From Cart to Kitchen: Feast Without the Fuss with Kroger Delivery
The holidays appear out of nowhere. Between shopping, cooking, and cleaning, it’s easy to be exhausted before the fun even begins. This year, I used Kroger Delivery to maximize my time, and it completely changed my holiday prep.
Friends raved about it, so I opened my laptop, clicked through my list and filled my cart with everything needed for holiday entertaining. Added bonus? Built-in coupons to save while I shopped. I had time to start cleaning and cooking before a friendly Kroger Delivery driver arrived as scheduled, delivering everything from turkey and fresh vegetables to the Cracker Barrel cheese and Blue Buffalo food for the furry family.

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For Thanksgiving, our Sweet Potato Tian steals the show. And nothing beats charcuterie boards loaded with the bold flavors of Cracker Barrel cheeses for holiday gatherings.
To save time, stress less and savor the holiday season, let Kroger Delivery handle the holiday hustle. Visit Kroger.com/f/fall-shop to make holidays easy – and more joyful.
Meal Inspiration:
Sweet Potato Tian Recipe, Serves 6
This beautiful side dish may just become the star of your Thanksgiving spread.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

INGREDIENTS
- 5 large sweet potatoes (approximately 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 tub (5.5 ounces) Private Selectionâ„¢ Premium Butter with Honey & Cinnamon
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon Private Selection Pure Grade A Amber Color Rich Taste Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Private Selection Sea Salt Grinder Divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh thyme
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 2-quart round or oval baking dish.
- Arrange sweet potato slices upright in prepared baking dish. Pack slices tightly, using smaller or partial slices to fill gaps.
- In small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whisk until smooth.
- Pour butter mixture over sweet potatoes. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
- Bake until potatoes are almost cooked through and tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove foil and increase heat to 400°F.
- Bake, uncovered, until edges are slightly crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Garnish with thyme and serve warm, refrigerating any leftovers.
Meal Inspiration:
Holiday Charcuterie Board, Serves 16
Serve your guests something quite special.
Prep: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese
- 1 pkg. (7 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Sharp White Cheddar Cracker Cuts
- 3 pkg. (2 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Cheddar Jack Cubes 1/2 orange, sliced
- 1 cup green grapes 10 flatbread crackers
- 10 fig or raisin cracker crisps 10 slices salami
- 1/3 cup mixed nuts
- 1/3 cup assorted olives
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup honey
- 5 figs, cut in half
DIRECTIONS
Arrange all ingredients on a wooden board or serving platter. Enjoy!
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*Presented by Kroger Delivery | Originally published in the November/December 2025 Issue of Orlando Parenting Magazine. | shutterstock_2217305935

