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This collection of Irish recipes makes us wish it was St. Patrick's Day all year long...

This collection of Irish recipes makes us wish it was St. Patrick's Day all year long!

<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/corned-beef-hash-2">Corned Beef Hash</a></h2>
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When you think of St. Paddy&rsquo;s Day, corned beef hash is the epitome of Irish comfort food. Start by cooking the beef the day before and let it chill overnight to absorb as much flavor as possible. The next day, shred your cooked corned beef and prepare your hash with potatoes, cabbage, and your other favorite toppings.&nbsp;
Throw a poached egg on top for an added surprise of flavor that will flow over your hash like lava. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, dinner or even a late-night snack.


<h2>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/colcannon">Colcannon</a></h2>

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Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish that is a delicious pairing next to any main course. It is a typical combination of mashed potatoes and your choice of cabbage or kale, but you can take your pick of what you want to include.&nbsp;
These aren&rsquo;t your grandma's bland mashed potatoes&mdash;these pack a hard-hitting uppercut of flavor using soft and crunchy cabbage, as well as garlic and leeks for added texture and depth of flavor.

<h2 dir="ltr">3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-corned-beef-and-fontina-sandwiches">Grilled Corned Beef Sandwiches</a></h2>
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The Reuben, the hot pastrami&mdash;whatever you like to call it&mdash;you can&rsquo;t deny the flavor of a hot corned beef sandwich. It isn&rsquo;t necessarily a traditional meal in Ireland, but they are too tasty to deny!&nbsp;
Layer thick cuts of corned beef and slices of fontina cheese smack-dab in the middle of two slices of crunchy, buttery rye bread.
If you want to kick out the jams even more, serve with a side of Guinness mustard for dipping. That&rsquo;s a combination of Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and a healthy pour of beer. Dynomite!


<h2>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/dublin-iced-coffee">Dublin Iced Coffee</a></h2>
It&rsquo;s not St Paddy&rsquo;s Day without a little booze. Dublin iced coffee is a delicious blend of caffeine, dessert, and pure danger. Made with cold-brew coffee, Guinness, whiskey, simple syrup, and heavy cream, it&rsquo;s a rich and creamy beverage that&rsquo;s perfect for your Irish celebration.&nbsp;
While your local bartender might have their preferred brand of whiskey, it would be an insult not to use Jameson. If you like your morning pick-me-up with a little extra kick, all we can say is, sl&aacute;inte.


<h2>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/brown-butter-soda-bread">Brown Butter Soda Bread</a></h2>
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Soda bread should make its way onto every Irish dinner table.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s an almost rustic bread that&rsquo;s so simple to make. It's traditionally made with wholemeal flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. These minimal ingredients make a crusty bread with a savory, nutty flavor that pairs well with a wide variety of foods like soups, cheese, and beer, and can be served with butter, jam, or used for your corned beef sandwich.
This recipe, although not made with traditional black pepper and rosemary, provides a sharp, fresh, and herbaceous flavor that helps uplift any dish you&rsquo;re serving. 
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If you&rsquo;re looking for tasty recipes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or new kitchen appliances to bring these creations to life, visit our store to shop our wide range of cooking appliances and accessories. We might not be in Dublin, but we&rsquo;ve got all the products you need for an authentic Irish celebration. Happy St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day.

5 Irish Recipes for St. Paddy’s Day

Favorite foods are forever, so let's honor our presidents and their favorite meals...

Favorite foods are forever, so let's honor our presidents and their favorite meals.

<h2>1. Jimmy Carter: Goat Cheese Grits</h2>
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President Carter&rsquo;s favorite meal certainly channeled his Southern style of life--a rich and creamy bowl of cheese grits with gravy, country ham, and a fried egg.&nbsp;
Even before he had gotten settled into the White House, his favorite traditions from back home were highlighted and the public was informed that the White House would soon be serving grits to guests.&nbsp;
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you might as well kick off your Presidents' Day celebration with a hearty bowl of grits! &nbsp;


<h2>2. Thomas Jefferson: Waffles</h2>
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There&rsquo;s a little bit of history behind Jefferson&rsquo;s favorite delicacy. Long before it became a breakfast staple in the States, Jefferson sampled waffles for the first time in Holland. He was so impressed that he rushed to purchase a waffle iron and bring it back to the White house. The rest, as they say, is buttery, syrupy history.

