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Home Holidays & Events

Christmas Recipes

I just love Christmas so much! This holiday is synonymous with food to me, so I’m excited for you to check out all my favorite Christmas recipes!

And when we’re talking about Christmas recipes, what we really mean is cookies and sweets! My mom’s fudge is a family classic and Christmas Crack and this English Toffee are some of my most popular candies. For cookies, try Ginger Molasses Cookies and Sugar Cookies decorated for the season.

For the celebratory Christmas meal we always had a juicy Tri-Tip, though my Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the perfect comfort food for the occasion for many. And Christmas Breakfast! That’s its own amazing meal. Check out this Cheesy Overnight Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole for the savory and Caramel Pecan Rolls for the sweet side. Merry Christmas to you!

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Cake & Cupcakes

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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Soup Recipes

Green Chicken Pozole (45 minutes!)

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Candy & Fudge Recipes

Peanut Brittle

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Candy & Fudge Recipes

Pecan Pralines

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Candy & Fudge Recipes

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Holidays & Events

My 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

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Cookies

The Only Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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Cheesecake

63 Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

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Cookies

30-Minute Chewy Drop Sugar Cookies (No rolling!)

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Savory Breakfast

Homemade Biscuits and Gravy

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Cookies

My All-Time-Favorite Shortbread Cookies

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Dessert

Pariserwafiers (Swedish Cream Wafer Cookies)

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Muffins with Maple Syrup from The Food Charlatan

Breads, Muffins & Rolls

How to make Pancake Muffins

Frozen Peanut Butter Pie with Hot Fudge Layer from The Food Charlatan

Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

Frozen Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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Soup Recipes

Turkey Bone Broth (or Turkey Stock)

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Beef Recipes

Prime Rib Recipe To Impress Your Guests

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Candy & Fudge Recipes

Soft Homemade Caramel Candy

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Dessert

Thick & SOFT Sugar Cookie Recipe (That Holds Its Shape)

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Cookies

Biscotti For People Who Thought They Hated Biscotti

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Christmas Recipes

The Best Scone Recipe I’ve Ever Made

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Recipes for Dinner

Roast Leg of Lamb with Blackened Honey Dijon Crust

Cheesecake Pecan Pie (Make Ahead!) from The Food Charlatan

Pies & Tarts

Cheesecake Pecan Pie

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Breads, Muffins & Rolls

Grandma Prudy’s Rye Bread Recipe

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