It’s the countdown to party time and that means it's time for *all* the Christmas party food! You’ve been baking different cookie recipes for weeks in advance, coming up with the perfect holiday mocktails, and prepping your Christmas appetizers.
Now all you need is to work out the rest of your holiday menu — something your peeps can grab and go while they mingle, dance and gift swap with festive abandon. Well, we’ve got you covered!
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Nothing helps warm you up in wintry weather like comfort food, especially cheesy macaroni. For party season, put it in handheld form with our donut-shaped recipe. (via Brit + Co)
Leslie Grow
If you're having a breakfast or brunch party (coffee! pastries! pj's!), then definitely add these mini sandwiches to the menu. They're savory, sweet, and literally so delicious. (via Brit + Co)
Brittany Griffin
Every party needs some sweets, and these Christmas cookies are as festive as they come. They look amazing, and they're actually super easy to put together, which makes us love them even more. (via Brit + Co)
Upgrade your usual bread and butter spread with this TikTok food trend that will leave your guests in awe. Make a savory butter candle, a sweet one, or one of each! (via Brit + Co)
Sinful Kitchen
This cheesecake will taste amazing no matter how you serve it. Grab some festive plates or make a variety of tiny cheesecakes with a muffin tin. (via Brit + Co)
Sarah Anderson
This dessert doesn't just have to be for Thanksgiving. The sweet flavors definitely work all winter long, but we wouldn't say no to some candy cane pieces on top ;). (via Brit + Co)
Leslie Grow
If we're honest, anything that's reminiscent of our favorite winter drinks is a Christmas party food in our books. Chai spice mix *and* a bag of chai tea really bring out the flavors of this recipe. (via Brit + Co)
Rachael Ray / Home Chef
This recipe from Rachael Ray can be served with pork chops or on their own as a Christmas party food. Baking your Yukon potatoes and then smashing 'em with a glass creates an elevated look without any extra effort. (via Brit + Co)
Sarah Anderson
Dish out these soups in tiny bowls to make them crowd-friendly. Don't forget a piece of bread for each bowl too! And cheese...you definitely don't want to forget the cheese. (via Brit + Co)
Sweet Cayenne
Take your favorite sourdough pretzels and bake them in a tangy ranch coating for this delicious crowd-pleaser. Pretzel bites are a party staple any day of the year, but the seasoning makes these a special occasion all their own. (via Sweet Cayenne)
Eclectic Everyday
This pull-apart bread is savory, not sweet — each little ball of dough is stuffed with cheese. It’s like biting into little heavenly pillows of doughy goodness. (via Eclectic Everyday)
Number 2 Pencil
Instead of a corn-cob pipe and a button nose, this snowman has a carrot nose and peppercorn buttons! He'll pairs well with your favorite crackers or chips. (via Number 2 Pencil)
Small Town Woman
Crispy and crunchy on the outside and meaty and tender on the inside, toasted ravioli is basically faux-fried food at its finest. (via Small Town Woman)
Averie Cooks
Ever wonder what Santa feeds Rudolph? Look no further than this festive take on "muddy buddies." (via Averie Cooks)
Food Lovin' Family
A cheesy seafood favorite for parties, this dip is simple to make with just a few ingredients. Pair it with thick sourdough bread and enjoy! (via Food Lovin' Family)
Connoisseurus Veg
Now this is how to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes for the party season. They go especially well with some sliced avocado or cashew cream. (via Connoisseurus Veg)
Joyful Healthy Eats
So, toast may be a bit of an undertaking for party noshing, but your guests will be wowed by this sweetly delicate combination. It's cheesy, it's rich, it's fluffy — the end. (via Joyful Healthy Eats)
Cooking Classy
This appetizer has all the delicious flavors of veggie lasagna, but you can serve them up without utensils. Finger foods for the win! (via Cooking Classy)
Girl Carnivore
A classic take on deep-fried snacks, these macaroni and cheese balls are breaded, warm, and gooey. Those are all the best parts of a party food if you ask us. (via Girl Carnivore)
Give It Some Thyme
If you're wondering what the difference is between a smashed potato and a mashed one, you're not alone. These gently squished baby potatoes serve as a base for all that melty cheesy and caramelized onion. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Kitchen Sanctuary
These little phyllo bites could not be easier to make. But better prepare a double batch, because your peeps are going to make like starved animals the minute you pop these out of the oven. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)
Olivia’s Cuisine
Cheese is such a crowd-pleaser, and even better when the cheese is pungent melted brie. (via Olivia’s Cuisine)
