Holiday Recipes and Menus

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Gather ‘Round the Charcutertree: A Guide to Holiday Boards and Festive Designs to Try

Charcuterie queen Meg Quinn shares her tips and tricks for a festive, approachable holiday Charcutertree and other charcuterie board designs.

December 14, 2022

December 15, 2022

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Hot Cocoa, But Make It Charcuterie: How to Create a DIY Holiday Board at Home

Ditch the cheese and create a board that will leave guests with personalized mugs of hot chocolate, thanks to this step-by-step tutorial.

December 3, 2021

October 30, 2024

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Creative Ways to Hang up Your Holiday Cards This Season

Repurpose your holiday cards into your Christmas decorations with these tips and tricks from stationery experts.

December 15, 2022

December 28, 2022

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Most Wrapping Paper Isn’t Recyclable. A Hawaii Woman Wants to Change That.

Wrappily's Sara Smith collaborates with artists and designers across the United States to create graphic styles made with recyclable newsprint.

November 5, 2021

December 22, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Holiday Table by Stacy Becker

Decorating & Design

Interior Designers Say These Holiday Tablescape Ideas Are Trending

Steps to becoming the host with the most… perfectly decorated dining room.

November 22, 2024

November 22, 2024

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Professional Chefs Say These Kitchen Tools Will Make Thanksgiving Prep Easier

The right gear will make a big difference.

November 20, 2024

November 21, 2024

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This Petite Highland Park House Was Inspired by Resorts in Oaxaca and Ojai

The one-bedroom, one-bathroom home was completely transformed.

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Amazon Boxes

Gifts & Shopping

9 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Know About

It's so much more than fast and free delivery.

November 19, 2024

November 18, 2024

Menu Planning

How to Make Better Eggnog at Home—and No, You Don’t Need Eggs or Milk

Whether you're looking for a dairy-free eggnog recipe or want to go full-fat, we've got tips and tricks to make your best eggnog yet.

December 20, 2022

December 21, 2022

Galletas de Almendras

These Classic Mexican Desserts Are Ideal for the Holidays (and Just Happen to Be Vegan)

Gluten-free, plant-based, and just sweet enough, desserts from Edgar Castrejón’s new vegan Mexican cookbook, Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Culture and Community, are sure to please.

November 9, 2021

December 1, 2021

Holiday Bubbly Drinks

Creative Holiday Cocktail Ideas, for Boozy Brunch and Nonalcoholic Treats

Whether you're looking to get boozy or stay dry, these drinks and cocktails are the perfect companions to your Christmas brunch.

December 13, 2022

December 13, 2023

Hot Chocolate Bombs

Mexican Hot Chocolate Bombs: Try This Recipe for the Warm Winter Drink

Kathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica has added a Latino twist to a fun Christmas treat.

December 22, 2022

December 22, 2022

Not a Fan of Turkey? Serve One of These Alternatives at Your Holiday Feast Instead

Your meal doesn't have to revolve around a massive turkey that needs hours of tending to; instead center it on a baked ham, garlic shrimp, or roast goose.

November 8, 2022

November 8, 2022

Walnut Bourbon Chocolate Pie

10 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes That Aren’t All Pumpkin

We love a classic pumpkin pie, too, but there are other fall flavors to tuck into a crust. (Don't worry; we didn't neglect the big squash entirely!)

November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022

Chocolate Gingerbread Snowflakes

The Holiday Cookie You Should Bake According to Your Astrological Sign

Preheat the oven and read your cookie-scope! Let the zodiac be your holiday baking guide.

December 20, 2022

December 20, 2022

Our All-Time Favorite Christmas Morning Recipes

With a full agenda of gathering around the tree to unwrap gifts, you'll want to add these easy, hearty, and warming dishes to your Christmas brunch menu.

December 17, 2022

October 30, 2024

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Don’t Overcomplicate: Tips and Dishes for Serving Vegans at the Holidays

These tips and recipes will give you all you to need to know to make a classic meal for everyone, whether they eat animal products or not.

November 21, 2022

November 14, 2023

When a Big Box Arrives, And It’s Mail Order Pie, That’s Amore

If you can't be with your family and friends for the holidays, send them love (and dessert, which is kind of the same thing) by shipping a pie from one of the West's favorite bakeries.

October 20, 2021

October 22, 2021

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Simple Swaps to Make Your Holiday Favorites Vegan- and Vegetarian-Friendly

Simple ideas to make meals everyone can enjoy, without sacrificing flavor and texture.

November 14, 2022

December 11, 2023

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Ditch the Turkey, Smoke the Legs: Matt Horn’s Holiday Recipe if You’re Ready for a Change

Pitmaster Matt Horn has some ideas to add a fresh take to your classic holiday turkey.

