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Christmas Cookie Recipe: Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond’s Christmas Cutouts

“This is my favorite nostalgic, comfort-food, fun-to-make, low-fuss, lowbrow, high-calorie, non-snobby, yummy Christmas cookie of all time,” says Drummond. “It comes from my mom, Gee, who used this…

Christmas Cookie Recipe: Martha Stewart’s Gingerbread Men

“My mom was a very big cookie baker at Christmas, and I am the direct descendant of that enthusiasm,” says Martha. “I’ve made these cookies to eat, to…

Homemade Mustard

Extra additions to this versatile recipe can include turmeric, garlic, tarragon, sugar or honey, salt, and more.

Homemade Mayonnaise

Our recipe for homemade mayonnaise is boiled, eliminating any fear of salmonella contamination from raw eggs.

Homemade Ketchup

This homemade ketchup recipe is so much better than bottled, and an inspired way to use up your extra tomatoes.

Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise)

Traditionally served with poached fish, aioli (pronounced eye-oh-lee) can also be used as a dip for fresh vegetables or seafood, or as a salad dressing. This homemade recipe is delicious and cheap to make.

Tartar Sauce

Cocktail Sauce

This zesty dip for shrimp and other seafood isn't just cheaper than bottled cocktail sauce; you can also dial up the heat to taste with more horseradish or hot red pepper.

Katie Workman’s Mexican Tortilla Casserole Recipe

This Mexican-style lasagna is vegetarian-friendly but will satisfy even the heartiest of eaters.

Katie Workman’s Shrimp Stir-Fried Rice Recipe

Make your own Chinese take-out any night of the week—then enjoy the leftovers for lunch.