2 Ladies Crazy About Cats Set the Record Straight About Crazy Cat Ladies

Having the label of being a “crazy cat lady” has, at times, given me a bad rap over the years, suggesting my destiny in life is to become a CCL before I turn 40. While I’ve had to defend the fact that cats rule and dogs drool since day one, I’ve become totally confident in this argument because really, it’s all about history. Dating back to ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred. Just because we continue to worship them doesn’t make us crazy; we’re following tradition!

Cat fans have to stick together, and I was overjoyed to learn that my coworker and associate editor at Brit + Co, Beth Wischnia, shared my love of cats and was down to set the record straight about ladies who love cats with me. We want to show the world that just because we are crazy *about* cats, doesn’t mean we’re crazy cat ladies.

We decided to head down to cat lovers’ paradise aka San Francisco cat cafe, KitTea, and interview each other while sipping on green tea and hanging with our feline friends. Yes, you heard that correctly: You can go to a cafe to lounge with the cool cats (and I’m not talking about the SF hipsters ;) If you fall in love and want to take one home, you can (and should!) because all of the KitTea residents are adoptable! You’ve cat to be kitten me right meow

When did you first know you were a cat person?

Beth: I was literally born a cat person; my mom has loved cats her entire life. There was no way I wasn’t going to be a cat person.

Ashley: When I was three, my parents brought home the sweetest little orange cat for me to love and cherish. From that day forward, I was a fan of cats, and they were a fan of me.

What’s your response to people who don’t share your love of cats?

Beth: It’s something I can live with, but it’s ultimately their loss. I try not to dwell on it too much. I REALLY don’t understand people who don’t love cats.

Ashley: There must be something wrong with you. How can you not appreciate those cute little balls of fluff? Cats are really the perfect pet. They eat when they want, poop in a litter box when they want, come get their head scratched when they want and leave you alone when they want. You just have to be okay with the ball always being in their court.

What’s your response when someone says they’re a dog person?

Beth: That sucks TBH :( Because that person is missing out. I love big dogs, but there’s nothing like cozying up with a snuggly cat. Plus, cats are pretty low maintenance.

Ashley: You have obviously been hanging around the wrong cat crew. Most people who don’t like cats are either allergic, had a bad run in with a cat once or are too in love with their dog.

What’s your favorite kind of cat?

Beth: I don’t have ONE favorite, but I love Norwegian Forest cats, Siberian cats and Himalayan cats. But I don’t discriminate — I love and accept all cats that come into my life.

Ashley: I have a Siamese back home, so I have to include that as one of my faves (in case this gets back to her). My favorite breeds are the Ocicat and the Egyptian Mau because of their beautiful spotted coats. They have a bit of a wild side, but are still playful and friendly.

What’s your favorite cat apparel item that you own?

Beth: A blue plaid bowtie for my Siberian cat Figgy.

Ashley: I don’t dress my cat, but I do have some pretty sweet cat face slippers that I rock every morning.

What would you ask your cat if you had one question?

Beth: Why are you so crazy sometimes? Like why? WHY WHEN I TREAT YOU SO WELL? I give you everything in the world. WHY, FIGGY?

Ashley: Why are you so indecisive about coming inside the house and then immediately being let out again? Did you have a change of heart? Was it boring? Was the weather not to your liking? Or are you just trying to mess with me?

How many cats is too many cats?

Beth: It all depends on where you live and how many other pets you have, so I think it’s different for everyone. I could never have more than one cat where I live in SF, but I totally wish I could. I want a cat rescue farm.

Ashley: If you live on a farm with lots of land, toys and enough food to go around, I don’t think there could ever be TOO many cats. If you live in an apartment and don’t have the space or time to give them, than you probably shouldn’t even have one cat. You have to put the cat’s well being before your own. Don’t be selfish.

If your cat was a celebrity, who would it be?

Beth: OMG Zac Effron because of the blue eyes.

Ashley: Beyonce because she is a total diva and doesn’t need a squad (or backup cats) surrounding her to make her shine. She steals the show whenever she walks into a room.

If you were a cat, which breed would you be?

Beth: A Himalayan cat because they’re so fluffy. Or a Norwegian Forest cat because it would rule to be a cat in the snow. This is a tough question.

Ashley: I wish I was a cat about twice a day. If I were one, I would be a Toyger. They look like a tiger and are highly intelligent, outgoing and active. They love to be around people and go on walks.

And there you have it. Two gals chatting about their feline fascination. We aren’t trying to convert anyone — we just think you should give them a loving chance. And you know all the best GIFs, memes and videos are of cats ;)

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Cat Cafe: KitTea

The rise of pet influencers is quite possibly one of the greatest things to come out of social media, at least IMO. I mean, who doesn’t want to see cute animals everyday?

With the freedom for connection provided by apps like TikTok and Instagram, pet owners have a totally new forum to share the lives of their favorite critters. This niche has exploded, unveiling a world of influencing focused around the lives of these pets, and TBH we’re not mad about it.

Thus, in honor of National Pet Day we *had* to honor our furry friends (and virtual furry friends) by sharing some of our fave pet-fluencers across social media.

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King Clarence has a bone to pick with Taylor Swift! 😳 #dogsoftiktok #labsoftiktok #funnydog #dogtok #fyp

For black-lab lovers, we recommend watching the daily shenanigans of Clarence, or King C, as he’s better known. Follow our fave black lab-in-a-bowtie on TikTok @jimmyrams and @jimmyandclarence on Instagram.

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woofy on Instagram: "#barbie"

Woofy is a Supermutt with the charisma of George Clooney, and the looks to replace Margot Robbie in Barbie. Basically, he’s the whole package. Follow Woofy on Instagram and TikTok at @woofyandjenna.

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Sterling Newton on Instagram: "Let the games begin 🤣#chase #goldenretrievers #sneakattacks"

Sterling and Colin are your classic Golden Retrievers turned puppy school dropouts, constantly causing loads of chaos. Follow the duo @lifeofsterlingnewton on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube.

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Playing in the wind for the first time 🍃 #puppy #longline #puppyplay #cockerspaniel #cute

Now this pup is probably the best trained in the bunch. Suki is a show Cocker Spaniel, and she will steal your heart and your attention. Follow Suki on Tiktok @suki_the_spaniel and on Instagram at @suki_thespaniel.

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Minnie & Millie on Instagram: "Hello 👋 we are Minnie & Millie! Long haired Dalmatian sisters! We will follow you back! Comment once you follow us 🫶🏻😍 #follow #dalmatian #lcdal #longhaireddalmatian #sisters #minnienmillie #fyp"

Minnie and Millie are Dalmatian sisters who definitely like to test their big sister Bella, a Golden Retriever, and Bengal cat Elsa. Follow the sisters @minnienmillie on Instagram and TikTok.

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She is still SUPER quiet most of the time #specialneedsdog #dogvlog #barking #dogmom #dogsoftiktok #pugslife #petcommunity #funnyanimals

Puppet is a quirky pug with a whole lot of personality. Follow Puppet on TikTok at @puppetpug.

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Titan doesnt take things lightly 😅👺 #DogsofTikTok #PerritosTikTok #Doglove #TikTokdeperros #perritos #puppylove #goldenretriever #perrito #dog #doglover #TikToksdeperritos @Titán 🐶👺

Chilaquil, the bilingual golden, is one of the cutest pups on TikTok, discussing his adventures from Toronto to Mexico with his pawrents. Follow Chilaquil on TikTok at @goldenchilaquil.

And of course we couldn't forget our favorite kitties.

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HONEY | Cat Chef | Princess on Instagram: "Yo Yo’s are a YUMMY Aussie cookie that are melt in your mouth purrfection! 😻 They are sometimes also called melting moments, and with their buttery soft texture it’s easy to see why! Here’s a throwback video from 2 years ago that not many of you have seen, but these cookies are SO worth making! The recipe that we used is from @bakeplaysmile , and it works purrfectly so we recommend to follow that one and all the tips! (Just google ‘bake play smile yo yo biscuits’) Happy Mixy Mixing! 💕 #madewithkitchenaid #instabake #chefcat #catsofinstagram #reelsinstagram #gingercat #catsofaustralia #australia #baking #melbourne #yoyos #yoyobiscuits #cookies #meltingmoments #cutecats"

Honey is an Australian cat chef and fashionista, serving up the best dishes (and looks) on the daily. Follow Princess @princesshoneybellex on TikTok, and @princesshoneybelle on Instagram.

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Probably my favorite thing he does 😍 #scottishkilt #munchkinkitten #cute #kitten #catsoftiktok #cat #fyp #kitten

IMO Gus is the cutest cat on TikTok. I mean, just look at the way he gets off the bed. Follow Gus @gusseybussey on TikTok.

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I’m so happy I get to share Nimbus with over 1 MILLION of you!!! 🤍 #catsoftiktok #siberiancat #fyp #foryou #viral #cat #zoomies #meow

Of course we couldn’t forget the king of late night zoomies, Nimbus. Follow this siberian kitty on Instagram and TikTok at @nimbus_siberian.

