Cranberry sauce with orange zest in a white bowl

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange

Easy homemade cranberry sauce with orange juice, orange zest, and a cinnamon stick, ready in about 15 minutes. Includes make-ahead, storage, and freezing tips for Thanksgiving.

Glass mugs of homemade eggnog with cinnamon sticks and nutmeg

Homemade Eggnog (Cooked, Creamy, and Safe to Drink)

Classic homemade eggnog made with egg yolks, milk, cream, nutmeg, and vanilla, gently cooked to 160°F so it’s thick, creamy, and safe to drink. Spike it with bourbon or rum, or keep it family-friendly.

Fresh green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions in a white baking dish

24 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Steal the Show

24 Thanksgiving side dishes from favorite food bloggers, including creamy casseroles, Southern classics, make-ahead picks, and fresh vegetables, with tips for planning your oven and menu.

Cheese cubes and grapes arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree

20 Christmas Appetizers That Disappear First at Every Party

20 easy Christmas appetizers from favorite food bloggers, including warm dips, pigs in a blanket, a Christmas tree cheese platter, brie bites, shrimp cocktail, and sliders, plus make-ahead tips and the tools you need.