This decor trend proves it’s totally okay to have a night light as an adult. It’s become increasingly tempting to compare your home to the beautiful and curated images you see online. This “always more” mindset can be expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming. Credit:David Land If this sounds like a familiar struggle, TikTok may have the answer for easier (and cuter!) Christmas decorating this season. Case in point: the Christmas night light trend....

Don’t let the holiday cookie tradition fall by the waysidehere’s the sugar cookie recipe you need. Christmascookie cutoutsare a cherished holiday tradition, bringing festive cheer to any special occasion or family gathering. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you’re able to with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour....

When fall rolls around, we just want to snack on cinnamon recipes. Luckily, these cinnamon-spiced nuts are here to satisfy those in-between meals cravings. Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan. Credit: Andy Lyons In a very large bowl beat together egg white, the water, and vanilla with a fork. Add nuts, tossing to coat. In a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle sugar mixture over nut mixture, tossing to coat....

Line twenty-four 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. In a small bowl combine 2/3 cup of the sugar, the pecans, and 1 tsp. of the cinnamon; set aside. Credit: Blaine Moats In a very large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and the remaining 1 tsp. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened....

Leave the oven off in favor of these no-bake cookie bars. Line bottom of pan with some of the crackers, breaking to fit as needed. Reserve the same number of whole crackers for top as used for bottom. Credit: Carson Downing Finely crush the remaining crackers (should have about 1 cup). In a medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, and egg. Cook and stir constantly over medium until mixture is just bubbly....

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This nostalgic salad recipe is sure to go fast at your next weekend BBQ. We love it best once it has sat overnight. Can You Use Frozen Broccoli in Broccoli Salad? Credit:Carson Downing You could usefrozen broccoliin this recipe, but our Test Kitchen doesn’t recommend it. Fresh broccoli lends an irresistible crunchy texture to this salad that won’t be replicated if using frozen. In a pinch, be sure to lightly boil the frozen broccoli before adding it to the other ingredients....

Chicken and noodles in a creamy, buttery sauce. This chicken tetrazzini tastes just like Mom’s. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Credit: Andy Lyons Meanwhile, in a 4-qt. Dutch oven melt butter over medium. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, nutmeg, and pepper. Gradually stir in broth and half-and-half. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in chicken, sherry, and half of the cheese....

Wrap up these favorite holiday cookies in a pretty paper stocking to give as a sweet holiday treat. The look just like snowballs. Add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Credit:Brie Goldman Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in the water and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you’ve got the option to with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour and the pecans....

Whilegingerbread cookiesare a holiday staple, don’t overlook tender, richly spiced gingerbread cake. We serve ours with a tangy lemon sauce for a bright, citrusy touch. Not a fan of lemon? Credit: Andy Lyons Swap for a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent twist. Grease a 9x1-1/2-inch round cake pan; set aside. Add brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat for 1 minute. Pour batter into prepared pan....

A mojito is one of the mostclassic cocktails, especially for a refreshing summertime beverage. Don’t be afraid to customize your mojito, toothere are endless directions to go in! A few fruits that work well with mint are strawberry and watermelon. Credit: Jason Donnelly Consider adding peach or blueberries if you’re using basil for your mojito. Choose your rum flavor to complement the fruits you use. Muddle the Herbs Use a muddler to gently “bruise” the herbs against the glass....

Cobbler gets its name from its biscuit topping - which resembles cobblestones. This classic peach cobbler is satisfyingly sweet and pairs perfectly with a hearty scoop of ice cream. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. Credit: Helen Norman For filling, in a large saucepan combine the peaches, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly....