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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
This easy homemade Chocolate Turtles recipe combines toasted pecans, microwave caramel, and melted chocolate for the perfect chewy candy. Ready in under an hour with no candy thermometer needed. How to make Chocolate Turtles: Toast Pecans: This can be done on a baking sheet in the oven or in a skillet on the stove. Let…
This easy Sheet Pan Pumpkin Pie recipe is the perfect dessert to feed a crowd during the holidays! It serves up to 24 people and takes just 35 minutes to bake. How to make Sheet Pan Pumpkin Pie: The Pie Crust: I will continue to shout from the rooftops how EASY my homemade pie crust…
Our easy Millionaire Pie recipe is a creamy no-bake dessert loaded with pineapple, cherries, coconut, and pecans in a graham cracker crust. How to make Millionaire Pie: Whip Cream Cheese and Cream: The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature so that you can mix it until smooth. Then add the cream and extracts.…
These vegetarian Thanksgiving side dishes are easy to make and guaranteed to fit right in with your holiday favorites. Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table, sharing food, and making everyone feel welcome. And when it comes to the menu, having a few great vegetarian sides means everyone leaves happy – whether they eat…
Our classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe is the easiest fun and festive appetizer. Juicy, tender shrimp paired with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce that’s so much better than store-bought. How to make Shrimp Cocktail: Mix Ingredients: It’s as easy as mixing together ketchup, lemon juice, and prepared horseradish. Stir well, then be sure to taste it…
