Instant Pot Chicken Soup

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Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Best Food and Drink Advent Calendars

With the arrival of November, holiday shopping season is officially here, and anyone who loves advent calendars will need to order theirs ASAP in order to get them in time to actually count down the days ’til Christmas.

We’ve rounded up the best selection of 2019 advent calendars available for everyone who loves food and drink—full of everything from cheese and chocolate to wine and beer (and even—no joke—pork rinds). Because in a season of festive excess, what better way to mark the days leading up to the main event than to indulge in yet another little treat?

There are even options for your pets, because they’re part of the family too.

Editor’s Note: Prices shown do not include shipping and handling.

12 Nights of Wine, $129 on Vinebox

Vinebox

This year, wine subscription service Vinebox is offering two versions of their one-off wine advent calendar: Naughty and Nice. Either way, you get 12 glasses of wine (a mix of red and white) expertly curated from around the world, all in a sleek, sophisticated package. Or you can get both boxes and get 15 percent off. Wine not?Buy Now

ALDI Wine Advent Calendar, $69.99

ALDI

If you’re near an ALDI, they’re also bringing back their popular wine advent calendar this year! It features a mix of red, white, and bubbly in 24 mini bottles. Grab it while you’re stocking up on our favorite November ALDI finds (and look out for several other advent calendars in store too, including ones for beer, chocolate, cheese, and dog treats—you can pretty much check off everyone on your list). You can find them in stores starting November 6, but there’s a limit of two (for alcohol) or three (for cheese) per person. Once they’re sold out, that’s it.See More

Bonne Maman Preserves Advent Calendar, $34.99 at World Market

World Market

With 24 adorably petite jars of different limited-edition jams and jellies (plus honey), all of which are free of high fructose corn syrup and totally all-natural, this is perfect for any toast lover on your list (or, you know, yourself). There’s a mix of both new and classic flavors, including purple fig and cinnamon, blueberry-blackcurrant, pear and mirabelle plum, strawberry-verbena, raspberry-lychee, and even grapefruit-dragonfruit. This sold out fast last year and is temporarily out of stock at World Market, but you can sign up to be notified when/if it becomes available again!Buy Now

Cheese Advent Calendar, $20 at Target (and other locations)

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Savory advent calendars are fairly rare, but this one would be special even if they weren’t—because it’s full of five varieties of fine cheese (like smoky Applewood British cheddar and creamy Ilchester Wensleydale, studded with sweet-tart cranberries), all suitable for vegetarians. In the U.S., it will once more be available at select Target stores, as well as Supervalu, Sprouts, Schnucks, Meijer, Jewel, Lidl, and Publix locations, starting in November. If you can’t find one near you, no need to cancel Christmas! Just buy your own reusable advent calendar and put whatever cheeses you want inside it (and be sure to keep it in the fridge).See More

What On Earth LED-Lighted Santa's Workshop 24-Day Wooden Advent Calendar, $69.99

This darling wooden advent calendar lights up thanks to two AA batteries, and is sure to become a cherished heirloom, whether you put cheese in it or not.

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Jerky Advent Calendar, $79.99 on Man Crates

Man Crates

What goes better with wine and cheese than cured meat? This advent calendar contains 25 different flavors of jerky, from honey bourbon and whiskey maple to garlic and Sriracha flavors—most made from beef, with some more exotic varieties including elk, bison, wild boar, venison, and alligator in the mix. It’s sure to herald a merry, meaty Christmas for your favorite carnivore.Buy Now

12 Days of Christmas Gift Tower, $79.99 at Harry & David

Harry and David

This delightful wooden gift box looks like a stack of presents and each of the 12 drawers contains a different treat, like Moose Munch, chocolate-covered cherries, truffles, mints, and malt balls. Even once the confections are gone, the box itself can be reused for years to come.Buy Now

12 Days of Moose Munch, $34.99 at Harry and David

Harry and David

If all you care about is the Moose Munch (and who could blame you?), this merry, wreath-bedecked advent calendar contains a dozen different flavors of the sweet gourmet popcorn mix, including dark chocolate salted caramel, white chocolate Cinnabon, dark chocolate peppermint bark, and mint chocolate with candy trees.Buy Now

