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16 Christmas Breakfast Recipes that are Better than Opening Gifts

We call time out from opening presents - you need to regain sustenance. And the best way to do that is with a yummy Christmas breakfast or brunch filled with these recipes!

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Why We Eat Gingerbread at Christmastime

Taking a bite of anything gingerbread flavored just tastes like Christmas, doesn’t it? Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice tones in one bite… holiday perfection! Unlike seasonal foods like pumpkin or winter squash ginger isn't known as a seasonal winter...

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18 Best Christmas Cookies for a Cookie Exchange

Don’t be that person who shows up to the Christmas cookie exchange with store-bought cookies. Even if you put them on a plate, people know! There’s just that special something about homemade cookies during the holidays that can’t be beat....

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Christmas Dinner: How Much Do I Need?

We've given thanks for our Thanksgiving meal, now it's time to shift the focus to Christmas dinner. Don't be left with people asking for a second helping of prime rib only to be looking at an empty serving plate. We've...

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C is for Cookie Recipes Everyone Will Want to Eat

Let's chat cookies. From chocolate chip to sugar and cream filled, they're a dunkable treat that can't be beat. Here are 14 cookie recipes that'll quickly become a family favorite.

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Give The Gift of Food This Holiday Season

Whether looking to make something for the host/hostess of a holiday party or wanting to give something personal to a friend, I love the idea of making homemade treats. There's something so special, in my mind, when I give (or...

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History of Christmas Cookies

Cookie mania is here and it’s here to stay for December! Between holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and baking cookies for Santa, it’s fair to say we are a cookie crazed country this month. But how did certain cookies earn this...

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Your Christmas Dinner Menu

From side dishes to the main course, to dessert to drinks, here are all the Christmas dinner recipes you need!

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Best Christmas Recipes to Give as Gifts

What is the best gift to give for Christmas? Food - duh! These homemade gifts show your love for everyone in your life, and dang are they delicious. Check out these 26 Christmas recipes to give as gifts this holiday...

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10 Christmas Cookie Recipes That’ll Put You on Santa’s Nice List

Bake one of these delectable Christmas cookie recipes and, this year, you may find a few extra gifts under the tree from Santa.

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How to Make Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash

Love pasta but not the carbs? Then try roasted spaghetti squash the next time a pasta craving hits. Naturally gluten-free, it’s low in carbs and calories but full of vitamins. Roasting spaghetti squash is easy (here’s a step-by-step how-to for...

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17 Scrumptious French Toast Recipes

Take a break from waffles and pancakes by whipping up some of these wonderful french toast recipes. Trust us, your family will thank you!

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Tips for Shipping Baked Goods at the Holidays

Receiving a care package from family members during the holiday season makes those who can't be close to the family feel a little closer. Who wouldn't be happy to open a box and see grandma's special sugar cookies inside? It's...

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Simple Christmas Cookies for a Cookie Exchange

One of the highlights of the holiday season, for me, is making Christmas cookies. It reminds me of being a kid in the kitchen with my mother. Every year I attend a cookie exchange with friends and like to try...

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15 Keto Recipes Every Keto Diet Needs

Attention anyone on the keto diet! You don’t want to pass on these delicious keto-friendly recipes. Mac and cheese, fried chicken, pizza and more of your favorites have gone keto with these delicious recipes. You’re welcome! Keto Fried Chicken Tenders...

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How to Make a Delicious Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Potatoes

Impress your family and friends with this delicious rosemary roasted chicken with potatoes. It's anything but a basic roasted chicken. The chicken is stuffed with apples, bacon, sweet onion, and rosemary to keep the chicken moist and infuse it with...

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21 Ways to Reinvent Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

From breakfast to lunch to dinner options, we know what to do with that leftover turkey and other Thanksgiving fixins!

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Why We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving

Unless you grew up in a predominately vegetarian household, chances are that turkey was a mainstay on Thanksgiving. As kids at school, we were taught why we celebrate Thanksgiving. But, have you ever stopped to wonder if a turkey was...

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Easy Recipes With Thanksgiving Leftovers

When preparing a holiday meal there is one thing you can guarantee - leftovers. Some people (like me) love them as much as the meal itself. I've been known to make a larger turkey than what is needed just so...

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How to Build a Healthier Thanksgiving Plate

The average American downs as many as 4,000 calories in one meal on Thanksgiving Day. But, that doesn’t mean you have to be one of them. Many people think the only way to keep calories under control is to make...