Author name: Lauren Allen

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Our Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with fresh citrus flavor and juicy cranberries, and they’re super light and moist. They’re ideal for holiday brunch, breakfast, or a cozy winter snack. How to make Cranberry Orange Muffins: Make Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and orange zest then stir in flour, salt, and baking powder.…

Eggnog French Toast

Our Eggnog French Toast is an easy holiday breakfast made with thick slices of bread soaked in a rich, spiced eggnog custard and cooked to golden perfection. How to make Eggnog French Toast: Mix Batter: In a blender (or a shallow dish with a whisk), combine all the ingredients except for the bread until smooth…

Baked Potato Soup

My creamy homemade Baked Potato Soup recipe is loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender russet potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal. How to make Baked Potato Soup: Bake Potatoes and Cook Bacon: Start cooking the bacon halfway through the potato cooking time. Let the baked potatoes cool until you are able to…

7 Gingerbread Recipes That Make December Taste Like Christmas

If you’re only baking once this season, these are the gingerbread recipes worth pulling out the mixing bowls for. The smell of molasses and warm spices always mean the holidays are here. Gingerbread recipes just make a kitchen feel festive, no matter why you’re baking. These recipes cover everything from classic gingerbread men cookies to…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Our easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is made with a few simple ingredients and the best rich and creamy chocolate and peanut butter combo. How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge: Prep Chocolate Chips and Make Peanut Butter Swirl: Add both kinds of chocolate chips to a bowl with vanilla and butter (make sure…

17 Show-Stopping Holiday Main Dish Recipes That Aren’t Turkey

Because holiday main dish recipes don’t have to be predictable. Skipping the turkey this year makes room for something a little more special on your holiday table. Serve a main course that feels festive and tastes incredible, but still keeps the warm, family‑friendly spirit we all love around the holidays. Each of these holiday dinner…

Lobster Tails

You can learn how to cook Lobster Tails perfectly at home with our easy, foolproof recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes. How to Butterfly a Lobster Tail: Cut Shell: With sharp kitchen shears, gently cut a line down the top of the shell, stopping at the fin. Loosen Meat: Carefully loosen the…

Beef Tenderloin

This Beef Tenderloin Roast recipe is the ultimate show-stopping centerpiece. It’s perfectly seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Learn how to cook a beef tenderloin to juicy, flavorful perfection with this foolproof method ideal for holidays or special occasions. How to make Beef Tenderloin: Chill the Meat (Optional, Recommended): Pat the beef dry, season generously with kosher…

15 Christmas Cookie Recipes Everyone Is Searching For This Season

Looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes? These are the ones getting all the love this season. If you’re baking cookies this month (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), these are the best Christmas cookie recipes showing up in everyone’s search box. Classic and cozy, along with fun and new, these cookies deserve a spot…

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

These easy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are made ahead the night before, so you can wake up to fresh, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with minimal morning effort. Perfect for Christmas morning, holidays, or weekend brunch. How to make Overnight Cinnamon Rolls: Make Dough: Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a little sugar, letting it…

English Muffins

Homemade English Muffins are incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, and they’re cooked right on your stovetop–no oven and no special equipment! How to make English Muffins: Make Dough: For this quick english muffins recipe, I just use a simple dough hook and a mixing bowl to combine the ingredients. Cover it and…

Lace Cookies

This easy Lace Cookie recipe uses simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar and almonds to make beautifully thin, caramelized cookies sandwiched with melted chocolate. How to make Lace Cookies: Make Cookie Dough: This easy cookie dough is loaded with almonds. When you crush them in the food processor, you want it to be the consistency…

24 Leftover Turkey Recipes That Feel Totally New Again

Enough with the turkey sandwich – these leftover turkey recipes will please even the pickiest eaters. Thanksgiving dinner is over, but the fridge is still full. If you’re staring at stacks of turkey and wondering how many sandwiches you can really eat this week, you’re not alone. The good news? There are so many more…

