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10 Holiday Cookies to Kick Off Your Christmas Baking

‘Tis the season for baking! Fill your home with the sweet aroma of Christmas with these 10 essential holiday cookies. From classic shortbread to festive candy cane twists, your cookie platters will be legendary. There’s nothing quite like t…

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Let’s make Christmas sugar cookies! My family loves breaking out our cookie cutters to bake these cookies for the holidays every year. They’re classic cut-out sugar cookies, with crisp edges, soft middles, and a warm, buttery flavor from va…

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…

Spritz Cookies

This spritz cookie recipe comes straight from my mom’s recipe box! My family has been making it every Christmas for over 40 years—my first kitchen memory is of baking these spritz cookies with my mom and sister for the holidays. Made with a 6-ing…

Vintage 7 Layer Bars

These gooey 7 layer bars feature a buttery graham crust topped with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and pecans for an easy, irresistible treat.

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…

15 Minute Prep Ricotta Chicken

This baked ricotta chicken pairs tender seasoned chicken breasts with a rich ricotta–parmesan topping, marinara, and melty mozzarella for an easy, restaurant-quality dinner straight from your oven.

Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies

Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies: The Perfect Holiday Cookie I’ve always loved a good sandwich cookie, and oatmeal cream pies hold a special place in my heart, they’re nostalgic, cozy, and just a little indulgent. If you’ve tried my Pum…

The Best Christmas Cookies

My Ultimate Christmas Cookie Collection It’s the most wonderful time of the year…COOKIE SEASON! And if there’s one thing I know inside and out, it’s cookies. I’ve developed countless cookie recipes over the years and even …

Christmas Martini

This Christmas martini recipe is easy to make and perfect for the holidays! It’s a deliciously sweet tart cocktail featuring…

Thanksgiving Sandwich

I think a leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich is one of the best things about thanksgiving meal. It might sound silly, but I look forward to these sandwiches every black Friday. They’re so ridiculously indulgent and perfect. We love this thanksgiving sandwich so much and think the extra gravy soaked bread really takes this sandwich over the top! We drew inspiration for this sandwich from one of our favorite show, Friends, where one of the characters, Monica,…

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Pumpkin Hummus

overhead view of a bowl of orange pumpkin hummus topped with pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.This Pumpkin Hummus puts a festive spin on your favorite dip, using classic hummus ingredients, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup. Want even more hummus recipes? Don’t miss my Best and Easiest Hummus, Beet Hummus, and Lemon Dill Hummus! I’m the kind of person who will put pumpkin in almost anything during…

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…

Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs

If all the classic, herby, savory flavors of Thanksgiving came together into one satisfying main dish, these turkey meatballs would be it! They’re WAY easier to master than baking a turkey, making them perfect for small holiday gatherings and year-roun…

Stuffed Mushrooms

This stuffed mushrooms recipe is one of my favorite party appetizers, especially for the holidays. Instead of making a typical cream cheese filling, I stuff the tender mushroom caps with a crispy, garlicky breadcrumb mixture. Sun-dried tomatoes and Par…

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Overhead view of a bowl of orange cranberry sauce topped with orange zest with orange slices and fresh cranberries on the side.This Cranberry Orange Sauce is easy to make with cranberries, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. It’s a 20-minute condiment you NEED at your holiday dinner! Make it ahead of time or freeze it for later. For more easy vegan holiday side dishes, check out my Vegan Dinner Rolls, my Easy Vegan Gravy,…

Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

If you’ve ever been to Ruth’s Chris Steak House, you already know their side dishes hold their own next to the steaks. The sweet potato casserole feels homey even in a fine dining setting, with a rich buttery base and a sweet pecan crust that makes you…

Gingerbread Kiss Cookies

Soft, spiced gingerbread cookies rolled in sparkling sugar and topped with Hershey’s Hugs make this holiday treat a festive favorite for any cookie tray.

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