Christmas

This milk chocolate truffles recipe is simple to make, complex in taste, and easy as can be to express your love and appreciation…if even to yourself. Cuz we could all use something sweet.

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• 45 M
• 8 H
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This gingerbread Bundt cake has all the warm spicy goodness of gingerbread cookies. And, as if that wasn’t enough, it’s gilded with a sassy sweet-tart citrus glaze.

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• 1 H, 35 M
• 10

A harmony of sweet citrus notes nudges the classic lemon poppy seed cake in a less one-dimensional direction here. We may even be thinking of this as a 5D cake.

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“Absolutely the best thing I’ve put in my mouth in a long time!” That’s what we’re hearing about this buttery, citrusy, playfully easy-to-eat coffee cake. We’re not arguing with that sentiment.

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• 3 H, 45 M
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These red chile pork tamales are the real authentic Mexican deal and taste like they were carefully crafted by the loveliest abuela imaginable. Here’s how to make them.

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• 8 H, 30 M
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Last-minute gift, anyone? Repurpose your Christmas tree by infusing vodka with a sprig or three. A celebratory and cinch of a project that extends the Christmas spirit–and spirits.

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Seven lords a leaping? Perhaps after partaking of this Christmas cheer it’ll be seven lords a leaning. Prosecco, Campari, and citrus juice meld into an effervescent cocktail of holiday happiness.

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Stunning enough for special occasions. Easy enough for weekday breakfasts. Marvelous enough to make you want it every damn day.

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• 1 H, 30 M
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A contemporary riff on an old-fashioned classic that has a perfect balance of spices and a pillowy texture and a gingery zing.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 30 M
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This is essentially orange-glazed duck with the crispiest skin you’ve ever experienced. Surprisingly straightforward to make. And even easier to accept the accolades for afterward.

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• 2 D, 4 H
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