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My Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole Is the Ultimate Christmas Morning Treat

December 23, 2025

Assemble this casserole the night before for easy, stress-free holiday mornings. The combination of chocolate-hazelnut spread and cherries is a crowd-pleasing flavor. Brioche or challah bread yields a rich, tender...

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New Years Day.. so many food traditions.. this post checks them all!

December 23, 2025

These delicious New Year’s Day food recipes will keep the holiday tradition alive in your house! It has been a tradition to serve black-eyed peas in our family on New...

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The $4.99 Aldi Freezer Find So Good It Tastes Homemade

December 23, 2025

I bake a lot of cookies. Although my husband said it was my pasta that made him want to marry me, my cookies have probably helped sustain our marriage since...

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Hosting a Party? Skip the Dinner and Do This Instead

December 23, 2025

New Year’s Eve parties are some of my favorites to host. There are no menu rules except the ones I make. No turkey and stuffing or prime rib and potatoes...

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This 1-Ingredient Boxed Brownie Upgrade Is the Perfect Pairing

December 23, 2025

There are lots of chocoholics out there, but the cleverest ones are those who keep a few boxed brownie mixes stashed in the pantry to take care of any emergency...

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A Comforting One-Pot Beef Stew with Rich Red Wine Gravy

December 23, 2025

Beef Bourguignon is slow-simmer comfort in one pot, with a rich red wine gravy. A classic French beef stew where chunks of beef are braised low and slow in gravy...

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Turn Pot Roast Leftovers into a Cheesy Crowd-Pleaser

December 23, 2025

Leftover pot roast just found its new favorite form: crispy, cheesy nachos. Caramelized onions, rich savory gravy, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, and melty cheese are served over waffle fries for a...

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My 5 Favorite Super Fast Weeknight Dinners

December 23, 2025

December feels like a fever dream. Between holiday prep, holiday parties, the holidays themselves, and getting ready for the New Year, my already stretched capacity is wearing thinner than a...

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20 Low-Stress Holiday Week Dinners for When Guests Are in Town

December 23, 2025

Your holiday guests are set to arrive any minute now, and you just realized that you’ll be responsible for feeding them while they’re in town. What now? Cooking for a...

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The Hidden Valley Ranch Retro 5-Ingredient Snack I’ve Been Making for Decades—It’s My Favorite

December 23, 2025

Oyster crackers are one of my ultimate comfort foods. They’re a must with clam chowder. My mom sprinkled them on chili when I was a kid as an enticement to...