It’s that time of year — holiday entertaining season! With the winter holidays comes a string of get-togethers and parties. If you’re prepping to host an upcoming shindig or soiree, we want to help. We tracked down some delicious ready-to-bake holiday appetizers at Target, and they’re all under $10!

You’ll be the host or hostess with the mostess thanks to these delectable holiday appetizers. These morsels are perfect for holiday entertaining. There’s something for everyone here! From mini quiches, to a Greek staple, even a classic appetizer with an elevated twist. Shop some of our favorites below.

Frozen Petite Quiche Collection

$7.69

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Bring a signature breakfast bake to your holiday party with the Frozen Petite Quiche Collection. This ready-to-bake appetizer features 12 scrumptious mini quiches in flavors like three cheese and onion, spinach and Swiss cheese, and mushroom and pepper. There’s something for everyone to love with this appetizer.

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Frozen Spanakopita

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Another great selection is the Frozen Spanakopita! This Greek-inspired appetizer features spinach and feta cheese in a delicate phyllo pastry. Enjoy every bite of these easy-bake appetizers.

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Frozen Parmesan Pastry Wrapped Mini Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

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Finally, we have a holiday appetizer staple with a fun twist. The Frozen Parmesan Pastry Wrapped Mini Uncured Beef Hot Dogs takes the classic pigs in a blanket to a whole new level. These little hot dogs are sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and ready to enjoy as soon as you take them out of the oven.

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It’s hard to get a gift for the person who has everything, but it’s easy to buy for the person who eats everything. We love choosing gifts for our foodie friends because it’s the perfect time to splurge on the upgraded versions of everyday items we use while cooking and eating. We’re talking deluxe hot sauce, kitchen tools that are a total lifesaver, of course, some unique drink options. Take a look at our holiday gift guide for foodies below, then get ready to load your cart with presents. And if you end up adding a few items for yourself…well, we won’t tell Santa.

Diaspora Co. The Trio

$31.00

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Using fresh, single-origin spices is one of the fastest ways to improve your favorite dishes, and with this set, The Trio from Diaspora Co., you can also be certain that your money is going toward paying farmers in India and Sri Lanka 6x more than the commodity price for their products. The company’s mission is to ensure that their farm partners are paid a living wage. And, needless to say, you can taste the quality, especially in this set of Aranya Black Pepper, Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies, and Pragati Turmeric.

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Capital City Mambo Sauce 2-Pack

$14.44 $16.99 15% off

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When you think of regional wing styles, your mind probably travels to Buffalo, and when it comes to barbecue sauce, perhaps you think of Memphis or Kentucky. But what about Washington, D.C.? The city has its own regional style of wing sauce called mambo sauce, and it’s just as good on chicken wings as it is slathered on ribs or drizzled on burgers. Get a two pack from Capital City Mambo Sauce, featuring the Original Mild flavor that has a tomato base and slightly sweet, tangy flavor, and the Sweet Hot mambo sauce, which is infused with cayenne and habanero peppers.

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Acid League The Secret Sauce Kit

$62.00 $72.00 14% off

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We first became obsessed with Acid League after trying their spicy, tangy, sweet, Meyer lemon Saffron Gold sauce, and since then we’ve added to our collection. Now, you can try four of the brand’s most exciting offerings in their Secret Sauce Kit. The All the Alliums sauce is a punchy, potent alternative to Worcestershire sauce that we add to basically anything savory, while the Wild Berry Balsamic wakes up salads and marinades alike. Last but definitely not least, the funky Liquid Kimchi is one of the best ways to liven up soups, noodles, and egg dishes.

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Red Lake Nation Cultivated Wild Rice

$9.50

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For those who like nutrition-packed foods (or just food that tastes really good!), you can’t go wrong with some deliciously nutty, slightly sweet, hearty wild rice. It’s been cultivated by indigenous groups in North America, like The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, for centuries, and these days they are still cultivating and harvesting it. Wild rice soup, wild rice pilaf, or a breakfast of wild rice porridge add flavor and nutrition to your day. Grab a bag of Red Lake Nation Foods wild rice for yourself and one as a gift. They make great stocking stuffers for cooks!