Simply Delicious
There’s something magical that happens when yummy mashed potato batter meets crispy bacon and sharp mature cheddar. Bet you’re salivating just thinking about it... (via Simply Delicious)
Give It Some Thyme
Nothing shares better at a party than a flatbread. This one is your one-slice-pleases-all for winter flavors your guests will love. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Jamie Geller
Latkes? Check. Endless filling combinations for every night of Hanukkah and then some? Check. A holiday recipe that's sure to have something for everyone? Check check check! (via Jamie Geller)
Half Baked Harvest
Cute gingerbread Christmas cupcakes are an absolute must at your party! The warmth of each bite will fill your guests with delight. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Completely Delicious
A fun and festive Christmas party calls for a delicious ham — kudos if it has a citrus spice glaze drizzled over it. (via Completely Delicious)
Pink Owl Kitchen
Smothered chicken is one of the South's staples, but we know this recipe will be a hit no matter where you throw your Christmas party. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Two Peas & Their Pod
Don't discount the wonderful way that pasta can be a part of your meal spread. It's a one-pot dinner recipe you'll reach for well after the holidays. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)
The Bossy Kitchen
Biting into sea salt chocolate fudge on Christmas sounds like sheer heaven. (via The Bossy Kitchen)
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The best shows leave you constantly thinking and wanting more, waiting on the edge of your seat episode after episode to figure out exactly what’s going on. Well, if you’re still thinking about The Union & Citadel: Diana, get excited because Apple TV+ has a new thriller that’s sure to enthrall you: Prime Target.
Prime Target follows Edward Brooks, who’s come up with an idea that would allow him to access every computer in the world. However, someone is trying to stop him — so what’s the bigger conspiracy at play here?
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While we can’t figure out too much from the three images we have so far, it gives us our first look at Edward and Taylah both individually and together. And you could cut the tension with a knife!
Young math postgraduate Edward is about to make a huge breakthrough as long as “he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders,” according to the official synopsis. Sanders is the National Security Agency agent, who has “been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior. Together they start to unravel the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.” Juicy!
The first season of the show has a total of eight episodes and is set to premiere globally on January 22, 2025 with the first two episodes on Apple TV+. After that, one new episode will be released weekly on Wednesdays through March 5, 2025.
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Fans will be able to recognize the show’s two leads easily, Leo Woodall from The White Lotus and One Day, and Quintessa Swindell from Black Adam and In Treatment. Woodall will be playing Edward Brooks, while Swindell portrays Taylah Sanders. Since they'll be working together to figure out the truth, their paths will certainly be intertwined throughout the entire story.
Additional cast members include Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell.
The series was created by award-winning writer Steve Thompson, who's worked on titles such as Sherlock, Doctor Who, Jericho, and Vienna Blood. He’s also an executive producer.
Meanwhile, executive producer Brady Hood directed all eight episodes, which will bring some consistency to the episodes. He is known for Top Boy and Great Expectations.Apple TV+
All episodes of Prime Target are coming to Apple TV+.
Are you excited for Prime Target? Check out the other new 2025 TV shows to add to your calendar!
Thanksgiving dinner is a meal we look forward to all year long. The savory stuffing, the roasted turkey, the cranberry sauce — does it get any better than that? Well if you ask us, the best part are the leftovers! And we're talking about more scrumptious meals than the usual turkey sandwich. We've scoured the internet for different ways to put that surplus of food — trimmings included — to use. These 15 recipes will have you licking your chops.
Butternut Bakery
Don't throw away that pumpkin purée just yet! You can use it to make delicious pumpkin cupcakes the entire family will keep coming back for. Once you add in a little pumpkin pie spice, flour, baking soda, dark brown sugar, and more goodies, you'll have 12 sweet treats to munch after Thanksgiving.
P.S. You may want to have someone else bake this recipe a second time so you can have 24 cupcakes!
