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Lox Bagels

If you want to know how to make lox bagels at home this is it. This easy 5-minute recipe will tell you everything you need to know about lox bagels including different kinds of salmon in case you cannot easily find lox where you live. This is a delicious breakfast or lunch for one OR you can make a larger spread for a breakfast get together or brunch. Related: Want to make your own bagels? Try my

11 Oct 2026
EASY Sancocho

Sancocho is a flavorful and hearty soup most common in Latin American and the Caribbean. I’ve been developing a few traditional Venezuelan recipes as it’s something that’s been important to me (my mother was born in Venezuela) and while Sancocho was on my list. I am a big fan of soups and stews and I especially love something brothy and filling like this one. Sancocho can be made a number of diffe

8 Oct 2026
Puppy Chow – 4 Ingredient Recipe

Puppy Chow (also called Muddy Buddies) is one of my favorite holiday recipes . This recipe is made using only four ingredients and it takes less than ten minutes to make. Try this beloved treat. All you need is Chex cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips (or peanut butter) and powdered sugar. Did you grow up calling this recipe Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies? I think it may be a regional thing.

6 Oct 2026
Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Most folks call this strawberry pretzel salad but in my family it is simply called jello salad. This recipe is something my late great-aunt Ina used to make for big family dinners. To me, this feels like the quintessential Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish , as it just feels very retro and Midwest to me. There are many variations of Strawberry Pretzel salad, so here is what you can expect from t

4 Oct 2026
Hot Toddy Recipe

I love a classic hot toddy. In this post we will teach you to make the best hot toddy and customize it to your taste. This recipe is usually made of just four ingredients- hot water, whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and honey. As soon as the cold weather starts to set in I feel in the mood for this drink. A great option for the cold winter months and anytime you have a sore throat or the flu. As soon a

2 Oct 2026
Sweet Potato Pie

I love dessert. And there’s really nothing better than a slice of pie at the end of an epic meal. If you feel similar, you NEED to make this sweet potato pie recipe. It’s creamy, flavorful and really easy to make. I like to top this sweet potato pie with toasted homemade marshmallows , but you could absolutely use store-bought or skip the marshmallows and simply top with whipped cream . Related: N

1 Oct 2026
BEST Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is my all-time favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe. I’ve been making it for years (I originally published this baked mac recipe in 2012 and very little has changed). This is my most requested recipe I make at big family events like Thanksgiving or Christmas. And personally, it’s one of my favorite recipes on our site. Related: 100+ Comfort Food Recipes , 60 Easy Dinner Recipes and 50+ E

30 Sep 2026
EASY Apple Cobbler

Recently, we went apple picking with some friends and I came home with way too many apples. Many of them were on the sour side, perfect for baking! This old-fashioned apple cobbler recipe could not be easier and it’s so delicious! The apples are soft and cinnamon-y with a soft, spongy cake top. This cobbler isn’t overly sweet, so it’s perfect topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a good amou

28 Sep 2026
Corpse Reviver Cocktail

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a pre-Prohibition cocktail recipe created to be so strong that it could revive your hungover corpse. Originally, it was served as a morning drink. This cocktail is both equal parts sweet and strong with a hint of bitterness. Can it really cure hangovers? We’ll let you be the judge of that. More Classic Cocktails : Old Fashioned , Manhattan , Negroni , Aviation , The Las

26 Sep 2026
Homemade Mulling Spices – for Apple Cider and more!

If you are an adult craving a little magic in your life, maybe a little potion making, then make your own mulling spices. Yes, you can buy pre-made mulling spices if you prefer. But you won’t feel like an autumn witch like I do. Plus, if you make your own you can customize them to your own preferences. What are mulling spices for? To mull something simply means to heat it as well as sweeten or fla

25 Sep 2026