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Darlene is a lover of all things Christmas. She enjoys collecting Santa Claus memorabilia and is happiest when she’s in her kitchen baking Christmas cookies. In fact, baking is her favorite cooking method. Read our interview with Darlene to find ...

Speed-Clean Chandeliers First spread a plastic tarp on the floor under the chandelier to catch the drips. Then turn off the light and spray the solution on the chandelier until liquid beads start to run (you’ll use a lot of ...

Pumpkin Pie If you’ve got a large crowd to feed and you just don’t have the time or oven space to make one of these holiday desserts for a crowd, you can rely on Costco for a giant pumpkin pie ...

Tomato sauce Your pantry may be stocked with tomato sauce you bought the last time there was a sale, but it always should go in the fridge after you open it. “In the old days, a lot of us used ...

Southwestern CasseroleI’ve been making this mild family-pleasing casserole for years. It tastes wonderful, fits nicely into our budget and, best of all, makes a second one to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, TexasGet Recipe The post ...

Frosty Polar BearsI love spending time in the kitchen with my nieces. This is the perfect recipe to make with the little ones. Dang cute, easy and portable! —Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, WisconsinGet Recipe The post Christmas Cookies Kids Can’t Wait ...

Cranberry Layer CakeI adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you’d never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix. —Sandy Burkett, Galena, OhioGet Recipe The ...

Move over, pumpkin spice: It’s time for new holiday flavors to hit the shelves. While a cup of hot cocoa is no doubt delightful (especially from our favorite brands), you’ll find the flavor popping up as a limited release all ...

Snickerdoodles are iconic. They’re like the Judy Garland of cookies—beloved classics that never go out of style, adored by all ages. The fun-to-say-name is thought to come from the German phrase schnecke knel, which can be translated as “snail dumpling,” ...

Mom’s Spanish RiceMy mom is famous for her Spanish rice recipe, the ultimate comfort food. When I want a taste of home, I whip up this dish. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, TexasGet Recipe The post The Best Weeknight Dinners ...