Don't get stuck in the kitchen this holiday season! These delicious last-minute recipes are a breeze to throw together so you can spend more time knocking out your to-do list.
Your Complete Guide to Last-Minute Cooking for the Holidays
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Our Best Last-Minute Holiday Recipes
Say hello to our all-stars! If you have 15 minutes then you have time to make some truly impressive apps, sides and desserts for your holiday table.
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Last-Minute Appetizers
Start your meal off on the right foot with some tasty bites. Each canape, dip and bite takes about 30 minutes to come together.
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Last-Minute Holiday Salads
Put the season’s bounty to good work with these satisfying salads. From leafy sides to hearty mains, these salads are a must for your holiday dinner.
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Grandma’s Last-Minute Holiday Recipes
It turns out not all of grandma’s recipes take a day and change to make. Get her secret methods to speedy desserts, sides, mains and apps.
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Last-Minute Holiday Side Dishes
For some, the sides are even more important than the holiday roast. Satisfy their craving with these 30 minute (or less!) side dishes.
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Last-Minute Holiday Baking
Is there anything better than baked goods that are fresh out of the oven? These baked goods that are ready in half an hour!
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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes
Get a perfectly tailored Thanksgiving dinner without having to wake up at dawn with these 30-minute dishes. And yes, that includes the turkey, too!
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Last-Minute Christmas Recipes
More worried about your Christmas day dinner? Turn to this guide of quick Christmas recipes that range from apps to desserts. If you forgot to pick up a must-have ingredient or gift, make sure you run out to one these stores that will definitely be open.
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Last-Minute Holiday Desserts
You’ll definitely want to save room for these oh-so-easy desserts. From cookies and brownies to fudge and much more, your dessert table won’t be complete without a few of these treats.