golden Grove Deluxe Thanksgiving Greeting CardsThanksgiving is a holiday to be enjoyed by all ages, and it’s a day when we express how thankful we are for all of our blessings. Even young children can participate in Thanksgiving by participating in one (or more) of these creative Thanksgiving ideas for kids (and adults, too):

  • Read or write a Thanksgiving poem or prayer before dinner.
  • Read a Thanksgiving Bible verse.
  • Write or read a Thanksgiving story to everyone.
  • Share a meaningful, special Thanksgiving memory (can go around the table and do this before eating)
  • Invite a friend to your home for Thanksgiving dinner.Majestic Turkey Folded Place Cards
  • Watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade or a Thanksgiving-themed movie or show together as a family.
  • Volunteer at a shelter,  or prepare a care package to give to the homeless or to a shelter near your home.
  • Plan a family football game in the yard.

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