<h2>3. Richard Nixon: Meatloaf</h2>
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If you know a thing or two about old tricky Dick Nixon, you know he&rsquo;s not a crook, (so he claimed) but you might not know the 37th president loved meatloaf.&nbsp;
He was very fond of his wife Pat&rsquo;s meatloaf recipe that it became a regular meal during his term. This dish was served about once a month and was commonly shown on the family dinner menus.&nbsp;
Hopefully, he had plenty of taters and gravy!

<h2 dir="ltr">4. John F. Kennedy: Scallop Chowder</h2>
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A bowl of soup was one meal that President Kennedy held in great regard. This dish was close to his heart because it was a feeling of home. He had the opportunity to share and serve fish and seafood, which he had a special appreciation for, given his New England background.&nbsp;
Add in some potatoes, corn, and lots of bread on the side for dipping, and you&rsquo;ve got one warm and comforting bowl of chowder.


<h2>5. Abraham Lincoln: Gingerbread</h2>
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Honest Abe certainly came from humble beginnings and he didn&rsquo;t have much growing up, but a warm loaf of gingerbread was one of the simplest luxuries that became his fondest treat.&nbsp;
Every once in a while, when his mother could earn some extra money, she would get some ginger and make a big loaf of gingerbread. It wasn&rsquo;t often, but it was a treat he looked forward to most.&nbsp;
Fourscore and seven slices of gingerbread later, and your patriotic celebration will be complete. 
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If you&rsquo;re looking for new recipes for a presidential feast or you need a new line of kitchen appliances to bring your favorite recipes to life, visit our store to shop our complete selection of cooking appliances and accessories. Our expert staff will help you find the right products for your cooking needs and might even show you a thing or two in the kitchen. Happy Presidents&rsquo; Day!

5 Presidents’ Favorite Foods for Presidents’ Day

In case you spill on your lucky jersey, keep these handy tips in mind...

In case you spill on your lucky jersey, keep these handy tips in mind!

<h2>Buffalo Sauce </h2>
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Start flapping your wings in excitement because we&rsquo;re serving up some saucy chicken for our Super Bowl feast! As delicious as the spicy crunch of chicken wings can be, that buffalo sauce can be a real burden if it gets on your clothes.&nbsp;
To get rid of buffalo sauce stains, mix a small amount of dish soap with cool water and dab the solution onto the stain using a kitchen cloth or towel. Luckily, you won&rsquo;t need to miss a second of the game--simply blot the stain until it lessens, then sponge with cold water and let dry.&nbsp;
Now if you spill your ranch cup, you&rsquo;re in big trouble.&nbsp;

<h2 dir="ltr">Beer</h2>
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Spilling any beer is the last thing you want during the big game, but if you get too excited after a touchdown and spill some brew on your jersey, there is a solution.&nbsp;&nbsp;
No, don&rsquo;t try to wring out your jersey for the remaining few drops, just grab a few ice cubes from the freezer, wrap them in a paper towel, and press your homemade ice pack onto the stain. The moisture from the ice quickly absorbs into the fabric to prevent harsh stains. Once you&rsquo;re ready for laundry, apply a splash of stain remover to the area and wash like normal.&nbsp;
And to reward yourself for removing a stubborn stain, might as well grab another beer!
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<h2>Barbecue Sauce</h2>
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There might not be a messier Super Bowl snack than a full rack of BBQ ribs. While they might be finger-lickin&rsquo; good, they&rsquo;re also a stain in the making.&nbsp;
If you get a drop of sauce on your clothes, make sure you treat the stain while it&rsquo;s fresh to prevent it from soaking in. Place a layer of paper towels over the sauce to pick up the excess. Pretreat the stain with cold water and right before the second half, add some liquid laundry detergent to help break up the stain.&nbsp;
Let it sit, and get back to enjoying the game (or commercials) and after several minutes, rinse your garment well and sponge it with a little bit of white vinegar if it&rsquo;s a deep stain. Pretreat a second time and wash completely.&nbsp;
If none of that works, you might not want to eat ribs for a while. 
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<h2>Queso Sauce</h2>
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What do you call cheese that isn&rsquo;t yours? Nacho cheese! Get it? Well, if you spill a big glob of queso on your lap during the game, that is definitely your cheese.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t worry about leaving your seat and missing any of the hard-hitting action&mdash;just wipe up the cheese sauce with a napkin (or scoop up the spill with a tortilla chip). Once the game is over and your feast is complete, soak the stain in water and detergent for at least 30 minutes and wash as usual.&nbsp;
It might still be your cheese, but it&rsquo;s nacho stain anymore! 
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<h2>Spinach/Artichoke Dip</h2>
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A nice spinach dip in a bread bowl sure looks and feels classy, but the spills associated with it are anything but.&nbsp;
If any dip ends up on the carpet, be careful not to slip in your own endzone. Scrape off the excess hunks of spinach, sprinkle a dash of baking soda onto the stain and allow it to sit through the duration of the game.&nbsp;
Once you&rsquo;ve had time to go back for plenty of other snacks, run the vacuum for a few passes to pick up anything left over and keep some stain remover close by just in case someone else decides to fumble their plate onto the floor.&nbsp;

