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For the fourth day of 12 Days of Cookies, we’ve got a recipe that’s almost too pretty to eat! That’s because it comes from FreshDirect’s own food stylist Emerald, who is a master at making dazzling creations.
As fancy as these creations look, they’re really quite easy: after baking what are essentially just simple sugar cookies cut into star shapes, you just need to stack them up to create adorable trees.
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For the third day of 12 days of cookies, we’re embracing the flavors of the holidays with these candy cane shortbreads from Michele at luckybites. They’re basically a homemade mint Oreo and super duper easy! Michele loves to combine her passions for baking and design, so check out her website and Instagram to see more of her gorgeous creations!
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For the second day of 12 Days of Cookies, we’ve got a recipe for anyone who loves the combo of peanut butter and chocolate (raises hand emphatically). It comes to us from Anita of Hungry Couple NYC—check out her stunning culinary creations on Instagram and on her blog.
P.S. Enter the 12 Days of Cookies giveaway for the chance to win a $100 FreshDirect gift card. Head to the giveaway post on the @freshdirect Instagram and tag a friend in the comments to submit your entry. See the full contest rules here. …
Forget partridges in pear trees. What we really want for Christmas is 12 days of cookies! We’re celebrating the season of baking with recipes galore: check back daily over the next dozen days for a new cookie recipe from a friend of FreshDirect. You can follow along here on the blog or on Instagram @freshdirect.
To make this festival of treats even sweeter, we’re having a giveaway for a $100 FreshDirect gift card! …
If you grew up in an Italian American family, you’ll know the Feast of the Seven Fishes, the big meal traditionally served on Christmas Eve. But no matter where you’re from, we can all agree that a get together with friends and family to eat a lot of seafood is always a good idea, especially during the holiday season. Whether it’s an old tradition in your family or a new one to start with friends, we heartily recommend trying a few (or all) of the seafood recipes that we like to break out for the occasion.
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With the holidays and plenty of opportunities to entertain coming up, it’s a good time to think about what you’ll be putting on your cheese boards. A platter with a variety of well-chosen bites is an easy, reliable standby for hors d’oeuvres hour and never fails to impress guests.
Our cheesemonger put together this list of the top new selections in the FreshDirect Cheese Shop. These cheeses come from some of the most exciting artisan cheesemakers in Europe and in addition to being delicious, they’ll make your board stand out from the rest.
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These mini hot cocoa cheesecakes are not only adorable but are delicious and so easy to make!
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You don’t need a lot of Christmas creativity to make the easiest festive appetizer platter ever. Yes—ever! Swap out red for green grapes and pepper jack cheese for your other favorite, and you’ve got a unique platter. It’s pretty, it’s easy, and it’s full of cheese. What more could you want?
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Perfect for a cold night in with friends, this mulled wine is super delicious and comes together in minutes.
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This punch works great for a crowd, is delicious, and is great for your gut!
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