Gravy isn't just a Thanksgiving essential — it's a year-round favorite. And while we'd never judge anyone for using the jarred stuff in a pinch, from-scratch gravy is super simple to make if you're roasting any kind of poultry. Our go-to recipe uses pan drippings, and delivers a lump-free topping for your mashed potatoes, stuffing and more every time. After you roast your turkey until it's golden brown, let it rest — then collect the drippings (a.k.a. the foundation of gravy).

Hearties still haven't fully recovered from Abigail Stanton's sudden departure on When Calls the Heart — and understandably so. After news broke that Lori Loughlin, who played Abigail on Hallmark Channel's hit show for six seasons, was involved in the massive college admissions scandal, the show took a month-long break to figure out how to best move forward.

Chopped dried figs rehydrate as they cook with the cranberries, rosemary, and honey, creating a jammy sauce that'll have everyone swooning. To get started, you'll need: 12 oz. of fresh or frozen cranberries 1 c. of chopped dried figs 1/2 c. of honey 1/2 sprig of rosemary Once you have your ingredients, in a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, figs, honey, rosemary and ½ cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

With the help of your trusty food processor, our buttery dough is easy as pie. Add flavor to this basic dough by trying out different flavor variations. To make, you'll need: 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter, cut up (1 stick) 1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 tbsp. ice-cold water, plus 1 to 2 teaspoon if necessary Then start by combining flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

You made your grocery list, checked it twice, went shopping four times – and yet, you still forgot an essential item for your Thanksgiving dinner. It happens to the best of us. Whether you realize you need more Thanksgiving side dishes or a second turkey, or you discover you ran out of toilet paper an hour before your guests arrive, chances are you'll need to make a quick supermarket run on Thanksgiving.

The reboot of Supermarket Sweep is finally here, so get ready for racing grocery carts and funny food-related jokes from the show's new host, Leslie Jones, Sunday nights this fall. Per an ABC press release, the reboot takes place in a "whimsical grocery store" that was "built from the ground up" specifically for the new series. Of course, this raises several questions, mainly about the food appearing on the supermarket's shelves and the products thrown in the contestants' carts.

Have you ever used a coupon when making a purchase on Amazon? We sure haven't. So when we discovered that the online marketplace has a whole section dedicated entirely to coupons, we basically lost it. Enter Amazon's under-the-radar coupon section, Amazon.com/Coupons, where you can find savings across almost every category. This magical money-saving page is available to everyone and anyone with an Amazon account. Although, Amazon does note that some of these coupons are exclusive to Prime members.

Skipping sugar may be the current craze, but if you’re thinking about eliminating fruit from your diet because they contain naturally occurring sugars, you may want to think twice. "Fruit provides a lot of things we need," says registered dietician Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of Read It Before You Eat It. "It provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It also hydrates us and provides us with fiber, which fills us up." Unfortunately, not enough people do not eat as much fruit as they should.

Ditch the bulky blender and whip up this easy smoothie recipe with an immersion blender! Coconut yogurt, frozen raspberries, and bananas create a creamy breakfast or snack treat. To get started, you'll need: 1/2 c. of low-fat milk 1/2 c. of low-fat coconut-flavored yogurt 2 c. of frozen raspberries 2 bananas, peeled and cut into pieces Toasted coconut and raspberries, for serving To make, use an immersion blender to blend together milk and coconut-flavored yogurt with frozen raspberries and bananas.

Water is the most underutilized tool when it comes to your health. From hydrating skin and helping with headaches to giving you an endless supply of energy, simply drinking enough H2O each day can pay off in a big way. But How much is enough? Well, much like calories, the amount of water each person needs depends on a few different factors. Here's how to calculate how much water you should be drinking each day based on your own unique needs.