If you&rsquo;re whipping up a Super Bowl feast to feed an entire football team and need new kitchen appliances to make your game day celebration a win, stop by our store to shop our line of cooking appliances and products. If we played in our own Super Bowl, we&rsquo;d undoubtedly be the champions of the kitchen. Visit us today!
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How to Tackle Stubborn Super Bowl Stains 

Whether you’re here for the team spirit or the commercial breaks, you can’t watch the Super Bowl without appetizers.

<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/sheet-pan-pretzel-focaccia-with-cheese-sauce">Pretzel Focaccia with Cheese Sauce</a></h2>
Everything you love about soft, flakey focaccia and salty pretzels comes together for one game-changing appetizer. This Super Bowl snack will feed an entire football team and be a crowd favorite at your watch party.&nbsp;
The pretzel hack is quite simple&mdash;all you have to do is gently brush the dough with a hot baking soda mixture to get the rise and texture from a pretzel.&nbsp;
Just be sure to go for the extra point and spike your bread in a dollop of cheese sauce!
<h2>2.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/sheet-pan-frito-pie">Sheet Pan Frito Pie</a></h2>
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This childhood favorite has been kicked up a notch to fulfill a serious game day appetite! In just 10 quick minutes in the oven, you&rsquo;ll have a tray of irresistible cheesy and crunchy goodness.&nbsp;
Toss the Fritos bags to the side and place your chips on a sheet-pan followed by layers of all your favorite toppings. Add piles of beans, ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, jalape&ntilde;o, sour cream, a squirt of lime, and season to perfection.&nbsp;
If you want to get crazy with the flavors, a combination of spicy, chili cheese and honey barbecue Fritos will only add more depth and flavor to this football feast!
<h2>3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/mini-twice-baked-loaded-potatoes">Twice-Baked Mini Potatoes</a></h2>
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If you&rsquo;re serving up Super-Bowl-worthy appetizers for game day, then you need something poppable. Twice-baked loaded potatoes are an underrated appetizer or dinner&mdash;they&rsquo;re full of cheesy, creamy goodness and they're seriously comforting if your favorite team isn&rsquo;t winning the big game.&nbsp;
Transform this football snack into a party-ready treat by stuffing sharp cheddar cheese, chopped chives, and a sprinkling of bacon into your mini potatoes. Once you&rsquo;ve got your loaded potato you&rsquo;re ready for the first round of baking.&nbsp;
Once you take them out of the oven, your spuds should be nice and tender&mdash;the second round of baking is to ensure the delectable filling has puffed up and the cheese gets its melty finish and golden brown texture.&nbsp;
<h2>4.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/kickin-chicken-nuggets">Parmesan Chicken Strips</a></h2>
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You can't host a football party without a plateful of kickin&rsquo; chicken! Sports and chicken wings are the gold standard, but these baked chicken strips are creating unexpected flavors and textures that might just steal the show.&nbsp;
Gently coat the chicken with coarsely ground pita chips and a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese. The cheese bakes into the bird for a sharp depth of flavor and the pita chips provide a great crunch to each bite.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a great snack for the kids, the football team, and the entire family. Serve with ranch, barbecue sauce, or your favorite aioli and you&rsquo;ve got a Super Bowl appetizer worthy of champions.
<h2>5.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/bean-cheese-taquitos">Bean &amp; Cheese Taquitos</a> </h2>
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Your Super Bowl party needs a snack that you can enjoy before, during, and after the game&mdash;or even during halftime when you try to channel your inner Joe Montana.&nbsp;
These bean and cheese taquitos are a great handheld snack filled with delicious ingredients. The tortillas are crispy, the beans are tender, and the cheese is melted to perfection. It&rsquo;s a snack that everyone can help prepare and your guests are sure to be running to the endzone to go back for more!&nbsp;
After a quick bake in the oven in place of frying the tortillas, top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fill with your favorite protein if you need a heartier snack. These homemade taquitos will be the MVP of your party and are guaranteed to disappear in an instant.