Gingerbread House (recipe and template)

Learn how to make a homemade Gingerbread House from scratch with this complete step-by-step recipe, including gingerbread dough, royal icing, a free printable gingerbread house pattern. How to make a Gingerbread House: Make Gingerbread: The homemade gingerbread only takes about 5 minutes to mix together with a stand mixer then can be stored in a…

Easy Cranberry Recipes That Deserve a Spot on Your Holiday Table

These easy cranberry recipes are fresh, festive, and way better than anything from a can. Forget the can this year. We’ve gathered the best cranberry recipes, all super festive, and they are worth the tiny amount of effort. And every one of these recipes can be made ahead, saving valuable time on Thanksgiving Day. You’ll…

Hot Cocoa

Cozy up with the best homemade Hot Cocoa recipe! It’s rich, creamy, and made from scratch, with real ingredients. It tastes so much better than a store-bought mix. How to make Hot Cocoa: Make the Cocoa Base: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar. Add a dash of salt…

Radicchio Salad

This easy Radicchio Salad recipe combines crisp, slightly bitter radicchio with sweet grapefruit, crunchy pistachios, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette for an elegant side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. How to make Radicchio Salad: Prep Ingredients and Dressing: Chop the radicchio head into quarters then separate the leaves. Let them soak in ice water…

We Fixed America’s Least Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish

Our survey of 4,000+ Americans revealed the least popular Thanksgiving sides, but they haven’t tried ours. When we surveyed over 4,000 Americans about their least favorite Thanksgiving side dish, Green Bean Casserole took the top spot by a landslide. It’s not hard to understand why this classic has fallen out of favor. Traditional recipes rely…

Chocolate Fudge

Our easy Chocolate Fudge recipe transforms 7 simple ingredients into rich, creamy homemade fudge that melts in your mouth. It’s foolproof and make a great holiday gift or treat any time of year. How to make Fudge: Heat Ingredients: Dump evaporated milk, sugar, and marshmallows in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for…

Baguettes

Our easy homemade French Baguette recipe is made with just four ingredients, and simple to follow steps that deliver bakery-style bread, every time! How to make Baguettes: Make Dough: Grab a kitchen scale. In a small bowl, stir together 85ml of warm water and the yeast let it rest for 5 minutes to activate. In…

Potato Leek Soup

This easy Potato Leek Soup recipe is a creamy, comforting French classic that’s simple to make on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or slow cooker. How to make Potato Leek Soup: How to Chop Leeks: Chop off the small root end and the leaves. Rinse the remaining white and light green leek with water,…

Easy Meals for Thanksgiving Week That Come Together in under 20 Minutes

17 easy dinners for Thanksgiving week that don’t take more than 20 minutes to make. Thanksgiving week is such beautiful chaos, isn’t it? Between prepping the big meal and welcoming guests, weeknight dinners can feel like just one more thing on an impossible list. That’s where these recipes come in. They’re ready in 20 minutes…

Banoffee Pie

This easy Banoffee Pie recipe could be the best no-bake pie ever. It’s made with a graham cracker crust, creamy dulce de leche, fresh banana slices, and homemade whipped cream. How to make Banoffee Pie: Graham Cracker Crust: Please make homemade graham cracker crust –it only takes 15 minutes and the store-bought ones are flavorless…

16 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers That Keep Guests Happy While You Cook

These Thanksgiving appetizers give you something easy to serve while you pull together the rest of the feast. While you’re busy in the kitchen getting the Spatchcock Turkey or Traditional Turkey ready, the last thing you need is everyone standing around asking when dinner will be ready. A simple appetizer spread solves that problem –…

Chess Pie

This classic Southern Chess Pie recipe is rich, sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients for flaky pie crust and custard-like filling. How to make Chess Pie: Pie Crust: Use one unbaked 9-inch pie crust. (My Perfect Pie Crust recipe makes two so you can freeze one for another day). Make Filling: In a mixing…

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