2012 Holiday Lookbook from Pillsbury.com

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Homemade for the Holidays

This season is all about reveling in the simple joys. We're sharing our best tips and recipes to give you the holidays you've always wanted – fun and stress-free, with max time for friends and family.
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Pies Aplenty

We've got the scoop on all things pie so yours can take center stage. Whether you're going traditional, bite-size, boozy or brunch-style, the pie's the limit.

Easy As Pie

Increase your pie-making moxie with must-know tricks, timely tips and tools that make the cut.

Make a Better Pie »

Editor's Picks

Classic Pies

Holidays aren't the same without apple, pumpkin and pecan. Our versions are tops.

10 Easy Faves »

Party Pies

Personal-size pies are ready to mix and mingle at brunch, lunch and after dinner.

Minis to Try »

Pie Trends

We're loving these hot shapes, sizes and flavors— like bourbon + pumpkin.

Find a Favorite »
Simple {Delish} Sugar Cookie Twists We're mad for craveable combos that are tart, sweet, tangy and even spiked with a bit of heat.

Butterscotch + Bacon

Sweet, salty and savory add-ins make for one addictive cookie.

Ginger + Chocolate

A bold mix of flavors that will have your taste buds standing at attention.

Cinnamon + Chili

Heat up the cookie exchange with sweet and spicy treats.

White Chocolate + Mint

Pepperminty, chocolaty, sugary goodness. File under "new holiday fave."

Sea Salt + Caramel

This season's "It" cookie is all about the toppings.

(Lemon + Lemon)²

Tang and crunch collide in cookies that pack an über punch of citrus.
Make + Wrap + Give

Get your gift on with homemade cookies, sweet rolls, truffles and more. Then dress them up with personalized packaging to make them irresistible inside and out.
25 Sweet Gifts »
Our bloggers whipped up utterly munchable Crescent-based appetizers using fresh ingredients and on-trend flavors. The theme? Festive, tasty and fun.

Party Pinwheels

Fold bacon, dates and almonds into a cream cheese base for appetizer super-stardom.
– Cheri Liefeld, Adventures in the Kitchen

Raspberry-Brie Bites

Cracked black pepper lends an unexpected kick to these easy, cheesy apps.
– Lauren Keating, Healthy. Delicious.

Gorgonzola Pear Cups

Buttery Crescents get hit with a burst of blue cheese, sweet fruit and fresh thyme.
– Paula Kittelson, Blogging Foods

Two-Bite Cristos

Ham meets jam in this savory, toasty pastry packet dusted with powdered sugar.
– Brooke McLay, Cheeky Kitchen

Veggie Hummus Tart

Cukes, red pepper, hummus and dill make a holiday tart that’s elegant and irresistible.
– Adam and Joanne Gallagher, Inspired Taste

Thai Chicken Bites

Pairing Crescents with bright Asian flavors results in a delicious collision of cultures.
– Brooke McLay, Cheeky Kitchen
Party Time

Take a simple approach to entertaining: relaxed, personal and perfectly imperfect. By serving up easy, achievable dishes and drinks, you’ll set the stage for total party success. Salut!

Style It!

Easy, budget-friendly ideas that’ll take your table from drab to fab in no time flat.

6 Quick Table Fixes »

Trend Spotting

Doughnut Bar

Pair DIY doughnuts with edible bling
and let your guests do the dipping.

Make It Happen »

Holiday Cheers

From beer to bubbly and more – what to drink now.

Our Picks »

Nutty Noshes

Make extra. These party-ready mixes will be gone in a flash.

A Handful to Try »
Handmade gifts we love and the people behind them.

Vintage Find

The spoon says it all. Share this hand-stamped serving piece with your favorite host.
– Rita Murphy, Beach House Living

Sweet Centerpiece

Make a max impression with this mini treat stand that’ll elevate you to gift-giving star.
– Whitney Smith, Whitney Smith Pottery

Creative Confections

Small-batch marshmallows and macarons have unique flavors that'll impress.
– Sarah Moraes, Sweet Sarah Artisan Confectionery

Top-Secret Spice Rub

Give your grillmeister a taste of famed Kansas City BBQ. All you have to do is “sprinkle dat.”
– Joe Threat, Ole Man's Spice Rub & Seasoning

Hometown Pride

Turn the state of your choice into a cheese board + serving platter + conversation starter.
– Amy Stringer-Mowat, A.Heirloom

Learn more about our featured artisans and get the stories behind the gifts »
30 Days of Making a Difference

Sometimes it’s the little things that matter most. We’ve got 30 simple ways to make a big impact throughout the holiday season.
Make a Difference »

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We've got the scoop on all things pie so yours can take center stage. Whether you're going traditional, bite-size, boozy or brunch-style, the pie's the limit.

Classic Pies

Holidays aren't the same without apple, pumpkin and pecan. Our versions are tops.

Party Pies

Pie Trends

Simple {Delish} Sugar Cookie Twists We're mad for craveable combos that are tart, sweet, tangy and even spiked with a bit of heat.

Butterscotch + Bacon

Ginger + Chocolate

Cinnamon + Chili

White Chocolate + Mint

Sea Salt + Caramel

(Lemon + Lemon)²

Our bloggers whipped up utterly munchable Crescent-based appetizers using fresh ingredients and on-trend flavors. The theme? Festive, tasty and fun.

Party Pinwheels

Raspberry-Brie Bites

Gorgonzola Pear Cups

Two-Bite Cristos

Veggie Hummus Tart

Thai Chicken Bites

Take a simple approach to entertaining: relaxed, personal and perfectly imperfect. By serving up easy, achievable dishes and drinks, you’ll set the stage for total party success. Salut!

Doughnut Bar

Pair DIY doughnuts with edible bling
and let your guests do the dipping.

Holiday Cheers

Nutty Noshes

Handmade gifts we love and the people behind them.

Vintage Find

Sweet Centerpiece

Creative Confections

Top-Secret Spice Rub

Hometown Pride

Featured Web Sites

General Mills Brands

Corporate Sites

We've got the scoop on all things pie so yours can take center stage. Whether you're going traditional, bite-size, boozy or brunch-style, the pie's the limit.

Classic Pies

Holidays aren't the same without apple, pumpkin and pecan. Our versions are tops.

Party Pies

Pie Trends

Simple {Delish} Sugar Cookie Twists We're mad for craveable combos that are tart, sweet, tangy and even spiked with a bit of heat.

Butterscotch + Bacon

Ginger + Chocolate

Cinnamon + Chili

White Chocolate + Mint

Sea Salt + Caramel

(Lemon + Lemon)2

Our bloggers whipped up utterly munchable Crescent-based appetizers using fresh ingredients and on-trend flavors. The theme? Festive, tasty and fun.

Party Pinwheels

Raspberry-Brie Bites

Gorgonzola Pear Cups

Two-Bite Cristos

Veggie Hummus Tart

Thai Chicken Bites

Take a simple approach to entertaining: relaxed, personal and perfectly imperfect. By serving up easy, achievable dishes and drinks, you’ll set the stage for total party success. Salut!

Doughnut Bar

Pair DIY doughnuts with edible bling and let your guests do the dipping.

Holiday Cheers

Nutty Noshes

Handmade gifts we love and the people behind them.

Vintage Find

Sweet Centerpiece

Creative Confections

Top-Secret Spice Rub

Hometown Pride

Featured Web Sites

General Mills Brands

Corporate Sites

(Lemon + Lemon)²

Pair DIY doughnuts with edible bling
and let your guests do the dipping.