Whether you&rsquo;re looking to cook up the best game day appetizers or you need new kitchen appliances to bring your creations to life, stop by our store to shop all things cooking and appliances. Our name brand products are sure to make your football feast something worth celebrating. Visit us today!

5 Sheet-Pan Appetizers for Your Super Bowl Party

Gather up your broken candies and get hooked on these candy cane recipes

<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-peppermint-hot-chocolate/19286/">Peppermint Hot Chocolate </a></h2>
There&rsquo;s a good chance your houseguests will be completely stuffed after the holiday feast. To prevent everyone from exploding, pass on the heavy desserts and serve a smooth cup of hot chocolate. The leftover candy canes are a great touch for that added peppermint flavor. The broken bits of candy will slowly melt into the thick and creamy hot chocolate for a sweet note with every sip. This comforting treat tastes great over the river, through the woods, or to grandma's house you go! It&rsquo;s delicious anywhere you like to drink it--just be sure to add mini marshmallows and sprinkles on top!&nbsp;
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<h2>2.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-cheesecake-candy-cane-bars/19262/">Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars</a>&nbsp; </h2>
This dessert might be this year&rsquo;s holiday miracle. A chocolate lover&rsquo;s dream come true--these bars are one-part brownie, one-part cheesecake. That means the rich, chocolaty flavor from a brownie and the smooth, decadent texture from the cheesecake combined in one irresistible holiday treat. The bars are topped with bits of crushed candy canes for a little crunch and a big bite of winter flavor.&nbsp;
<h2>3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peppermint-patty-sandwich-cookies/17603/">Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies </a></h2>
Your favorite cookies-n-cream snack has been transformed into an irresistible candy cane dessert. These peppermint patties are filled with a sweet peppermint filling and sandwiched between two chewy chocolate cookies. Dredge in broken bits of candy cane for an added crunch and all cookie fans will surely rejoice. For a treat that&rsquo;s even more holiday-esque, use peppermint fondant and give them a quick dunk in melted chocolate for a smooth and even coating.&nbsp;
<h2>4.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/giadas-holiday-handbook/recipe/chocolate-candy-cane-tower/17687/">Candy Cane Tower </a></h2>
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the mecca of all holiday desserts. Feast your eyes (and your stomach) on the chocolate candy cane tower. It&rsquo;s a mile-high treat worthy of royalty--stacks of chocolate pancakes layered with cream cheese frosting and peppermint frosting for a rich, indulgent dessert for winter. This is the only pile of pancakes where maple syrup is not allowed! There&rsquo;s so much sweet, candy cane flavor from the frosting that you don't need the Aunt Jemima. If you&rsquo;re feeling extra bold, throw some chocolate chips into the batter for an added chocolate flavor, crush up some candy cane pieces to sprinkle on top, and add a few squirts of whipped cream to ensure you fall into a deep hibernation.&nbsp;
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<h2>5.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/candy-cane-martini/13861/">Candy Cane Martini </a></h2>
It&rsquo;s time to amp up your cocktail game to match the holiday spirit. The candy cane martini is loaded with peppermint flavor! Vodka, vanilla liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and club soda are all you need for this festive beverage. Much like James Bond&rsquo;s signature order, be sure your drink is shaken, not stirred. Pour into a martini glass with crushed candy canes around the rim, a drop of red food coloring for a bright, holiday hue, and hook a candy cane around the glass for an added minty garnish.&nbsp;
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<h2>6.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quick-and-easy-peppermint-fudge/15022/">Peppermint Fudge</a> </h2>
It&rsquo;s a classic, easy-to-make dessert that&rsquo;s always a huge hit at your holiday party. It&rsquo;s tough to resist these bite-sized hunks of chewy, minty fudge topped with extra candy cane bits. The chocolate is rich, there&rsquo;s no shortage of peppermint flavor, and just like that, the plate is gone! They taste great chilled or at room temperature, and they make for great treats to take on the go for bake sales and office gatherings. Leave a plate of these out on the counter and Saint Nick might be coming back for more!
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<h2>7.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peppermint-crunch-bark/6159/">Peppermint Bark </a></h2>
Peppermint bark is a holiday staple that should be atop the list of all candy cane desserts. If you have an excess of leftover peppermint candies, this is the perfect treat for you. It&rsquo;s time to get to smashing, breaking, and crunching all those extra minty hooks for your wintery bark. All you need is some white chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, whipping cream, a touch of peppermint extract for added flavor, and of course, candy canes. It&rsquo;s crunchy, it&rsquo;s sweet, and it&rsquo;s a great holiday gift for family and friends.&nbsp;
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<h2>8.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peppermint-and-chocolate-shortbread/11471/">Peppermint Shortbread </a></h2>
We&rsquo;re rounding off this list of candy cane desserts with a big slice of peppermint chocolate shortbread. The combination of sweet candy and crumbly cookies are packed into one mouth-watering square. To serve this dish the right way, top the shortbread with a thick layer of silky white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Whether you eat them with a fork or shovel them in by hand, you&rsquo;ll have a mouthful of sweet chocolate, and cool peppermint with each bite.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re trying to use up the last of your candy canes or you need new kitchen appliances to bring your sweet concoctions to life, stop by our store today and we&rsquo;ll help you with all your holiday baking needs. We&rsquo;re here to answer any questions you may have so you can enjoy your kitchen and enjoy your candy canes this holiday season.&nbsp;

