It’s crunch time! I entered this holiday season determined to be prepared, stay organized, and have everything I wanted to do done as early as possible.

Good intentions. Here I am scrambling along with most everyone else. I have to admit I find myself putting this post together at an incredibly frenzied pace all while adding item after item to my mental “must do today” checklist. Aaaah!

If you’re lucky enough to find yourself with an extra 10 minutes, though, here are some ideas for you.

40 Last-Minute Recipes & Ideas for Christmas (that take 10 minutes or less!) | Kitchen Treaty

Chop Chop! Fast Appetizers & Snacks

40 Last-Minute Recipes & Ideas for Christmas (that take 10 minutes or less!) | Kitchen Treaty

Sweet Treats to Beat the Ticking Clock

Note: Some of these recipes take very little hands-on time, but may need extra time to set. Please read the recipe carefully before starting!

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40 Last-Minute Recipes & Ideas for Christmas (that take 10 minutes or less!) | Kitchen Treaty

Desserts in a Dash

Breakfast in a Flash

Cheery Cocktails & Warm-Ups on the Double

* While it takes just about no time to prepare, you should allow about two hours for the drinks to warm in Crock Pot.

Too-Quick Table Decor

Snappy Searches

These sites allow you to search by cooking time. Cool, right?!

  • BBC Good Food – recipes that take 15 minutes or less
  • Whole Foods Market – “quick and easy” search
  • Allrecipes.com – recipes that take 15 minutes or less
  • Food Network – recipe list sorted by cook time
  • Food.com – holiday recipes sorted by cook time

I’ll be laying low this week as I spend time with my family. I’m so, so excited for 2013 at Kitchen Treaty! Have a wonderful Christmas and an oh-so happy New Year.

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