Step away from the trash can! 7 amazing recipes to make with all the leftover candy canes.

by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 26, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes

I know what you’re thinking. Will anyone actually eat the dozens of leftover candy canes from stockings, class parties, and gingerbread houses? Won’t kids just take three licks and then abandon the candy, leaving me to find them stuck to clothes, carseat...

Easy, last-minute treats for Santa to make double extra sure that you’re on the nice list.

by Jane Sweeney | Dec 24, 2016 | Recipes, Christmas, Holiday Cooking

My daughter is at that magical age when she wants to take part in every possible Christmas tradition. Before bed the other night, she asked me what we were going to leave for Santa in case he arrives hungry (“that’s what they do on TV, Mommy”). Having not done...

7 outstanding make ahead holiday breakfast recipes that let you kick back on Hanukkah and Christmas mornings

by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 22, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes

As much as I love to cook, I do not want to spend Christmas morning (or afternoon for that matter) in front of a hot stove. And if you’re celebrating Hanukkah, which overlaps with Christmas this year, I’m sure you feel the same. Not when there are gifts to...

7 fantastic food subscription boxes for impressive last minute gifts.

by Stacie Billis | Dec 21, 2016 | Gift Guides, Christmas, Shopping Finds

Haven’t finished holiday shopping? You are not alone. No, seriously: I’m not done either, which is why I rounded up these seven easy and totally fantastic food subscription boxes that make a killer last minute gift. These boxes are filled with treats of...

Santa came early this year: 10 holiday dinner recipes you can make in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

by Jane Sweeney | Dec 20, 2016 | Recipes, Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!

This month is full of reasons to stock up on festive dinner recipes. Sure there are special meals to be shared on Christmas and Hanukkah, but there are also the nights when out-of-town family arrive and when the neighbors (and their 10 kids) come over for dinner. To...

12 holiday cocktail and mocktail recipes to make your parties merry and bright.

by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 17, 2016 | Recipes, Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!

There’s nothing like the perfect cocktail — or two! — to make your holiday party a little merrier (and greatly increase the chances of an end-of-night singalong). While we love eggnog (with or without booze), mulled wine, and mulled cider, we also...