Sugarfina Advent Calendar, $48 at Sugarfina [sold out online]

Sugarfina

The 2019 Sugarfina advent calendar is already sold out online, but you can check back to see when it’ll be available at retail locations. It features 24 different candies (four pieces of each), from apple frogs and pink flamingos to gingerbread cookie bites and edible Christmas trees, and is perfect for the person with a sweet tooth in your life who’s tired of the usual chocolate (if such people actually exist).Buy Now

24 Days of Vegan Candy, $39 at Squish

If you have a vegan candy lover, this Canadian company ships an advent calendar filled with vegan gummies.

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Charbonnel et Walker Paper Theater Collection Advent Calendar, $75 at Nordstrom’s

Nordstrom’s

Open the double doors of this theater-inspired advent calendar to reveal a grand assortment of rich truffles and bonbons from the English chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker, known for their couverture dark chocolate since 1875.Buy Now

Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar, $16.95 at Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma

At a much gentler price point, this cute-as-a-button snowman-bedecked advent calendar is filled with classic milk chocolates in festive foil wrappers.Buy Now

Godiva Advent Calendar, $29.95 at Macy’s

Macy’s

For a mid-priced option, you can’t go wrong with Godiva. Everyone knows it, everyone loves it, and it’s packed into a charmingly illustrated advent calendar that’ll make you smile even before you open any of the little windows to retrieve a piece of creamy chocolate.Buy Now

Vegan Chocolate Advent Calendar, $14.95 at No Whey! Foods

No Whey

Clearly, chocolate advent calendars are the most prevalent example of the edible form, but sadly, most aren’t an option for vegans. Well, this one is—and it’s also gluten-free and allergy-friendly! It contains vegan chocolates with different holiday designs on each.Buy Now

24 Days of Tea, $40 at David’s Tea

David’s Tea

Tea lovers, look no further. In this advent calendar, you get 24 different teas (from bestselling blends and throwback favorites to web exclusives and sneak peeks of new varieties), and you get two servings of each one, so you can share a sip with someone you love (or just double up your own cup).Buy Now

Yawn Coffee Advent Calendar, $32.21+ on Etsy

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If you or your lucky gift recipient prefers java to tea, this compact package holds 24 different craft coffees (ground or whole bean) to jolt you into a jolly mood.Buy Now

2019 Spirits Advent Calendar, $59 at Heritage Distilling Co.

Heritage Distilling Co.

For those who like good cheer in stronger liquid form, this calendar conceals a variety of bourbons (including a brown sugar bourbon), rye whiskey, gin, and a few flavored vodkas (lavender, huckleberry, and blood orange). Due to state laws, they can’t ship to several places, but check their list; you might be in luck.Buy Now

DIY Booze Advent Calendar, $19.99 on Amazon

If you're in a state where the above calendar can't be shipped, consider buying one of these and adding your own mini bottles (and maybe some cocktail snacks and accessories) to the empty spaces inside.

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The 25 Sauces of Christmas Hot Sauce Advent Calendar, $79.95 on Amazon

Amazon

Have a hot-head in your life? Or maybe that’s you? Then this advent calendar packed with 25 different mini bottles of hot sauce is likely to kindle a warm glow of happiness (and capsaicin).Buy Now

Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar, $31.86 at Joe & Seph’s

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This charming advent calendar’s snowy Victorian storefront conceals 12 different flavors of popcorn (including salted caramel, toffee apple and cinnamon, banoffee pie, raspberry cheesecake, double chocolate, and cookies and cream)—none of which contain artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and all of which are suitable for vegetarians. It comes from the UK, but they ship to the U.S. and Canada.Buy Now

The Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Advent Calendar, $22.09 at British Corner Shop

British Corner Shop

If your cravings are more carnivorous, check out this amazing pork crackling advent calendar, which is filled with 24 mini bags of crunchy pig skin snacks in six different flavors (Pigs in Blankets, Low & Slow BBQ, Maple, Black Pepper, Salt ‘N’ Vinegar, and Perfectly Salted).Buy Now

