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25 Appetizers for New Year’s Eve

Appetizers for New Year's Eve are a must in our minds. If you're having a group of friends over, go heavy on the appetizers and everyone can grab a bit of this and that. Heading to a party? Appetizers are...

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13 Ways To Transform Christmas Leftovers

Does your fridge stocked because of Christmas leftovers? We've found 13 ways you can transform Christmas them. From extra prime rib to ham, mashed potatoes to eggnog, your family will look forward to eating these recipes. An added bonus is...

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8 Cocktails to up Your Christmas Spirit

Up your Christmas spirit while sipping on one of these festive cocktails. They put a holiday twist on classic drinks like a martini, margarita, and a hot toddy. Sip on any of these Christmas cocktails while wrapping last-minute gifts or...

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Festive Holiday Treats To Leave Santa

Yes, Santa loves Christmas cookies. But with all the houses he visits on Christmas Eve, why not give him and the elves some variety? Peppermint bark, homemade truffles, and more festive treats are delicious additions to Santa's cookie plate. Easy...

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Easy Appetizers for the Holidays

H-app-y days are here! I'll be spending a lot of time with family and friends over the next couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to catching up and eating lots of food. I'm going to a holiday party and I've...

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20 New Dessert Ideas To Make for Christmas

While we love traditional Christmas desserts, sometimes fruitcake and yule logs just don’t cut it. That’s where these delicious holiday desserts come in! Chocolate cheesecake, gingerbread brownies, and streusel coffee cake are just a few holiday dessert ideas you can...

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13 Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

It's a gift to spend the holidays with family. That's why Christmas needs to start with a tasty meal and it tends to be fancier than traditional mornings. We're sharing 13 recipes that will be fantastic for your Christmas breakfast...

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Five Ideas to Round Out Your Christmas Meal

Every family has traditional recipes that are served during the holidays. Since there are must-make recipes, menus can be updated by adding one or two new recipes. I thought I'd share five Blue Ribbon recipes that could round out your...

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17 Homemade Christmas Pies

Pecan pies, apple pies, chocolate pies, and all your favorite homemade Christmas pies! Perfect for your holiday feast, these deliciously sweet and simple pie recipes are sure to please all. Beautiful on your dessert table, these family-favorite holiday pies are...

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Easy Homemade Holiday Treats

These easy homemade holiday treats are wonderful to make during the Christmas season. Perfect to give as gifts or bring to a holiday party, everyone loves delicious homemade goodies. Simply box these holiday morsels in a festive box and tie...

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12 Macaroni and Cheese Recipes for Christmas

Ooey gooey homemade macaroni and cheese recipes are one our favorite holiday side dishes. Not only is it absolutely delicious, it is a favorite for kids of all ages. While we love classic macaroni and cheese, we also love trying...

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Easy Holiday Baking Recipes

Stock up on the all-purpose flour and soften the butter, it's baking season! I love to bake year-round, but when Christmas comes my oven gets a workout. This week, I'm sharing easy holiday baking recipes to enjoy the entire holiday...

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18 Traditional Christmas Dinner Recipes

All the traditional Christmas dinner recipes for your holiday menu! We have everything you need to make your Christmas menu perfect. From no-fail prime rib recipes to honey baked ham to family-favorite side dishes, these tried-and-true homemade holiday recipes belong...

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Condensed Milk Desserts for the Holidays

Like canned pumpkin, condensed milk seems to have a permanent spot on pantry shelves. And, like pumpkin, it should be incorporated into desserts during the holidays. From gooey fudge to tres leches pumpkin pie squares and chocolate truffle cheesecake, your...

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15 Dinners You Can Make In December

The holiday season can be crazy. From shopping to decorating, holiday parties to prepping for the big day, it seems there are never enough hours to get everything done. And, we still need to get dinner on the table. Comforting...

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Easy Christmas Breakfast Ideas

After opening presents, my family tradition is to eat a heartier breakfast. It holds us until the main meal later in the day and allows us to spend quality time together before the craziness of the day sets in. While...

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How to Make the Perfect Holiday Charcuterie Board

In search of an appetizer that is sure to feed and please a crowd? Charcuterie boards are your perfect answer. No baking required (unless you’re a baked brie kind of person), these last-minute grazing boards will be your go-to for...

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New Navigation on Justapinch.com

At Just A Pinch, we always try to keep up with the latest technology and platforms to make sure we're delivering the best site for members. The majority of users access the site from their phones. We needed to update...

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What To Make With Extra Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a holiday table staple. Whether canned or made from scratch, it's a necessity alongside roast turkey. But since a little goes a long way, there are typically leftovers. Don't toss that extra cranberry sauce, though. From quesadillas...

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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Meal

Even though there's been a lot of buzz about Thanksgiving, did it sneak up on you? It seems time is flying these days. If you haven't even thought about Thanksgiving dinner, or have to bring something to dinner, I've put...