Holiday Recipes

Houseguests on the way? Sometimes the holidays can be stressful, especially if you are hosting people at your house. The more you plan ahead, the easier it will be to plan and cope with the...

The holidays bring more than good cheer to many households struggling to make ends meet. Hosting holiday meals, like Christmas Dinner, can be very stressful when you are worried about not...

If you have ever loved the Girl Scouts version of Mint Thins, we have a classic, easy to make and inexpensive version called Homemade Mint Thins. The combination of crisp with chocolate and...

One of our family tradition favorites during the holiday season is my Grandmothers' Chocolate Cathedral Windows. This rich, delicious treat is a staple we are sharing from our home to yours. It...

Baked corn, corn pudding, scalloped corn, whatever you choose to call it, this recipe is always a hit at most holiday meals. It goes well with our Turkey on Thanksgiving as well as our Easter and...

I’ve never been a fan of the lump of red jelly that comes slurping out of cans labeled Cranberry Sauce. To me, those quivering disks of deep red bittersweet jelly was as much a tradition of...

How to prepare a super holiday burger.

Soup is always part of ever holiday meal. This particular recipe was created while visiting my son in California for a Thanksgiving Holiday. As I was cooking the Traditional Turkey Dinner, for...

How to make tasty holiday butter.

It's the "Holiday" season and your in charge of the main item, the Roast Turkey. Brings tears to the eyes to the bravest cook, so here's How to really Screw up the Holiday Turkey and get...

Knowing how to make a turkey in a bag will help you get a moist turkey for your Thanksgiving or holiday meal. Cooking a turkey inside a bag not only makes it moist and juicy, but also protects it...

Granny' s quick and easy holiday cookies recipes are great this time of year! This quick and easy holiday cookie recipe for dish pan cookies are always a big hit for kids of all ages. I do not...

Holiday ham makes any holiday a special holiday. Holiday ham is a great way to bring the family together for such a memorable occasion such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a wedding. If cooked...

This holiday country butter spread taste better than any butter flavored margarine you can buy. It takes what was separated from the milk when the butter was churned and incorporates it into a...

It sometimes seems as if holidays are made for couples, families, and large groups. TV programs, and even the television commercials, seem to perpetuate that belief. Simply put, single people...

Christmas is a holiday that causes many people to have a lot of anxiety due to the tightening economy and the expenses that they normally incur. Yet, it is possible to save money and still have a...

With holiday season right around the corner, there's going to be lots of family, lots of presents, and lots of food. If you're on the hook to cook, you need to know how to cook low fat holiday...

Being a vegan around the holiday season may pose a problem if you are hosting but it does not have to. You can prepare most of the holiday favorites and traditions with a little substitutions. ...

Holiday candy canes are a favorite Christmas candy. Though you can buy holiday candy canes on nearly every corner during the Christmas holiday season, home made candy is so much better! But, I...

We all look forward to the holiday feasts and time spent with family. Mothers and grandmothers sometimes dread the holiday season because of the huge preparation and cleanup involved while...

By the end of September, most people begin thinking about the holidays. The weather often starts to get cooler and holiday plans are being made. Celebrations for holidays such as Thanksgiving and...

Food is an important part of any Jewish holiday celebration. It is used to bring people together, celebrate the holiday and can even be symbolic, in some instances. For each Jewish holiday, there...

It is an easy task to cook a holiday turkey, although many a mother and grandmother will hide that fact. You don't need numerous herbs and spices. You don't need homemade stuffing and you...

Gathering together with family and friends is a holiday tradition, but when you are in charge of feeding everyone, it may feel less festive and more overwhelming. However, with some preparation...

The Christmas season is festive in Mexico. The country has significant numbers of Christian Catholic residents who celebrate the birth of Christ in a unique manner including participation in...

Christmas is celebrated around the world in as many ways as there are cultures. While the central religious themes remain similar, the festivities and foods surrounding the holiday vary from land...

What if you can decorate your home with items you can also use for the holiday meals? You can, here is how.

I have a huge family. On the holidays it is almost a given that there will be a packed house and a bunch of food. We have to keep this economical so we have come up with a few strategies to make...

Jello jigglers are a snack ejoyed by all, young and old. While typically jello is made in a bowl, and the shape is kept simple, such as a cube, one can make incredible holiday shaped jello...

If you have a lot of picky eaters in your family, don't fret! There are a lot of great (and fun!) options for making a Christmas or holiday dinner that everyone can enjoy.

Many Christmas Holiday dinners feature a roast of beef. Some refer to this passionately as the 'roast beast'. It is even featured in the Holiday favorite cartoon, "The Grinch". Sure,...

As a child,I always remember going with mom to buy peanut brittle.I never saw a holiday with out this delicious snack.Although we never made it homemade.Growing up,I fell in love with holiday...

How to avoid weight gain during the holiday season. So many goodies and treats! Let me show you how to survive the holiday food fest!

Holiday planning tends to focus on the grandiose evening meal, but what about the first meal of the day? Start your holiday off with a tasty breakfast your entire family will enjoy. Make it a...

Do you remember watching your family slave all day to produce a delicious Holiday meal? It seems that, regardless of the Holiday, people are scrambling in the kitchen to finish the meal. ...

With all the culinary preparation and cooking that must be done, as well as the complications of modern life, it’s all too easy to lose oneself in the myriad details that come with planning for...

Family favorites for the holidays are wonderful. Aunt Jane's macaroni and cheese, Uncle John’s baby back ribs, Cousin Freda’s green bean casserole, Mom’s nicoise salad and mediterranean pasta...

Well, here it comes...the holiday season! It always revolves around friends, family and food - and while all three are wonderful, it's easy to overindulge in the latter.

The holidays can be a hetic time but with a little pre-planning you can be prepared and have more time to relax and enjoy.

Gift baskets make the perfect holiday gift for friends and family. You can actually save a bundle on gifts this way. Make one gift basket per family instead of buying expensive gifts for each...

That special time of year is almost upon us. The holidays are almost here. That time of year for parties, dinners, and gatherings. Here is an all-time favorite recipe for a treat that is easy to...

Boiled custard, a delicious holiday tradition at our house, can easily be made with a moments notice. With a few basic ingredients and a little time, you can have a tasty treat for holiday guests.

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