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Caroling or Tree Trimming PartyAfter a night out caroling with friends and/or relatives, invite everyone back to your house to help trim your Christmas tree and serve up the following drinks and snacks.

 

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Fried Sweet CornThe corn will have a beautiful golden color. Truly delicious!

 

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Perfect Cheeseballs for the HolidaysI prepare several at a time as the recipe can be doubled, wrap in air tight plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator and have them to use through the holidays. Also makes nice gifts for family and friends.

 

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Lemon-Sage Turkey with Wild-Mushroom GravyFancy Turkey Recipe with Wild Mushroom Gravy

 

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Date PuddingStir well. Pour into greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool, cut or break into bite-size pieces. In a glass serving bowl, layer the pieces with whipped topping. Serves 10-12...

 

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Sausage and Herb DressingPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat...

 

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Spirited Cranberry-Apricot SauceCombine apricots and sherry in a small bowl; cover and let stand 8 hours...

 

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Dressing Recipe From France?I have been trying to find a recipe that an aunt took to her grave. It was a Thanksgiving dressing but the recipe was from France. She was from France and it was oh sooooo good. Any help would be appreciated. I think she may have cooked it in a turkey but I am not sure. Thanks, Roger

 

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Holiday Sweet and Crunchy Snack MixMIX all ingredients in large bowl. STORE in tightly covered container at room temperature...

 

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Chocolate Mousse DessertButter an 8 inch springform pan and line the edge with lady fingers. Melt chocolate chips with butter and coool. Separate eggs; beat yolks with water, then slowly add to chocolate mixture...

 

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Quick Holiday TreatsIf you really hate to bake, try dipping Oreos, pretzels, or dried apricots in melted chocolate to have some "homemade" holiday treats.

 

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Nutty NiblersJust made these and they are tasty and so easy.

 

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Dressing - Tips and RecipesTips and recipes for making dressing.

 

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Yuletide LogsOn Christmas, put them on fire and watch them as they put out the most beautiful, lasting glow.

 

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Stuffing BallsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brown meat; drain. Combine with dry stuffing mix in large bowl. Stir in cranberry sauce, egg and 1 cup water. Shape mixture into 16 balls.

 

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Bake Sweet Potatoes the Night BeforeTry baking your sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner the night before...

 

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Great Holiday or Just Anytime CookiesWhen the Barking chocolate has melted, using a pair of tongs, dip each peanut butter Ritz cracker sandwich in the melted chocolate. Place them on a sheet of wax paper to cool. Serve after they have cooled. They are great...

 

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Using Up Holiday Baking SuppliesAfter indulging in all of the rich baked goodies during the holiday, we are ready to return to plainer, less fattening fair. I usually have a lot of ingredients left over...

 

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Turkey?I am looking for a turkey made out of mini Reese's peanut butter cups.

 

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Easy Holiday Recipes?Please take time to submit your favorite EASY holiday recipes.

 

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Marshmallow Pilgrim HatsHere's a treat that looks old-fashioned but is made with two favorite modern-day sweets: marshmallows and chocolate. Set the chocolate-striped cookies stripes down on a wax-paper-covered tray, spacing them well apart. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.

 

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Louisiana Corn Bread DressingSimmer gizzard, heart and neck in a quart of water until tender. Add liver and cook a few minutes more until done. Cut all meat fine for dressing. Saute' celery, onion and shallots in butter until done but not brown.

 

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Paw-Paw's DressingThis is my FIL's WONDERFUL Thanksgiving and Christmas dressing recipe. He "shared" the recipe with me when I became a part of the family. Trust me, it is AWESOME and you will want to make an extra batch of it because it will go fast. All of the grandkids fight over the last piece. Yum Yum.

 

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Squash DressingCook onion in melted margarine until tender. Mix all ingredients together and put into casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. until brown on top.

 

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Cranberry TeaA tasty holiday treat whether served hot or chilled. You can keep warm in your crock pot and it also refrigerates well.

