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What Food Can I Make Before Christmas?

No one wants to spend their holiday in the kitchen away from family, so what food can you make before Christmas? We found 16 holiday recipes that you can make ahead to save you time and oven space. From Christmas...

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Creative Christmas Appetizers

The Christmas tree is shining bright and your home is festive with Christmas decorations. So, why not carry that holiday theme over to the appetizer table? Have a Pinterest-worthy appetizer platter by making any of these creative Christmas appetizers. We've...

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Yummy Ways To Enjoy Pecan Pie That Aren’t Pie

The magic that is pecan pie should not be just limited to, well, pie! Don’t get us wrong, we love us some classic, homemade pecan pie - but why stop there? Choose from pecan pie balls, bread pudding, brownies, cheesecake,...

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Easy Desserts That Can Be Made Ahead

Dessert just may be my favorite part of Christmas dinner. It's not just because I love sweets, though. By the time dessert rolls around, the busyness of the day is over. I can relax, enjoy some sweets, and spend time...

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Christmas Side Dish Recipes

Ham, roast, beef, or turkey are already on the Christmas menu. Bring your holiday feast together with delicious Christmas side dish recipes. How many side dishes should you serve? Three to four is typical but to us the more the...

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Five Glazed Ham Recipes To Save for Christmas

Traditionally, baked ham is the centerpiece of most Christmas dinner tables, and it’s no wonder why. Besides being tasty, there are different ham glaze recipes that turn basic baked ham into a spectacular one that will be the spotlight of...

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Wonderful Dessert Recipes for the Christmas Season

Need to bring a dessert to Christmas dinner or a holiday party? Then check out these wonderful dessert recipes for the Christmas season. From easy bread pudding to an assortment of pies and chocolate cakes, there's an assortment of recipes...

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Ideas To Save Money on Your Holiday Meal

The holidays are about making the season special with your family. No matter what that looks like for you, we know food will play into your holiday plans. With food prices increasing this year, we’re here to help you find...

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14 Cinnamon Roll Recipes

Melt-in-your-mouth, ooey gooey cinnamon goodness, topped with cream cheese icing, we love cinnamon roll recipes! From cakes to bread to rolls, you can’t beat the flavor of cinnamon rolls. No matter if you’re looking for an heirloom recipe or a...

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Work-Friendly Holiday Treats

Want to be the employee of the month? Make treats and bring them to the office. What types of recipes are work-friendly holiday treats? Think sweets that grab and go, or small things that can be prepackaged. Peppermint mocha mix...

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Recipes To Add to Your Christmas Menu

It's time to start putting together a game plan for my Christmas dinner. Boy, this year has gone by quickly. If you're also in the planning stage and looking for main meal recipes to add to your Christmas menu, check...

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Peppermint Treats for the Holiday Season

Peppermint's festive flavor immediately puts you into a holiday mood. Whether the flavor comes from peppermint extract or candy canes, there's something about peppermint that's magical to our taste buds. Peppermint bark candy and peppermint bark fudge make wonderful holiday...

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Warm You Up Winter Soups

Winter is a great time for soup. It's hearty, filling, and satisfying. Serve with warm crusty bread and on a cold winter's day, a big bowl of soup always hits the spot. The aroma of them simmering on the stove...

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Holiday Baking Pantry Ingredients to Stock Up On

Christmas time is here! Tis the season for baking pies, cookies, candies and so much more. We’re prepared to stuff our faces with festive sweets, but our pantry is not prepared to bake them. It’s time to make sure your...

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Dinner Recipes for the Busy Holiday Season

December is here. And what that means is family, fun, and lots of cooking. With the busyness of the holidays, you don't want to prepare complicated meals. These recipes are perfect for a busy cook and will help mealtime come...

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Sweeten the Holidays With Christmas Cookies

I love to sweeten the holidays with Christmas cookies. If friends stop by, I can put a plate out for nibbling. When heading to a party, I can put some in a box for a hostess gift. And, if there...

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Gingerbread Cookie Recipes for the Holidays

Nothing signals the arrival of the holiday season more than the smell of gingerbread cookies baking in the oven. Filled with warm spices, like clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg, they're a delicious treat. Add gingerbread cookies to a Christmas cookie tray...

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5 Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipes

Have you ever tried to make homemade gravy and it didn't turn out right? Whether your family prefers brown gravy or giblet gravy, we know the idea of making it yourself can be intimidating. So, we're sharing 5 homemade turkey...

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What To Do With Leftover Turkey

Like everything these days, the price of turkey has gone up. In trying to be as economical as possible, I'm going to make sure to save my extra turkey. Wondering what to do with leftover turkey? Turn it into another...

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Easy and Light Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

We usually save special breakfast recipes for Easter and Christmas; however, nobody wants to start a holiday hangry. That’s where these easy and light Thanksgiving breakfast ideas come in. Whip these recipes up the night before or while waiting for...