1Gingerbread Cookie Bark
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
This bark blends white chocolate with all your favorite holiday spices and is topped with gingerbread cookies to create a simple yet delightful treat. Feel free to experiment with different spices and adjust the recipe to your taste!
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2Buckeyes
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBER
Loaded with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate, Ohio-famous buckeyes are basically a homemade Reese’s peanut butter cup in truffle form. They’re easy to make and great for taking to parties—although if you do, you should probably attach a warning label to the plate. You won’t be able to have just one.
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3Copycat Honey Baked Ham
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Honey Baked ham is grand, deliciously smoky, and has a signature caramelized crust all over. It’s also something you have to order in advance and can be a little on the pricey side. If you didn’t have time to order a ham or want to save some money, this copycat recipe is for you.
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4Corn Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Also a holiday casserole staple in the South, corn casserole is packed with sweet corn, balanced by a pinch of paprika and herby chives, and has an insanely tender and custardy texture that will have you on your third helping before you even know what hit you.
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5Roast Chicken
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
The perfect roast chicken recipe doesn’t require a lot of extra ingredients, just some kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. The steps to make this chicken are simple: You season the bird, then roast it at high heat until the skin is bronzed and crisp and the flesh juicy.
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6Tater Tot Casserole
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Midwesterner or not, this tater tot casserole should be a staple at all your tailgates this fall. Sure, it sounds ideal for the kiddos, but trust us—everyone’s inner child will be scooping seconds too.
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7Oreo Truffles
If you’re looking for an easy alternative to chocolate truffles, then these Oreo truffles are the answer. They only require a handful of ingredients and a little over an hour to make, making them a perfect last-minute holiday dessert or homemade gift for a friend, and they are an ideal make-ahead dessert for any party.
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8Peanut Brittle
Ready in 20 minutes with mainly pantry staples, this peanut brittle is for anyone who can’t get enough of toasty, nutty flavors or the irresistible sweet and sugary crackle of brittle. Perfect as a holiday dessert or something to snack on during the festivities, this easy treat gets some added special flavors that we think truly make it a perfect brittle.
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9Cheese Ball Bites
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
These easy, cheesy bites are perfect for literally any occasion. They are so simple to make, and super versatile based on what you have on hand. Whether you’re serving them as a game day snack or a Christmas appetizer, these bites will keep your guests coming back again and again (…and again).
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10Deviled Eggs
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
A classic appetizer, deviled eggs bring the party to any event. While they’re fairly simple to make, there are a few ways you can go wrong when making this classic. If you’re looking for a foolproof method to hard-boil and fill your deviled eggs, our best-ever recipe should be your new go-to.
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11Saltine Toffee
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Hosting a party? Building a cookie box? Making edible gifts for the holidays? You can’t go wrong with saltine toffee. Using just 4 common household staples, this sweet and salty treat is ridiculously simple to make and oh so good.
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12Loaded Green Bean Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Wave goodbye to that can of cream of mushroom soup and meet your new favorite green bean casserole! It’s got bacon, chives, and SO much cheese. If you’ve got vegetarian company, feel free to leave the bacon out—it’s got plenty of cheese to make up for it.
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13Funeral Potatoes
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Don’t be fooled by the name—the only thing deathly about this casserole is how absolutely delicious it is. This cheesy, creamy casserole is originally a Mormon dish, but has now become a staple at holidays in midwestern households.
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14Snickers Puppy Chow
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Puppy chow is sweet, a little salty, endlessly snackable, and always a crowd-pleaser. This version tastes like a Snickers bar and adds in peanuts alongside the classic Chex cereal for a crunchy twist. It still has the makings of a classic puppy chow recipe with a gooey melted chocolate sauce and a nice coating of confectioners’ sugar.
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15Loaded Potato Skins
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
We expect nothing less than fully loaded from our potato skins. What does “fully loaded” mean to us? If it’s topped with cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and scallions, it’s loaded.
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16Creamed Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
We cook these sprouts with plenty of butter, cream, and cheese. This method upgrades even the most humble vegetables while still allowing them to be the star of the show. It also helps the Brussels sprouts retain their moisture in the oven—even the staunchest Brussels sprout skeptics will be asking for seconds.
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17Potatoes Au Gratin
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
Mashed potatoes might be the go-to holiday side dish, but if you really want to impress your guests, you’ve got to make these potatoes au gratin. Infused with garlic and thyme and layered with Gruyère and Parmesan, a bubbling dish of these rich and creamy potatoes will truly stop the show.
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18Jell-O Cake
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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19Beef Stroganoff
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
With its rich sauce deepened in flavor with red wine, Dijon mustard, and finished with tangy sour cream, beef stroganoff is the dish to keep in your back pocket when you need a reliable, cozy weeknight dinner or an alternative holiday main.
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20Tuna Noodle Casserole
Parker Feierbach
We remember this dinner-table favorite fondly—we instantly get visions of a just-out-of-the-oven, breadcrumb-encrusted, melty tuna casserole just thinking about it, so we knew we had to make our own, slightly more deluxe version.
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