The holidays are right around the corner, and Paula is excited to share some of her best festive recipes to celebrate the season. In this issue, you’ll find complete menus for a Thanksgiving feast and Christmas dinner, harvest pies, sweet and savory cranberry dishes, classic Christmas cookies, and more to get you and your family in the spirit during this wonderful time of year.

Season’s Greetings

Cooking with Paula Deen • November/December 2020 Volume 16, Issue 7

A Very Merry Season

Gracious Gifting • THANK YOUR HOLIDAY HOSTS WITH THESE FESTIVE FINDS

Quaran-Deen Cooking Class

A Southern Confection • THIS NO-FUSS TREAT IS IDEAL FOR GIFTING THIS SEASON

Cozy Cocoa Dessert • KIDS WILL LOVE THIS CREATIVE TAKE ON A TASTY WINTER BEVERAGE

A Winner Dinner • WEEKNIGHT SUPPER IS A CINCH WITH THIS JUICY, TENDER BIRD

Easy Weeknight Meal Planner • QUICK-PREP AND FAST-COOK RECIPES

Southern Thanksgiving Spread • WHETHER YOUR FAMILY GATHERS AROUND THE TABLE FOR LUNCH OR DINNER, EVERYONE WILL BE THANKFUL FOR THIS DELICIOUS HOLIDAY MEAL

The Best Dressed • DRESSING IS AN ESSENTIAL SOUTHERN HOLIDAY SIDE. WHETHER YOU STICK WITH TRADITION OR GO BOLD, YOU WON’T GO WRONG WITH THESE YUMMY VARIATIONS.

Easy as Pie • A FRESH-BAKED PIE IS PART OF A TRUE SOUTHERNER’S LOVE LANGUAGE, AND THESE SEASONAL BEAUTIES WILL GIVE YOU EVERY REASON TO BE THANKFUL THIS TIME OF YEAR

Berry Good • FROM APPETIZERS AND SAUCES TO SIDES AND DESSERTS, JEWEL-TONED CRANBERRIES BRIGHTEN UP EVERY DISH

A Christmas Dinner to Remember • FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMASTIME FEAST, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH THIS HOLIDAY MENU FEATURING A SHOWSTOPPING MAIN, COMFORTING SIDES, AND A SEASONAL DESSERT

Classic Christmas Cookies • WITH FESTIVE FLAVORS INCLUDING MOLASSES, PEPPERMINT, AND RED VELVET, THESE TREATS ARE JUST WAITING TO BE BAKED AND SHARED WITH LOVED ONES

Whole Wheat Baking • LIGHTEN UP YOUR HOLIDAY BAKES WITH THIS SIMPLE SWAP

Grilled Cheese, Please • THESE CRAVE-WORTHY SANDWICHES ARE PERFECT FOR ANY MEAL

South Alabama’s Finest • THESE CHARMING, CLOSE-KNIT COASTAL CITIES HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH FUN, SUN, AND SEAFOOD

Sweet Sensation • RED VELVET IS A MUST AT CHRISTMASTIME—GIVE THIS CHEWY SKILLET COOKIE VERSION A TRY

Holiday Showstopper • COCONUT, PECANS, AND CHOCOLATE COMPRISE THIS DECADENT DESSERT

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Recipe Index