From decorating your tree to buying presents for your loved ones, the holiday season can get overwhelming. And this doesn’t even include coming up with a Christmas party menu! You might already be panicking about how you’ll get through the Christmas rush. But I have something here that’ll help take some of the pressure off. This collection of make-ahead Christmas recipes is complete from starters to entrees to desserts. You can certainly build your entire menu with it....

In fact, they’re so good, I bet your whole family will ask for seconds. The Paleo Diet has been around for a few years and has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity. The premise is simple – eat as our Paleolithic ancestors did. That means meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Everything else is off the table – literally! And while that sounds restrictive, these paleo recipes are here to prove it’s possible to cut back on carbs and processed foods and still feel healthy and satisfied....

So it’s not just a matter of being inclusive anymore; chances are, you’ll need a few of these vegan Thanksgiving recipes this year! The beauty of most of these meat-free recipes is that many can be used as replacements or as sides to go along with your turkey. From potatoes and roasted veggies to pie and cookies, you just need to find a few simple substitutions to make them dairy-free....

You can’t host a Super Bowl viewing party without serving food. It’s a party essential. If you’re having friends and family over to watch the game, then you’d better come up with snacks to serve. Sure, it’s easier to order in, but you’ll save so much more if you just prepare the food yourself. Plus, it’ll make your guests feel extra-loved. Complete with burgers, wings, pizza, and an assortment of dips, this list has everything you’ll need to make your party a success....

This easy to follow recipe is a fool-proof way to make sure you have warm, fluffy, buttery biscuits on your breakfast table every morning. The secret ingredient is – you guessed it – 7-Up soda pop mixed right into the batter. The carbonation provides an airy texture to the final baked good. Bake up some nostalgia and wake up your household with delicious, homemade biscuits piping hot on the breakfast table....

If buttermilk biscuits are your jam, but you never have the time to make them from scratch, this recipe is exactly what you’ll need. Sure, nothing tastes better than homemade. But let’s be honest: when life gets too busy, there’s just not enough time to make a dish from scratch. This is where these air fryer biscuits come in. This quick-and-easy, one-ingredient recipe gives you delectable biscuits in just 10 minutes without fail....

The whole process takes only 15 minutes. And you don’t even need to wait for the frozen fish sticks to defrost before you can begin! If you haven’t jumped on the air fryer train yet, I gotta ask: what are you waiting for? It’s the best way to ensure crunchy food is crunchy – minus the hot, fatty oil. You can even cook food straight from frozen – like these air fryer frozen fish sticks!...

If you’re in the mood to make banana cake, but don’t want the tedious clean-up that comes after baking, just make one using a cake mix! Don’t worry, it will taste just as if you made it completely from scratch. All you’ll need is a bowl and a cake pan, and you’re done! Baking (and clean up) has never been this easy. Sure, this recipe is simple, but it doesn’t mean it yields a less tasty treat....

No one can say no to a delectable banana split. Ice cream, bananas, cherries, nuts, cream – it’s the ultimate summer dessert! The only problem is the serving size. It’s great for sharing, sure, but what if you’re eating it on your own? The ice cream starts to melt and you’re barely halfway through it! With this cake version, there’s no need to worry about the ice cream melting. You can enjoy the goodness of a banana split, minus the need to eat it in a rush....

Homemade Cosmic Brownies Remember eating Little Debbie treats as a kid? When I was growing up, they were one of my favorites. My mom always baked treats at home, so whenever we got the chance for store-bought, it was truly a special occasion. Of course, now I always enjoy baking at home far more than the store-bought brands. But as a kid, those Little Debbie’s were a special treat. And now you can recreate these Intergalactic treats in your very own kitchen....

Whether you’ve just bought a jar from the store or you’ve cooked up your very own from scratch, these simple tricks will turn a watery mess into a thick and savory sauce. We’ll be using simple methods with ingredients you likely already have at home. So without further ado, here are seven ways to turn that soupy mess into rich, thick, and flavorful spaghetti sauce! 1. Simmer Your Sauce This is the simplest way to thicken spaghetti sauce without altering its flavor....

This one-pot recipe is affordable, easy to make, and can feed a large group of hungry people. It’s the perfect dish to feed a big family, or your next dinner party! How To Thicken Goulash One of the things we love the most about goulash is how thick its sauce is. The secret? Don’t add the macaroni noodles at the beginning – allow the meat sauce to come to a boil before throwing them into the pot....

This timeless cookie is rolled twice in cinnamon-sugar. I think the traditional sugar cookie got bored and rolled around in cinnamon to make himself more popular. And boy did it work! These cookies are devoured in a matter of hours. Perfect for holidays, get-together’s, or in my opinion – ANY day of the week. It’s a classic cookie that’s fun to say and even more fun to munch on. The only thing missing is a big glass of milk....

Ridiculously moist and bursting with citrus flavors, the cake alone is enough to blow your tastebuds away. But it doesn’t end there. Taking the cake to the next level is a sweet and tangy key lime glaze and a rich and buttery cream cheese frosting. How awesome is that? Best of all, the cake is easy to make! Sure, there are several components to it, but they’re all simple and impossible to mess up....

But did you know there are different kinds of pepper? Yes! Today we’ll be talking about two of the most common kinds: white pepper and black pepper. There’s much to learn about this humble, everyday spice so if you want to know their main differences, their distinct flavors, what they’re used for, the best ways to increase their shelf-life and more, then keep on reading! What’s the Main Difference Between White Pepper and Black Pepper?...

With their light, clean, and refreshing flavor, they’re perfect for any occasion. And they’re all crazy-easy to make, too. In fact, you only need a few minutes to whip one up. Whether you enjoy a refreshing frosé or daiquiri on a hot day, these basil drink recipes are sure to please. So why wait? Try one of these basil cocktails today – or try them all! Just let me know which you like best....

These passion fruit cocktails are primarily the same. Most of them are sweet and fruity, though some fall further on the tart side of the spectrum instead. Because passion fruit has such a wonderful, pleasing smell, the drinks are often delightfully fragrant, as well. Most of the passion fruit cocktails on this list are simple passion fruit twists on old favorites, such as the passion fruit margarita, passion fruit mojito, or passion fruit daiquiri....

You don’t have to be from Poland or a connoisseur of Polish cuisine to be familiar with (and even love!) kielbasa. And if for some reason, you aren’t already familiar with it, you certainly will be after checking out this list of 10 of the best kielbasa appetizers. The term “kielbasa” means something different to people in the states than it does to Polish people. In Poland, kielbasa simply means “sausage....

They’re so bright, fresh, and fruity, nobody can resist a second sip. I don’t think raspberries get enough credit. These little berries help your heart, regulate blood sugar, and benefit your bones. They’re also chock-full of antioxidants! But mostly, they’re absolutely delicious with a wonderfully sweet and tart flavor that’s super unique. Better yet, they’re even tastier when you mix them with other fruits. So check out these raspberry smoothie recipes and get ready to swoon, because each one is better than the last!...

And these purple cauliflower recipes will show you just how to use it. The first thing to know about purple cauliflower is that it’s purple. I know that’s obvious, but it might be hard to imagine if you’ve never seen it. In flavor, it’s just like its white counterpart, in that it’s mild, slightly nutty, and not overpowering. Therefore, you can use it in any recipe that calls for cauliflower....