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Fly By Jing The Good-On-Everything Trio

$46

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At this point, it seems like chili crisp, popularized by the Lao Gan Ma brand, has reached sriracha-levels of popularity. It makes sense, then, that there are tons of new brands popping up that take the foundational condiment and turn it into something truly special. Fly By Jing’s chili crisps are so delicious, we’ve been known to eat them with a spoon, and this trio features two varieties of crisp and one mouthwatering sauce. The Sichuan Chili Crisp is their take on the classic, with tingly, savory spice. The Chengdu Crunch doubles down on crunch to add texture to any dish. Then, there’s the Zhong Sauce, inspired by Chengdu’s Zhong Dumplings. It’s sweet, tangy, spicy, and savory, and one of the best things we tasted this year.

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Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil Set

$37.00

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Olive oil is essential for cooking, but it can be hard to find bottles that are both high-quality and affordable. Graza’s Spanish Olive Oil is just that. Their “Sizzle & Drizzle” combo pack includes one bottle of extra virgin olive oil to use for cooking, and one bottle to use as a finishing element. It’s the perfect olive oil for gifting.

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Burlap & Barrel Chef's Collection

$54.99 $57.94 5% off

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Burlap & Barrel’s single-origin spices and blends are shockingly good if you’re used to exclusively using grocery store spices. One that really blew our minds is the Red River Coriander, which comes in a grinder-top jar so you can use it freshly ground — the citrusy, herbal flavor is delicious in everything from Christmas spice cookies to meat rubs and marinades. Tasting it made us feel like we had never really tried coriander before. Want to try a variety of spices? Their Chef’s Collection is loaded with unique flavors like Cloud Forest Cardamom, Black Lime, and Cobanero Chili.

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Real Oyster Cult Oysters Gift Bundle

$91.00

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If you know someone who goes gaga over seafood, a fresh delivery of oysters from Real Oyster Cult is bound to be a hit. You can choose from monthly subscriptions, gift bundles, and holiday tasting packages, all featuring the freshest varieties of farmed oysters from across North America. They ship for free in New England, and for a fee in the rest of the country. This gift bundle includes 40 of two different varieties of oysters, along with a shucking knife and gloves.

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Heilala Vanilla Holiday Season Vanilla Extract Trio

$60.48

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What do you get for the baker in your life during the holidays? Chances are, they’ve already got the basics down pat, so why not treat them to something a little special? Heilala is known for its vanilla, but their Holiday Season Vanilla Extract Trio is extra special. It’s a three pack that features Gingerbread, Butterscotch, and Apple Pie flavored vanilla extracts, which are the perfect way to add a touch of special flavor to all manner of cookies, cakes, and baked goods.

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Holiday Gifts For the Kitchen

Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit

$115

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Masienda celebrates the art of making tortillas from farm to table. They source beautiful heirloom corn to make their masa harina, and we can vouch for the quality and flavor of their product over grocery store brands. And you can make a lot more with masa than tortillas, tamales, and sopes — it’s delicious in cookies, too. Bobby Flay named Masienda’s Doña Rosa x Masienda Tortilla Press one of his top gift ideas of the year in 2022, and we think this Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit, which includes the sleek, modern press and two bags of Heirloom Corn Masa Harina, is the cream of the crop.

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Hedley & Bennet Herb Garden Apron

$105

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If you know someone who’s always in the kitchen, chances are they could use an apron. Even if they have a few already, they always need to be washed, and the durability and beauty of a Hedley & Bennet apron makes them an ideal holiday gift for cooks. We’re kind of obsessed with this flower-print apron, which is a collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. But don’t let the pretty design fool you — this apron can stand up to anything you throw at it while cooking (and they come in dozens more colors and patterns, too).

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Tramontina 12-Inch Fry Pan Stainless Steel

$49.95 $70.00 29% off

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If you’ve only been using nonstick cookware for years, we’ve got something to tell you: you’re missing out. Stainless steel is a versatile and much more long-lasting option, with no finnicky finish that can get scratched off, and you can use it at high heat for getting a great sear on meat and vegetables alike. And with proper use (wait for the pan to get hot enough that a drop of water evaporates on it, then add oil, then adjust the heat) you won’t have to worry about ingredients sticking anyway. This Tramontina skillet is an affordable way to add stainless steel to the kitchen.

