christmas

The quintessential something to sip at an elegant soirée, a large party, or just because it’s a random Tuesday night.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 4

Looks like upside-down cake. Tastes like upside-down cake. Yet this sticky citrusy dessert couldn’t be more right-side up.

• (12)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 66

This eminently reliable, no-fuss recipe doesn’t ambush you with carving trickery. It’s just a simple, supple roast beef tenderloin napped with a slightly boozy but goof-proof sauce.

• (4)
• 1 H
• 1 H, 45 M
• 9

An impressive (and blissfully last-minute!) hostess gift or cocktail party nosh with an incredibly satisfying salty sweet thing. And spectacularly simple to make. Decorate as much or as little as you like.

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• 1 H
• 2 H
• 0

This is essentially orange-glazed duck with the crispiest skin you’ve ever experienced. It’s incredibly easy to make. And even easier to make disappear.

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• 2 H, 15 M
• 2 D, 4 H
• 0

Panettone, which makes its traditional Italian Christmas appearance, is gussied up here with any dried fruit you fancy. An ever so slight twist on a classic.

• (1)
• 1 H, 30 M
• 5 H
• 2

A traditional Hanukkah recipe that you’re going to want to borrow for your every cookie craving throughout the year.

• (3)
• 1 H
• 3 H
• 10

Want some Christmas magic? Make these delicate, nutty, traditional Christmas cookies and watch them disappear…

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• 25 M
• 50 M
• 0

Ah, sassafras. It plays oh so nicely with ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and anise to enhance the smoky, saltiness goodness of glazed ham.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 4 H, 30 M
• 1

A contemporary riff on an old-fashioned classic that has a perfect balance of spices and a light, pillowy texture and the zing of fresh ginger.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

Stilton, the famous blue cheese, gets rolled up into a puff pastry pinwheel and topped with walnuts and honey for a sensuous, rich tasting appetizer.

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• 35 M
• 2 H
• 4

Made in traditional Italian fashion with a garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil marinade and then roasted until perfectly tender. Perfect for easy, elegant holiday entertaining.

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• 45 M
• 6 H
• 2

Few things would be lovelier to receive at the holidays than a loaf of this traditional sweet yeast bread studded with fruit and nuts.

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• 1 H
• 5 H, 30 M
• 4

Fennel turns meltingly tender and oh so sweet when slowly, slowly, slowly braised in cream, cheese, and butter. One more reason to be enamored with the holidays.

• (4)
• 10 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 14