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A Latin American holiday staple, Buñuelos are a donut-like dessert covered in cinnamon sugar! They’re light and airy with a golden, crispy shell. The whole family is going to love them!

I love trying to recreate Latin American treats and desserts. They always have the best flavor! You’ll have to try out coquito, arepas, or some homemade churros next!

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Bunuelos Recipe

If you’ve never tried buñuelos before, meet your new obsession. They are a disc-shaped fritter commonly found in Spain, Mexico and Colombia! Their texture is similar to a scone but with a light, crispy shell. They’ve been around since the second century B.C. so you know they’ve got to be good, passed down from generation to generation. Buñuelos are a popular street food around Christmastime. With this recipe you

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Grinch punch is a fun and festive drink for the holidays that comes together with just 4 ingredients! This tasty drink is bursting with lime and strawberry flavor. It’s the perfect addition to any Christmas meal!

Once you’ve got your holiday meal lineup figured out, it’s on to the drinks! A few more festive drink recipes to try this holiday season are homemade eggnog, wassail, and crockpot apple cider!

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Grinch Punch Recipe

If you’re looking for a beverage that will light up any holiday party, this Grinch punch is the best choice! My kids LOVE this punch. It’s one of their favorite Christmas treats! Good news is, this tasty punch only takes 4 simple ingredients to make. So if your kids are anything like mine and bug you to make

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Skip the store-bought platters and make this Santa veggie tray instead! It’s a healthy and delicious way to add a little extra holiday cheer to all of your Christmas get-togethers.

Getting in your daily dose of veggies doesn’t have to be boring! For more nutritious appetizers that everyone will love, try this veggie charcuterie board, honey soy mushroom skewers, or balsamic honey grilled Brussels sprouts!

Top-down view of a complete Santa veggie tray.

Santa Claus Veggie Tray

Say goodbye to those boring premade veggie platters, this Santa veggie tray is the best healthy appetizer for the holidays! Not only does this veggie tray look adorable, but it has a variety of fresh, delicious vegetables with all kinds of flavors and textures! There’s something for everyone. Complete with some creamy homemade hummus for dipping, your guests won’t be able

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White Chocolate Cherry Cranberry Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie, with velvety white chocolate, red tart cranberries, and cherries in a chewy, tender treat. Ideal for making any time of the year, you have to try them now!

Plate these along with some of my favorites for a holiday plate of cookies you won’t soon forget. You must try these Italian Christmas Cookies, these delicious Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies and my kids favorite, Grinch Cookies!

A stakc of cherry cranberry cookies on a cooling rack.

White Chocolate Cherry Cranberry Cookies

I love a good classic chocolate chip cookie, but there’s just something about white chocolate chips that says fancy to me. I love the rich white chocolate flavor with the tart cherries and tangy cranberries in these cookies. And they are so thick and chewy! That’s the best part! Add

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Pancit is a traditional Filipino stir-fry made with tender chicken, carrots, cabbage, and thin pancit noodles. The delicate rice noodles and savory sauce have made this meal a favorite for generations.

This easy pancit recipe comes together quickly and is the perfect weeknight meal for your family. My kids absolutely love these noodles, and any time I make stir fry they request pancit noodles. I have you covered if you need more pasta recipes your kids will love. Try my 20-minute beef lo mein, this chicken noodle soup, or my popular olive garden pasta.

Top view of pancit noodles into two black bowls. Green onion and a tan kitchen towel are next to the bowls.

What is Pancit?

Pancit is a popular noodle dish in Filipino cuisine packed with veggies, meat, and salty savory flavors. This one-pot meal is fast, easy, and packed with lots of flavors. Every Filipino family has

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