Pumpkin Bread From One Can: Two Loaves, Muffin Option and Freezing for the Holidays
A full can of pumpkin purée makes two loaves of moist, spiced pumpkin bread. Bake one now and freeze the other for the holidays.
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Cranberry Orange Muffins: Fresh or Frozen Berries, Real Zest and the Right Sugar Balance
Cranberries are very tart, so these muffins need a little more sugar than a plain batter, plus orange zest for real citrus flavor. Frozen berries work straight from the bag.
Christmas Cupcakes From One Base Recipe: Peppermint, Eggnog Spice and Gingerbread
Start with a standard vanilla cupcake and change only a few ingredients to get peppermint, eggnog spice or gingerbread cupcakes for the holidays.
Thanksgiving 2026 Baking Timeline: What to Make Ahead and When
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Spread the baking over a few weeks and the holiday itself needs little more than warming and slicing.