If traditional pets aren't your thing, there is certainly a pet-fluencer to suit your fancy.

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Where my PEEPS at? 🐰 #peeps #thisoneformypeeps #happyeaster #littlethumbelinagirl #fyp #viral

Take Thumbelina, for instance. Thumbelina was rescued by wildlife rehab specialists after her mom abandoned her, and has since enjoyed the finer things in life. Follow Thumbelina on Instagram and TikTok at @little_thumbelina_girl.

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Raccoons rate me on yelp. #raccoon #drivethru #food #raccoons

Now this account is a little different than the rest. Raccoon Drive Thru follows a woman feeding raccoons at her house. Follow Racoon Drive Thru on TikTok at @theracoondrivethru.

We are screaming from all the cuteness! BRB while we take a break to scroll through more of pet TikTok.

Who are your fave pet-fluencers? Tell us in the comments below! Plus, stay updated on all the latest trends with Brit + Co.

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Drama lovers are living large thanks to The Summer I Turned Pretty, Sweet Magnolias, and now My Life With The Walter Boys season 2! The show (which is basically Friday Night Lights meets Dawson's Creek) spent some time at the number one spot on Netflix’s Global English Top 10 TV list (and joined the list in 88 other countries). Netflix renewed it for a sophomore season in December 2023, and the great news is that season 2 just finished filming!

Here's everything you need to know about My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 — and don't forget to watch our interview with the cast, too.

Is there going to be My Life With the Walter Boys season 2?

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Yes, there will be a My Life With the Walter Boys season 2! Netflix renewed the new TV show in December of 2023. The second season started filming in Calgary, Canada on August 14, 2024. Showrunner Melanie Halsall is returning for season 2, as is executive producer Ed Glauser. Becky Hartman Edwards will also serve as an EP.

While there's no book for My Life With the Walter Boys season 2, author Ali Novak revealed her upcoming sequel book won't influence the show, saying “none of the content that I am currently writing will be in the second season. They’ve just taken different directions. Still all the same characters that we love.”

The season recently wrapped in November 2024, and the cast spilled on their post-shoot plans. “We have our apartments for a little bit afterwards, so we’re definitely going to stick around,” star Asbhy Gentry tells TUDUM. The cast also talked about visiting Calgary Zoo, renting bikes, and heading to Banff (in Alberta, Canada), but was distraught when they learned their favorite dessert place had closed its doors. Thankfully, a new place called Cloud Naan came to the rescue. “It’s like Cloud Nine, but with naan,” Ashby says. Now I'm craving naan!

When is the My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 release date?

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We don't have an official release date for My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 yet, but we know it's coming in 2025. Considering season 1, which started streaming in December of 2023, premiered a little over a year after filming ended, it's safe to assume we'll get another December release.

“Season 2 is bigger and better,” creator Melanie Halsall tells TUDUM. “We’ve got massive set pieces in each episode, and the stories are more intricate. We found our feet with our characters, [and] the actors really understand their characters now. When I was coming back, I was excited to start shooting again because I knew we had great stories to tell.”

Who's in the My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 cast?

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Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, and Ashby Gentry return as Jackie, Cole, and Alex respectively. We'll see other cast members like Marc Blucas, Johnny Link, Corey Fogelmanis, Connor Stanhope, Dean Petriw, Alix West Lefler, Lennix James, and Sarah Rafferty! Natalie Sharp, Carson MacCormac, Janet Kidder, Riele Downs, and Jake Manley are joining the cast.

What has the cast said about their time on the show?

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The My Life With the Walter Boys cast has loved their time on the show! When the first season dropped, Nikki Rodriguez posted a selfie with Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry with the caption "Cheers to the best time of my life."

"NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD," Ashby said in his own Instagram post when the show hit the streaming platform's top spot. "GRATEFUL IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT."

During our own interview with the main trio, they talked about how quickly the bonded on set. "We got deep," Noah told me over Zoom.

"Nothing says bonding like goofing off," Ashby said. "I think it's easy to become a family when you include a little bit of that."

"There's so many topics that the show covers," Nikki added. "Love, loss, grief, family, and chosen family, and I feel like those are all topics we've all experienced and can connect to."

Who does Jackie end up with in My Life with the Walter Brothers in the books?

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In the My Life With the Walter Boys books, Alex and Jackie agree to just be friends after she confesses her feelings to Cole, who then confesses his own feelings in the pouring rain (dreamy!!). In the final episode of the TV show, Jackie confronts Cole after he glued her sister's broken teapot back together, and the two end up kissing. But then Cole finds Jackie has run back to New York City, leaving nothing but an "I'm sorry" note behind.

