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    Christmas

    The holidays are a busy time of year for many of us. Between Christmas and New Year celebrations, family gatherings, office parties, and family traditions, things can easily get overwhelming.

    Whether you're looking to explore favorite holiday cookie recipes, a deliciously festive pancake breakfast, a big warm batch cocktail, or a homemade hot cocoa mix to package up for gift-giving, Big Flavors has got you covered.

    • Text reads, "Over 200 cookie recipes for the holidays - collection of treat recipes from around the world".
      Holiday Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Platter of no-bake butterscotch haystacks.
      Butterscotch Haystacks
    • Sliced roast turkey on a platter surrounded by Thanksgiving side dishes.
      Spatchcocked Roasted Turkey with Homemade Dry Brine
    • Brie and waffle skewers with strawberries and maple syrup.
      Brie Waffle Bites
    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Cookie jar and platter of peppermint hot chocolate cookies with glasses of milk alongside.
      Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Overhead view of bowls of Puppy Chow (AKA Muddy Buddies)
      Puppy Chow (AKA Muddy Buddies)
    • Two plates of gingerbread pancakes topped with peppermint whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and maple syrup.
      Gingerbread Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream
    • Scooping up a helping of homemade cereal snack mix.
      Canasta Mix (Homemade Cereal Mix)
    • Honeyed Chorizo & Fig Crostini displayed on a board with a honey dipper.
      Honeyed Chorizo & Fig Crostini
    • Overhead view of a platter of Prosciutto & Brie Crostini with Dried Apricots next to a bottle of red wine.
      Prosciutto & Brie Crostini with Dried Apricots
    • A platter full of Italian stuffed mushroom caps with an appetizer plate alongside..
      Settino's Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Dressy Deviled Eggs
      Dressy Deviled Eggs
    • A red platter full of beautifully piped deviled eggs garnished with radishes and pea shoots.
      French-Inspired Deviled Eggs
    • Lemon Ricotta Cookies
      Lemon Ricotta Cookies
    • Container of ricotta cookies with tissue paper.
      Ricotta Cookies - A Family Favorite Italian Holiday Dessert Recipe
    • Overhead shot of a plate topped with a slice of Italian Cheesecake
      Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake
    • Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
      Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
    • A plate of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with toothpicks holding them closed.
      Superbowl Party: Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
    • Chocolate Cream Pie with Orange Zested Whipped Cream
      Chocolate Cream Pie with Orange Zested Whipped Cream
    • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
      Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • Cranberry Orange Snickerdoodles in a tin.
      Cranberry Orange Snickerdoodles
    • Roasted Honeynut Squash with Burrata, Pomegranate + Pepitas in a baking dish
      Roasted Honeynut Squash with Burrata, Pomegranate + Pepitas
    • Big Flavors 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers
      Big Flavors 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers
    • Homemade hot cocoa in a mug surrounded by jars of hot cocoa mix.
      Uncle Tom's Cabin Moon Gulch Hot Chocolate Mix
    • Two glasses of mulled wine surrounded by spices and orange slices.
      Spiced Mulled Wine
    • Cooling rack of decorated cut out sugar cookies.
      Grandma's Classic Cut Out Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

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    Favorite Winter Recipes

    • Grandpa Henderson's Beef Stew
    • Curried Pumpkin Soup
    • Spatchcocked Turkey
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    • Roasted Honeynut Squash with Burrata, Pomegranate, + Pepitas
    • Spicy Turkey Three-Bean Chili
    • Gingerbread Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream
    • Spiced Mulled Wine
    • Italian Sausage and Peppers
    • Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
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    Holiday Baking

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    • 125+ Holiday Cookies from Around the World
    • Italian Ricotta Cookies
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    • Cast iron skillet full of chicken fajitas.
      Favorite Restaurant-Style Chicken Fajitas
    • Cooling rack of decorated cut out sugar cookies.
      Grandma's Classic Cut Out Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
      Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese

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