8 Recipes to Use Up Your Leftover Candy Canes 

Don’t let the dishes pile up after your holiday feast! Follow these easy steps to keep your kitchen clean 

<h2>1. Quick Cleanup&nbsp;</h2>
Tidying up after your holiday feasts should begin while you&rsquo;re cooking. When you&rsquo;re completely stuffed and the button on your slacks is ready to burst, you&rsquo;ll be thankful you won&rsquo;t have to waddle over to the kitchen to find a sink full of pots and pans. Clean the dishes as you go&mdash;once you have your plates and utensils soaking in warm, soapy water, then you can get those dinner rolls or cookies in the oven. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to keep track of spills and wipe all kitchen surfaces immediately. Prepare pies and casseroles in dishes that come with lids so they can be covered and stored in the fridge instead of having to be transferred into a separate container.&nbsp;
<h2>2. Prepare for Messes&nbsp;</h2>
Having a game plan for post-holiday cleaning can be a lifesaver when you&rsquo;re trying to quickly wrap up the household chores. If you need help tidying up, keep a wicker basket near the dining room table to store all placemats, tablecloths, and table runners. Make sure to have plenty of clean utensils and dishware set out and ready to go so you don&rsquo;t have to run the dishwasher before setting the table. Clean out your fridge and freezer so you have room to store all the leftover ham and keep extra recycle bins, trash cans, and clean kitchen cloths available so you can easily wipe up any spills.
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<h2>3. Ask for Help&nbsp;</h2>
After eating a large meal, everyone wants to sit back and watch their favorite holiday movie until they fall asleep&mdash;dishes are the last thing on anyone&rsquo;s mind. But much like taxes, dishes will always be here. But the fewer pie pans and skillets you have to worry about post-meal, the easier the cleanup will be.&nbsp;
Rinse all decorative plates and kitchenware ahead of time and soak large roasting pans before placing them in the dishwasher. While the cycle is running, don&rsquo;t wait until it&rsquo;s complete&mdash;continue to wash some dishes by hand so you can get the job done in one shot. If you need assistance, ask someone to be in charge of drying and putting the dishes away while you clean.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve taken the challenge of hosting the event and preparing the meal, then you should be able to get some help from your guests with the cleanup. There are many cleaning tasks that are easy to lend out: clearing the table and removing all glasses and silverware, storing leftovers, scraping plates into the garbage, drying the dishes, and taking out the trash are all tasks you can distribute to reduce the time on your kitchen cleanup so you can get back to enjoying the most wonderful time of the year.&nbsp;
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<h2>4. Freshen up the Fridge&nbsp;</h2>
As previously mentioned, cleaning out your refrigerator should be one of the first steps before and after the holiday meal. Organizing your fridge is a much easier task if you take it one shelf at a time. Keep a trash bag handy to toss all old food and light a candle just in case you discover some unsavory smells. All the items you want to keep, put back in the fridge and wipe down all front surfaces, handles, and doors with a towel and cleaning spray. Once you place your food back inside, organize the contents of your fridge by food group&mdash;that way, you&rsquo;ll be able to easily locate anything from that leftover honey-baked ham to extra cans of whipped cream for your last few slices of pie.
<img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/xmascleaning-fridge.jpg" />
If you want to simplify your holiday cleaning, pay us a visit to shop our wide selection of cooking and cleaning appliances. Our expert staff will answer any questions you might have and find the right products to help you tackle your holiday messes with ease.