 

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Sparkling Cranberry JuiceHere's a nice beverage for holiday meals and easy to make. All you do is add two ounces of plain sparkling water for each 8 ounces of cranberry juice. Serve in wine or champagne glasses over crushed ice for a pretty presentation.

 

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Basic GravyA recipe that can be made from roasted chicken, turkey, beef, ham or pork drippings. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings in your roasting pan. Place roasting pan on the stove and heat drippings over medium heat.

 

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Celery Stuffed Roast ChickenThere will only be my Auntie and I for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year so instead of a huge turkey we're going to share this. There certainly will still be plenty of leftovers for both us too.

 

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Homemade Spicy Coffee CreamerA fall spice flavored creamer. Use a spice grinder or a coffee bean grinder to make these a finer texture, then in a bowl put the powdered milk, add the spices and blend them together with a fork or a whisk.

 

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Summer Squash BakeThis is a wonderful recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving, the whole family loved it. I used Ritz crackers in place of the bread crumbs. It is rich but very good.

 

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Almond Apple StuffingSaute apples, almonds, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in seasonings. Toss together with bread cubes and raisins; add apple mixture.

 

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Pecan PieBeat eggs; add sugar and beat again. Stir in syrup; then add butter, salt, vanilla, and burnt sugar; mix well. Add pecans and pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.

 

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Cheddar Carrot CasseroleThis is a little different than plain carrots and is good for a holiday meal. I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!

 

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Roasted ChestnutsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut a 1/2 inch crisscross on the flat side of each nut. Be sure to cut through the shell to prevent the nut from exploding.

 

Green Bean Casserole Tips and Recipes, Green bean casserole.

Green Bean Casserole RecipesThis page contains green bean casserole recipes. Green bean casserole is a delicious dish that many families serve at Thanksgiving. It is a simply dish to make and there are a number of ways to enhance the traditional recipe too.

 

Thanksgiving Stuffing Being Made in a Large Saucepan

Stuffing (Dressing) RecipesNo Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without stuffing. Whether you are making the stuffing inside the bird or cooking it as dressing on the side, this dish is always a favorite.

 

Cranberry Relish in Yellow Dish at Thanksgiving Dinner Table

Cranberry Relish RecipesCranberry relish is a simple and delicious side dish that is a staple of many households for Thanksgiving dinner. Don't buy your cranberry relish from the store. Make you own and your family will thank you. This page contains cranberry relish recipes.

 

Thanksgiving leftovers on a plate.

Leftover Turkey Casserole RecipesThis page contains leftover turkey casserole recipes. One delicious option for some of your Thanksgiving leftovers is to combine them into a casserole. Many of your holiday favorites taste delicious together and it is a great way to use up leftovers.

 

Turkey gravy in a gravy boat.

Making Turkey GravyTurkey gravy is easy to make yourself. This flavorful gravy is great option for your Thanksgiving dinner. This is a page about making turkey gravy.

 

Pumpkin soup inside a pumpkin.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving RecipesFor some people, Thanksgiving isn't all about the turkey or ham. There are many delicious vegetarian dishes that you can served at your holiday meal. This page contains vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes.

 

Two crossed candy canes and a tree shaped cookie cutter.

Recipes Using Candy Canes?This page contains recipes using candy canes. Using candy canes in holiday recipes is fun. You get to enjoy that pepperminty flavor in a number of treats. It is also a good way to use up leftover candy canes that are getting sticky.

 

Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes. A Thanksgiving plate of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies and cranberry sauce.

Thanksgiving Leftover RecipesCreative ideas to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers beyond soups, sandwiches and casseroles. This page contains Thanksgiving leftover recipes.

 

Oreo Turkeys

Making Oreo TurkeysThis is a page about making Oreo turkeys. Transform Oreo cookies into a turkey using a few pieces of candy.

 

Valentine's Cake Pops, A row of cake pops with Red Velvet centers.

