No matter how many glitzy,trendy Christmas decorationspop up on the aisles ofT.J. To us, these classic Christmas decor items only get better with age. Which do you still pull out from the attic every holiday season? Credit: Kathryn McCrary We have always loved a monogram, after all. Even better, its an easy tradition to start with your own family. This year, fill it with our pecan-studdedCream Cheese Christmas Cookies. Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Elizabeth Demos...

A classic gooey, rich cookie that comes together in minutes. Boyd, from Gadsen, Alabama. Why is this recipe so special? Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss And we can confirm that these bars are certainly sweet and rich. It’s a crowd-pleaser and a recipe that is a cinch to doubleor triple. What Are Seven-Layer Cookies? Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss...

This glossy meringue-style frosting is elegant and easy to make. Learn how to make seven-minute frosting. Luckily, it comes together quickly if you’re gonna wanna make it in the moment. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle...

Homemade shake and bake chicken is better than any box. There’s baked chicken, and then there’s shake and bake chicken. Each piece is tender and moist with a crispy, well-seasoned crust. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Marianne Williams; Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee It’s classic, it’s a snap to clean, and it’s always welcome on the plate. Homemade shake and bake chicken beats the box on two fronts: It’s incredibly well seasoned....

Our pickle margarita is what you’d get if you mixed a spicy margarita and a dirty martini. The final drink is surprisingly refreshing and pairs well with fried food like fried pickles or fried green tomatoes. (1 1/2 oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox )tequila blanco 2Tbsp. )orange liqueur(such as Triple Sec or Cointreau) 2Tbsp. )fresh lime juice(from 1 lime) 2Tbsp. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Lime rim of a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge, and dip glass rim in salt mixture....

For people who love gin, a million dollar cocktail is a priceless addition to happy hour menus. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox A million dollar cocktail is a gin-forward drink. The juniper comes through nicely, as do the herbal notes of the vermouth. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But pineapple and grenadine temper those botanical flavors to bring everything into balance. Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious mouthfeel....

This old-fashioned pie is made with thinly sliced whole lemonspeels and all. Thiscitrus dessertis incredibly easy to make, with only four ingredients and 15 minutes of hands-on time. To make it even easier, line a pie plate with a store-bought refrigerated piecrust. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios This pie makes a great addition to any Sunday family meal. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Ingredients 2lemons (about 9 oz. Remove any seeds that float to the surface....

Only female crabs with the roe on the inside may be used. Velvety in texture and brimming with fresh seafood, it can be hard to distinguish between the two. At other times of the year, the cost may fluctuate due to lessened availability. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Fresh crabmeat is ideal, particularly for this recipe, where the flavor is featured prominently in the soup....

Sometimes you need a recipe that is sweet and simple, and sheet cakes fit the bill perfectly.

The classic casserole, made easier with the help of a sheet pan dinner. If the crunchy top of a casserole is your favorite part, this one’s for you. We use butter, sharp white Cheddar cheese, and panko breadcrumbs to make the toasted topping. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely We also call for rotisserie chicken, but leftover chicken from another meal works beautifully as well....

You just roast your vegetables and go about your business. )cubed peeled butternut squash(from 1 medium [2 1/2-lb.] squash) 1 1/2cups(1-in. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Tricia Manazanero Stuedeman; Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee )chopped yellow onion(from 1 medium [9-oz.] onion) 1cup(3/4-in. )chopped peeled carrot(from 2 medium carrots) 1/2cup(3/4-in. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Tricia Manazanero Stuedeman; Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute....

A delicious recipe to try this season. It just goteasier than everto make this Southern classic. We’re making this recipe entirely on a sheet pan. Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner Spicy and savory with lots of Creole flavor, thisjambalayacooks in just 35 minutes. The andouille sausage renders a decent amount of fat, keeping the grains of rice and vegetable mixture moist. The tomatoes and bell peppers provide a sweet counterpoint to the spicy Creole seasoning....

Dinner is coming right up, and it’s a new favoritesheet pan meatloaf. One recipe tester even went so far as to call it “a home run of a recipe.” If that doesn’t speak volumes, we don’t know what does. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Learn how to make a sheet pan meatloaf, and then pick outyour favorite sides. Using a sheet pan helps make the cooking time easier to gauge....