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From our kitchen, to yours

We love those irresistible dishes that make holiday meals even more special. Whether their recipes are known by heart, or you’re experimenting with something new, ‘tis the season to make delicious memories with your loved ones.

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Fancy finger food for your fall get-togethers.

Whether you’re serving up a full spread of appetizers for a PTA meeting or toting along your contribution to a group-tailgate, these deceivingly easy party nibbles are sure to impress, all while getting you in and out of the kitchen in minutes.

Panera Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Add a flavor twist to Mac & Cheese

Few dishes are more versatile than Mac & Cheese. Surprise your guests—and your taste buds—with these fun and flavorful twists on an all-time favorite. Bonus points for filing these recipes as quick weeknight dinner solutions!

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Big wins for your game-day feasts.

Getting ready to watch the game? Before you spend hours in the kitchen, make a run for takeout or just open a few bags of chips, check out these recipes for game-day nibbles. Fair warning: you just might have to crank up the volume to hear the TV over...

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Swoon-worthy gifts for coffee lovers

What do you give the foodie who has everything? A gift you made with your own two hands.

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Fire up the grill.

Grilling season is just around the corner, and Panera's line up of grocery products can make it easy to pull together a casual meal for the family or a backyard barbecue for the whole neighborhood. Give these meal ideas a try and you’ll surely be...

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup frittata with Salad Dressing

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Let's do brunch.

Brunch. That golden time of the weekend when there’s no such thing as “too late for breakfast” or “too early for lunch.” It’s when we get to shrug off all those mealtime norms and enjoy some of our favorite flavors...

Panera Thanksgiving and Holiday Sides with new packaging

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Thanksgiving dishes – more flavor in less time.

The thought of preparing a multi-course holiday meal can be overwhelming any year. Thankfully, you can create a spread of hearty, delicious sides with Panera‘s line of cafe-inspired grocery products and easy-to-make recipes created by Panera chefs....

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A holiday they’ll remember.

Holidays are all about food, no matter how big or small the number of people around the table. With our Panera chef-created ideas for festive appetizers featuring our soups, dressings and more – all available where you buy groceries – this...

Tomato Bacon Mac & Cheese in casserole dish

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Potluck pleasers, made in minutes

What can you bring? Whether you’re on the hook to bring an appetizer, a salad, or a main dish, here are six simple and creative potluck ideas to wow the crowd.