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Best Holiday Dessert Recipes

From buttermilk pie to homemade candy to cheesecake, these absolutely delicious Christmas dessert recipes are a must-make for your holiday dessert table. Full of holiday flavors like eggnog, peppermint and fruitcake (does that count as a flavor?), these desserts will...

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Most Popular Christmas Recipes

Christmas and holiday traditions vary from family to family and in different parts of the country. We decided to dig in and see what kind of tasty treats and delightful dinners home cooks are making during this special time of...

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Sweet & Indulgent Homemade Christmas Dessert Recipes

When the Christmas meal is finished and leftovers are packed in the fridge, it's time for the next "meal" in my house... dessert. I like to have options out since everyone might want something different. There are always so many...

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20 Christmas Finger Foods

People don’t like the be hungry at the holidays - so make sure you keep your family and friends well-fed with these tasty holiday finger foods recipes. From meatballs to dips to cheese balls, we have everything you need to...

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Best Christmas Morning Recipes

There’s nothing better than sitting around the kitchen table with family eating a delicious breakfast - especially on Christmas. Many of our favorite memories include eating cinnamon rolls, casseroles, grits and more after opening presents Christmas morning. Check out these...

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Yummy Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread

Hosting a holiday party or dinner and looking for a different appetizer? This simple Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious option. It is tender and gooey on the inside with a fantastic crust on the outside. Rustic bread is...

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7 Must-Make Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Packed with pumpkin flavor, here are 7 must-make pumpkin pie recipes your family will fall in love with.

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10 Holiday Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Brussels sprouts really get a bad reputation. Prepared the right way, they make a beyond delicious side dish for your holiday dinner. Whether you prefer classic, cheesy or crazy - we have a Brussels sprouts recipe for you.

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7 Easy Prime Rib & Roast Beef Recipes

There’s just something about having prime rib or roast beef for Christmas dinner. Many are intimidated to make these expensive cuts at home, but y’all - no joke, these recipes are so easy that anyone can do it! If you...

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Easy to Make Christmas Dinner Menu

Whether you're making your first Christmas dinner or your 50th, cooking an entire holiday meal can be tricky. Making sure everything is properly cooked and comes out on time is stressful. To help alleviate some of the stress, I thought...

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10 Easy Christmas Desserts

Were you asked to bring a dessert to the Christmas party? No worries, we have your back. From cookies to pies to bars, we have the easy (and delicious) Christmas desserts you need!

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Easy Homemade Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Store-bought frosting is convenient and easy but making homemade buttercream icing is just as simple and super tasty. Thick and dense with a silky texture, this American buttercream recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. It's perfect for spreading or piping...

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7 Baked Ham Recipes for the Holidays

If ham is on your holiday menu, try one of these 7 baked ham recipes. They'll be a delicious addition to any holiday meal and guests are guaranteed to ask for the leftovers.

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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...