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BY: Judith H. Dern
Learn to distinguish the varieties of this decadent treat and choose the perfect type for baking, melting, or nibbling.
BY: Allrecipes Staff
Discover holiday meal traditions that make each U.S. region special; try sample menus from the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest, California, the South, the Midwest and the Northeast.
BY: Sydny Carter
Make everyone's holiday a little brighter: start the morning with pie, traditional holiday breads, or a rich breakfast casserole.
Festive plates of cookies are perfect for gift-giving--and are a joy to receive! Visit our Cookie Countdown from December 1st until Christmas, as we reveal a new cookie recipe every day.
BY: Mackenzie Schieck & Carl Hanson
Allrecipes has gathered some delicious ideas for your sit-down holiday affair--get the recipes!
Eggnog, candy cane cocoa, hot spiced cider: Christmas wouldn't be the same without them. Try our recipes for festive drinks for the entire holiday season.
While not everyone can ride in a one-horse open sleigh, many people will find themselves traveling this Christmas.
BY: Maureen Callahan
Get ideas for planning a festive Christmas tree-trimming party.
BY: Taste of Home
So many holiday cookies, so little time! Host a cookie exchange party so you can try a few of each.
Do you love setting the table with a huge assortment of cookies but can't stand the thought of spending several days baking? Then a cookie exchange party is the perfect party for you!
BY: Noel Christmas
How much food is enough? Catering companies deal with this every day, and have some guidelines cooks at home can adapt for any gathering.
Whether you're planning a holiday party or just a gathering to get everyone in from the cold, these menu ideas will have your guests celebrating.
BY: Cory Vicens
Get the inside scoop on holiday cooking straight from the Culinary Director at Allrecipes.com!
BY: Carl Hanson
Get ideas and recipes for all the many ways cranberries can be used for cooking and baking.
Set the mood for your holiday dinner--learn how to create a festive centerpiece using candles and cranberries.
Learn how to make this quick and easy topping for fruit pies.
If you like the smooth look of fondant or ganache, try these techniques for your next special-occasion cake.
Take your cakes to a new level with chocolate ruffles and curls, or flowers made of chocolate, marzipan, or buttercream.
From fresh flowers to sugar-frosted fruits, garnishes add a whole new dimension to your cakes. They can be used for added color, a contrasting texture, or to indicate the flavor of the cake or filling.
You can make a plain cake look like a bakery gâteau with these techniques, whether you're a beginning or advanced cake artist.
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