November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021

Decor and Delights

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The Teeny, Tiny DIY Botanical Wreath That Will Impress Your #Minfluencer Friends

So you’ve got a holiday wreath, but do you have a miniature holiday wreath? If not, you need to make this cute little hoop of holiday cheer, which can go, well, anywhere!

November 17, 2021

December 14, 2022

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Decorating & Design

Pops of Color: Neon, Pastels, and Jewel Tones Are Taking over Holiday Decor

“Unexpected color palettes” and “playful decor” are on trend this holiday season, according to an Etsy report.

October 27, 2021

October 15, 2022

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Decorating & Design

Not Just Dreaming: Bring a White Christmas to Your Home with These Decorations

Bring the classic Christmas song to life in your home with these elegant garlands, wreaths, stockings, and more.

November 2, 2021

October 13, 2022

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Gifts & Shopping

Garlands, Trees, and Stockings: Check out These Etsy Shops for Unique Holiday Decor

Support independent artists across the West by checking out these Etsy stores with wreaths, trees, even gnomes for your holiday season decor collection.

October 5, 2021

October 11, 2022

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Advent Calendars That Offer Much More Than a Square of Chocolate per Day

From specialty candies to mini candles and baby bottles of wine, we've got the calendars that will put a piece of milk chocolate to shame.

November 6, 2021

October 11, 2022

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Decorating & Design

This Holiday Season, Decorate Your Mantel According to Your Favorite Design Trend

Are you feeling cottagecore, rustic, or modern?

December 14, 2022

December 28, 2022

Candles

Gifts & Shopping

Candles That Bring the Holidays Home

Get inspired with our guide to candles that smell like the holidays.

October 12, 2021

October 12, 2022

Decorating & Design

3 Quick and Cheerful Ways to Decorate for the Holidays with French Flair

Jean-Pascal Lemire, a French-Canadian floral designer, shares a few easy-to-replicate, budget-friendly ideas to deck the halls like a pro.

December 3, 2021

January 19, 2022

Setting the Table

Annie Campbell and Heather Taylor's Families

From Dried Citrus Garlands to Group Cocktails, These Entertaining Pros Share Their Holiday Secrets

Designer Heather Taylor, caterer Annie Campbell, and floral designer Whit McClure share how to turn your home into a holiday haven for family and friends.

November 10, 2021

December 7, 2022

Stunning Ways to Set Your Thanksgiving Table

Upgrade your typical Thanksgiving spread with these seasonal beauties and classic pieces.

July 26, 2017

November 19, 2021

Decorating & Design

Freshen up Your Holiday Table with a DIY Spread That’s Stylish and Sustainable

Create a DIY tablescape that's both fun and sophisticated.

October 12, 2021

November 6, 2024

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Decorating & Design

DIY This Gorgeous, Edible Centerpiece with a Bag Full of Groceries from Trader Joe’s

Check out this simple step-by-step tutorial, made with about $100 worth of goodies from TJ's (shopping list included), by L.A.'s favorite party snack maker, Kori Jones.

November 14, 2022

November 6, 2024

You Deserve a Staycation

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Give Your Tender Garden Plants an Indoor Winter Staycation

Be a houseplant foster home by overwintering plants indoors.

October 21, 2019

January 14, 2021

Easy Ideas for the Ultimate Hygge Staycation at Home

If you’re homebound, make it special with these easy, oh-so-cozy touches

November 7, 2018

October 20, 2020

Skip the Sweets and Build a Savory Gingerbread House

Don't have a sweet tooth? Try making a gingerbread house out of meats, cheeses, and more savory goodies

December 20, 2019

December 1, 2020

Leftovers?

What to Do with All That Leftover Halloween Candy

Because just eating it by itself is boring!

October 11, 2021

August 11, 2022

All About Pepitas: What to Do with Your Pumpkin Seeds This Season

Roast them, blend them, sprinkle them as a garnish, there are so many ways to use pumpkin seeds this season.

October 6, 2021

August 11, 2022

Give Your Thanksgiving Leftovers a Creative Twist, from Noodle Soup to Empanadas

Here are proactive (and delicious!) ways to avoid tossing the leftover turkey and its trimmings.

November 24, 2022

November 21, 2023

Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey

Here’s What to Do with All That Leftover Turkey

Gravy-covered sandwiches and easy turkey soup are the real Thanksgiving MVPs.

November 25, 2022

November 21, 2023

Gifts for Anyone and Everyone

Plant Lover Gift Guide

Gifts & Shopping

11 Perfect Houseplant Gifts That Will Help You Win the Holidays

If you need to buy a gift for a person who considers themselves the next Hilton Carter, we've got everything your favorite plant parent's green little heart desires, from baubles to make their own mini holiday tree, to a seriously chic leather hanging holder.

