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Looking for that perfect prime rib recipe to impress your holiday guests? Make our classic prime rib with horseradish cream — adapted from That Skinny Chick Can Bake — and your family and friends will want to have holiday dinner at your house every year. A convivial conversation stopper, this prime rib comes to the table with a garlicky, crisped exterior and a succulently moist interior. Every slab of juicy red meat begs to be served with a big dollop of the homemade horseradish cream sauce....

Ahhh, snow. A good-natured snowball fight can bring out the kids in us again and again. But snowballs as cookies? Now, that brings a whole new level of fun to snow. This recipe is for Kahlua snowball cookies, but a snowball cookie can be made with many different flavors: Vanilla, chocolate, coconut, pecan, walnut… the options and multi-flavor combo possibilities are a cookie connoisseur’s delight. From the powdered-sugar exterior to the surprise of the flavorful interior, biting into any variety of a no-bake snowball cookie is pure pleasure....

Frozen cranberries bring flavor to the drink and double as little edible ice cubes. A squirt of citrus from the lime slices and an herbal, festive note with fresh rosemary makes it refreshing and brings in the holiday spirit! This Cranberry, Lime and Rosemary White Wine Spritzer is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail because it’s gorgeous, delicious and classy. And with the red and green garnishes, it would also make a delicious, pretty Christmas cocktail, too!...

Maybe you and your boo are going to snuggle up with food and a flick. Or you’re having all of your book club friends over because no one read the book of the month (again), but everyone still wants to hang out. Hey, maybe it’s just been a minute since you had a good cry. Whatever the occasion, we have the menu all queued up for a night of this Nora Ephron masterpiece....

Here is some advice about what to look for when picking out your Thanksgiving turkey, with tips from Williams-Sonoma, K-State’s Blakeslee, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Should you choose a hen or a tom? The sex designation of “hen” (female) or “tom” (male) turkey is optional on the label and is an indication of size rather than tenderness. “Simply put, a hen is a female and typically smaller in size; a tom is a male and typically larger,” says Blakeslee....

I have always loved serving this pumpkin hummus because it gives a fall twist to the classic hummus goodness. I always use cashew butter in place of tahini but feel free to use whatever nut butter you want in the recipe. This garlic-tinged pumpkin hummus — with a touch of lemon — makes a festive Thanksgiving appetizer. MORE: Also try this hummus trio, in red, orange & green Yield 6

This unique twist on the ordinary cranberry sauce recipe isn’t only great to have for your Thanksgiving dinner — jalapeño cranberry sauce is also the perfect spread for a turkey sandwich! Even with the addition of jalapeños, this sauce is very mild, which makes it perfect for anyone. The best part is, if you prefer a cranberry sauce with more of a kick, you can leave in the veins and seeds....

But — and this is an important but — just because it may seem complicated, I promise it’s not difficult at all. Sure, patience is key, especially when beginning. However, with a little time and some dedicated practice, crocheting is a fun and totally doable hobby, no matter how naive you feel about the ways of the grandma. MORE: DIY cork & cement candleholders make sophisticated at-home decor Plus, if you’re crafting a new throw for your couch, you won’t feel quite so bad sitting on it all afternoon while you binge-watch your favorite TV show, because you’ll also be creating something impressive and tangible in the process....

What’s better than a traditional cranberry pie for the holidays? An even more festive twist! This Nantucket Christmas cranberry pie, inspired by Barefeet in the Kitchen, features a crunchy sugar crust on the bottom, a juicy-sweet fresh cranberry filling, and a flaky cake layer on top. Cranberries are the iconic holiday berry, bursting with deep red color and an unmistakable tartness that begs to be balanced with the sweetness of sugar....

But diving into the sea of costume ideas for baby boys can be overwhelming; there are just so many! Move over, Batman: We’ve scouted out a few of the very cutest, most original (and most reasonably priced) costumes available. Avocado We love the quality and detail of Carter’s baby costumes, and this avocado costume is no exception. The leaf on top and a pit for a tummy make for the sweetest guac imaginable....

