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Holiday Cooking 101

Updated October 10, 2012

Credit: Miki Duisterhof

Want a little extra help learning how to prepare classic holiday dishes, like baked ham, pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole? You've come to the right place. Our how-to videos can help anyone learn how to cook these holiday favorites.

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Simple Baked Ham

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See how to properly score, baste, and glaze a delicious holiday ham that's perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts.

Video: How to Make Simple Baked Ham

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Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole

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It's easier than you think to bake a sweet potato casserole! Get step-by-step instructions for cooking this traditional holiday dish that's topped with a buttery, sweet, nutty streusel.

Video: How to Cook Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole

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Basic Cranberry Sauce

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Skip the canned stuff and learn how to whip up this homemade cranberry sauce using just six ingredients.

Video: How to Make Basic Cranberry Sauce

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Southern Corn Bread Dressing

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Watch how to cook this flavorful corn bread-and-biscuit dressing that's not only delicious, but lower in fat and calories than other dressings.

Video: How to Make Southern Corn Bread Dressing

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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No need to buy your pie from the grocery this year! See how easy it is to bake pumpkin pie at home.

Video: How to Make Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Cheddar-Pecan Green Bean Casserole

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Take traditional green bean casserole from retro to remarkable with a savory, homemade white sauce and a crunchy, cheesy topping. We'll show you how!

Video: How to Make Cheddar-Pecan Green Bean Casserole

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Santa Snack Mix

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This holiday snack mix is perfect for gifting, keeping holiday hunger at bay, or leaving out for Santa on Christmas Eve. It's also a great way to get little ones involved in the ktichen.

Video: How to Make Santa Snack Mix

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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

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Holiday guests are sure to love this ooey-gooey breakfast bread filled with the flavors of that classic holiday candy - pralines!

Video: How to Make Praline Pull-Apart Bread

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Rudolph's Christmas Sugar Cookies

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Nothing says "Christmas" quite like a classic sugar cookie. These adorable reindeer-shaped sugar cookies are so easy to make! See how with this video.

Video: How to Bake Rudolph's Christmas Sugar Cookies

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Santa and Reindeer Truffles

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For another easy, festive Christmas dessert, check out how to make these super-cute truffles.

Video: How to Make Santa and Reindeer Truffles

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