October 29, 2021

December 3, 2021

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Gifts & Shopping

Get Stirring and Shaking: Gifts for the at-Home Mixologists in Your Life

The gifts that keep the drinks coming and the glasses full!

October 19, 2021

December 6, 2021

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Gifts & Shopping

All of the Foodie Gifts You Need to Buy for Friends, Family (and Maybe Even Yourself)

From pots and oils to unique gadgets and kitchen tools, we've got everything for the foodies in your life.

October 28, 2021

October 4, 2024

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Gifts & Shopping

The Best Gifts to Get the Coffee Lovers in Your Life for the Holidays and Beyond

Give the gift they're really craving: coffee and coffee accessories!

October 14, 2021

December 6, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Gifts to Give the Outdoor Adventurer in Your Life

Items for that person in your life who's looking to take the next step outside, or to venture, as Samwise Gamgee would say, "the farthest from home I've ever been."

October 18, 2021

January 20, 2022

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Gifts & Shopping

Books, Beanies, and National Park Inspiration: What to Buy for the Armchair Explorer

Get away to the outdoors without leaving home. Shop this gift guide for the armchair explorer in your life.

October 11, 2021

November 24, 2021

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Surf’s Up: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Adventurers on the Water

Grab this season's best gear and accessories to spend a day out on the water.

October 20, 2021

November 24, 2021

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Gifts & Shopping

Need to Relax? Stuff Your Stockings with Self-Care Goodies

From stocking stuffers to full-sized self-care gifts, we've got all the products to help everyone on your list relax.

November 8, 2021

December 12, 2021

DIY Gifts to Spread Holiday Cheer

Take Christmas gifts into your own hands this year with these festive DIYs.

November 12, 2021

October 15, 2022

More Stories in Holidays

16 Standout Side Dishes to Complete Your Christmas Dinner

16 Standout Side Dishes to Complete Your Christmas Dinner

Forget Charcuterie, Cheese, and Butter Boards—The Tinned Fish Board Is the Tastiest, Trendiest Way to Entertain

Forget Charcuterie, Cheese, and Butter Boards—The Tinned Fish Board Is the Tastiest, Trendiest Way to Entertain

This Holiday Season, Decorate Your Mantel According to Your Favorite Design Trend

This Holiday Season, Decorate Your Mantel According to Your Favorite Design Trend

Gather 'Round the Charcutertree: A Guide to Holiday Boards and Festive Designs to Try

Gather ‘Round the Charcutertree: A Guide to Holiday Boards and Festive Designs to Try

Why 'Scandi-Cowboy' Is My Go-to Entertaining Style This Holiday Season

Why ‘Scandi-Cowboy’ Is My Go-to Entertaining Style This Holiday Season

Creative Holiday Cocktail Ideas, for Boozy Brunch and Nonalcoholic Treats

Creative Holiday Cocktail Ideas, for Boozy Brunch and Nonalcoholic Treats

These Are the Best Entertaining Tips You’ll Ever Hear—Straight from Professional Event Planners

These Are the Best Entertaining Tips You’ll Ever Hear—Straight from Professional Event Planners

From a Crab Feast to a Festive Meal for Two, These Holiday Menu Ideas Work for Any Type of Gathering

From a Crab Feast to a Festive Meal for Two, These Holiday Menu Ideas Work for Any Type of Gathering

13 Festive Dishes for a Vegetarian Christmas Dinner

13 Festive Dishes for a Vegetarian Christmas Dinner

7 Ideas for Outdoor Holiday Lights

7 Ideas for Outdoor Holiday Lights

These 13 Hanukkah Recipes Are a Festival of Latkes, Brisket, and Jelly Doughnuts

These 13 Hanukkah Recipes Are a Festival of Latkes, Brisket, and Jelly Doughnuts

This Holiday Menu Is So Classic You Might Start Making It Every Year

This Holiday Menu Is So Classic You Might Start Making It Every Year

Gorgeous Menorahs, Candles, Dreidels, and Gelt to Add to Your Hanukkah Wish List

Gorgeous Menorahs, Candles, Dreidels, and Gelt to Add to Your Hanukkah Wish List

8 Days of Hanukkah Recipes to Celebrate the Holiday Around the Table

8 Days of Hanukkah Recipes to Celebrate the Holiday Around the Table

What Did President Biden Serve at His First State Dinner? Wines and Cheese from the West That Are Actually Perfect for the Holidays

What Did President Biden Serve at His First State Dinner? Wines and Cheese from the West That Are Actually Perfect for the Holidays

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