This family Christmas tradition will land 120 pretty little pierogi in your lap…and on your countertop…and on your tabletop….

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 14

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma’s go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

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This confluence of cheeses is like a lazy man’s croque monsieur. Cheesy faux French accent and glass of wine optional.

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• 25 M
• 4

Think you don’t need a recipe for roasting spuds? Try this technique, which we think works to a faretheewel. Then get back to us.

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• 45 M
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Here’s a nifty little trick. Reduce maple syrup until sticky, infuse it with spice, and rely on it to impart its ridiculously intense essence to pecan pie.

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• 4 H, 20 M
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Though this cool, creamy, don’t-turn-on-the-stove soup is hardly penance, it certainly makes amends for all those burgers and brats. Summer detox, anyone?

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• 35 M
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This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 43

This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn’t be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 16

From the folks at The Splendid Table, these sophisticated coconut macaroons are simply mounds of sweetened coconut toasted to perfection.

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• 40 M
• 2

Rustic lentil soup is a hearty, warm remedy for cold winter nights. Make this soup with or without the pancetta, sausage, and bacon for an evening dinner.

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• 1 H, 45 M
• 12