Best of the Best: Holiday Recipes by Region of the US

Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Stuffing

Howard L. Puckett

It’s certainly no secret that regional differences dictate our holiday table. So whether you’re celebrating in New England, the South, or the West, we have recipes for you.

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New England Sausage Stuffing with Chestnuts

Photo: Karry Hosford

New England Sausage Stuffing with Chestnuts Recipe
Serve a stuffing on your New England table that harks back to the first Thanksgiving feast, making your Plymouth Rock predecessors proud.

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Oyster and Wild Rice Bisque

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Oyster and Wild Rice Bisque Recipe
Use Wellfleet oysters from coast of Cape Cod for a bisque reminiscent of New England’s classic clam chowder. It’s a warm refuge amidst a cold Christmas Eve.

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Vineyard Lobster Dip

Vineyard Lobster Dip Recipe
Host an elegant New England affair for New Year’s Eve. Impress your guests with a Martha’s Vineyard-inspired appetizer.

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Southern Corn Bread Dressing

HOWARD L. PUCKETT

Southern Corn Bread Dressing Recipe
Trim your Thanksgiving table with a bit of Southern charm. This Southern Corn Bread Dressing has a down-home taste with a dressed-up look. Grandma will surely approve.

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Holiday Lane Cake

Holiday Lane Cake Recipe
Nothing says Christmas in Dixie like a Holiday Lane Cake. And a word to the wise: leave the décor in the closet. This show-stopping cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your tablescape.

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Pancetta, Sourdough, and Apple Stuffing

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

Pancetta, Sourdough, and Apple Stuffing Recipe
For a twist on Thanksgiving stuffing, try a tangy Western sourdough as a bse to make your stuffing mouthwatering.

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Beef Rib Roast with Rosemary

Annabelle Breakey

Beef Rib Roast with Rosemary Recipe
Celebrate Christmas in the Rockies with a rustic rib roast. The garlic and rosemary create a warm and welcoming scent on a chilling Christmas Eve.

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Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Stuffing

Howard L. Puckett

Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Stuffing Recipe
Throw a swanky soiree with these elegant hors d’Oeuvres. The taste has the rustic feel of the Rockies while the look has the high-style glamour of Hollywood.

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Regional Holiday Recipes

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New England Sausage Stuffing with Chestnuts

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