DIY (or BYOB) Beer Advent Calendar, $29.99 on Etsy

Craft Advent Box/Etsy

If you have a Costco near you, they’re selling a German beer advent calendar at many of their stores for $60 (as they did in 2018). Not an option? Order a cheery DIY beer advent calendar box on Etsy, then fill it with your own hand-picked bottles and cans. Or, get crafty and build your own beer advent calendar from scratch! You’ve got plenty of time if you start now.Buy Now

ALDI Beer Advent Calendar, $49.99

ALDI

If you want a ready-made option and are near an ALDI, you can pick up a beer advent calendar starting November 6 (limit two per customer). They contain 24 11.2-ounce bottles of “a variety of imported beer including six core range selections, two ALDI Finds and seven exclusive varieties.” They pair perfectly with the ALDI cheese advent calendar (and so does the ALDI wine advent calendar for that matter)…See More

Bosco & Roxy’s Bark the Halls Dog Treat Advent Calendar, $24.99 at World Market

World Market

There’s no reason to leave your best four-legged friend out of the advent calendar tradition either; this dog treat advent calendar hides 24 handmade applesauce and peanut dog biscuits to delight your fur-child this holiday season. And if you want to lavish them with even more affection, get them a pet food delivery subscription for Christmas. Because even dogs don’t want another sweater. Not to be outdone, Trader Joe’s will be selling advent calendars for cats.Buy Now

DreamBone Rawhide Free Dog Chew Advent Calendar, $14.99 on Amazon

Amazon

If your pup prefers chewier treats, this calendar is filled with three different types of rawhide-free chews that are easy to digest and sure to delight, made with real chicken and sweet potatoes. It’s currently sold out, but check back as it may be re-stocked.Buy Now

For more great gift ideas, see our Gourmet Food and Drink Gift Guide, and our Best Kitchen Gadgets, Tools, and Appliances Gift Guide.

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An Easy Recipe for Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves, Made in the Slow Cooker

After Eleni Vonissakou’s discovery of the slow cooker, everything changed. The Athens-based food blogger, who runs the site The Foodie Corner, transformed all her favorite Greek dishes into simple, approachable, hands-off recipes—all easily made in a slow cooker. 

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Her cookbook “The Greek Slow Cooker” boasts some 75 recipes, all authentically Greek and geared toward weeknight cooking. In just a few hours, you can curl up with a comforting bowl of hearty egg-lemon chicken soup or slice into squares of no-crust spinach and feta pie. Most recipes only take a couple of hours to prepare in the slow cooker, allowing you plenty of time outside of the kitchen.

Related Reading: 21 Easy Family Meals from the Slow Cooker

Eleni Vonissakou and Constantina Papageorgiou

Keep reading to see Eleni’s recipe for stuffed grapevine leaves with rice. Dolmadakia (a.k.a., stuffed grape leaves) has long been a fundamental dish in Mediterranean cooking and is found in many different forms throughout the world, including Central Asia, India, and the Middle East. Often rolled with rice, herbs, and occasionally ground meat, these finger-sized pockets serve as an impressive appetizer—and aren’t as complicated to make as they look.

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Reprinted with permission from The Greek Slow Cooker by Eleni Vonissakou, Page Street Publishing Co. 2019. 

Stuffed Vine Leaves with Rice (Dolmadakia) Recipe

You are probably familiar with the term dolma. The origin of the word is thought to come from the Turkish word dolmak (to fill). Stuffed vegetables of all kinds, however, feature in many cuisines, from Middle Eastern all the way to Italian. In Greece, the specific word dolmadakia means stuffed vine leaves (grape leaves) with rice, herbs and in some cases ground meat. Depending on the area, they might range from small to tiny. Tiny “packages” that deliver a burst of flavor when popped in your mouth! Here I’m sharing my favorite, the rice version. It’s amazing how a few simple ingredients can deliver such a delicious result. These dolmadakia are best enjoyed at room temperature with Greek yogurt.