What do YOU want to see in My Life With the Walter Boys season 2? Follow us on Facebook for more pop culture news!

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There’s never a bad time to celebrate your best friend — your dog! We’ve pulled together some amazing customizable gifts that will make your pup (and you) feel extra special. From comfy slippers that you’ll love padding around the house in to colorful bandanas personalized with your dog’s name, here are the products that are sure to bring a smile to your face and a wag to your pup’s tail.

Break out your basketball jerseys because the Tree Hill Ravens are coming back! Multiple sources have toldVariety that Netflix will develop a sequel series to the beloved CW drama, which ran from 2003-2012. While the series hasn't officially been greenlit yet, multiple series stars have admitted they'd love to have a One Tree Hill reunion and make another installment of the show.

"I just can't see a world where something won't happen," Chad Michael Murray told E! News. "Something will happen. Whether we get everybody together and do a live reading of the show, or we create a new fictional future episode, I don't know what it will be."

"We’re all on board, we’re all friends, it would be the most fun show anybody has ever been on," Barbara Alyn Woods says in an Entertainment Tonight interview.

Here's everything to know about the One Tree Hillsequel series — including the stars rumored to return!

Who's returning to the One Tree Hill sequel?

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One Tree Hill Sequel Cast

According to Variety, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton would return as Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively. Daneel Ackles would also return — and all three would serve as executive producers on the TV show alongside Warner Bros. Television, who was behind the original show.

When asked if he would return as Lucas Scott, Chad Michael Murray simply responded with “No clue." Considering previous reports suggested he had "no plans to return," this is promising news to me! He then added he hopes the sequel series “comes together for the fans.”

“I mean, this fandom that has grown, I mean, literally, I was just in Halifax a week ago and, sure enough, I’m running into 11, 12, 13-year-old kids who are in love with Tree Hill,” he continues. “They’re seeing it on Hulu and they’re going, ‘Oh, my gosh.’ It’s stood the test of time and I think to have some new stories, whatever iteration of the show that’s created, I want it for the fans.”

Will One Tree Hill have a season 10?

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One Tree Hill Sequel Plot

One Tree Hill doesn't have a season 10, and it's unclear what kind of sequel this new One Tree Hill series would be. But it looks like star Hilarie Burton is confident the new series would be told through the female experience. "What has been really cool for [the entire cast and crew], they're all really proud of the work that we did back then too," she told Brit + Co in September. And so to see the public support this little show we made 20 years later, that's so special and it's so rare."

“Being able to work with a team of women and look at these stories [and] these characters through a female lens is something that — whether I was doing a reboot or a brand-new show or a different movie at this phase in my life, female teamwork is something that is so vital to me,” she adds in an interview with People. “It is the core of anything I've done that's successful...So I'm excited to be able to team up with people that I look up to, people that I love dearly.”

After the One Tree Hill finale featured all of our favorite characters' kids, I've always wanted to see a One Tree Hill next generation series that brings the kids into high school, which is something other fans have been wanting too!

One viral TikTok imagines an intro for a fictional Next Gen series starring Dylan O'Brien, Candice King, and Vanessa Marano. "Could you imagine this as a reboot with the kids though," one comment reads. "We can only dream."

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And good news for OTH fans! Jana Kramer, who played Alex during the later seasons of the show, teased she thinks Peyton and Brooke "are coming back as moms."

"I had spoken to Hilarie about it, about Alex making an appearance when I knew about it," she tells People. "We had discussed it before the news broke...I think their intention is to bring back people that make sense. And Hilarie was like, 'I never got to meet Alex, so it'd be fun to have us meet,' and I'm like, 'I would love that. Sign me up.' So, we'll see. TBD."

Brooke having to deal with her kids' TikToks? Peyton thinking about the future of art and AI? Mouth leading the Tree Hill podcast empire? There is so much to dive into here. But all in all, One Tree Hill is one TV show that gives me so much hope, no matter how many times I watch it. And I know that bringing back our favorite found family is the perfect way to bring some of that hope right back into today's TV.

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One Tree Hill also starred Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Austin Nichols, Bethany Joy Lenz, Paul Johansson, Barbara Alyn Woods, Lee Norris, and Antwon Tanner. Check back here for the latest updates on the One Tree Hill reboot cast!

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What do you think about the One Tree Hill sequel?! Stay tuned for the latest news and read up on how This One Moment Proves Brooke Davis Is The Best Character On One Tree Hill.

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Thanksgiving dinner is a meal we look forward to all year long. The savory stuffing, the roasted turkey, the cranberry sauce — does it get any better than that? Well if you ask us, the best part are the leftovers! And we're talking about more scrumptious meals than the usual turkey sandwich. We've scoured the internet for different ways to put that surplus of food — trimmings included — to use. These 15 recipes will have you licking your chops.

