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Party Sized Green Beans Almondine (Amandine)

December 14, 2023 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Plate of Green Beans Almondine

Hosting a holiday dinner? This party-sized recipe for a delicious, traditional crowd pleaser will be a hit, no matter the season!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dietary Needs, Garlic, Green Beans, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Shallots, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, Christmas, family sized, Green Beans, Holiday, Lemon, party sized, Shallots, side dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Rosemary Parmesan Dipping Crostini

December 30, 2021 By Rachel 2 Comments

Rosemary Parmesan Dipping Crostini

Make your party dips and spreads shine this holiday season with this savory and delicious homemade crostini!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Baking, Cheese, Christmas, Easy, Holidays, New Year's Day, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Bread, Crostini, Olive Oil, Parmesan, rosemarry

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

December 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This zesty appetizer is great at summer picnics, but its festive color also makes it perfect for your Christmas or New Year’s party!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas, Dip, Olive Oil, Picnic, Quick and Easy, Roasted Red Pepper

Harvest Butternut Rice Pilaf

December 19, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash

With a flavor profile similar to holiday stuffing, this hearty and healthy dish is a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberry, rosemary, sage, Thanksgiving, thyme, Whole Grain, wild rice

Creamy Pearl Onion au Gratin

December 31, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Creamy Pearl Onion au Gratin

This rich, creamy side with its tasty brown crust is the perfect accompaniment for your next holiday meal!

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Filed Under: Cheese, Christmas, Dietary Needs, Fall, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Onions, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: au Gratin, Christmas, Cream Sauce, Holiday Side, Nutmeg, pearl onions, side dish, Thanksgiving, thyme

Cranberry Christmas Tree Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches

December 20, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cranberry Christmas Tree Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches

This fun Christmas appetizer is creamy, tangy, and sweet, all wrapped up in a cute little bite-sized sandwich!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Cheese, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas party, Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Holiday, pinwheel, Sandwich, spinach wrap, toothpick

Soft Batch Melting Snowman Buttercream Sugar Cookies

December 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Soft Batch Melting Snowman Buttercream Sugar Cookies

Add some sweet and tasty fun to your table this winter with these adorable and delicious little snowmen cookies!

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Filed Under: Baking, Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Winter Tagged With: buttercream frosting, Christmas Cookie, copycat, holiday cookie, Lofthouse Cookies, snowman, soft batch, sugar cookie, Vanilla

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

December 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

The perfect homemade gift is easier than you think. These sweet, crunchy, nutty little gems are so darn good you’ll wish you didn’t have to give them away!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Easy, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Winter Tagged With: candied, Christmas, Cinnamon, Holiday, homemade gift, nuts, pecan, Snacks

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites

November 23, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites

Want to try a little bit of everything without being a piggy? These delectable little goodies pack big holiday flavors into an adorable little bite-sized package.

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Filed Under: Baking, Cheese, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Meal Types, Pumpkin, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: bites, cheesecake, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Fall, halloween, Pumpkin, pumpkin spice, Thanksgiving

Southern Fried Apples

November 13, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Southern Fried Apples

Enjoy fresh apples at their peak with this festive fall side that goes great with savory dishes or even on top of ice cream!

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Filed Under: Apples, Christmas, Desserts, Fall, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Apples, brown sugar, Christmas, Cinnamon, Dessert, holiday meal, Holiday Side, southern cooking, Thanksgiving

Honey Baked Pineapple Ham

March 30, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Honey Baked Pineapple Ham

Make a meal fit for a king or queen and have leftovers to enjoy for weeks with this delicious, sweet-and-savory recipe.

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Filed Under: Christmas, Easter, Entree, Entrees, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pineapple, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas, Easter, Honey, honey glazed, maraschino cherries, pineapple, spiral ham

Baked Crab Rangoon

December 29, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Baked Crab Rangoon

Celebrate the new year with good taste and good fortune with this traditional Chinese appetizer that gets a healthy upgrade!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Asian, Christmas, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, New Year's Day, Recipes, Seafood, Specific Audiences Tagged With: chinese, crab rangoon, Cream Cheese, Duck Sauce, imitation crab, Lucky Food, mayonnaise, New Year's, sweet, wonton

No-Churn Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

December 21, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

No-Churn Candy Cane Chocolate Chips Ice Cream

This cool and creamy bowl of minty delight proves that it’s possible to capture all the magic of the Christmas season in a single dish!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easy, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Candy Canes, Chocolate, Christmas, Holiday, Homemade, ice cream, Leftover Candy Canes, No-Churn, No-Churn Ice Cream, Peppermint

Triple-Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies

December 17, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Triple Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies

Make your holidays three times sweeter with these decadent chocolate mint cookies bursting with the flavors of the season!

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Filed Under: Baking, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Andes Mints, baking, Chocolate, Christmas, Christmas Cookie, cookie, dark chocolate, Holiday, Mint

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce

December 14, 2019 By Rachel 5 Comments

pork tenderloin with cherry sauce on a plate

Simple, but with an air of sophistication, this tasty dish and decadent sauce will have you licking your plate clean!

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Filed Under: Cherries, Christmas, Entree, Entrees, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, New Year's Day, One Pot, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Shallots, Specific Audiences, Winter Tagged With: Brine, Cherry Sauce, Christmas, entree, Holidays, New Years Day, one-pot, Pork Tenderloin, Shallots, sweet and savory

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