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Nordic Ware Sheet Pans

$26.98 $51.80 48% off

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We don’t know what it is, but it seems like everyone we know has a sheet pan or two that looks like it’s been through a war…a war that took place like 200 years ago. You know, the kind that are warped and make terrifyingly loud banging noises in the oven as they bend with the heat. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade? This three-pack of durable aluminum sheet pans works for everything from baking cookies to roasting veggies

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‘Tis the season of family gatherings and huge dinners. So, to prepare us for the food-filled, wonderful days and evenings ahead, we need the best of the best kitchen tools and appliances to make every dish mouth-watering. And for those who rely on slow cooking to feed friends and family, the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Programmable Slow Cooker in the color White Icing is currently marked down nearly $20 at Walmart.

The White Icing color in the slow cooker collection is normally priced at $69. But right now, you can grab it for just under $50. In fact, all hues of Barrymore’s slow cookers, including Sage, Cornflower, and the newest shade, Thyme, are on sale for $50, so you can get everyone on your shopping list a beautiful — literally — slow cooker that best suits their personality!

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker in White Icing

$50 $69 28% off

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The Beautiful 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker by Drew Barrymore is a powerful and space-saving cooker that is perfect to help feed the whole family. With its large capacity, it can serve up to seven people easily and can cook the family meal of chicken, beef, pork, soup, and/ or chili perfectly. Whether you need it to cook for 30 minutes or 20 hours, this can do it all.

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If you need more of the specs to tempt you to treat yourself, it is dishwasher-safe, has a stainless steel lid, cool tough handles, and is even shatter-resistant. Now, as we said, shoppers have been swarming to grab one of these for themselves, and they can’t stop praising it!

One shopper said, “This really is a BEAUTIFUL crock pot. The digital display is easy to navigate as well as the cord wrap and lid rest being very practical for storage and use.”

“I love this cooker from Drew Barrymore. It cooks so fast love the look of it. I love the lid holder and the cord hook for it you need to buy one youll love it like I do,” another shopper gushed.

A third shopper added, “This is absolutely the Cadillac of crockpots! Amazing features and beautiful is an understatement!”

Buy the White Icing slow cooker online and pick it up at your nearest Walmart just ahead of all your holiday cooking plans. Your dinner guests will love what creations you come up with — or maybe your favorite home chef will love what you put under the tree for them. Either way, this deal is a win!

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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts on December 7 this year. Like any good Jewish holiday — barring Yom Kippur — it’s all about the food on Hanukkah. It’s the perfect time to throw a festive dinner party for friends or family — who can say no to brisket and latkes?

If you’re not familiar with Hanukkah, here’s what you need to know: The holiday commemorates the defeat of the ancient Greeks by the rebel Jewish Maccabees in around 200 BCE. After their victory, they wanted to re-dedicate the Jewish temple that had been damaged by the Greeks and relight the Menorah but only had enough oil for one day. That oil miraculously lasted for eight days, hence the length of the holiday and the tradition to eat fried foods (yes!).

With deep-frying a major tenet of the holiday, Hanukkah is a fan favorite and the perfect opportunity to invite your friends over and cook (or fry) a fabulous dinner. I’m talking latkes, of course, brisket, sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts), homemade applesauce, matzah ball soup and more. Any of these dishes would be the perfect addition to your Hanukkah party this year.

A version of this story was originally published December 2017. 

Holiday entertaining is almost upon us, so if your tablescape could use a glow-up before your first get-together of the season, you’re in for a treat. The Pioneer Woman never disappoints when it comes to the perfect mix of beauty and functionality, and this dinnerware is no exception. Available at Walmart, The Pioneer Woman Cowgirl Lace tableware collection has the elegance and simplicity we’ve come to expect from Drummond and best of all, it’s on sale now as part of Walmart’s Black Friday Sale!

With a rustic lace design and scalloped edges, this set will look great on any table. The four place settings, with dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls, are microwave and dishwasher-safe to get you out of the kitchen and back to the celebration sooner. And best of all, three of the five colors are on sale for less than $35.

The Pioneer Woman Cowgirl Lace Dinnerware – Red

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These gorgeous red place settings will complement your decor and bring a vintage-inspired and homey feel to the table.