Dolmadakia (Stuffed Vine Leaves with Rice)

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3⁄4 cup finely chopped onion, lightly packed
• 1 cup finely chopped spring onions, lightly packed
• 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
• 3⁄4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped dill leaves, tightly packed
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves, tightly packed
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped spearmint leaves, tightly packed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 40–50 vine leaves, plus 4–5 extra, preserved in brine, carefully separated, rinsed and drained, stalks removed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra, to serve
• 3 tablespoons reshly squeezed lemon juice, plus extra, to serve
• Water, to cover rolls
• Greek yogurt, to serve

Instructions

1. To make the filling, place 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of the olive oil, the onions and the spring onions in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat (no need to heat the oil first). Let the onions cook for 10 minutes, or until softened. Add the rice, stir to coat and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the water, stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the water has been absorbed and the mixture is dry.
2. Take the pan off the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil, dill, parsley, spearmint, salt and pepper. Stir well.
3. To make the dolmadakia, clear some space in front of you on a clean work surface, and bring the filling, the vine leaves and the slow cooker insert close by.
4. Place a prepared vine leaf on the work surface, with the side with the veins facing upwards. Take a tablespoon of the mixture, either level or rounded depending on the size of the leaf, and put it toward the bottom end of the leaf, near where the stalk was. Fold the left and right sides up and over the filling, then bring the bottom up and roll toward the top, creating a tube-shaped parcel. Place it in the slow cooker insert with the seal on the bottom. See page 102 for how to fill and roll dolmadakia.
5. Continue with all the vine leaves and stuffing, placing the dolmadakia close to each other snugly. There should be no spaces between any of them, or they might open up during cooking. There will be one full layer and one that may not be complete. Sprinkle about 1⁄8 teaspoon salt and 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper between each layer.
6. Drizzle the top layer with the 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of olive oil and the lemon juice.
7. Lay the extra leaves, unstuffed and open, on top of the dolmadakia to cover them. This will help to keep them moist while cooking. Place a small plate on top (it should be small enough to fit in the pot and sit on top of the dolmadakia) to keep everything in place. No need to invert it as it’s easier to lift out if it’s the right way up.
8. Pour water very gently and slowly over the dolmadakia, to the side of the plate, until it’s just covering them. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until most of the water has been absorbed and the stuffed vine leaves are glossy from the oil. Turn the slow cooker off and let the dolmadakia cool completely in the insert. They will absorb the rest of the liquid while resting.
9. Serve the dolmadakia at room temperature, with a drizzle of olive oil if desired, a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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The Best Vegetarian Dishes for Thanksgiving

These vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes will be a hit with everyone at the table.

This year for Thanksgiving, show gratitude for the meat avoiders in your life (be they ba-curious, vegetarian, or vegan) and offer them a dish that will make them happy yet still complement the holiday spread. Most of these recipes can be made ahead of time and are so tasty that even the carnivores will want to sneak a few spoonfuls.

Scroll down for the best Thanksgiving vegetarian dishes we could find to plan your big day, and then kick back with your favorite glass of wine. Because you’re definitely going to need it.

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

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Wild rice, cranberries, and pecans combine in an autumnal stuffing that’s tasty all on its own. But put it inside a roasted acorn squash, and you have a dish hearty enough to step in as a main. Make-ahead tip: Make the stuffing up to two days ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Roast the squash and fill it with the stuffing no more than two hours before you plan to eat. Get our Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing recipe.

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Savory Onion and Leek Tart

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Imagine French onion soup turned into a tart, and you’ll have an idea of what you’re in for here. With a buttery crust filled with caramelized onions, sautéed leeks, crème fraîche, and herbs, this dish is a welcome change at the holiday table. Make-ahead tip: Bake the tart up to two days ahead and bring it to room temperature or warm it up when you’re ready to eat. Get our Savory Onion and Leek Tart recipe.

Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding

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Swap out your boring old stuffing with this hearty bread pudding. With fennel, mushrooms, sage, and cheese, this recipe goes well beyond the Thanksgiving table; serve leftovers with soup and a green salad. Make-ahead tip: The bread pudding can be baked up to a day ahead. To serve, either allow it to come to room temperature or throw it in the oven after the turkey comes out to warm it through. Get our Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding recipe. (For an equally heartier but even cheesier option, try this Mushroom and Gruyere Bread Pudding recipe.)

