These small-serving recipes will make your Christmas dinner hassle-free. These recipes are meant to serve a few, or the leftovers can be frozen for later. Trust us, this recipe is impressive enough to serve for Christmas dinner. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox All you need are five ingredients and 35 minutes to make a simple and delicious side dish. Butterscotch-Bourbon Lava Cakes These butterscotch-bourbon lava cakes are quite literally bursting with flavor....

Whatever the season, we have plenty of delicious dessert recipes for picnics year-round. When we think of perfectpicnic recipes, a few criteria come to mind. First, it has to be portable. Credit: Micah A. Leal With these all-star recipes, your sweet treats will be the talk of the town. These gooey bars are moist and rich, satisfying both pecan pie enthusiasts and chocolate lovers. It’s creamy, sweet, and truly a crowd-pleaser....

We’re talking fruit desserts, sandwiches, cold salads, and veggie sides. No matter the occasion, these spring recipes are the best of the season. Make this dish mainly with pantry staples, and add the deliciously in-season green tomato. Credit:Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Enjoy as is or drizzle with hot sauce or a dressing like buttermilk and chive. Egg Salad Sandwiches Egg salad looks as ready for spring as we are....

Center your meal around one of these festive and hearty mains. It’s not like Thanksgiving when you know you’ll cook a turkey. Christmas Day entrees range from roasted chicken to prime riband there is no right or wrong answer. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Center your meal on one of these festive and hearty main dish recipes. Not only are these entrees delicious, but they also are the elegant centerpiece your holiday table needs....

These one-and two-bite appetizers are just what your crew needs to tide them over until dinner without spoiling appetites. Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini This beautiful appetizer proves strawberries don’t just belong in your spring desserts. Theres so much flavor in these simple appetizersspicy macerated strawberries top goat-cheese smeared toasts for an impressive hors doeuvre. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser Theyre elegant yet effortless, making them ideal for your next festive gathering....

Our best breakfast sides are about to make entertaining a whole lot easier. These irresistible breakfast recipes will make your crowd go wild. Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Trust us when we say croissant casseroles are life-changing. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely You might want to make two batches of this if you are expecting a big crowd. you’ve got the option to also make it in advance to ease the morning-of breakfast prep....

What can we sayMama (and Grandma!) always knows best when it comes tofeeding a crowdand keeping even the hungriest family members happy. Say goodbye to the turkey sandwich and hello to your new favorite way to enjoy holiday leftovers. Credit:Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup This soup is liquid gold. If you planned ahead last summer, you may even have frozen garden vegetables to showcase in this recipe....

These autumn flowers and plants thrive in cooler weather. Crisp air means it’s time for fall foliage andlate-season bloomsto shine. But, where to start? Credit: Y Tng Jun/EyeEm/Getty Images Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums say fall as much as turkey says Thanksgiving. Commonlyknown as mums, these blooms are an all-time fall favorite for a good reason. Place them in a sunny location with soil that stays moist but not wet. Credit: Cheryl Chan/Getty Images...

Mid-length is just right for those who want endless styling options. What always seems to work wonders for feeling like a hair refresh without too much commitment? Trimming your current ‘do into aflattering mid-length haircut. Credit:@hairby_chrissy Long Layered Waves When in doubt, layer it outa hair motto for life. Add instant lightness and movement by adding lots of medium-length layers while still maintaining the feel of long hair. Fringed Curly Cut Bangs really take advantage of the bounce and volume that curls can naturally harness....

These cake ideas are the sweetest way to celebrate this holiday. This cake puts them to good use. Strawberry Ladyfinger Cake This impressive-looking cake only requires 20 minutes of hands-on work. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley For extra decadence, dollop it with soft whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Baking pound cake with cream cheese will make for decadent bites and recipe requests from everyone at the party....

Noticeably absent from sonker are crimped edges, or any fancy adornment on the crust. What else is special to this dessert from North Carolina? It is a tradition to use dip for your bites of this berry delight. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Strawberry shortcake is not only light with an irresistible tart sweetness, it has broad appeal. Have this time-tested recipe on hand for summer dinner parties or spontaneous social gatherings....

The key torocking this brighter lookis keeping it natural. Here are the 35 best fall hair colors for blondes, so you get extra excited for the season. Dark roots give way to light, cinnamon-hued highlights for a warm effect. Credit: @justinandersoncolor This look will take you beyond autumn and into winter, with a balmy feel for both seasons. You will still look sun-kissed, but the warm base leans more toward autumn vibes....

From salty to sweet, no church gathering is complete without plenty of snacks. These are the recipes your Grandma refused to share with any of her church friendsthey’re that good. This recipe collection is proof that sometimes, simple is really best. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox They also make great refreshment ideas forchurch events. They come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. We like serving with a variety of crackers and cut vegetables....