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The Pioneer Woman Cowgirl Lace Dinnerware – Plum

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Ready to elevate your tablescape? Even weeknight dinners will look great with this retro plum.

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The Pioneer Woman Cowgirl Lace Dinnerware – Teal

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Eye-catching teal will make your dinner table pop, and the retro lace design will make every meal feel like dinner at grandma’s house

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Mix and match these durable stoneware dishes with other Pioneer Woman products for a whimsical, retro-inspired look that goes from kitchen table casual to dining room fancy without missing a beat. These Black Friday deals won’t last long, so don’t miss your chance to bring a little rustic elegance into your kitchen!

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From the condensed chicken-and-stars soup we slurped down as a kid to the styrofoam cups of instant ramen we still occasionally eat when we’re pressed for time (and low on cash) at lunch, store-bought soup has been a mainstay of our diets, and it’s always good to have some stashed in the pantry. Soup is a criminally underrated lunch and dinner option. It’s super low-maintenance, which is great news for parents who are strapped for time.

The soup aisle can be intimidating, though. There are so many options, from brands to flavors, and if you want to go outside of your chicken noodle comfort zone, it can be difficult to pick out a soup for dinner. We know that not all premade soups are created equal, so we set out to find which canned, cartoned and otherwise ready-to-serve soups at the store are actually worth buying. These are some of our favorites.

Nongshim Ramyun Black Noodle Soup

$2.29

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If you’re used to flabby ramen noodles in a weakly seasoned broth, Nongshim Ramyun Shin Black, which sports chewy al dente noodles and a richly spiced beef bone broth, will blow your mind. It’s widely considered to be one of the best instant ramens in the world.

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Rao's Made for Home Italian Wedding Slow Simmered Soup with Meatballs 6-Pack

$40.43

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This Italian Wedding Soup from Rao’s might not be just like grandma made, but it’s pretty much as close as you can get. With a rich, sippable broth, savory seasoned meatballs, and acini de pepe, you’ll want to drink it straight from the jar.

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Panera Bread Gluten Free Baked Potato Soup

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The next best thing to heading to Panera for some cozy soup in a bread bowl is this baked potato soup you can get at Target. It’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor.

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Nongshim Soon Veggie Noodle Soup 6-Pack

$8.16

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It used to feel impossible to find good vegan soup in stores, but Nongshim, the same brand behind Shin ramyun, now offers up this savory instant noodle cup option. It’s one of our favorites, with toothsome noodles and a spicy, flavorful broth.

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Bar Harbor Clam Chowder 6-Pack

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New England clam chowder is one of our favorite things to eat when it’s cold outside, thanks to its creamy texture, rich flavor, and sweet clam meat. Bar Habor is pretty much the best canned clam chowder brand around, so stock up this winter.

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Kettle and Fire Keto Soup Variety Pack

$39.99

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Stock up on keto soups with a four pack from Kettle & Fire. You’ll get one carton of broccoli cheddar soup, one carton of mushroom bisque, one carton of butter curry, and one carton of spicy cauliflower soup to warm you from the inside out on chilly days.

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Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup

$3.99

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If you want to slurp on something comforting and nutritious, you can’t go wrong with Pacific’s creamy roasted red pepper and tomato soup. One reviewer notes that “this soup has just the right spices” for days when you’re feeling under the weather. 

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Bear Creek Country Kitchens Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix

Sometimes you just want to basically drink liquid cheese. We get it! When the craving strikes, a packet of this cheddar broccoli soup mix is all you need.

Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soup in Sweet Corn & Roasted Poblano

Gone are the days when Campbell’s just meant condensed cream-of soups. Their Well Yes! soups can be taken on the go for easy eats when you’re busy, and they’re made with a simple ingredient list that includes wholesome veggies. This corn and poblano soup flavor is sweet, savory and creamy and has a tiny kick to keep it from tasting too heavy.

Miko Brand Japanese Instant Miso Tofu Soup

Dried miso paste and bonito extract form the base of this soup’s broth, which is filled with tofu and seaweed. Sip away for a super-cozy meal experience.