Amazing Thanksgiving leftovers the entire family will won't mind eating until the first week of December

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Don't throw away that pumpkin purée just yet! You can use it to make delicious pumpkin cupcakes the entire family will keep coming back for. Once you add in a little pumpkin pie spice, flour, baking soda, dark brown sugar, and more goodies, you'll have 12 sweet treats to munch after Thanksgiving.

P.S. You may want to have someone else bake this recipe a second time so you can have 24 cupcakes!

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Butternut Squash and Bacon Crostini

Your family will become a huge fan of crostinis once they taste this recipe. Between the butternut squash, ricotta cheese, and bacon, everyone will be eating sweet as well as savory mini sandwiches.

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Curried Pumpkin Red Lentil Soup

Blend your leftover pumpkin and squash with coconut milk, red curry paste, ginger, and more veggies for the heartiest lentil soup you've ever tasted. Everyone will be looking to recreate this dish for a taste of lentils once they eat it, er, sip it.

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Gluten-Free Frittata Recipe

Bring your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers together with some cheese, peppers, and onions for a delicious frittata. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

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Thanksgiving Leftover Pop Tarts

These savory pop tarts are filled with cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and bits of tender turkey, then drizzled with gravy for a snack or meal that will knock your socks off. (via The Butter Half)

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Put the sandwiches on hold, because this turkey pot pie is the *only* way to use those turkey leftovers to their greatest potential.

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Leftover Turkey Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

Take your comfort food and turn it into something nutritious by topping salad with leftover turkey and a vinaigrette made with leftover cranberries.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Everything Bagel Sandwich

This recipe stuffs your everything bagel with a poached egg, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey.

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Aunt Bee's Leftover Turkey Casserole

It's cozy casserole season, so this recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover turkey by adding it to a pasta bake that is rich, creamy, and jam-packed with flavor.

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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Nothing soothes the soul better than a steamy bowl of soup like this, filled to the brim with tender shredded turkey, nourishing veggies, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt for extra smoothness.

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Deep-Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

If you don't know what to do with that heap of extra mashed potatoes, we've got you covered with these crispy potato, bacon, and cheese-filled bites of glory.

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Thanksgiving on a Roll

If you want ALL the carbs, this recipe sandwiches turkey and all the fixin's between a fresh roll and it. Is. Magical.

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Turkey Fajita Rice Bowls

Kick things up a notch and put a healthy spin on your leftover turkey with these veggie-filled fajita rice bowls.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Pierogi

This recipe smashes the traditional pierogi together with leftover Thanksgiving goodies for a fun and seasonal spin on a classic.

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Vegetarian Meatloaf and Cranberry Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

Vegetarians can enjoy Thanksgiving to the max too, and if anything proves it, it's this stacked meatless 'wich that swaps the usual turkey for plant-based meatloaf.

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Leftover Turkey Dinner Hash

These turkey-filled hash patties will make brunch fanatics swoon with their festive flavor and golden crisp exterior.

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Turkey Teriyaki Stir-Fry

This feast doesn't just give you a healthful meal after gorging on holiday eats, but it also serves as a weeknight wonder, clocking in at just 15 minutes from start to finish!

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Turkey Tetrazzini With Mushrooms

Putting that leftover turkey to use never looked so good with this creamy mushroom and pasta-filled tetrazzini.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame

This Thanksgiving leftovers croque Madame sandwich is an excellent way to serve breakfast on Black Friday. After all, you'll need an extra boost from the fried eggs to get you through your mad dash at the mall!

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Butternut Squash Casserole

Not sure what to do with all the leftover butternut squash? Make a cheesy au gratin casserole!

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Vegan Cornbread Stuffing

Don't throw away your cornbread after Thanksgiving! You can use what's leftover to bake vegan cornbread stuffing to give it a toasted yet flavorful taste.

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Pumpkin Salad

This tasty and crunchy pumpkin salad is a great option to make if you're confused about what to do with your leftover pumpkins.

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Caramel Apple Gingerbread Cookie Cups

Let's say you bought one too many apples for the apple pie you baked. Instead of lamenting over your 'mishap,' use what's leftover after Thanksgiving to make caramel apple gingerbread cookie cups!

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza

This delicious leftover pizza is a thoughtful option for anyone who swears they're tired of eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey after a couple of days.

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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Chances are it'll be cold the week of Thanksgiving so use your leftover sweet potatoes to create this creamy soup. It's good for the soul!

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