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  • Recipes You Will Remember – Home, Hearth and Holidays with BHGRE®

    Tis the season to fill your home with joy and your stomach with delicious foods. Below you will find recipes for appetizers, savory small bites, an assortment of dishes, and of course, mouthwatering desserts and drinks.

    Holiday Appetizers and Small Bites

    Holiday Meals

    • Start your morning with these mouthwatering apple buttermilk biscuits with sausage-cider gravy.
    • Sometimes we wake up hungry and don’t want to spend a ton of time whipping up a complicated meal. These quick and easy breakfast recipes are perfect for when you want a yummy but quick breakfast, and then you can start enjoying the rest of your day.
    • Using frozen veggies means your food is partially cut, prepped, and ready to be cooked. Save time without sacrificing taste with these creative frozen vegetable recipes.
    • Who wants to spend an hour in the kitchen on a busy winter weeknight? Say goodbye to lengthy prep times and check out these winter ideas that are ready in only 20 minutes and feature in-season ingredients.
    • Comforting meals with seasonal ingredients are just a click away. Warm up any winter night with this collection of winter chicken main dish recipes.
    • These easy and irresistible slow cooker barbecue recipes include mouthwatering ribs, brisket, pork, and chicken that you can savor any time of the year.
    • This grilled pork and pineapple recipe is an ideal sweet and savory dish that will result in many smiling faces.
    • Add some flair to your meals and try this Italian-style slow cooker meatloaf.
    • Check out tons of satisfying and healthy slow cooker recipes that are low in calories but high in taste. There are even a few twists on traditional favorites, such as sloppy joes and lasagna.
    • If you are looking for a Hanukkah brisket that will fall apart in your mouth, this is the recipe for you. It will be a dish to remember.
    • These Hanukkah recipes are a phenomenal blend of old and new traditional pieces. Read more to learn about these festive new twists.
    • Uncover 21 festive Kwanzaa recipe ideas for a successful celebratory dinner.

    Delicious Holiday Desserts

    • Do you want to build a snowman… that you can eat? These snow folk dipped pretzel rods are adorable and fun at any festivity.
    • Crank up the cranberries! Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying something new, these cranberry desserts are perfect for a holiday meal or a special weeknight.
    • No matter how you pronounce p-e-c-a-n, these pecan pie recipes will make your guests swoon.
    • Uncover yummy slow cooker dessert recipes that are crowd-pleasing and easy to mix up.
    • Satisfy your tropical sweet tooth with coconut desserts. Check out seriously delicious recipes for coconut cheesecake, southern-inspired coconut cake, or coconut milk ice cream.
    • This best-ever chocolate cake is a triple-layer cake that is rich and unforgettable. Your guests will be begging you for the recipe.
    • Satisfy your sweet tooth with these holiday baking recipes.
    • Your turkey day needs these festive Thanksgiving dessert ideas. There are drumstick cereal bars the kids can help make, pumpkin pie turkeys, donut hole acorns, and more.
    • Pumpkin pie is good, but toffee pumpkin pie is even better.
    • These red and green pinwheels are a must-have if you’re attending a holiday get-together. They are festive and fantastic.
    • Try these new Hanukkah desserts that are a mix of new and traditional desserts.

    Cheers to Holiday Drinks

  • Simple Appetizers for Your Next Zoom Party

    The world has changed, at least for the time being, and meetings and parties have moved online. Zoom has become invaluable to businesses, families, and friends alike. As we strive to connect remotely, there’s much need for the ability to chat and even celebrate via video from the safety and comfort of home. If you’re planning to celebrate a momentous occasion (or just a Friday night) via Zoom, here are some easy appetizers for a party that you can prepare for yourself and whoever else is at home with you. Now more than ever, no one needs a reason to eat well and have a party.

    Quick Deviled Eggs

    One of the many drawbacks to quarantining has been the difficulty finding the variety of food we usually enjoy. Fewer trips to the grocery store and limited quantities of items once you get there means trying new and different recipes made of strange ingredients, or eating pantry staples more than you ever have before.

    Herein lies the beauty of a recipe like deviled eggs. Chances are good you have eggs, mayonnaise, and mustard at home. These staples make a delicious appetizer that’s ready in just a few minutes. First, hard boil six eggs on the stovetop. Run them under cold water when finished, then peel the eggs. Next, cut the eggs in half lengthwise.

    Scoop the yolks out of each egg and place them in a bowl. Add ¼ cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon mustard. You can choose any variety of mustard you prefer. Mash the yolks and the condiments together. You might also wish to include black pepper, onion powder, or a few teaspoons of sweet relish.

    Once the mixture is well combined, scoop it back into the egg whites. Top the deviled eggs with smoked paprika or chopped chives to taste. The beauty of this recipe is it’s quick, easy to prepare, and simple to scale depending on how hungry you are.

    Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip

    Munching plus Zoom parties equals great fun. For a delicious summery treat, make this hot crab and artichoke dip for your next Zoom gathering. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and coat a one-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    Next, microwave two ounces of cream cheese for about 20 seconds. Spread it into the bottom of the dish. In a bowl, stir together ¼ cup of mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, ¾ teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and 3/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. If you wish, you can also add some hot sauce, either ¾ teaspoon or to taste.

    If you have one teaspoon of lemon zest and one tablespoon lemon juice, add those, too. Add ½ cup finely shredded artichoke hearts, four ounces crabmeat, one ounce of mozzarella, and 2 ounces of Parmesan.

    Stir the entire mixture together until well-blended. Then, spread the mixture on top of the cream cheese in your baking dish. Top it with additional Parmesan to taste.

    Bake the dip for about 25 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly. Serve with your favorite vegetables, chips, or crackers.

    Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

    For a delightfully refreshing Zoom appetizer, make this strawberry shortcake ice cream bar dessert. You’ll certainly thank yourself later. First, heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9” by 9” baking dish with parchment paper, and allow it to hang over the sides of the dish by two inches.

    Next, set four cookies to the side, and blend the remainder of approximately 10 ounces of butter shortbread cookies (this is similar to two packages of Walker’s shortbread cookies). Stir in ¼ cup of salted butter, and then press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish. Bake the dish for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the crust to an iron rack and let it cool.

    While the crust is cooling, let a carton of vanilla ice cream soften on the countertop. Once the crust is cooled, spread vanilla ice cream onto the crust. Freeze the dessert for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, let a carton of strawberry ice cream soften on the countertop.

    Finally, layer the softened strawberry ice cream onto the dessert. Top the mixture with the remaining four shortbread cookies, roughly crumbled. Then, dig in and enjoy, all while making your Zoom buddies jealous.