This family Christmas tradition will land 120 pretty little pierogi in your lap…and on your countertop…and on your tabletop….

Schnecken | Pecan Cinnamon Buns
Though schnecken translates from German quite literally as snails, to us it means these ooey, gooey, sticky pecan caramel buns.
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- 30 M
- 4 H
- 15

Old-Fashioned Cocktail
A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma’s go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just us?!)
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 8

Chicken with Autumn Vegetables and Madeira
A Southern chef’s riff on classic French coq au vin. We may have to change our allegiance from France to Frank. (Chef Frank Stitt, that is.)
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 50 M
- 3

Sweet Potato Pie
Sugar and spice and everything nice—that’s what you’ll find in this magnificently spiced traditional southern pie.
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- 15 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 12

New York State Maple Pecan Pie
Distinct from other pecan pies in one notable way, this recipe draws on robust maple syrup to usurp cloying corn syrup. You’re welcome.
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- 30 M
- 2 H, 35 M
- 3

Homemade Snickers Bars
Know what really satisfies? Making these DIY, gooey, peanutty, caramel-y, milk chocolate-y Snickers bars.
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- 25 M
- 2 H
- 18

Twinkie Bundt Cake
A relatively ginormous riff on the iconic American snack cake, this Twinkie look-alike boasts an amped-up vanilla smack and ingredients you can actually pronounce.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 35 M
- 2

Marie Howard’s Banana Cream Pie
Behold, the pie that prompted Beth M. Howard’s parents’ marriage proposal. One taste and we understood why. We think you will, too.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 4

Roasted Tomato-Basil Tart with St. George Cheddar
Whether you’ve sad-looking plum tomatoes or stunning heirlooms, you won’t regret transforming them into this all-sins-forgiven tart.
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- 45 M
- 6 H
- 18

Pistachio Lover’s Pound Cake
Not too sweet and not too dense, this pound cake for pistachio lovers is just right—and just large enough to share.
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- 20 M
- 2 H
- 26

Warm Any Fruit Crumble
This simple crumble works magic with whichever seasonal fruit you fancy—or happen to have languishing on your countertop.
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- 20 M
- 55 M
- 15

Crawfish Boil
Call some friends, set a pot of water to boil, and chill some beer. There’s mud bugs to be had.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 10 M
- 8

Cornmeal and Oat Waffles
Whether you need brunch for a crowd or a quick breakfast for one, this make-ahead waffle mix means you can make a steaming hot stack in minutes.
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- 15 M
- 45 M
- 4

Beautiful Burger Buns
Beautiful burger buns. Were ever three words joined in such harmonious sequence? And can we add buxom and buttery?
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 31

Homemade Ketchup
A ketchup that attains the smooth, thick texture of bottled while respecting the inherent sweetness and acidity of the tomato.
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- 30 M
- 2 H
- 8

Bread-and-Butter Pickles
We’ve no idea where the saying “in a pickle” comes from, though we’d love to find ourselves in a jar of these subtly sweet specimens.
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- 25 M
- 3 H, 25 M
- 6

Smoked Cheddar Cheese
Remember those wee rounds of shrink-wrapped smoked cheese from holidays past? Now banish them forever.
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- 5 M
- 4 H
- 7

Best Burger
Brisket, short ribs, and chuck. When melded in just the right proportions, they turn out the most luxe made-from-scratch burger we’ve experienced.
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- 50 M
- 1 H
- 11

Cantaloupe Sorbet
This cooling concoction takes its kick from a shot of vodka and, for those who like to live dangerously, a pinch of cayenne.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 4
