Smoked Salmon Spread
Shrimp Dip
Warm Crab Dip
Whether you’re throwing a festive party or staying home with your favorite movie, dips and spreads are a great accompaniment. To make these appetizers and snacks a little more special for the holidays, try making them with seafood. Whether you use salmon, shrimp, or crabmeat, you’ll [...]
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Turkey!
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Easy Stuffing
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is in less than a week! Don’t even get me started about how fast this year has flown by.
First up — the main event.
For the actual turkey, I’m a big fan of the Good Eats Roast Turkey. I usually skip the aromatics, but the brine is [...]
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Mummy Dogs
Mummy Mini-Pizzas
Mummy Toes
Zombies may be all the rage this year, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook mummies. Their fraying bandages combine the mystery and creepiness of Halloween, and are fun to recreate with foods like bread and cheese.
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Mummy Dogs
32 smoked cocktail-size wieners or sausages
1 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent [...]
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Salsa Picante
Sweet Pepper Salsa for Canning
Spicy Bean and Corn Salsa
Whether it’s made with fresh or canned tomatoes, salsa is perfect for summer snacking. It’s refreshing and healthy, and it can be prepared a variety of ways to please a variety of palates. No matter how you make it, salsa is a great addition [...]
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Patriotic Pretzels
Easy Snack Mix
S’more Drops
There are many ways to celebrate Independence Day, including cookouts with friends and festivities with family. No matter how people observe the day, most end it with a trip to see the local fireworks display. So before darkness falls, pack some lemonade and snacks along with your blankets or lawn chairs [...]
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Snickerdoodle Mini-Muffins
Peanut Butter and Jelly Mini-Muffins
Miniature muffins are more than just cute versions of their larger counterparts. Their smaller size makes them perfect for snacks and brown-bag lunches, and they are great for sharing with friends at a potluck. With mini muffins, everyone can grab a pop-in-the-mouth treat.
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For regular-size muffins, bake [...]
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Nacho Dip
Chicken Nachos
Beef Nachos
Even though nachos are on many restaurant menus, they are easy to make at home. And there’s no better time to make your own nachos than for the Super Bowl.
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Nacho Dip
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 8-ounce package processed cheese, cubed
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green [...]
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Classic Party Mix
Puppy Chow
Zesty Snack Mix
Cereal snack mixes have been popular at parties for over half a century, and sometimes it’s best to stick with classic treats. While store-bought versions are great for snacking at home, nothing beats homemade versions for entertaining friends and family at the holidays.
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Classic Party Mix
3 cups [...]
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Dips are not only a classic party favorite, they also are flavorful and easy to make for any gathering. Whether you’re looking for movie-night snacks or festive appetizers, try serving a dip or two. And because many dips can be prepared ahead of time, serving them cuts down on last-minute preparations.
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When it comes to Halloween, not all treats have to be candy. Take a cue from the traditional decorations and make something tasty with the flavor of pumpkin.
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Pumpkin Cheese Ball
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 [...]
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