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We’ve all been there. Thanksgiving is approaching, and it’s time to head to the store to get a turkey. Only, when you get there, it feels like you’ve been dropped into the 7th circle of hell, which is now somehow located in the grocery store’s meat section. The turkeys are either 30 pounds of frozen bulk you won’t even be able to fit in the freezer, or watery, bland, and not worthy of the celebration you imagined in your head. This year, why not skip the chaos at the store and order a Thanksgiving turkey online? Not only will you be able to find quality turkeys that are raised humanely, but you’ll also learn that the turkey doesn’t have to be a disappointment — with these birds, it’ll be worthy of its star status.

Porter Road

These pasture-raised turkeys from Porter Road come from family-owned farm Jolly Barnyard. Each turkey is 13-15.5 pounds, and comes with the neck and giblets for all of your gravy-making needs.

Omaha Steaks

This turkey from Omaha Steaks is seasoned with a brown sugar and honey baste, and comes ready to roast with a cooking bag, pop-up timer, and instuctions. Choose between a turkey that serves eight, and a larger bird for 16 guests.

Costco

You can pre-order a whole Thanksgiving meal from Costco, but you’ll need to get your order in by November 5th. Each Thanksgiving Dinner Kit serves 8, and includes a 5-pound turkey breast from an Amish farm that comes pre-brined and ready to roast, along with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gracy, macaroni and cheese, two pies, and more.

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh is making Thanksgiving just as easy as they make weeknight cooking thanks to their Thanksgiving Turkey Box. It serves 8-10 people, and includes all of the ingredients and instructions you’ll need to make a garlic herb butter roast turkey, five side dishes, and dessert.

Williams Sonoma

These autumn fruit and spice-brined turkeys from Williams Sonoma are raised in Northern California, and come ready to roast. There are six sizes available, and the 10-12 pound turkeys start at $159.95.

Pat LaFrieda

Pat LaFrieda is pricey, but the quality of meats coming from this purveyor, which supplies meat to many top restaurants, is worth it. You can choose from three sizes of all natural turkey, starting at $201.

Harry & David

Craving something a little different this year? Go for a pre-cooked smoked turkey from Harry & David. These turkeys are marinated, slow-roasted, then smoked over hickory wood. It’s an entree your family won’t forget, and you just have to heat it up to serve.

Commander’s Palace Smoked Herb Butter-Injected Turkey

Here’s another pre-cooked turkey that will make Thanksgiving feel extra special this year. It comes from famous New Orleans restaurant Commander’s Palace. This thick-cut light and dark meat turkey has been injected with herb butter, then smoked until juicy and tender. Each order serves four.

Uncle Ray’s Fried Turkeys

Deep-frying a turkey yourself can be downright scary. So why not let Uncle Ray do it for you? Choose between a mild or spicy Cajun spiced-rubbed bird that’s got crispy skin, juicy meat, and a whole lotta flavor.

Charm City Kosher Whole Turkey

If you’re looking for a kosher turkey for Thanksgiving, Charm City Kosher has you covered. Their free-range whole turkeys are raised in the Susquehanna River Valley in Pennsylvania, and weigh in at about 14-16 pounds.

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Oprah’s Holiday Favorite Things List is finally here, and as usual, it’s loaded with things we would love to buy for our loved ones as gifts. But even better? This year, the list has several items that are gifts for those of us who are hosting for the holidays, but are short on time. We’re talking gourmet cookies you can set out for guests with hot cocoa, luscious cakes, and even a gourmet cheese and charcuterie board. Sometimes, convenience and quality are just worth a little splurge, so if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your holiday hosting responsibilities, take a look at these ready-to-eat items from Oprah’s Favorite Things List.

Kyri’s Kookies

Craving something sweet this holiday season? Looking for a memorable treat for Santa and other holiday guests? Try a dozen of Kyri’s Cookies. This Oprah’s Favorite Things pick features large, organic luxury cookies in flavors like Chocolate Chunk with Walnuts, Oatmeal Cran-Raisin, and The Georgia Pecan Turtle — you’ll get two of each flavor. The cookies are made with ingredients like Madagascar vanilla bean, pure cocoa butter, Georgia caramel, and black cocoa. It’s a splurge, sure, but one you deserve.

