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Recipe: Gluten-Free Baked Vanilla Spice Sprinkle Doughnuts — Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes from The Kitchn
Since going gluten-free, doughnuts are one of the things I miss most during the holidays. Each year, on December 26, my grandfather would wake up before everyone else and make his way to the local doughnut store. He’d bring back a bakers’ dozen of every kind of sugary treat. As each of us awoke, sleepy-eyed, stepping over boxes and leftover ribbon, we would reach into the box for something sweet and find our way to a cup of coffee or tea. We’d sit and laugh and dunk our doughnuts, savoring the moments before we knew it was time to clean up the festive disaster left over in our living room.
The Kitchn’s Most Popular Posts of January 2015 — The Kitchn’s Best of 2015
Where to Buy Artisanal and Specialty Foods Online: 7 Great Marketplaces — Shopping Tips from The Kitchn
While it’s great to buy specialty products from the maker in person, sometimes that’s just not possible. (We don’t all live near a farmers market.) So to appreciate the full scale and variety of today’s artisanal offerings, you have to go online. These seven marketplaces have you covered.
Recipe: Vegan Tropical Paradise Smoothie — But First, Breakfast!
Many people tend to get excited about smoothies in the summer, when fresh berries and stone fruits are at their best. Not me. My blender usually gathers dust in the summer months (I never let those fresh berries sit long enough to make it into a smoothie), but in the winter, my body craves cool, creamy, fruit-laden drinks. And this smoothie in my current go-to.
10 Cookies to Eat While Trimming Your Tree — Recipes from The Kitchn
From decorated sugar cookies to gingerbread men, Christmas cookies are this season’s sweetest addition. They have a place at cookie swaps and weekend fêtes, but there’s no time that a plate of cookies are more welcome than when you’re trimming the tree.
As you get ready to put the finishing touches on your Christmas tree, here are 10 holiday cookies to make the task even sweeter.
A Christmas Tamale Party Menu — Meal Plans from The Kitchn
Let’s face it — hosting a holiday meal is a lot of work, usually relegated to one or two people spending hours in the kitchen. But if the point of the holidays is to spend more time with friends and family, why not make Christmas dinner an all-hands-on-deck affair instead? Making tamales is a Christmas tradition in many Mexican households, and a tamale party is the perfect way to have everyone pitch in to make a special meal together.
How To Make Cinnamon Dough Ornaments — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
Cinnamon is one of those aromas that just makes us think of the holidays. Whether it’s gingersnaps baking or mulled cider simmering on the stove, we just want our homes to smell of the warming spice. That’s why I’m so in love with cinnamon dough ornaments. They are easy to make — a great project for kids — and when hung on your tree, they make the house smell of cinnamon.
Today I’m showing you how to make these easy ornaments for yourself. It’s an afternoon craft project that will fill your house with holiday cheer.
10 Stunning Kitchen Gifts Under $50 — The Kitchn’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
We can all agree that practical gifts are lovely, but when it comes to the holidays, it’s always exciting to receive the gift you wouldn’t normally buy for yourself. So even if your friend or family member has a very no-nonsense attitude, and you want to give them something practical, go for an upgraded version that will make their kitchen a happier place to be.
Here are our top 10 picks for gifts under $50.
Recipe: Cilantro-Jalapeño Jicama Slaw — 5 Recipes for a Christmas Tamale Party
Slaws don’t have to be made just of cabbage — there are so many other delicious crunchy vegetables out there! Refreshing jicama and beautiful red cabbage get tossed together with tangy lime juice, spicy jalapeños, and cilantro for a great slaw to serve with tacos or tamales.