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Christmas Recipes
Discover all of our best Christmas Recipes on Culinary Hill. Prime rib, baked ham, roasted turkey, all the side dishes, soups and salads, bread and rolls, desserts, drinks, and appetizers. It’s all here, organized by…
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Baking Day
Plan your own Baking Day with friends and family where you bake cookies and make candy for the holidays together. Share the costs, the work, and spoils so everyone leaves with a boat load of…
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A Very Merry Christmas Dinner
Craft your perfect Christmas dinner from our best holiday recipes. Whether you’re hosting a casual buffet or a formal sit-down dinner, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you feed the ones you love the…
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Cranberry Wreath Cake
Cranberry Wreath Cake is a luscious chocolate cake covered in sweet vanilla buttercream and is perfect for the holidays or any winter celebration. A crown of fresh rosemary and sugared cranberries makes a stunning finishing…
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80 Easy Holiday Appetizers
Whether you’re going to a cocktail party with friends, a potluck with co-workers, or hosting your very own Christmas Open House, discover 80+ easy, delicious holiday appetizers that everyone will love! Sometimes a great party…
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How to Set a Table
Whether it’s a quiet supper for one or a dinner party for 12, setting a pretty table makes the occasion even more special. Break out your best china and polish the glassware; here’s a breakdown…
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80 Best Homemade Food Gifts for the Holidays
There is no better way to show you care than with Homemade Food Gifts this holiday season. From cookies and candy to spreads and spices, choose from 80+ DIY ideas with something for everybody on…
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Italian Recipes
Pizzelle
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Orange Marmalade
Spice Blend Recipes
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Chocolate Recipes
Puppy Chow
Frosting, Sauce, and Pudding Recipes
Apple Butter
Appetizer Recipes
Caramel Corn
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
How to Make Mustard
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Red Pepper Jelly
What to Cook in December
Citrus Salad
Fresh herbs, citrus fruit, berries, and pomegranate seeds team up in this refreshing and easy winter fruit salad. It’s simple enough to add to a weekday breakfast menu, but showy enough to share as a…
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Side Dish Recipes
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Casserole Recipes
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Soup and Stew Recipes
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Salad Recipes
Beet Salad
Soup and Stew Recipes
The Best Cabbage Soup
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Soup and Stew Recipes
White Bean and Kale Soup
Appetizer Recipes
Cauliflower Buffalo Dip
Salad Recipes
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan
Vegetable Recipes
Braised Red Cabbage
Side Dish Recipes
Lemon Rice Pilaf
Culinary School Secrets
Pro-level tricks to transform your cooking!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider is simple to make, sweet, and delicious. This welcoming, spiced hot beverage makes the whole house smell amazing, too. In my house, cinnamon and clove-spiced cranberry apple cider is THE…
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Mulled Cider
Mulled Cider is warmed apple cider infused with brandy and spices. It’s the perfect hot beverage for a cold day, especially around the holidays. Hot Mulled Cider Day is officially September 30, but I usually…
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Mulled Wine
A cup of homemade Mulled Wine makes cheeks rosy and warms from the inside out. This delicious blend of wine, fruit, and fragrant spices will become your new holiday tradition. I love Mulled Wine because…
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How to Stock a Bar Cart
Learn how to stock a bar cart that is perfectly tailored to your personal taste and the cocktails you love to make. Staying in just got a lot more fun! Whether in a cupboard, cabinet,…
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Cocktail Recipes
Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan cocktail, better know as a Cosmo, is a fruity drink made with cranberry juice, vodka, triple sec, and lime juice.
Christmas Recipes
Cinnamon Ornaments
These 2-ingredient Cinnamon Ornaments add a festive, lightly scented touch to your Christmas tree or gift wrapping. Use your favorite cookie cutters, then bake at a low temperature or just let air dry. I always…
Christmas Recipes
Gingerbread Cookies
No Christmas cookie spread is complete without classic Gingerbread Cookies! Dress up these homemade Gingerbread Cookies with royal icing features and outfits. Rather than those hard and crumbly store-bought gingerbread desserts, I like Gingerbread Cookies…
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