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Truffles, caramels, nougats and more: these sweet treats are perfect for holiday cookie plates, gifting and get-togethers.

Whether you prefer it jellied and cut into slices, on the side as a chunky relish or something in between, it just isn’t Thanksgiving without cranberries on the table. And, as tempting as it is to simply open a can and wiggle that jiggly tube of premade cranberry sauce onto a serving plate and declare it a Thanksgiving side dish, we’re here to tell you that it’s so worth it to make your own.

In a perfect world, we might all find ourselves on a hilltop in Italy, the breeze just so as we pop the cork on a bottle of prosecco (or Lambrusco—are we in the north in this fantasy?). But for the next best thing, look to Italy for inspiration when you want an easy and delicious app, for the appealing way that just a few ingredients can be assembled into something so wonderful and simple. It’s the food equivalent of, “oh, this old thing I found in the back of my closet?” when you kn...

Whether you’re hosting a costume party for the kids or an all-out monster mash, you’re going to need a few delicious Halloween snacks to keep everyone’s hunger at bay.

Whether you’re hosting a costume party for the kids or an all-out monster mash, you’re going to need a few delicious Halloween snacks to keep everyone’s hunger at bay.

Looking for an easy way to load up on more good-for-you veggies? Try spaghetti squash. It’s easy to cook and delicious as a stand-alone side — or as a replacement for pasta or pizza crust!

Everyone loves a classic cookie, like chocolate chip, peanut butter or oatmeal. But new treats are always welcome in the lunchbox, too—especially when they’re colorful and packed full of fun add-ins. Whether you opt for a cute slice-and-bake option, a sweet treat topped with sprinkles or a cookie that looks just like a blackboard (complete with edible “chalk”) your little ones are guaranteed to smile when they find one of these cookies in their lunch.

Whether you use them in desserts or savory dishes, peaches are a fantastic way to add fresh, fruity flavor and juicy, mouthwatering texture in every bite. From summer salads to homemade peach cobbler, peaches are a versatile fruit that can punch up every recipe, including cocktails. If you’re not a fan of their fuzzy skin you can either peel them or substitute nectarines—peaches and nectarines can be used interchangeably in many recipes.

There’s only one thing as exciting as the fireworks display on the Fourth: an all-American dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth after a day of appetizers, grilling and cocktails. Whether you choose a traditional layer cake piled high with fluffy frosting, an ice cream cake decked out in red, white and blue or a no-fuss icebox cake, there’s no denying that cake is the perfect celebratory treat.

After a long day of barbecuing and feeding a crowd, there’s no better way to end the night than with a few star-spangled treats—and maybe a cocktail or two. Cakes, pies, ice cream, slushies: we’ve packed these sweets with plenty of red, white and blue! You can’t go wrong with an all-American blueberry pie, patriotic crispy rice treats or a berry trifle but, if you ask us, a flag cake is a must. This one is a breeze to decorate too, thanks to the clever use of piped frosting and fres...