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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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Prime Rib with Mustard Cream Sauce
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Scalloped Potatoes
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Green Beans and Bacon
Bread Recipes
Soft Yeast Dinner Rolls
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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Christmas Sugar Cookies
Cookie Recipes
Linzer Cookies
Cookie Recipes
Spritz Cookie Recipe
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Pizzelle
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Thumbprint Cookies
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Molasses Cookie Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Snickerdoodles
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Peppermint Cookies
Meet Meggan
Meggan Hill is a classically-trained chef and professional writer. Her detailed tutorials and meticulously-tested recipes bring success and confidence to home cooks everywhere. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Meggan now lives in sunny Southern California.
What’s in Season in December
Save money (to use for holiday shopping!) and enjoy more flavorful winter meals by shopping seasonally. The best December fruits and vegetables, including cruciferous veggies, citrus, and so much more. Discover the winter fruits and…
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Booyah Stew
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Cauliflower Gratin
Breakfast Recipes
Sweet Potato Hash
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Broccoli
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Casserole Recipes
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Side Dish Recipes
Cranberry Apple Sauce
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Orange Marmalade
Salad Recipes
Fennel Apple Salad
Side Dish Recipes
Citrus Salad
Host a Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar
Learn how to host a cozy Hot Cocoa Bar for the holidays and in the darkest days of winter. This easy entertaining idea thrills children and adults alike, and it’s so easy to pull off.
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Hot Chocolate Recipe
Baking Basics
How to Make Whipped Cream
Frosting, Sauce, and Pudding Recipes
Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Frosting, Sauce, and Pudding Recipes
Caramel Sauce
Open House
Entertaining
Charcuterie Board
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Cheese Board
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Build the Ultimate Mezze Platter
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Midwest Charcuterie Board
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Antipasto Platter
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Veggie Platter
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Fruit Platter
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How to Roast Hazelnuts (Filberts)
Learn how to toast hazelnuts (filberts) in the oven or on the stove. Then add to salads, snack mixes, baked goods, and more! Also, learn the secret to removing hazelnut skins.
Christmas Recipes
Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
No Christmas cookie spread is complete without a classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe! Dress up these homemade gingerbread cookies with royal icing features and outfits and candy decorations.
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How to Host a Cookie Exchange
Learn how to Host a Cookie Exchange; one of the sweetest Christmas party ideas ever. Why stick to just one or two of your favorite Christmas cookie recipes when you can rally the crew to swap and savor a variety?
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