From the Roots Up

If you’re like us… you may be just about done with turkey by Friday afternoon. 😅

So if you’re craving something warm, cozy, and not made with leftovers, here’s a resource a lot of you have been asking for lately:

👉 30 Homemade Soups for the Freezer (real ingredients, simple to prep)

These are the soups we actually make all winter long.
They’re freezer-friendly, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting without grabbing a can.

If you're trying to shift toward more from-scratch meals, this is a great place to start.

What soup sounds best to you right now? Something brothy, something creamy, or something hearty? 🍲

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🥣 Ready for something not turkey-and-gravy?
If you’re staring at a fridge full of leftovers and want something cozy, flavorful, and totally different, this Leftover Turkey Gumbo is PERFECT.

It’s warm, comforting, and full of deep flavor, and it transforms leftover turkey into a whole new meal your family will actually be excited to eat.

In this video, I’ll show you:
✔️ how to build a rich gumbo base
✔️ how to use leftover turkey in a brand new way
✔️ what extras you can toss in to stretch it even further
✔️ how to get that classic gumbo depth without fuss

This has become one of our favorite post-Thanksgiving meals — and it’s a great way to clear out the fridge.

👉 Watch the Leftover Turkey Gumbo video here:

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🫙 Got turkey bones left from today? Don’t throw them out!
Tonight is the PERFECT time to turn those leftovers into rich, homemade turkey broth, and yes, you can absolutely can it.

This is one of the BEST ways to stretch your Thanksgiving meal into soups, stews, gravies, and comforting winter meals all season long. And once you’ve canned it, you’ve got ready-to-use broth sitting right on your pantry shelf.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you:
✔️ how to make flavorful turkey broth from your leftovers
✔️ how to safely pressure can it
✔️ how to store it for months of easy meals
✔️ and how simple the whole process really is

If your kitchen is full of bones, bits, and drippings right now… this is the video you want.

👉 Watch the Turkey Broth Canning Tutorial here:

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With so many of us cooking today, I’m curious, if you could replace one canned soup with a simple homemade version, which one would you pick first? 👀🍲

I’m working on some “from scratch” winter recipes and would love to know where to start!

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🦃 Turkey’s out of the oven… now what?
If carving makes you nervous every year, you’re not alone. This is one of the most searched videos on Thanksgiving morning and we’ve got you covered.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn:
✔️ exactly where to cut
✔️ how to remove each piece cleanly
✔️ how to slice the breast for perfect presentation

Carving doesn’t have to be stressful. I’ll walk you through the whole thing so you can feel confident and calm at the table today.

👉 Watch the Turkey Carving Tutorial here:

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🦃 Deep-frying your turkey this year? Don’t worry, you’ve got this.
This is one of the most searched Thanksgiving tutorials on the entire internet, because let’s be honest… deep-frying a turkey can feel a little intimidating.

But it doesn’t have to be.

In this video, I walk you step-by-step through:
✔️ how to prep the turkey safely
✔️ how to judge oil temperature
✔️ how to lower it into the fryer without stress
✔️ how long to cook it
✔️ AND how to get that perfect crispy skin 😍

If you want a clear, calm guide to deep-frying your turkey, this will help so much.

👉 Watch the Deep-Fried Turkey Tutorial here:

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✨ Nervous about making gravy this year? You’re definitely not alone.
Giblet gravy is one of the TOP things people panic over the week of Thanksgiving, but it doesn’t have to be scary.

This is our step-by-step giblet gravy tutorial, made simple, doable, and perfect for even first-time gravy makers.
No lumps. No guesswork. No stress.

In this video, I walk you through:
✔️ how to cook the giblets
✔️ how to build flavor
✔️ how to thicken your gravy perfectly
✔️ how to fix it if something goes sideways 😉

You can make amazing homemade gravy — and I’ll show you exactly how.

👉 Watch the Giblet Gravy Tutorial here:

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🦃 Can you make a full Thanksgiving meal for a family of four… for just $25?

I decided to find out.
(Spoiler alert: yes, you absolutely can, and it was DELICIOUS.)

This video is a full challenge breakdown:
✔️ my exact shopping trip
✔️ what I bought on a tight budget
✔️ the full Thanksgiving menu
✔️ and how you can pull it off too

You don’t need a big budget to have a warm, classic Thanksgiving meal. Sometimes it just takes creativity and a little planning, and I’ll walk you through every step.

👉 Watch the $25 Thanksgiving Challenge here:

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🧡 Feeling a little behind on Thanksgiving prep? You’re not alone.
If you need a simple plan you can follow step-by-step, here’s our complete Thanksgiving meal with the exact timetable we use every year.

This video walks you through:
✔️ what to prep ahead
✔️ what to do Wednesday night
✔️ when to start the turkey
✔️ how to time the sides
✔️ and how to get everything on the table hot at the same time

You’ve got this and I’m cheering you on. 🦃✨
Watch here:

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We can’t believe this community has grown to 100K! 💕 Come hang out with our family LIVE tonight at 8pm CST. We will be laughing, chatting, and giving away some fun prizes (including the Vego EZ Cube!) 🌿
Watch here → youtube.com/live/SHtB-Z8cZak?feature=share

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