Tis the season to celebrate joy, togetherness and delicious food in this collection of recipes perfect for Christmas.
confirm you show this beauty off at the table before you carve it.
Garnish your serving platter with fresh herb sprigs and citrus wedges for a showstopping Thanksgiving turkey.
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Just don’t stuff your Christmas stockings with this bark because it melts quickly.
Choose an apple that becomes tender yet holds its shape when cookedtry Jonagold or Cortland.
And this oven-roasted chicken is basic enough to play well in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken.
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Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier.
Made with just three ingredients, these bites come together quickly and present beautifully.
Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce.
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Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that theyre cooked through.
The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly.
It’s best served medium-rare–when cooked to higher temperatures it can become tough.
Topping it with a finger-licking-good horseradish sauce makes this roast beef holiday-worthy.
Cranberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These festive cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Cranberries add a pop of color and tang.
Serve with an array of crudites and crisp party crackers.
Cooking the prime rib low and slow safeguards the meat from cooking unevenly.
See the Tips section below for more advice on making the perfect prime rib.
And if you have leftovers, they make a killer sandwich!
Cider vinegar helps to enhance the flavor.
If you like your apple pie on the tart side, add a Granny Smith to the mix.
We use frozen pie crusts for the bottom and top of the pie.
If not, let it sit out a bit longer until it releases easily.
Baileys & Chambord Spiked Hot Cocoa
Who doesn’t love a good boozy hot chocolate?
Here we amped up hot chocolate with Baileys Irish Cream and Chambord, which is a raspberry liqueur.
Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
Make this simple festive appetizer for your holiday guests.
you could prep it ahead of time and pop it in the oven when youre ready to eat.
Waxy Yukon Gold potatoes yield a creamier texture than more starchy russets.
Calvados, which is a French apple brandy, adds richness.
If you wish to omit it, just add more cider or juice.
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Deboning a chicken takes time and skill.
Our recommendation: Get your butcher to debone it, then you might stuff and roll it.
With classic and simple flavors, it can easily be paired with any of your favorite dishes.
Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.
Sara Haas
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Alexandra Shytsman
Jennifer Causey
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Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
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Julia Estrada
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Brittany Conerly