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Crunchy, festive and spicy, Chocolate Gingerbread Biscotti make the PERFECT cookie for dunking in coffee or milk during the holidays.

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Serve up a big bowl of the best French Onion Soup ever. This super comforting recipe is so cheesy, flavorful and perfect for a chilly day.

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From-scratch apple pancakes are filled with apple cider, applesauce and spices and topped with gooey caramelized apples.

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Dense, chewy Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, drizzled with a rich maple cream cheese glaze, are the perfect cookies for those who don’t love chocolate.

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Soft sugar cookies are the best thing to make for any holiday celebration. These traditional Southern Tea Cakes are the perfect not-too-sweet-but-so-delicious cookies.

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Up your appetizer game by baking Chili Cheese Biscuits this season! A twist on classic sausage rolls, these biscuits are sure to be a hit whenever you serve them.

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These festive Christmas Pancakes are perfect for Christmas day. Kids will love the bright green Grinch-like color.

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These chocolate dipped pretzels are decorated for Christmas, but you could dress them up for any occasion. All you need are three ingredients and about 45 minutes to make this festive no bake dessert.

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The perfect combination of sweet, salty, soft and chewy, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are simply the best!

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Slightly sweet with a zing of spice, Honey Sriracha Chicken Rice Bowls make a well-loved, simple and healthy weeknight meal for the whole family.

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Making Pulled Pork at home couldn’t be easier! You only need TWO ingredients and 5 minutes to get this Memphis-Style Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork recipe going for the perfect at-home barbecue!

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Serve your morning cup of joe with a splash of Gingerbread Coffee Creamer!

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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a holiday season must-bake cookie! These easy peanut butter cookies are topped with Dark Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses.

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Cacio e Pepe is the ultimate Italian comfort food. Cheese and pepper pasta, served in a homemade parmesan cheese bowl, calls for just 6 ingredients.

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Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings is the most comforting dinner! This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe involves fresh herb dumplings, which take the dish to another level of delicious.

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Looking for a festive no bake dessert to serve this season? Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers, also known as Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies, are the way to go!

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Your guests will have a ball smearing the cream cheese onto their bruschetta, topping it with pepper jelly and a drizzle of honey! Simple and delicious, this appetizer adds spicy sweetness to any party!

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Nothing says the HOLIDAYS like rosemary and ginger together in a decadent, hand-held dessert!

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Looking for a unique bourbon drink to enjoy during Christmas and other winter holidays? This slightly sweet Blizzard Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail is perfect for the chilly winter months.

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This make-ahead overnight breakfast casserole tastes of pumpkin, warming spices and is wonderful for an at-home brunch, holiday breakfast and any other occasion.

https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/pumpkin-overnight-french-toast-casserole/

These festive confetti cookies have a nice crunchy exterior, a soft interior and are full of Christmas-colored sprinkles. They’re perfect for cookie platters, Santa and any occasion this season!

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Spicy Tomato Soup is easy to make at home and so perfect for a chilly day! This homemade tomato soup is a comfort food classic with a bit of zing.

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Fluffy, slightly sweet and tart Fresh Cranberry Muffins start the day off right! These muffins, made with fresh cranberries and bright orange zest, are beautifully balanced and perfectly delicious for any occasion.

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Whether you’re feeding kids, treating yourself to date night at home or you just want a comfort food recipe, this Cajun flavor chicken with creamy pasta sauce is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.

https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/cajun-chicken-alfredo/

This Cranberry Moscow Mule is a lovely Christmas sipper. Also known as a Yule Mule, this twist on the classic cocktail highlights cranberry juice!

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Celebrate the season with Cranberry Pinwheel Cookies! Mix up a classic tea cake dough, then slather with cranberry filling, studded with pecans, and roll into a pinwheel.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is creamy, comforting and hearty for any evening or occasion.

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A twist on the brunch classic, these homemade pancakes feature cinnamon-sugar swirls and are topped with a cream cheese glaze.

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These slightly sweet shortbread-style cookies are filled with a deliciously tart raspberry filling and perfect for sharing.

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Want to make the easiest pizza imaginable? Puff Pastry Pizza is a delicious 30-minute meal!

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Whether it’s the weekend or a weekday, this Bacon Avocado Egg Sandwich is a hearty, savory breakfast that works for just one person or a crowd.

https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/bacon-egg-and-avocado-sandwich/

Tortellini Butternut Squash Pasta with Pancetta and Spinach is a creamy, comforting dinner. Ready in 30 minutes, this pasta recipe is one the whole family will love.

https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/tortellini-butternut-squash-pasta-with-pancetta-and-spinach/

Want to make the best home cookie gift box for friends this holiday season? Learn how to put together colorful Christmas cookie gift boxes (or for any season) in this tutorial!

https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/how-to-make-a-cookie-gift-box/

Need a fun holiday activity the whole family will love?

https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/how-to-host-a-gingerbread-house-party/

From supplies to refreshments and gingerbread to candy, here’s everything you need to know about hosting a memorable gingerbread decorating party.