When your friends are raving about their morning pumpkin spice lattes, you can tell them about your new favorite evening drink. Our pumpkin fizz cocktail, inspired by A House In The Hills, delivers the festive flavors of fall in an easy, effervescent boozy brew. Whether you look forward to winding down an autumn evening with a tasty alcoholic sip or need a seasonal refreshment for your holiday gatherings, this pumpkin fizz cocktail will quickly become your go-to fall-inspired drink....

Don’t worry, your finished product won’t have that well-known box taste. We’re dressing this recipe up just enough to make it taste homemade, while still keeping the ingredients super simple. Never heard of a “dump cake” before? Sure, it’s not the best name. Let’s explain. Basically, a dump cake is a cake recipe that includes a boxed cake, made better by adding in other ingredients. The dump cake became popular in recent years thanks, in large part, to kitchen queen Ree Drummond, aka....

This turkey recipe is kicked up a few notches thanks to the ginger and cayenne pepper. It’s all balanced with a bit of sweetness from the brown sugar and honey glaze. Total 40 mins Yield 10-12 servings Adapted from Southern Living magazine, November 2016 issue. Tested by Susan Selasky for the Detroit Free Press Test Kitchen. Nutrition information not available.

“Brunch” was first referenced in an 1895 London article by Guy Beringer. He pleaded with readers not to punish “Saturday-night carousers” with an early breakfast, but instead have a breakfast-lunch meal that starts around noon and lasts until early afternoon. Since then, brunch has become a fave meal, known as being a way to continue the festivities from the night before, a way for later-risers to enjoy time over a meal… and a way for restaurants to extend their service options....

Whether you’re heading to church or a more secular celebration this Easter, a new outfit is definitely in order, and we have some ideas to help you chase away the winter wardrobe blahs and welcome the Easter Bunny back for another visit. A sleeveless floral sheath When it comes to Easter dresses, fresh white flowers are a pretty sight after your regular winter wardrobe of black, gray and more black....

For an avid wine drinker like myself, I prefer a wine-based cocktail. And what better way to have a cocktail you love than in a large format. More to drink, right? Here are some delicious and easy recipes to incorporate wine as your main “spirit” into a cocktail punch! Kalimotxo Kalimotxo or calimocho is a classic Basque drink dating back to the 1970s consisting of equal parts red wine and Coca-Cola....

Ready to wow your Thanksgiving dinner guests with the best holiday side dish ever? Of course you are! Our creamy green bean casserole from scratch, inspired by Sally’s Baking Addiction, is so delish your family and friends will never ask for the traditional green bean casserole again. You can thank the Campbell’s Soup Company for the invention of the green bean casserole. Created in 1955 in their company kitchen, this quick and easy recipe featured a simple combination of cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and fried onions....

“If you are not careful with the side dishes, Thanksgiving can be too much on the beige side,” he said. “The side dishes give the meal its personality, and the fall harvest offers so many different opportunities for warm, savory flavors.” Time-saving tip: Butternut squash gratin can be made in advance, and easily transported and reheated. Yield 4-6 Heat a large pot or saute pan over medium-high and add 2 tablespoons butter....

Except, I knew I wanted to fight for my marriage. I knew our story was not over. So, fight I did. To say that my marriage fell apart on a hot day in July would be a wild misstatement. Much reflection forced me to see — truly, honestly see — the brutal truth. My marriage had been slowly unraveling for years. We both knew it, felt it, lived it. But we had no real idea how to go about fixing it, healing the hurt, erasing the pain, forgetting the words....

Our suggestion for a refresher course on this life lesson? Invite a few of your rebellious pals over and celebrate Nov. 5 with a viewing of this modern classic, complete with a tasty menu for the occasion. After all, you can’t start a revolution hungry! Dress the part We aren’t necessarily going to suggest that everyone who attends the soiree wear a Guy Fawkes mask — that would be kinda creepy, no?...