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Super Simple Apple Pie, Homemade Wassail & More!

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Was 2013 the biggest year yet for kale? Credit: ilovemypit, Flickr


Merry Christmas Eve! We hope your holiday is off to an amazing (and delicious) start. And if it’s not, there are some great recipes below to help it along. We’ll be taking tomorrow off to celebrate with our families, and maybe try out a new recipe or two. In the meantime, enjoy today’s round-up, and happiest of holidays to you and yours.
This tomato-y take on a southern soup staple is EVERYTHANG. — Fake Food Free
You don’t need ties to Mexico or a wedding on the horizon to make these kid-friendly cookies. — Raising Daisies
They had us at sweet potato. They REALLY had us at bacon-sesame brittle. — Bon Appetit
From t-shirts to baby names, here’s the year … in kale. — Upwave
Hot or chilled, we’re ready to get down with this homemade cranberry wassail. —Petit Elefant
We’re grooving on Grandpa Chuck’s Bloody Marys. As good in 2013 as they were in 1953! —Fit Bottomed Girls
Apple pie made easy! — ABC Family
Speaking of simple, it’s a DIY cronut. Our prayers have been answered! — POPSUGAR Food
Cheers to sparkling wines for less than $20. — Serious Eats
There’s no way there are going to be any of these left over for Santa. — Skinny Taste
From the office potluck to a gift-wrapping marathon, here’s how to beat unhealthy temptation. — Fit Bottomed Mamas
The peppermint shake gets a healthier holiday makeover. — Run Eat Repeat
Looks like we’ve got some cooking (and sipping) to do. Which of these are you going to try first? —Kristen

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