Valentine's Cake PopsThese popular bite size desserts are perfect as a Valentine's Day treat and great as a party centerpiece. This is a page for Valentine's cake pops.

 

Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas, A romantic candlelit dinner for two with wineglasses.

Valentine's Day Dinner IdeasHere are ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day at home, whether you are making a romantic dinner for two or a festive heart filled family meal. This is a page about Valentine's Day dinner ideas.

 

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Heart Shaped Foods For Valentine's Day, A platter of heart shaped cheese slices

Heart Shaped Foods For Valentine's DayThis is a page about heart shaped foods for Valentine's Day. Making foods into the shape of a heart transforms them from ordinary to special. This an easy way to celebrate Valentine's Day at home.

 

A heart drawn in chocolate.

Valentine's Day RecipesValentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and tends to be celebrated with sweet desserts, decadent drinks and party food. This page contains recipes for Valentine's Day.

 

A bouquet of heart shaped cookies in a coffee cup, for Valentine's Day.

Sweet Treats For Valentine's DayThis page is about sweet treats for Valentine's Day. Candy, chocolate and baked goods are traditional for this romantic holiday. Spoil your friends and family with these ideas.

 

Colorful Valentine' Day cookies.

Gluten-Free Valentine's DessertsBeing gluten-free doesn't mean you can't enjoy treats on Valentine's Day. There are many desserts that have gluten-free versions that are delicious. This page contains gluten-free Valentine's dessert recipes.

 

Heart shaped pancakes.

Valentine's Day Pancake RecipesThis page contains Valentine's day pancake recipes. Heart shaped pancakes are a perfect way to wake up your loved ones on Valentine's day. You could even surprise them with a special flavor or topping too.

 

Valentine's ice cream sandwiches.

Heart Shaped Mini Ice Cream CakesThese mini heart shaped ice cream cakes are a tasty treat you can make for people you care about this Valentine's Day. This page shows you how to make them.

 

Valentine's Day cake

Valentine's Day Cake RecipesMake a beautifully decorated or simple cake for this Valentine's Day. This page contains Valentine's Day cake recipes.

 

St. Patrick's day cupcakes.

St. Patrick's Day Cupcake IdeasSt. Patrick's day cupcakes are the perfect treat to send to a school party. This is page contains St. Patrick's day cupcake ideas.

 

Colorful Easter egg cookies.

Easter Cookie RecipesMake special cookies for your Easter gathering to spoil your family and friends. This page contains Easter cookie recipes.

 

Valentine's day cookie bouquet.

Making a Valentine Cookie BouquetThis is a page about making a Valentine Cookie Bouquet. It is great fun to receive an edible bouquet as a gift.

 

St. Patrick's Day Recipes, Corned Beef

Recipes for St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick's Day is a great time to cook up some traditional Irish recipes. Corned beef and cabbage is a popular favorite as are recipes that include potatoes or Guiness beer.

 

Easter Cupcakes

Easter Treat RecipesEaster is a holiday with many traditions, one of those is making treats. This page contains Easter treat recipes.

 

Eggs and Ham Set Out for Breakfast

Easter Breakfast RecipesOn Easter morning breakfast can be a festive and fun. This page contains Easter breakfast recipes.

 

Canape with Egg and Vegetables

Easter Brunch IdeasPlanning an Easter brunch sometimes means looking for new ideas. This page contains Easter brunch ideas.

 

Hot Cross Buns on Wood Board

Hot Cross Buns RecipesTry making this traditional Easter treat. "Hot cross buns, one ha' penny, two ha' penny, hot cross buns." This page contains hot cross buns recipes.

 

Traditional Easter Cake

Easter Cake RecipesMaking an Easter cake is a fun family tradition. This page contains Easter cake recipes.

 

Baked Easter Ham

Easter Ham RecipesHam is a traditional Easter meal. This page contains Easter ham recipes.

