shaved cheese for garnish

There’s just something about serving up cute Christmas appetizers and treats during the holiday season. It’s like if something looks like a Christmas character, it tastes better. Case in point? These Grinch cupcakes and these melted snowman cookies. Oh and of course these reindeer brownie balls, they’re way better than the original brownie balls recipe simply because they look like reindeer! And it’s not just for kids – I’ve seen plenty of grown adults getting excited about Christmas tree cookies and Santa hat cupcakes!...

New England clam chowder (also known as Boston clam chowder) is creamy thanks to milk or cream, which gives it that recognizable white color. It’s thick and made with clams, potatoes, onions, and at times, includes salt pork. This soup is very popular in the Northeast and is often served or thickened with oyster crackers. On the other hand, the Manhattan clam chowder is strikingly different due to its red color....

“Coconut aminos are the fermented byproduct of coconut nectar, harvested from a coconut tree, combined with sea salt,” explains Kimberly Snyder, CN, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Solluna. “It’s an amazing alternative to soy sauce or tamari that’s a bit thinner and more watery, with a slightly sweeter and less salty taste, and an array of health benefits.” How healthy is coconut aminos? Unlike soy sauce, which is loaded with sodium and devoid of health benefits, coconut aminos contain a significant source of nutrients....

The day after Independence Day, July 5, is often the busiest day of the year for many animal shelters, as they work to safely catch, identify, and return local pets spooked by annual fireworks displays. To help make the holiday’and every other occasion involving fireworks, including New Year’s Eve—a safe, happy one for all, pet travel and lifestyle resource BringFido shared tips for keeping pets (particularly dogs) calm and safe during the festivities, whether you’re planning to go to a large fireworks show and leave your pup at home or you’re celebrating with a backyard party....

While I know not everyone loves it, I personally love a good baked ham, especially a sweet glazed ham! I’m pretty sure it’s because I love ham sandwiches and scalloped potatoes or maybe it’s just because I’m more of a pork person than a beef one. Either way, I love a good ham and wish that we ate them more often! This ham recipe would be perfect for either Easter Sunday or a Christmas ham with its apple cider glaze....

Tis the season for all the cookies! ALL OF THEM! I’m not sure how but Christmas season is here and I for one am excited to bake all the cookies this year. These cherry cheesecake cookies are perfect for the holidays but really any time of the year! You’re going to love these cookies if you like sugar cookies, cheesecake (like these mini cheescakes), or cherry pie. They’re a perfect combination of all three....

However you procure your ground meat, you can whip up classics like tacos or chili, or stretch the protein even further by combining it with other ingredients—think breadcrumbs, veggies, and herbs—to make meatballs or burger patties. So go ahead and add ground beef to your grocery list, then use it to make one of the following easy ground beef recipes! RELATED: How to Cook Hamburgers 5 Different Ways—Including Grilled, Broiled, and More RELATED: Delicious Savory Pie Recipes That Are Perfect for Chilly Winter Nights

I don’t know about you, but I love potatoes. I’ve already share the best air fryer fries, easy mashed potatoes, and even creamy twice baked potatoes. But these hash brown cups are special because they’re one of the first recipes I ever shared here on Play Party Plan. I’m a big fan of adding lots of toppings to baked potatoes and thought – why can’t we do that with hash browns?...

All these recipes are also great to bring as a guest to a holiday meal, and pair well with the traditional Thanksgiving feast. Here’s how to start Thanksgiving on an extra tasty note this year. Easy Thanksgiving Dips When it comes to the Thanksgiving feast, dips are often overlooked in favor of soups and bread (we see you, crescent rolls!) but we promise they’re worthy of a spot on your Turkey Day menu....

I’ve always been a big fan of sweet and salty snacks, like these bacon cinnamon rolls or these bacon wrapped dates. There’s just something about sweet and salty together in one bite that always has me coming back for more. These Valentine’s Day pretzels are more sweet than salty but they still give you enough salt on the pretzels to give them that nice sweet and salty combo that’s so yummy....

While many try talk therapy, exercise, and meditation, an alternative technique for stress relief has emerged in recent years. It’s called EFT, which stands for emotional freedom technique, also known as “tapping.” Here’s the lowdown on what it is and the health benefits. According to experts, focusing on a challenge while simultaneously tapping on these acupressure points sends a calming signal to the brain, allowing you to acknowledge the stress, while calming the body....