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47 Festive Christmas Cocktails to Keep Spirits Bright
Make merry with spiked hot chocolate, crowd-pleasing punch, and warm whiskey cocktails.
Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate: Is There a Difference?
Yes! And we have two great recipes to prove it.
53 Christmas Breakfast Ideas for a Merry Morning
Glad tidings of cinnamon rolls, French onion strata, Belgian waffles, and more Christmas brunch favorites.
3 Ways to Toast Pecans So You Never Burn Them Again
Before mixing pecans into pie—or anything else—toast them for maximum crunch and the richest flavor.
How to Season a Turkey Perfectly
Pointers for how much salt you’ll need per pound, why glazing is better than basting, our favorite flavor combos, and more.
How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving
You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe ever again.
Halloween Thumbprint Cookies Are Candy’s Greatest Destiny
Learn the tricks to these enchanting holiday treats.
37 Birthday Cake Recipes to Make All Your Wishes Come True
Gifts are nice and all, but nothing beats homemade birthday cake.
53 Memorial Day Desserts for a Sweet Start to Summer
Homemade cherry-lime floats, fancified dirt cake, and fruit pies galore.
47 Mother’s Day Desserts for a Sweet Celebration
Strawberry shortcake, chocolate desserts, and a showstopper of a cheesecake to complete your Mother’s Day feast.
89 Vegetarian Dinner Party Mains for Easy Entertaining
Whether for an elegant dinner party or a last-minute hang, it’s easy to put vegetables front and center.
61 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas for the Mom Who Has It All
Including a very thoughtful family.
37 Mother’s Day Cakes That’ll Make Mama Swoon
Layers of chocolate, frills of coconut, tangy lemon-glazed and rhubarb-studded: You’ve hit the cake motherlode.
73 Easter Dinner Ideas for a Fresh and Lively Holiday Menu
These are the Easter entrées, side dishes, breads, and salads we turn to year after year.
Eat Like Your Favorite Team This Game Day
Round out your game day snacks with a nod to San Francisco or Kansas City.
59 Date Night Recipes for a Romantic Night In
Candlelight dinner ideas that don’t involve making a reservation? Priceless.
53 Valentine’s Dinner Ideas That Make the Case for Staying In
A homemade Valentine’s meal worth swooning over? You can do that.
39 Valentine’s Day Cookies to Spread the Love Far and Wide
Skip the Conversation Hearts and bake a batch of Valentine’s cookies.
59 Super Bowl Appetizers for the Biggest Game of the Year
Crispy potato skins, juicy pork sliders, and spicy buffalo cauliflower—now that’s a touchdown.
Step Aside, Hot Chocolate. Hot Vanilla Is Coming to Town
Laced with a splash of rum and a crown of foam, this milky, malty wonder is ready for the spotlight.