69 Finger Food Appetizers Perfect for Holiday Parties

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With the holiday season in full swing, there are so many potlucks to attend and parties with friends, family, and coworkers. But what are you going to serve? Our roundup of the best finger food appetizers has everything you’ll need. Find the best ideas to satisfy a variety of diets now with our homemade recipes.

Soft Ginger Cookies (Gluten Free)

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Our recipe for soft and chewy gluten-free ginger cookies will warm you up with a mix of spices. Coated in granulated sugar right before baking, you’ll love the delicate crunch that’s all around the outside of each tender morsel. And a fresh batch can be made in under 45 minutes. Learn how to make the recipe now.

7 Tips to Survive Thanksgiving (or Christmas) Dinner

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Are you stressed out about the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner you’re hosting? Worried that everything won’t go according to plan? Foodal has advice from a food industry expert who has heard every holiday worry. Discover seven recommendations for surviving, and maybe even enjoying, the holiday season now.

Kids in the Kitchen: 7 Tips for Holiday Cooking with Children

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With patience, planning, and time, you can let the kids help you in the kitchen and enjoy it, too. Children love to help, and learning how to organize and prepare meals is an essential life skill. Read on for seven tips for including your kids in preparing holiday meals this year. Give each a job and let the fun begin.

Tips to Minimize Dish Cleaning During the Holidays

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The holiday dinner is over, and your guests leave the table with smiles on their faces, full and happy. But who’s going to deal with all the dirty dishes after everyone returns home? Discover our practical tips for minimizing the mountains of dinnerware and cookware during the holiday season. Read more now.

5 Steps to Create the Perfect Meat and Cheese Board

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Ready to host the best dinner party? Learn how to put together a meat and cheese board to impress your guests. It could not be easier to make, once you know how to do it well. With our techniques, there are just 5 steps to creating the perfect appetizer spread that everyone will love. Keep reading to learn more!

The Best Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa Recipes

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One of the best winter traditions is sipping on a large mug of freshly made hot cocoa. It can instantly transport you to the best cold-weather childhood memories. Let the tradition continue by making your favorite hot chocolate from our roundup of tasty recipes, so you can sip and savor for many winters to come.

The Best Homemade Hot Cocoa

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Do you love holding a warm mug of hot cocoa on a chilly winter night? The quintessential cold-weather beverage perfect for all ages, our basic homemade hot cocoa is an easy recipe to share and enjoy with family and friends, from kids to adults. Simply heat and whisk the ingredients together, then enjoy! Read more now.

25 Homemade Holiday Candy Recipes That You Have to Try!

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Making holiday candy for gift-giving and sharing at parties is a time-honored tradition. Add a few new delights to your roster from our roundup of the best candy recipes, from chocolate bark and truffles to marshmallow pops and caramels, toffee to candied citrus peel, and more. Discover our picks now on Foodal.

5 of the Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers

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Are you looking for the perfect present for the coffee lover in your life? Or maybe you’re hunting for a couple updates to your own coffee-centric supplies? Check out Foodal’s gift guide for some unique gift ideas for any java junkie. We offer 5 great options, from basic ingredients to ultimate splurges.

29 of the Best Christmas Cookies for Holiday Baking

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Break out your sheet pans and roll up those sleeves – it’s cookie time! We’ve gathered the best of the best for holiday baking in our roundup, from crisp and crunchy to soft and tender, dolloped, rolled, or cut out, dipped and decorated with royal icing. There’s something for everyone here! Read more now on Foodal.

The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate

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Rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate made with bars of chopped bittersweet chocolate is a seriously decadent upgrade to the classic hot drink for winter. Whisked together with whole milk and half-and-half, a little granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, everyone will melt with delight after the first sip. Read more.