Holiday

Homemade Sugar Cookies

December 14, 2011 Christmas

Everyone has their star line-up of holiday cookies, old family-favorites that have been passed down though generations, but no matter what other cookies make their way to the cookie platter, sugar cookies are a holiday must. The sugar cookie is the king of the holidays – versatile and easy to make, it can be transformed [...]

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Kitchen Finds: Holiday Popcorn & A Giveaway!

December 13, 2011 Christmas

Holiday popcorn is a delicious and anticipated tradition. It comes around once a year, in brightly colored tins and a combination of lip-smackin’ flavors. Unable to resist, you dive into a tin of popcorn, munching on cheese, butter, or caramel – licking your fingers, savoring every handful. But popcorn trends are changing. Vendors have become [...]

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Holiday Soups

December 12, 2011 Christmas

December is a cozy and magical month. It’s full of fresh-fallen snow, winkling lights, and laughter. After a day out in the cold, warming up with a steaming bowl of soup is the perfect way to thaw out from the winter chill. I love sitting next to the Christmas tree, my fingers wrapped around a [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: Latkes

December 12, 2011 Hanukkah

The editorial staff at Taste of Home is filled with the holiday spirit and sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes, and crafts. Rachel Abrahms, Digital Coordinator, tasteofhome.com, shares her recipe for a delicious Hanukah tradition. Happy Hanukah! Or, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Chanuka – which ever you prefer. There might be four different ways to spell Hanukah [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: Gingerbread Houses

December 10, 2011 Behind the Scenes

The editorial staff at Taste of Home is filled with the holiday spirit and sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes, and crafts. Heidi Frank, Public Relations Manager, Taste of Home, shares her favorite memory of building gingerbread houses. One of my absolute favorite holiday traditions is the labor of love that my mom and I [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Sangria Wine

December 9, 2011 Beverages

Christmas lights are twinkling, the canapes are being passed, and friends and family are gathered together to celebrate the best of the season. The holidays are officially here. As the holiday party season kicks off, libations are of the utmost importance – sparkling champagne, festive cocktails, and full bodied wines are among the standard at [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: Broken Glass Dessert

December 8, 2011 Behind the Scenes

The editorial staff at Taste of Home is filled with the holiday spirit and sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes, and crafts. Peggy Woodward, Food Editor, Healthy Cooking, shares her recipe for a favorite holiday dessert. My favorite holiday memories are the Christmas Eves spent at my grandparents’ house. Looking back, it was a crazy [...]

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Kitchen Finds: Store-Bought Food Gifts

December 7, 2011 Camping

We’ve done our homework and have found the best store-bought food gifts for the holiday season. From rich hot chocolate to delicate handmade marshmallows, these food gifts are sure to delight anyone on your Christmas list. What are some of your favorite store-bought food gifts? Williams-Sonoma: Hot Chocolate Gift Set Crate & Barrel: Salted Caramel [...]

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Homemade French Toast

December 6, 2011 Breakfast

As winter starts to creep in, cozy breakfasts make their way to the top of the menu. Hearty egg-based casseroles filled with sausage, bacon, and bright peppers. Crispy waffles topped with flavored butters and maple syrup. But my favorite way to start off a chilly winter morning is with two thick slices of homemade French [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: Seafood Soup

December 5, 2011 Behind the Scenes

The editorial staff at Taste of Home is filled with the holiday spirit and sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes, and crafts. Faithann Stoner, Senior Editor, Taste of Home Trade Books, shares her favorite recipe for a cold Christmas night. My “signature” holiday dish, which I’ve made for at least 10 years, is Seafood Soup for [...]

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