 

cheese ball in jar

Halloween Party Food IdeasWhen planning a Halloween party part of the fun is coming up with creative, spooky food ideas. This is a page about Halloween party food ideas.

 

adding red jello layer

4th of July Dessert RecipesColorful, festive desserts can be created for this summer holiday. This page contains 4th of July recipes.

 

Easter Recipe

Traditional Easter RecipesMany cultures and families have recipes that have become traditional for Easter meals. This page contains traditional Easter recipes.

 

Traditional Greek sweet yeast bread

Recipes for Celebrating the New YearThis page contains recipes for celebrating the new year. Prepare delicious food and beverages for your celebration of the New Year.

 

Homemade Valentine's Day Candy

Valentine's Day Candy RecipesThis page contains Valentine's Day candy recipes. When you think of Valentine's Day, you think of love, flowers, hearts, cards, and candy.

 

Valentine's Day Pasta

Valentine's Day Appetizer IdeasValentine's are not only about cards; there are all of the heart shaped food ideas. This is a page about Valentine's Day appetizer ideas.

 

Heart Shaped Candies

Making Heart Shaped CandiesThis is a page about making heart shaped candies. Making Valentine's Day treats is part of the fun.

 

Heart Lollipops

Making Heart LollipopsThis is a page about making heart lollipops. A cute Valentine's Day treat that you can easily make at home is heart shaped lollipops.

 

Mardi Gras King Cake

Mardi Gras King Cake RecipesThis page contains Mardi Gras cake recipes. A festive sweet bread that passes the hosting for next year's party, with a plastic baby hidden in the cake.

 

A great Cinco de Mayo recipe: guacamole dip.

Cinco de Mayo RecipesFood is usually a part of any cultural holiday. This page contains Cinco de Mayo recipes.

 

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Passover Cake RecipesThis page contains passover cake recipes. You can keep it kosher at Passover, but still have a delicious dessert.

 

Fourth of July Doughnuts

Fourth of July RecipesThe 4th of July means picnics and backyard barbecues each with its own variety of traditional and new recipes to make the day special. This page contains fourth of July recipes.

 

Christmas Breakfast

Christmas Breakfast TraditionsThe Christmas holidays are filled with many family traditions, including Christmas morning meals. This is a page about Christmas breakfast traditions.

 

Spider cupcakes.

Easy Halloween TreatsThere are many fun ways to create treats for this fall holiday. This page contains easy Halloween treats.

 

A roast turkey on a Christmas table.

Christmas RecipesThere are many kinds of delicious, holiday recipes for special foods, goodies and beverages. Start your own family Christmas tradition with one of these homemade recipes.

 

mini doughnut snowmen

Mini Doughnut SnowmenThis is a page about mini doughnut snowmen. These cute snacks are perfect for a holiday party.

 

Halloween Pumpkin Pie Dessert

Halloween Dessert RecipesHalloween is a fun time to create spooky desserts for parties and family dinner. This is a page about Halloween dessert recipes.

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter EggsMaking your own candy Easter eggs prolongs the fun of the holiday. This is a page about chocolate peanut butter Easter eggs.

 

Closeup of red, white, and blue strawberries.

4th of July StrawberriesThis is a page about 4th of July strawberries. Decorate fresh strawberries with a Fourth of July color scheme for your holiday party or family meal.

 

Decorated Rice Krispy Bunnies

Making Rice Krispy Treat BunniesRice krispy treat mix can easily be shaped into cute bunnies for Easter or other occasions. This is a page about making rice krispy treat bunnies.

 

Rice Krispy Nests

Making Rice Krispy Treat NestsAnother cute Easter treat can be made using crispy rice cereal to create bird nests to hold jelly beans or other small candy eggs. This is a page about Rice Krispy treat nests.

 

Jello firecrackers in red, white and blue with a cherry.

Making Jello FirecrackersThis is a page about making Jello firecrackers. These festive tiny desserts will be a big hit at your 4th of July party. They can be made for children or in an adults only version.

