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14 Apr 2026

Recipes

Christmas Cookie Collection

One holiday tradition that never gets old is baking Christmas cookies and treats. Feast your eyes on these lovelies that will sweeten any holiday party, cookie swap, or gift-giving cookie tin.

Linzer Star Sandwich Cookies

Linzer Star Sandwich Cookies (Photo and recipe: Alexandra Guarnaschelli / Food Network)

Gingerbread cookies
Gingerbread cookies

Easiest Gingerbread Cookies (Recipe: Supergolden Bakes)

Holiday Pretzel Treats

Holiday Pretzel Treats (Photo: Katrina Runs for Food)

Brown Sugar Roll-Out Cookies

Brown Sugar Roll-Out Cookies (Photo: The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle)

Cranberry White Chocolate

Cranberry White Chocolate (Photo: Haute Apple Pie)

Cranberry and Almond Jumbles

Cranberry and Almond Jumbles (Photo: Better Homes and Gardens)

Ree's Favorite Christmas Cookies

Ree’s Favorite Christmas Cookies (Photo: Food Network)

Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting (Photo: Cooking Classy)

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Italian Ricotta Cookies (Photo: Cooking Classy)

Peppermint Blossoms

Peppermint Blossoms (Photo: Pillsbury)

Traditional favorites grandma always made

Kolacky

Kolacky (Photo: Lemons and Lavender)

Polish Chrusciki (Angel Wings)

Polish Chrusciki (Angel Wings) (Photo: Jenny Can Cook)

Snowball Christmas Cookies

Snowball Christmas Cookies (Photo: Cooking with Sugar)

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies (Photo: Pillsbury)

Holiday Peppermint Patties

Holiday Peppermint Patties (Photo: Mrs. Fox Sweets)

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Simply Eating Well

Patricia and Tom
Now that our nest is empty, Tom and I are enjoying quiet, intimate dinners at home. Simple meals. Smaller portions. The best cuts of meat. Organic vegetables. I’m always trying new recipes for 2 and still learning how to scale down the family favorites we’ve enjoyed through the years. Stay tuned.

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