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Ham Recipes for Your Holiday Meal

Ham is a must on the holiday menu. This year, serve a ham everyone will love. Whether it's brushed with a glaze, prepared with pineapple, or cooked in a slow cooker, these 9 holiday ham recipes will be the star...

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19 Go-To Holiday Appetizers

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without an abundance of appetizers to start every meal and party. Dips, chips and finger foods, there’s nothing like a delicious appetizer spread to kick off a holiday party. Check out some of our favorite,...

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Christmas Cookies Santa Will Love

The holiday season kicks off when baking Christmas cookies begins... baking lots of cookies. I love Christmas cookies. Festively decorated, they always put me in a good mood. I love to give them to neighbors and friends. Of course, Santa...

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13 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Part of the magic of Thanksgiving are the leftovers. Whether you crave a sandwich, casserole or other more creative option, we have a recipe that is worthy of your Thanksgiving leftovers. Get your Tupperware ready to save your mashed potatoes,...

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Tasty Recipes for Leftover Turkey

After cooking a holiday meal, the last thing I want to do is spend a lot of time preparing dinner the next day. Inevitably, each year, I open the fridge and stare at the turkey wondering what can I make...

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17 Black Friday Fuel Food Recipes

Super easy recipes to make the day after Thanksgiving that will give you fuel for all the shopping you want to do! After a day full of cooking, the last thing you want to do is cook a difficult meal...

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10 Thanksgiving Gravy Recipes

Thanksgiving meal isn't complete without gravy. While it's easy (and tasty) to open a jar and heat in the microwave, there's nothing better than homemade during the holidays. Whether looking for traditional turkey, giblet, vegetarian, make-ahead or a Keto version,...

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15 Flavorful Rosemary Recipes

With a lovely woodsy, peppery flavor, we love love love rosemary! It pairs so deliciously with a variety of ingredients - from meats to vegetables to bread to soups - adding rosemary makes it a lovely subtle star of a...

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15 Table-Worthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

What is Thanksgiving without the mashed potatoes, cranberries, green bean casserole or corn? Just plain-old-boring turkey. Here are 15 Thanksgiving side dishes you need to have on your Thanksgiving table this year.

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16 Kid-Approved Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Impressing your toughest critics and pickiest eaters during the holidays has never been easier than with these kid-friendly Thanksgiving dessert recipes. Cute, fun and (most importantly) delicious, kids of all ages will be finding room in their stomachs for sweets...

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18 Quick and Easy Appetizer Recipes for Thanksgiving

Having light appetizers available for the family as they arrive for Thanksgiving is a delicious way to start the day. But with so much cooking that goes into the main meal, simple is a must. Quick and easy, these 18...

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How to Make Compound Butter

Compound butter sounds extremely fancy and hard to make. In reality, it is extremely simple to prepare and will enhance any meal. They are made by mixing softened butter with different herbs and flavors. The butter is formed into a...

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Must-Make Thanksgiving Desserts

You can't put together a Thanksgiving menu and not think about dessert. In my house, some years we've had more desserts than people! Have a sweet ending to your Thanksgiving with these must-make desserts. "This is a relatively quick and...

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Your Crock Pot Thanksgiving Menu

Using your slow cooker to make Thanksgiving recipes has changed the way we do holiday cooking. You can make the Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes and desserts in your Crock Pot for an easy solution to oven-space issues and make Thanksgiving...

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10 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Finding time in the day or room in the oven on Thanksgiving to make a full menu is no easy feat. From the turkey to mashed potatoes to stuffing to side dishes - let alone desserts - cooking Thanksgiving dinner...

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12 Classic Potato Side Dishes for the Holidays

The holidays aren’t the holidays with delicious, savory potato side dishes. Whether topped with turkey gravy, paired with ham or loaded with cheese and bacon, potatoes may just be our number one holiday side dish. Check out these delicious potato...

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22 Showstopping Bundt Cake Recipes

A Bundt pan can transform a basic cake or pound cake recipe into a beautiful and festive dessert. The next time you want to impress your family with your baking skills, try one of these 22 showstopping Bundt cake recipes....

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20 Craveable Cranberry Recipes

As the cooler weather arrives, cranberries rule the menu. Not only are they a holiday mainstay, but they're also a must on any fall harvest menu. These tart little berries add a pop of flavor to any meal. From cranberry...

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23 Keto-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Staying on your Keto diet during the holidays is definitely a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out these Keto-friendly Thanksgiving recipes - everything from appetizers to desserts - that make it easy to be low carb during...

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8 Cranberry Recipes Popping With Flavor

Cranberries aren't just for sauce anymore. We've found 8 cranberry recipes that shine a spotlight on this tart treat.