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How to bake your best batch of cutout cookies yetDec 17, 2025 5:38 am - Cutout cookies are a holiday baking staple. Yet it can be all too easy to watch in dismay as your dough sticks and tears or those cute little snowmen turn into a shapeless blobs. If you’re looking to take your cutout cookies to a new, neater level, here are some top tips.
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Ditch the bowl for this festive, shapely Christmas Tree SaladDec 17, 2025 5:28 am - All you need is a cutting board and a decorative flair to turn your favorite salad recipe into a festive Christmas tree. This recipe starts with lettuce greenery trimmed with ornaments made of salami, tomatoes, chickpeas and olives, all draped with red onion garland. And the star on top? Cheese.
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Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.Dec 16, 2025 5:50 am - It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.
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Bright bites for the holiday season bring festive flavor without the fussDec 10, 2025 6:11 am - Whether you’re hosting a crowd, attending a potluck or simply looking for fresh ideas to brighten up your weeknight meals, this trio of recipes brings festive flavor without the fuss. They are approachable, quick and designed to fit right into the rhythm of the season.
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No-fail, four-ingredient doughnuts, just in time for HanukkahDec 10, 2025 5:21 am - If you’ve tried and failed to make Hanukkah Sufganiyot, here’s a trick for you: a doughnut pan. These easy doughnuts are not the traditional jelly-filled Hanukkah treat, but they require only four ingredients and five minutes of prep.
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This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your holiday tableDec 09, 2025 5:29 am - This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. It’s a great addition to a holiday table, a cheery little side dish, or a center-of-the-plate offering for the vegetarians in the house.
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These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effortDec 09, 2025 5:25 am - These pasta shells stuffed with spinach and cheese offer familiar saucy, comfort-food appeal in a healthier way. The ricotta filling packs double the usual amount of spinach, and there’s just enough cheese to make the shells creamy and rich while keeping them light and fresh.
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German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition (no margarine allowed)Dec 09, 2025 5:10 am - Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years. The traditional pastry, made only for the Advent season, combines buttery yeast dough with golden raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and almonds. Strict rules govern its production, including a ban on margarine and artificial additives.
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How to make a no-recipe soup with whatever you have on handDec 03, 2025 5:59 am - Raid the pantry and fridge for your own quick, off-the-cuff soup that bursts with flavor and satisfaction.
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Pairing your recipes to wineDec 03, 2025 5:51 am - Which comes first, your wine selection or your recipe? For most folks, recipes come first. But if you have a pesky guest who only drinks one wine or you’ve decided to pop that special bottle, here are tips for pairing your meal to popular wine styles.