Cozy Cravings
Your family will become a huge fan of crostinis once they taste this recipe. Between the butternut squash, ricotta cheese, and bacon, everyone will be eating sweet as well as savory mini sandwiches.
Munching with Mariyah
Blend your leftover pumpkin and squash with coconut milk, red curry paste, ginger, and more veggies for the heartiest lentil soup you've ever tasted. Everyone will be looking to recreate this dish for a taste of lentils once they eat it, er, sip it.
Brit + Co
Bring your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers together with some cheese, peppers, and onions for a delicious frittata. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
The Butter Half
These savory pop tarts are filled with cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and bits of tender turkey, then drizzled with gravy for a snack or meal that will knock your socks off. (via The Butter Half)
Foodess
Put the sandwiches on hold, because this turkey pot pie is the *only* way to use those turkey leftovers to their greatest potential.
A Sweet Pea Chef
Take your comfort food and turn it into something nutritious by topping salad with leftover turkey and a vinaigrette made with leftover cranberries.
Spices in My DNA
This recipe stuffs your everything bagel with a poached egg, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey.
The Seasoned Mom
It's cozy casserole season, so this recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover turkey by adding it to a pasta bake that is rich, creamy, and jam-packed with flavor.
Lively Table
Nothing soothes the soul better than a steamy bowl of soup like this, filled to the brim with tender shredded turkey, nourishing veggies, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt for extra smoothness.
The Cookie Recipe
If you don't know what to do with that heap of extra mashed potatoes, we've got you covered with these crispy potato, bacon, and cheese-filled bites of glory.
What Should I Make For...
If you want ALL the carbs, this recipe sandwiches turkey and all the fixin's between a fresh roll and it. Is. Magical.
Whitney Bond
Kick things up a notch and put a healthy spin on your leftover turkey with these veggie-filled fajita rice bowls.
Yes to Yolks
This recipe smashes the traditional pierogi together with leftover Thanksgiving goodies for a fun and seasonal spin on a classic.
Jessica in the Kitcen
Vegetarians can enjoy Thanksgiving to the max too, and if anything proves it, it's this stacked meatless 'wich that swaps the usual turkey for plant-based meatloaf.
Pickled Plum
These turkey-filled hash patties will make brunch fanatics swoon with their festive flavor and golden crisp exterior.
Bless Her Heart Y'all
This feast doesn't just give you a healthful meal after gorging on holiday eats, but it also serves as a weeknight wonder, clocking in at just 15 minutes from start to finish!
Chef de Home
Putting that leftover turkey to use never looked so good with this creamy mushroom and pasta-filled tetrazzini.
Half Baked Harvest
This Thanksgiving leftovers croque Madame sandwich is an excellent way to serve breakfast on Black Friday. After all, you'll need an extra boost from the fried eggs to get you through your mad dash at the mall!
Vikalinka
Not sure what to do with all the leftover butternut squash? Make a cheesy au gratin casserole!
Crowded Kitchen
Don't throw away your cornbread after Thanksgiving! You can use what's leftover to bake vegan cornbread stuffing to give it a toasted yet flavorful taste.
Crowded Kitchen
This tasty and crunchy pumpkin salad is a great option to make if you're confused about what to do with your leftover pumpkins.
Averie Cooks
Let's say you bought one too many apples for the apple pie you baked. Instead of lamenting over your 'mishap,' use what's leftover after Thanksgiving to make caramel apple gingerbread cookie cups!
Completely Delicious
This delicious leftover pizza is a thoughtful option for anyone who swears they're tired of eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey after a couple of days.
Pink Owl Kitchen
Chances are it'll be cold the week of Thanksgiving so use your leftover sweet potatoes to create this creamy soup. It's good for the soul!
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Brit + Co doesn't play around when it comes to holiday parties(or any parties for that matter). But around these parts, ain't no party like a white elephant or Secret Santa party, because it's prime time for ridiculous gifts. From LED holiday flair to pocket manfriends (we'll explain), we've rounded up the ultimate buys for gift-swap domination. That's right — we're your one-stop shop for the absurd, the unusual, and the totally delightful.
