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[RECIPES] 🍊 Peanut Butter Cookie Secret | Ben & Jerry’s Mix-Ins | Faster-Ripening Avocados | Better Bacon, and more...

Plus, 2-Ingredient Bacon Bites | Lucky New Year’s Foods | Peppermint Espresso Martini | Upgraded Sugar Cookies | Eggnog Panna Cotta | Hot-Water Pie Crust | Crowd-Pleasing Sliders | Overnight French Toast | High-Protein Salads | Southern Ambrosia, and more...

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Sue Reeves
December 20, 2025

Today’s lineup is full of cozy baking lore, clever kitchen tricks, and festive sips to carry you through the holidays.

From smarter cookies to crispier bacon and New Year’s good-luck bites, there’s plenty to spark ideas for your next meal or gathering.

Why Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Always Have Fork Marks
 
 

The reason behind those fork-created crosshatches on peanut butter cookies isn't clear. Is it practical or decorative? We dive into history to find out. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
I Just Found Out Why Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Has So Many Mix-Ins, and It Blew My Mind
 
 

There’s a fascinating reason why Ben & Jerry’s is famous for its mix-ins. Find out how company cofounder Ben Cohen’s anosmia inspired the brand’s signature chunky, swirl-filled ice cream flavors. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Rock-hard avocados ripen much quicker if you store them with 1 other fruit
 
 

Food experts have put different avocado ripening methods to the test, and there was one clear winner. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Stop frying bacon as there's a 'better' method to make it tastier and crispier
 
 

While frying bacon may be many people's go-to method, it could result in soggy and chewy bacon. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The 2-Ingredient Bacon Appetizer You Can Practically Make In Your Sleep - Chowhound
 
 

Appetizers don't have to be too elaborate or time consuming. You only need two simple ingredients to make this salty, savory, and crispy finger food. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
 
 
Peppermint Espresso Martini
 
 

Peppermint Espresso Martini | halfbakedharvest.com CONTINUE...

 
 
 
For Better Sugar Cookies, Swap Out the Flour
 
 

I learned this smart trick for making better-tasting, tender sugar cookies from Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh's cookbook, "Sweet." I'm never making another sugar cookie recipe. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The 3-Ingredient Dessert I Make Every Christmas
 
 

This effortless 3-ingredient eggnog panna cotta turns eggnog into a silky, lightly sweet holiday dessert—no special tools or unmolding required. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
 
 
The Medieval Technique That Still Makes the Crispest, Sturdiest Pie Crusts
 
 

This centuries-old British technique breaks every flaky-pie rule—and produces a stronger, more reliable crust. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
This Impressive But Easy Dessert Was So Good I Made It For 2 Christmas Parties In 1 Week
 
 

Our Heaven In A Bowl recipe is a stunning peanut butter-chocolate trifle that's perfect for bringing to your next holiday party. Don't let the beautiful presentation fool you—it's actually super simple to prepare. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders I Make When I Need to Feed a Crowd Fast
 
 

These easy ham and cheese sliders layer Hawaiian rolls, Swiss cheese, ham, and a chive–mustard butter for perfectly melty, never-soggy pull-apart sandwiches. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The Make-Ahead Breakfast That Tastes Like a 5-Star Brunch Spot
 
 

This Lemon Blueberry Overnight French Toast is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for lazy weekend mornings or holiday brunches. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The Best High-Protein Salads To Make Year Round
 
 

From fresh and creamy classics to hearty chopped salads, these are the high-protein salads I keep in rotation year-round! CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Why Ambrosia Will Always Belong On A Southern Christmas Sideboard
 
 

Ambrosia is all about the oranges that come into season in December and never, ever bananas or maraschino cherries or other oddball ingredients. CONTINUE...