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Savory Egg Pudding

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This delicate egg dish—like a crustless quiche with potatoes and herbs—is a fair swap for the turkey. The lemon zest and tarragon give it a springtime slant, so consider leaving out the lemon zest and using sage or thyme in place of the tarragon for a more autumnal version. You could also replace the potato slices with sweet potato slices for fall flair. Make-ahead tip: Bake the pudding up to two days ahead. To serve, either allow it to come to room temperature or throw it in the oven after the turkey comes out to warm it through. Get our Savory Egg Pudding recipe.

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

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Salads often get lost amid the typical Thanksgiving bounty of starch and meat. But the roasted squash in this salad—with ricotta salata cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, and spinach—gives it a holiday-ish air. Plus, it’s delicious. Make-ahead tip: Wash the greens up to three days ahead and keep them wrapped in damp paper towels in a resealable plastic bag in your vegetable drawer. Get our Roasted Delicata Squash Salad recipe.

Winter Greens Lasagna

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If you have enough vegetarians coming over, you may want to make a big pasta dish. This kale-and-Swiss-chard lasagna will fill up the most voracious eater, yet the flavors are sedate enough not to overwhelm the other options on the Thanksgiving table. Make-ahead tip: Bake the lasagna up to two days ahead and throw it in the oven after the turkey comes out to warm it through before serving. Get our Winter Greens Lasagna recipe.

Smoked Cheddar Soufflé

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This recipe tames the normally savage, finicky soufflé so you can toss it in the oven while you’re carving the turkey and not think about it until it’s time to eat. Make-ahead tip: Grate the cheese up to three days ahead and keep it stored in the refrigerator. Let the soufflé cook in the oven while the turkey is being carved, and it will be ready by the time you’re sitting down to eat. Get our Smoked Cheddar Soufflé recipe.

Miso Pumpkin Soup with Walnut Sesame Seed Brittle

Colin Price

Make a big pot of this nurturing, nourishing, nutritional soup from “The Staub Cookbook” and it will wow guests, whether or not you have a pumpkin cocotte to serve it in. Its hearty, comforting flavors—from pumpkin, sweet potatoes, miso, and garlic—complement the Thanksgiving table nicely. The walnut-black sesame brittle makes it special occasion-worthy. Make-ahead tip: Make the soup up to three days ahead and simply warm it through before serving. Get the Miso Pumpkin Soup with Walnut Sesame Seed Brittle recipe.

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Celery Root and Squash Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Streusel

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Liven up your sides and make something hearty enough for the veggies-only crew with this gratin. With layers of earthy celery root, sweet squash, and nutty streusel, it will offer the turkey some stiff competition for the holiday spotlight. Make-ahead tip: Bake the gratin up to a day ahead and rewarm it in the oven after the turkey comes out. Get our Celery Root and Squash Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Streusel recipe.

Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche

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Yes, it’s a quiche, and no, you don’t often see quiche as part of a traditional Turkey Day feast. But this sweet, earthy, cheesy quiche is different, and the vegetarians will thank you. Make-ahead tip: The quiche can be baked up to two days ahead. To serve, either allow it to come to room temperature or throw it in the oven after the turkey comes out to warm it through. Get our Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche recipe.

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Homemade Tofurkey with Brown Rice Stuffing

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If you want a more traditional centerpiece that could even take the place of turkey, a meaty vegan roast is a great option, and not as hard as its impressive appearance might suggest. Miso, soy sauce, fresh thyme, and fresh sage infuse the tofu itself with flavor, even before the soy-orange glaze goes on top, and the stuffing is made from healthy, hearty brown rice with shallots and mushrooms. Make-ahead tip: You’ll need to press and drain the tofu the night before; you can also make the glaze and stuffing a day ahead of time. Ditto the optional mushroom gravy. Get our Homemade Tofurkey recipe.

For more Thanksgiving tips, hacks, and recipes, check out our Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide.​

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