Angela Logan’s Mortgage Apple Cakes

This cake isn’t just delicious, it also has an amazing story. Baker Angela Logan needed to save her home from foreclosure, so she made a goal to sell 100 cakes in 10 days. The cake? Mortgage Apple Cake, which is loaded with fresh chopped apples and spices, then topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Needless to say, Logan ended up selling 900 of the delicious cakes and became a huge success, and now you can order one for your own family this holiday season.

Boarderie Baked Brie Charcuterie Board

There’s something so indulgent about baked brie, especially when it’s wrapped in flaky puff pastry. But this set from Boarderie takes baked brie en croute to the next level, pairing the creamy cheese with gourmet ingredients in four different flavors: chocolate, espresso, and raspberry; rosemary, sun-dried tomato, and olive; blueberry, vanilla, and ginger; and truffle, fig, and orange. The set comes with an acacia wood charcuterie board for serving, and the cheeses, which come frozen, just need to be baked for 20 minutes before serving.

Point Reyes Celebration Collection Cheese Gift Basket

If you’ve never tried Point Reyes’ cheese, you’re in for a treat. This cheese gift box, which is like an insta-party, includes the award-winning cheeses Toma, Toma Rashi, Toma Provence, Toma Truffle, Blue Bay, and Quinta. It also comes with Effie’s Homemade Pecan Biscuits and Janet’s Finest Compotes Raspberry Jalapeno spread, which pairs beautifully with all of the cheeses. Just unwrap and serve!

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Fall is the time for all things Do-It-Yourself. You have the initial autumn goodness of the leaves changing and the seasonal drinks, and then comes embracing all things Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall is the time for cozy drinks, especially when you can bundle up and have a nice cup of tea, or host a holiday party where everyone can enjoy a hearty drink. Whether you want to be the best host this holiday season or treat yourself, Martha Stewart has you covered.

Or rather, Stewart and Pure Leaf has you covered, with a seriously cool giveaway that’s perfect for all tea lovers, and anyone who doesn’t mind a handy shortcut or two to their DIY projects.

“Why do it yourself when Pure Leaf does it just as well, if not better?” Stewart said about the brand. “We all know I cherish the act of DIYing, but I’ve come to a place where I’m more discerning with where I exert my time and energy….Pure Leaf has always been my best-kept secret when it comes to hosting hacks.”

Starting on Oct 26, shoppers can enter a giveaway from Pure Leaf that lets them get a Pure Leaf x Martha Stewart ‘Don’t Do It Yourself’ Kit.

We got to talk to Stewart about her Pure Leaf collaboration, her newest project in the works, and the simple motto she has for people who think their age defines what they can and can’t do.

When you sit down with Stewart, you know you’re in the presence of someone who knows exactly who they are and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. She knows she’s the Queen of DIY, and she knows that the world is full of wonderous things to try, whether it be creating a maze (yes, that’s actually happening) or making your own tea in a simple way that Pure Leaf shows.

In Stewart’s own words, the kit “is introductory to a delicious product,” and so much comes with it. “It’s a very high-quality, convenient drink. Put a piece of mint and maybe some lemon and have a nice iced tea!” (Always has hosting on the brain!)

Now, if you’re wondering what’s in the Stewart-approved kit, she broke it all down, and boy, it sounds like a tea lover’s dream! “There’s an ice cube, a square ice cube tray, so you can make your own square ice cubes with a little design of a pure leaf in it,” she said. “[There’s also] a bottle full of dried fruits as a garnish for your ice tea, a bottle of the pure leaf, a pitcher, so you can just pour it right over ice in the pitcher and enjoy!”

(And if you’re wondering which one of Pure Leaf’s drinks is her favorite, it’s the unsweetened iced tea since she doesn’t “like sugary drinks, this is healthy and cooling!”)

Now, this may be all about “Don’t-DIYing,” but Stewart doesn’t abide by that mindset. “I think people should always do things. I think it’s important, but certain things can be left to others if it’s done better or done in a more tasty manner,” she said.

But truly, being a DIY guru was always in Stewart’s genes.

“I’ve always been making things. I’m from a family of people who have always done things with their hands and made things. Mom was a great seamstress and sower. My father was a great gardener and builder. As kids, we were encouraged to do as much as we could possibly do ourselves,” she said.

