30 Heavenly Holiday Cookie Recipes + More

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With the holidays upon us, we thought we'd do something a little different this week. Instead of rounding up great kitchen design ideas from around the Web, we're treating you to something even sweeter—delicious recipes! From exceptionally savory Christmas cookies to easy DIY gift ideas from chefs, enjoy these tasty traditions from a few of our favorite food sites.

1. A Holiday Cookie Countdown (above)

With so many types of holiday cookies to choose from, how do you find your favorite? Look no further than Williams-Sonoma’s 30 days of devilishly scrumptious holiday cookie recipes. Pick one of these tried-and-true recipes, and you're guaranteed to satisfy your friends and family's sweetest cravings.  Spotted on: blog.williams-sonoma.com

2. Potluck Stand-Outs

Photo by: Courtesy of chow.com

What's better to bring to a party than a savory casserole or side dish? Chow.com has rounded up 30 delectable dishes—all with a scrumptious twist. We love the Deviled Cauliflower Casserole with a cayenne-spiced sauce and crunchy topping, above. Spotted on: chow.com

3. Cheers to the Holidays

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Sure you can serve the usual bottle of bubbly or vino, but why not offer up something new? Take a cue from SeriousEats.com, who asked bartenders from two of Chicago's popular high-end watering holes to reveal their top five sparkling wine cocktail combinations. Spotted on: seriouseats.com

4. Easy DIY Food Gifts from Chefs

Photo Courtesy of bonappetit.com

If you've never made your own food gifts before, give it a go this season. (Especially if you, ahem, haven't finished holiday shopping.) Bon Appetit sought out five chefs from around the country to find out their go-to gourmet gift—all of which can be made in under an hour. Above, scones made from Aimee Olexy's Talula's Table Scone Mix recipe. Spotted on: bonappetit.com

 

5. Christmas Chinese Takeout 

 

Photo by: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
 

When everything shuts down on Christmas, we can count on Chinese restaurants to be open and busy feeding those not gathered around the Christmas tree. Inspired by a recent Jewish tradition to order Chinese food on Christmas, these eight innovative recipes dish up gourmet takes on classic Chinese eats. Spotted on: food52.com

 

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