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From the team that brings you all the bizarre travel stops in Atlas Obscura comes this guide to what to eat around the world filled with food adventures and edible wonders.
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There’s bound to be a cat lady who will make efforts to steal this precious mug.
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Never stop dreaming of the perfect gift. This light box is totally customizable with 400 letters, symbols, and emojiis.
Etsy
For the beer lovers on your list, give ’em a brand new way to get their hopped up fix.
Harry & David
Fall fruit with a cheesy mix is a white elephant gift we would happily accept.
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Love hanging out everywhere you go? This inflatable sofa makes a great white elephant gift. Have lungs, will travel.
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You know how your clothes smell after a weekend of camping? Now you can smell like that ALL the time.
Etsy
Is your pup or cat so narcissistic it only wants to snuggle with itself? There's a custom pet pillow for that.
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Shine bright this holiday season with this battery-powered Christmas sweater that will help you literally get lit.
Etsy
Have a friend in need of a bearded companion? Get them a manfriend in pocket size – you can take him anywhere! Choose from 20 personalized guys.
Amazon
What better way to end a long day than with a tasty brew opened with this bottle opener from a galaxy far, far away?
Amazon
Throw this classic holiday record on before your white elephant party ends!
Amazon
Decorative beards and mustaches are definitely here to stay, so give that guy in your life the products he needs to keep things tidy.
Amazon
Protect your cookies from… people who apparently steal your cookies so often that you need a safe?
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This gift might make the recipient hungry and take days to complete, but it'll make for a good time.
What white elephant gifts are you gifting this year? Share with us @BritandCo!
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Everyone's favorite Disney Channel darling, Vanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker officially welcomed their first child this year, and we just can't get enough of these two! Amid much speculationof her pregnancy earlier this year, Vanessa finally spilled the big news at the Oscars red carpet, showing off her sweet baby bump to the world. Since then, they welcomed their little one, continuing to show off their adorable relationship.
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Vanessa Hudgens is married to baseball player Cole Tucker. The 27-year-old athlete currently plays for the Seattle Mariners, previously working for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies teams.
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Believe it or not, Vanessa told Drew Barrymore during her show that she met Cole on Zoom of all places! According to Vanessa, she logged onto a weekly Zoom meditation during the pandemic, Cole was online, and basically the rest was history — after she slid into his DMs, of course. 😘
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Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker got married in Tulum Mexico in December 2023. Vanessa sent Vogueall the details, giving us the glam of the bridal party in their bright peach dresses, and Vanessa's many stunning looks! She even joked to Voguethat her husband had a "baseball lineup" for his side of the party — all dressed in simple white and khaki. Chic, chic, chic!
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Vanessa brought her best accessory to the 2024 Oscars red carpet — her baby bump! Amid much disputed speculation, Vanessa finally debuted her baby-to-be with Cole Tucker, wearing a simple black bodycon dress paired with plenty of diamonds. To say she's glowing would be an understatement!
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Vanessa and Cole haven't announced an official due date, name, or gender for their baby-to-be. We can't wait to learn more about this lovely little one!
As far as we can tell, the first-time mama is doing really well. She was recently shared an Instagrampic of her looking gorgeous in a form-fitting brown dress that complemented her skin for date night. She posed in the mirror while cradling her growing baby bump and also showed off her neon yellow nails.
Mama Vanessa and her baby bump are doing fabulous! She shared another mirror selfie on Instagram that shows her throwing up the peace sign — something us millennials will probably never let go of — with a happy smirk on her face. We have to admit that she looks great during her pregnancy and continues to give us inspiration for how to style our baby bumps in the future!
According to PEOPLE, Vanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker welcomed their baby to the world on July 3, 2024. We still don't know the baby's name — or really anything about it — but we're over the moon for this adorable couple nonetheless!
The best part? Their little one shares a birthday with Cole! So much sweetness on one day!
Since the arrival of their little one, it's clear Vanessa and Cole are enjoying all the quality time they can get together! On November 24, 2024, Vanessa shared a picture of the two of them looking all dolled up for the night! The caption says, "Call for a good time 😉😝" so you know the boho chic queen is fully embracing their mom & dad's night out! We love that these two are still having fun in the newborn phase of parenthood.
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