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This rainbow pasta is super-easy to make. It’s dyed completely naturally, using just a few vegetables and spices to create a full rainbow of colors. This “dye” is gorgeous and vibrant, but completely harmless and nearly or completely flavorless. We went with traditional spaghetti for this recipe, but the dyes will work with any variety of pasta or noodles. White noodles take on the color best, but whole-wheat pasta works, too; the colors just won’t be as bright....

Thanksgiving and Christmas don’t have to be the only altruistic holidays, though. Halloween is a great time to help families in need, too — and it’s scary easy to do. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Since 1950, kids have been trick-or-treating with UNICEF boxes, collecting money for this group that helps provide kids in 190 countries with “immunizations, education, health care, nutrition, safe water and sanitation, emergency relief, and more.” Over the last 68 years, kids all around the world have raised nearly $177 million for other kids!...

Our maple balsamic roasted butternut squash is a flavorful and filling side dish that looks as good as it tastes! The recipe blends the tastes of sweet, savory, salty and tart to create a delicious and healthy side dish that’s packed with nutrients — and flavor. The squash is a tasty superfood that people have enjoyed since ancient times. Archaeologists have found various types of gourds in Egyptian tombs, intended to provide sustenance to the departed in the afterworld....

Throw your own Easter party and eat all the candy you want! ALSO CHECK OUT: 13 funny Easter YouTube videos Plus, now you can pair candy with cocktails. Here are some ideas to have the most epic Easter ever. (And you had better believe we threw in some tips for a grown-up Easter egg hunt.) The food Every good party needs a good spread. An Easter lunch or brunch is perfect and is generally much more casual than a dinner would be....

Dreading the annual Christmas cookie swap because you’re not the most gifted baker in the bunch? Take heart! Our no-bake reindeer Oreo pops, inspired by eASYbAKED, will put those traditional and expected Christmas cookies to shame. Adorably loaded with personality, reindeer Oreo pops are a ridiculously simple holiday treat almost too cute to eat. Almost! These fun and festive cookie pops initially garner oohs, aahs, and smiles — then they disappear right off the cookie plate....

Need a leftover turkey recipe that is delicious enough to make you forget you’re using leftovers? Our smoky turkey corn chowder with bacon, inspired by Epicurious, will make you want to roast a turkey more than once a year just so you can feast on this belly-warming soup. Studded with colorful vegetables, smoky bacon and shredded turkey, this quick and easy chowder comes to the table with mouthwateringly bold flavor....

“Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie One of the most beloved ballads, “Endless Love” was written by Lionel Richie and recorded as a duet with Diana Ross in 1981. Put this love song on your playlist, get close and sing its soulful words to each other. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran Thus far the best love song of Ed Sheeran’s career, “Perfect” is the heartwarming tune that Sheeran wrote about his girlfriend, Cherry Seaborn, whom he knew in school and reconnected with later....

Are you hosting a festive little soiree with some of your favorite people on the planet? You don’t have to create a seven-course meal to make them feel at home. They’ll love you even if you don’t break out your heirloom china, and they’ll undoubtedly appreciate a more relaxed vibe — like a cookie and cocktail pairing party. Because, c’mon, it’s destined to hit “classic” status at some point. We can’t think of a single person who wouldn’t enjoy sipping on adult libations, munching on sweet treats, and catching up with the people they care about....

Before we get to the craft though, let me give you some backstory. The idea was actually inspired by all the straw totes I saw during my recent trip to Mexico City. I was obsessed with the circular shape, and realized that anyone could make these purse themselves (and on the cheap) by using straw placemats. When I returned home, I found the exact placemats needed for the project at Target for only $6....

With just a few simple ingredients, these turkey quesadillas are ready in no time. Simply chop up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey, top with mozzarella, and grill! Then, top with an easy and citrusy homemade cranberry salsa.

If your childhood holidays were anything like mine, you grew up believing that cranberry sauce came in a can. Your mother would slide the cylindrical, gelatinous blob onto a plate, and then slice it into little, wobbling, maroon circles. You believed that cranberries were supposed to taste like the love-child of Jell-O and jam. If this was your experience, too, I have news for you: This recipe will elevate your cranberry sauce experience to a whole new level....

What is the difference between stuffing and dressing? I was nearing adulthood the first time I heard the term “dressing.” Where I grew up, everyone referred to the side dish as stuffing, and most cooked it right inside their bird on Thanksgiving. It was part of the Thanksgiving prep experience — season the turkey, pull out the giblets, wrestle the stuffing into the turkey, roast and baste. But that’s not a universal experience....

Reclaimed wood turkey If you’re handy with a jigsaw and a screwdriver, then this is the project for you. Using spare planks of wood you can make this adorable reclaimed wood turkey for your entryway. You will need different sized wooden circles, drywall screws, tacking nails, square dowels and more scrap wood. Extra pallet wood works fine here. Besides the wooden circles, recycling spare wood that is laying around is great for this kind of project....

Holiday crafts contribute to the wonder of the holidays and help make memories your family will treasure. You can make each of these clever Christmas crafts with just a few supplies and add some homemade flair to your holiday celebrations. Christmas Crafting Party: Set aside a couple hours this holiday season to spend some quality time making Christmas crafts together. Your party can be as simple or as complicated as you want....

Veggie cocktails are a healthier and delicious way to get your recommended daily serving of produce, especially given that, on average, only one in 10 adults meets the federal fruit or vegetable recommendations. Even more striking, the fruit and vegetables we do eat the most tend to be tomatoes and potatoes, coming in at 49.2 pounds of potatoes per person and 28.7 pounds for tomatoes per person annually. It’s time to introduce some variety....

Traditionally, the dinner host may say the blessing, or ask a guest to do the honor. Use these six prayers as inspiration for your family’s blessing at this year’s holiday feast. Thanksgiving poem MORE: 20 Thanksgiving quotes and toasts From the Bible Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture....

For all of these reasons and more, here we share nine of the best summer eats for your cooking and indulging pleasure. These dishes are guaranteed to add a little extra fun and adventure to your summer cooking plans! 1. Summer sliders When it comes to a summer holiday get together, you want food that is not only delicious but is quick to prepare and easy to eat. These summer sliders are the perfect choice for a mouth-watering main dish that you can eat with one hand while you hold a sparkler in the other....

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Inside, you will find out about some recipes for delectable treats created by some of the top food bloggers, as well as some easy and sweet homemade Valentine gift crafts you can make right at home. Take a look! Recipes featured inside our Valentine’s Day ebook Red velvet cookies with cream cheese filling (Like this idea? You must also see this Red velvet bundt cake with cream cheese center!) Vanilla shortbread cookies (After you try these, check out some luscious Copycat Swig sugar cookies) Chocolate frosting shots (vegan) (Try spreading some of this on Black bean brownies) Blackened shrimp pasta (For another take on prawns plus pasta, check out our Shrimp carbonara)...

A grand feast for Thanksgiving is a vital part of the holiday, but don’t overlook a quality Thanksgiving table setting. With a little careful planning and a few well-placed items, your table decor will help elevate your gathering to the next level. Floral arrangements A fresh floral arrangement provides an added touch to your Thanksgiving table decorations. The bright colors and variety of textures are eye-catching, and they give a little nontraditional Thanksgiving Day vibe to your tablescape....