Plus, it’s kind of like the one time a year where calories don’t count and cavities don’t matter. We give ourselves carte blanche to stock our fridges and cupboards with delicious fruitcakes and mouthwatering cookies. Every family has their own traditions. Some sip hot cocoa and sit in front of the fire while the smell of melting sugar wafts through the house. Others have full-on baking parties, inviting all their friends over for cookie swaps....

It’s this point precisely that compelled us to pause and consider Presidents’ Day further. First, a bit of backstory: this holiday was originally established way back in 1885 to recognize the February 22nd birthday of our first president, George Washington. In 1971, it was moved to the third Monday in February each year as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. It’s now the day Americans reflect upon and honor all of our U....

However, if you are spending the day with pals, you might want to have a booze cruise of a day just to celebrate that you are with your chosen family and that you don’t have to listen to “I told you so,” “Why are you single?” or “You ruined your life because you didn’t listen to me.” If you aren’t planning on drinking your dinner (more power to you, but you may be missing out), there are lots of ways to infuse the items on the menu with alcohol....

Vegetables Wellington A traditional beef Wellington consists of a hunk of steak wrapped in a puff pastry and baked, but this vegetarian twist amps up the veggie content and adds loads of flavor — and you won’t even miss the meat. Our recipe for Vegetables Wellington provides a virtual cornucopia of vegetables, but you can easily sub in some of your favorites that you just happen to have on hand. Crumbled goat cheese sends this dish to new heights, but feta would totally work (or just leave the cheese out)....

Top 15 green bean casserole recipes If you’re tired of the same old green bean casserole or need to cater to a special diet, try one of these twists on the classic! Courses Side dish Velveeta Green Bean Casserole Velveeta Green Bean Casserole from Love of Family and Home forgoes the cream of mushroom soup and replaces it with Velveeta. Yes, Velveeta. Skinny Green Bean Casserole Skinny Green Bean Casserole from Give Recipe doesn’t call for heavy cream but instead uses unsweetened milk and cornmeal instead of flour....

This bacon dip is easy to make, and it’s loaded with sweet caramelized onions and pieces of slightly salty bacon. Serve this creamy dip with your favorite chips or veggie sticks, for a snack no one can resist.

It’s easy to pop frozen chicken fingers into the oven, but there’s something to be said for making your own from scratch. These chipotle-honey chicken crispers have just the right amount of heat — carefully paired with the ideal level of sweet — to give them the perfect flavor. It’s a unique chicken dish, inspired by Spicy Southern Kitchen, that is batter-dipped, breaded and fried, and then doused in sauce....

Do you go wild for Halloween fun but dread the sugar and empty calories of typical Halloween treats? Dread no more! We’ve got the perfect Halloween candy for you! Our chocolate peanut butter protein ball spiders, inspired by Eating Richly, are wickedly delightful and deliciously healthy. If your kids drool for candy that boo-tifully joins chocolate and peanut butter, they will gobble up these protein spider balls. Made with natural peanut butter, raw honey, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pea protein powder, these delectable little nibbles are health food in a Halloween costume....

Who doesn’t love truffles? It’s all but impossible to say no to gorgeous, homemade chocolate Christmas truffles like these! But this isn’t about just loving these Christmas chocolates — we have the lowdown on how you can create your very own truffle treasures. Whether you need a delish nibble for your Christmas festivities or you desire to delight your loved ones with an impressive edible gift, these homemade holiday truffles are a truly fabulous choice for a Christmas dessert....

This drink is festive enough for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, but refreshing enough to serve any day of the year. It’s a tart and sweet cocktail perfect for summer get togethers like Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day or the Fourth of July. Because all tequila drinkers will love this one! With a few simple ingredients like tequila, triple sec, lime, sugar, and muddled cilantro, you can stir this up in no time....

Love candy canes, but want to dazzle holiday dessert lovers with a really impressive Christmas cookie that looks and tastes even better than a candy cane? These classic candy cane cookies are for you! Imagine a soft, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth, vanilla-mint cookie in the color scheme of a traditional candy cane — and in a shape that can hang decoratively over a mug of hot cocoa. That’s what you get with this holiday cookie recipe....

The fall season is the perfect time to gather with friends—and Halloween means trick-or-treating and costume parties! Dressing up is fun for everyone, but why limit the costumes to just people? We’re not necessarily talking about your pets (although that would be amazing too). We mean you can dress up your food, and these mummy pumpkin cookies, inspired by Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts, are a great way to do just that....

With an all-star cast, plenty of laughs and enough tender moments to still make it a bona fide holiday flick, we highly recommend this classic to kick off the festive season with friends and family. While you’re watching, nosh on these delicious menu items that would make Kevin McAllister proud. No Little Nero’s delivery required. Get your Home Alone on Before you can start brainstorming your own booby traps, you have to get the movie ready: And now, for our feature presentation…...

[wbcr_php_snippet id=”53101″] For the gals Dresses Here, we have a red velvet dress that absolutely says Valentine’s Day, don’t you think? However, we’ve also selected a few other colors that are super romantic, such as black or even green that will help set the mood. Here are some other gorgeous dresses that will be sure to make an impact on your fancy Valentine’s Day date night. First, we have an off-shoulder, svelte black dress that’s perfect for a night out....

The best foods are simple foods. This recipe for grilled turkey with rosemary butter, inspired by Dinners for a Year and Beyond, shows you how to cook a turkey perfectly with just four simple ingredients. Using only oranges, rosemary, salt and pepper to season a turkey might seem too simple to be any good — but with just a couple flavors, each stands out and becomes a defining element of the dish....

Halloween is one of our oldest holidays, dating back over two thousand years, and is celebrated in some form almost all around the world. How it is celebrated, however, varies greatly. Let’s take a look at traditions not only in North America, but across the whole globe. Halloween traditions in the USA and Canada You don’t have to be a kid to dress up for Halloween! Fun-loving, young at heart “kids” of all ages dress up in all variety of costume for parties and work events across the United States and Canada....

Pizza on the grill? You bet! Bobby Flay’s Margherita grilled pizza tempts with a golden crust and that brick-oven flavor that pizzerias are famous for. Piled with tasty toppings, it’s perfect for summer parties and family meals on hot nights when you don’t want the heat in your kitchen. If grilled pizza is new to you, let us introduce you to an easy, mouthwatering recipe to cut your teeth on....

This special time comes around only once a year: eggnog season. Eggnog is America’s signature drink for Christmas, and has achieved holiday hero status. Sadly, you can buy eggnog only for a short time each year, so we suggest you enjoy as much nog as you’d like this holiday season! Eggnog can be difficult to describe: It’s a one-of-a-kind experience to drink, with a velvety consistency similar to melted French vanilla ice cream....

This fabulous DIY photo collage memory board is very simple to create, and makes an especially excellent gift for grandparents. As a fun bonus, you get to have some crafty fun with a multi-purpose craft glue/sealant like Mod Podge, which is basically the hot-glue gun’s younger and better-looking brother! Celebrate the season with a special keepsake Oh, Mod Podge. How do I love thee? You adhere, gloss over, refinish and add just the right touch to nearly every craft....

However, the cornucopia is more commonly associated with settlers in the New World and the first Thanksgiving feast. Today in the U.S. the common cornucopia is a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket filled with a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains—overflowing to symbolize a bountiful harvest. Cornucopias are common centerpieces for festive Thanksgiving dinner tables, and the focus of a number of childrens’ holiday crafts. Create a gorgeous cornucopia as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table this year with these simple steps....