 

Rice Krispies Easter Eggs

Making Rice Krispy Treat EggsA fun Easter treat can easily be made with rice crispy cereal. This page is about making rice krispy treat eggs.

 

4th of July Fruit Tray

4th of July Party Food IdeasThe 4th is a great holiday to make some fun and colorful food items in addition to the typical summer fare. This is a page about 4th of July party food ideas.

 

Halloween Tongue Sausage

Making Halloween Tongue SausagesIf you are looking for a new Halloween appetizer try making these simple sausage snacks. This is a page about making Halloween "tongue" sausages.

 

finished treats

Lucky Charms Cereal Treats RecipeThis is a page about making Lucky Charms cereal treats. For St. Patrick's Day, use Lucky Charms rather than crispy rice cereal to make this tasty treat.

 

finished smokies heart

Making Lit'l Smokies HeartsA fun display of your love or for Valentine appetizers, try these easy little sausage hearts. This is a page about making lit'l smokies hearts.

 

Fourth of July Pie - baked pie

Fourth of July Berry PieIt's easy to make a flag pattern with stars and stripes of dough when making a berry pie. This cute design makes it perfect for Independence Day.

 

A tray of traditional Swedish saffron buns.

Traditional St. Lucia's Day RecipesThis ancient Christian feast holiday signals the start of advent and the Christmas holiday. This is a page about traditional St. Lucia's Day recipes.

 

Personalized Valentine's Pretzel Hearts

Personalized Valentine's Pretzel HeartsOne of my nieces calls pretzels "love hearts" because of their shape, so this one is for her. An easy, yummy way to turn large pretzels into Valentine's with some candy melts and sprinkles. I used the red and white sprinkles from Christmas after removing all the green ones. Thrifty all the way!

 

3 Shamrock Pretzels on plate

Shamrock PretzelsThese shamrock pretzels are very easy to make, consisting of only two ingredients: pretzels and candy melts. They are a great sweet and savoury snack on their own, but also make great dessert toppers. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

finishedEdible Pots of Gold

Edible Pots of GoldThis a super simple recipe for St. Patrick's Day that is kid-friendly. These little pots of gold are made with peanut butter cups, but you can also use mini chocolate cupcakes or Rolo candies. Topped with a bit of frosting and edible gold glitter, these make great dessert toppers, or can be eaten as is.

 

Stuffed Red Peppers

Red Pepper Valentine BoatsA fun holiday food for your sweethearts can be these red stuffed peppers.This is a page about making red pepper Valentine boats.

 

finished potato pumpkins

Making Halloween Potato PumpkinsThese cute pumpkins are not only fun to make you can enjoy them for dinner as well. Try adding sweet potatoes for color. This is a page about making Halloween potato pumpkins.

 

Christmas tree made with veggies.

Holiday Veggie or Fruit TreeA festive holiday centerpiece can be created with vegetables or fruits for family gatherings and parties. This page contains holiday veggie or fruit tree.

 

A plate of corned beef and cabbage.

Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage RecipesUsing a pressure cooker for corned beef and cabbage makes this St. Patrick's day favorite in record time with well melded flavors.

 

Monster Sandwich

Monster Sandwich RecipeThese cute tasty salami, cheese, and veggie sandwiches are not just for Halloween. Make some today to bring a smile to yourself, friends, and family.

 

pot of candy gold coins

Making a Pot of Gold Irish SupperThe soup and sandwich recipes provided below combine to make a nice alternative meal to corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day.

 

Mochi Cheese Buns

Making Mochi Cheese BunsPrepare sweet rice flour buns. Drop into cupcake paper liners, sprinkle with cheese, and bake. They are a simple tasty treat for any occasion.

 

Mock Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on plate

Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage DinnerUsing thick cut deli slices of corned beef is a good option if you are either making a small batch or have difficulty finding a corned beef brisket at the market.

 

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