Occasion: Christmas
No matter how your family celebrates Christmas, we have great ideas for everything from appetizers and sides to entrees and desserts. Whether you're looking to make cookies for Santa or a new dish, our recipes are sure to become a family tradition.
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     Dessert DessertMom's Turtle Cookie SquaresMom’s Turtle Cookie Squares are a vegan version of my mother’s traditional seasonal recipe. 
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     Dessert DessertBlack Forest Pecan PieThis is a delightfully delicious and decadent dessert packed with the goodness of dates, dark chocolate, tender pecans and a touch of pure… 
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     Salad SaladQuick Baby Spinach Salad
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     Entree EntreeFestive Stuffed ShellsFestive Stuffed Shells can be the star of this magical holiday meal. I love to prepare this satisfying pasta dish to serve at gala… 
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     Side Dish Side DishCranberry-Pecan Quick BiscuitsCranberry-Pecan Quick Biscuits make the perfect pairing for the soup course. They are super quick to make, prepping for the oven in about 5… Likes: 1
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     Appetizer AppetizerBest Butternut BisqueThis Best Butternut Bisque is a true showstopper, perfect for any cold-weather meal. Presented here as an elegant first course, you may… 
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     Snack SnackMini-Sweet Peppers with Red Pepper HummusThis dish adds a colorful punch to your hors d'oeuvre offering. To save time I like to use store bought hummus, but you can certainly use… 
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     Snack SnackHomemade Tortilla ChipsThese quick-to bake tortilla chips are so crispy and tasty that you will not miss the oil or the extra calories found in most store-bought… 
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     Side Dish Side DishGarlicky Spinach Mashed CauliflowerThis mashed cauliflower recipe makes it easy to eat healthy and includes an extra serving of veggies too. Food blogger Jenna Weber shares… 
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     Dessert DessertWhite Chocolate-Dipped PretzelsWhite chocolate-dipped pretzels are an easy snack you can make with your kids during the holidays. See how food blogger Jenna Weber makes… 
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     Dessert DessertHoliday Sandies CookiesGrandma made a buttery version of these cookies every holiday and now my Mom has followed suit. At holiday time I used to sneak these… 
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     Salad SaladFig, Kale, and Tomato SaladAlthough the combination in this salad may sound unusual, crunchy kale, juicy tomatoes, and sweet figs come together to make a delectable… 
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     Side Dish Side DishAsparagus with Vegan Hollandaise SauceAsparagus is an elegant vegetable that is ideal to serve at any holiday gathering. Paired with rich tasting vegan "hollandaise" sauce, it… 
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     Side Dish Side DishPaprika and Rosemary Roasted Red PotatoesRosemary is an herb that my Grandma often used when flavoring potatoes. Here I have jazzed it up a bit by adding paprika, adding a pop of… 
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     Side Dish Side DishCashew and Quinoa LoafI love to serve this loaf for a holiday meal. It is so festive and colorful but best of all, it is jazzylicious! 
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     Beverage BeverageThe Port of Call CocktailThe Port of Call is a sweet and tart gin cocktail that will remind you of the holidays, yet is totally new. Find out what seasonal fruit… Likes: 1