She also detailed how each of her siblings DIYed in their own, truly unique ways. One brother was a fisherman who “tied all his own flies, and made his own fishing rods.” Another brother was a wood carver, while another brother makes stained glass, and another was “a builder of all kinds of houses and buildings.”

As for her sisters, one “is an incredible weaver,” while another was “really great cook and homemaker, and a fabulous sewer.”

And Stewart? We know she can cook, bake, write, and craft anything she wants. And during our conversation, she not only discussed her love of all things plants, but the major (potentially record-breaking) venture she’s working on.

“Planting, gardening, [and] nurturing the outdoors” is what she loves right now, and in her free time, she works in her six greenhouses. “I have one greenhouse just for vegetables, and so I can eat completely from my greenhouse all winter long. I have one greenhouse that’s just citrus, so I grow all my own oranges and lemons and limes in New York State. So it’s it’s quite an enterprise.”

She added, “That’s the kind of stuff I like to do.”

Not only does she have six greenhouses, but she’s going above and beyond and making a maze.

“I am making a three-acre maze planted with every row is a different kind of plant or shrub or tree, and it’s basically a maze for me and my horses to exercise in,” she gushed. “I was reading in the Farmer’s Almanac that it might be the biggest maze in the continental United States!” (She also divulged she has around 18 more months on it before it’s complete, and we seriously can’t wait to see what this IRL Labyrinth moment is like!)

And for those wondering, “Why a maze?!” She simply said, “I’m just curious about it. I love how they look and I love walking in mazes.” (Can you say “iconic?!”)

And if you’re wondering how Stewart truly is, this interaction sums it up perfectly. When asked, “What about people who think their age limits what they can do?” She simply smiled, and said, “Think again.”

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Is there anything better than donning a team jersey and a flannel shirt, ready to settle into a day of sitting on the couch, snacking on delicious cheesy foods? Sure, the game is on too, but whether you’re there for the athletic action like these celebrity moms, or there for the snacks, it’s always a good idea to have a spread of nibbles available to yourself and your guests. After all, you don’t want anyone to get so caught up in the game that they forget to eat, and with snacks as delicious as these ones from Costco, even overtime won’t be enough to keep people from loading up their plates. Not a Costco member yet? Sign up here, so you can start stocking your freezer with these game day favorites ASAP.

Eastern Standard Provisions Soft Pretzels

If you can’t make it to the stadium in person, these frozen soft pretzels from Eastern Standard Provisions are the next best thing (and honestly, they might be even better than what you get at the ballpark).

La Paloma Dulce De Leche Churro Bites

We’ve been to way too many football watching parties that forget about dessert. Sure, cheese is exciting, but what about dulce de leche? These churro bites will add that much-needed sweet treat to your snack spread.

Realgood Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños

There are some frozen jalapeño poppers we’ve bought before, coated in breading, that tasted so bland we couldn’t even tell where the peppers were. But these Realgood bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed jalapeños taste just as good as they look.

Boursin Stuffed Brioche

Sure, these Maison Defroidmont Mini French Brioches filled with Boursin sound fancy — maybe even too fancy for a football party. But what if you just call ’em cheesy rolls? No one can argue with the delicious combo of carbs and dairy, no matter what they’re called.

Nashville Hot Inspired Chicken Firecrackers

Not only are these chicken firecrackers a total steal (30 pieces for $9.97!), they also seem like they were created in a lab somewhere to be the ultimate game day snack. Serve these spicy, crunchy chicken snacks with plenty of ranch for dipping.

Hebrew National Pigs in a Blanket

It just wouldn’t be a party without some pigs in a blanket, and even though making them yourself is pretty easy, nothing beats the ease of throwing some of these frozen Hebrew National Beef Franks in a Puff Pastry Blanket (ooh, more fancy!) into the air fryer so you don’t have to miss too much of the game.

Junior’s Mini Cheesecakes

Here’s another sweet treat you don’t want to miss out on: Junior’s Mini Cheesecakes, which include three flavors per box. It’s the perfect sweet chaser to a tray of hot wings.

Milton’s Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Don’t forget about your gluten-free friends! Keep a cauliflower crust pizza in the freezer, and you’ll be able to serve up tasty snacks to anyone who stops by to watch the big game.

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