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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Author: Andrew Weil, M.D.

Butternut Squash and Creamed Spinach Gratin

Parmigiano-Reggiano and a generous dose of heavy cream transform butternut squash and spinach into a rich, bubbling gratin.

Holiday Snowball Cookies

Mom made these for Christmas every year, as long as I can recall. She also made them for hundreds of weddings! She would let us (the kids) do the sugaring...

Author: Barbara Lemonakis

Smoked Ham with Sweet Country Mustard Sauce

On the buffet table, put the ham and mustard sauce next to the Caraway-Dill Biscuits so that your guests can make their own little sandwiches. Prepare...

Bûche de Noël

Of all the quirky, inexplicable, reindeer-embellished holiday traditions out there, making your own Yule log might take the cake. Why would anyone in their...

Author: Claire Saffitz

Coconut Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Author: Shelley Wiseman

Christmas Wreath Appetizer

This wreath looks as good as it tastes. The base and toppings can be prepared a day ahead and assembled right before your party. This is my version of...

Author: Phunny Pharmer

Patricia's Viennese Crescents

Author: Patricia Reilly

Double Pecan Thumbprints

Dusting these tender pecan-and-butter-packed cookies with powdered sugar before baking them creates a crackly, glossy coating. Feel free to add more afterward...

Author: Chris Morocco

Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Caramel Squares

Author: Janet Taylor McCracken

Lebkuchen Spice Mix (Lebkuchengewurz)

This classic German spice mix can be used anywhere you want a dash of warm, Christmas-y spice.

Author: Luisa Weiss

Crisp Roast Duck

A whole roasted duck doesn't have to be fussy. With just a few hours' roasting and hardly any work at all, you can have a juicy bird with crisp skin-the...

Author: Lillian Chou

Triple Ginger Pound Cake

Author: Sue Knechtel

Cranberry Spice Cake

Author: Karen DeMasco

Crock Pot Dressing

My sister Terry has made this for years, recipe is courtesy Rival Crock Pot Cooking. Many variations abound - but we like this one.

Author: CindiJ

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Author: Denise Barr

Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary

Roast these up to four hours ahead; put them in to reheat when the prime rib is done.

Roasted Domino Potatoes

Try our Roasted Domino Potatoes, inspired by chef Francis Mallmann.

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Stained Glass Ornaments

Author: Barbara Grunes

Orange Ginger Pickled Baby Carrots

Crisp pickled vegetables go brilliantly with cocktails (or with sandwiches, a hunk of cheese, a juicy steak...the possibilities are endless). Fresh ginger...

Author: Lillian Chou

Original Martini

Author: Albert Stevens Crockett

Cheesy Cabbage Gratin

Roasting the cabbage is an essential first step: It draws out the excess moisture, ensuring that the cream mixture doesn't get watery.

Author: Andy Baraghani