4 Steps for Your Post-Holiday Kitchen Cleanup 

Everyone knows Santa loves cookies, but there’s plenty of other sweet treats that taste just as good with a glass of milk...

<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/strawberry-santas-2260882">Santa Strawberries</a></h2>
Santa strawberries are a cute and easy alternative for a holiday dessert. They&rsquo;re a great way to infuse some healthy berries in with your holiday cheer. They&rsquo;re red, sweet, and jolly just like Saint Nick himself. Simply take your fresh strawberries, and slice off the leafy-end so they can sit flush on the plate; then cut the ends off the berries to make Santa&rsquo;s at. Fill the center of each berry with vanilla frosting and plate the hat back on top. Pipe a ball of frosting to create the puff that dangles off the hat and press two chocolate chips into the frosting to make the eyes.
<img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/santatreats-berries.jpg?w=700" />
<h2>2.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/peppermint-cookies/">Peppermint Cookies</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
If you can&rsquo;t resist whipping up a batch of cookies, then elevate your dessert game with this frosted peppermint cookie recipe. Peppermint is one of the most delectable flavors of Christmas that pairs well with almost any sweet treat. These cookies are soft and pillowy&mdash;baked with peppermint candy, buttercream, and crushed candy cane pieces on top. The cookies are light, soft, and packed with holiday flavor. It&rsquo;s a fun recipe to make from scratch with the entire family. Everyone can get involved mixing the dough, scooping onto cookie sheets, frosting, and sprinkling with peppermint pieces at the end. It&rsquo;s the perfect Christmas treat for Santa and any peppermint lover.
<h2>3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/the-best-red-velvet-cake/">Red Velvet Cake</a></h2>
If you want to fit the color scheme of Christmas, how about a slice of red velvet cake? It&rsquo;s a bright red dessert that&rsquo;s rich, buttery, and topped with smooth cream cheese icing. Not only does it match Santa&rsquo;s suit, but it&rsquo;s irresistible as well. It&rsquo;s a decadent flavor of red velvet that matches perfectly with the holiday season. Sprinkle with some red, white, and green sprinkles, add some hand-piped frosting hollies on top, and this Christmas cake is ready to be devoured.
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<h2>4.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/christmas-bark/">Holiday Bark</a></h2>
Christmas bark is a must-have treat for any holiday celebration. This chocolate bark is an easy dessert to make for holiday parties or to enjoy at home all season long. It looks festive on a plate filled with holiday goodies and can be made the night before Santa arrives. Add your unique spin on toppings&mdash;anything from Andes mints, M&amp;M&rsquo;s, chocolate, candy cane bits, you name it! It will surely be devoured before Christmas morning.
<h2>5.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/layered-christmas-jello-cups/">Holiday Jell-O Stacks</a></h2>
Layered Jell-O cups can be served as a fun and festive snack or dessert. This recipe is made with layers of cherry and lime gelatin for a vibrant, tasty, and jiggly treat. Each stack of Jell-O offers a delicious flavor combination with each color of Christmas layered throughout. It&rsquo;s hard not to enjoy some old-fashioned Jell-O, and as a holiday treat, it&rsquo;s that much more fun to eat.&nbsp;
If you prefer an all-red dessert for Santa, substitute the lime gelatin for cranberry&mdash;another great holiday flavor. Most importantly, can&rsquo;t forget the whipped cream!
<img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/santatreats-jello.jpg?w=700" />
<h2>6.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/salted-caramel-bars/">Salted Caramel Squares</a></h2>
This recipe for salted caramel bars is the perfect dessert with sweet and savory notes to provide the pick-me-up Santa needs for a long night of delivering presents. The treat is made with a sweet shortbread crust topped with smooth caramel and sprinkled with sea salt. It&rsquo;s an indulgent and heavenly dessert bar for all lovers of caramel. The flaky, buttery crust topped with layers of gooey caramel and bits of sea salt throughout is a combination that might be taking over your holiday dessert traditions.
<img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/santatreats-caramel.jpg?w=700" />
If you want to improve your holiday baking for Mr. Claus or upgrade your kitchen appliances to keep up with your holiday baking, stop by our store to shop our line of cooking appliances. Our expert staff will answer any questions you might have and find the right products to help you create the ultimate dessert wish list. &nbsp;

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