Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake
Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake Recipe
This top-rated cake got rave reviews from our users, who praise its flavor and presentation. The recipe starts with boxed cake mix, making it a holiday-friendly cake for times when every minute counts.
This top-rated cake got rave reviews from our users, who praise its flavor and presentation. The recipe starts with boxed cake mix, making it a holiday-friendly cake for times when every minute counts.
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Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe
This elegant first course showcases a marvelous partnership between slightly bitter endive, creamy goat cheese, and sweet orange juice. From pretty presentation to fantastic flavor, you can't go wrong with this simple appetizer.
This elegant first course showcases a marvelous partnership between slightly bitter endive, creamy goat cheese, and sweet orange juice. From pretty presentation to fantastic flavor, you can't go wrong with this simple appetizer.
Mocha-Pecan Mud Pie
Mocha-Pecan Mud Pie Recipe
Round out your meal with a slice of decadent mocha-pecan mud pie. This dessert is so rich, your guests will never know it was lightened.
Round out your meal with a slice of decadent mocha-pecan mud pie. This dessert is so rich, your guests will never know it was lightened.
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Baked Potato Soup
Baked Potato Soup Recipe
All the flavors of a loaded baked potato come together in this rich, creamy baked potato soup recipe. It's one of our all-time favorites.
All the flavors of a loaded baked potato come together in this rich, creamy baked potato soup recipe. It's one of our all-time favorites.
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Double-Ginger Cookies
Double-Ginger Cookies Recipe
These simple cookies give just the right amount of sweet to satisfy your craving. Make a few batches, and freeze some to enjoy throughout the season.
These simple cookies give just the right amount of sweet to satisfy your craving. Make a few batches, and freeze some to enjoy throughout the season.
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Carrot Soufflé
Carrot Soufflé Recipe
Because this dish contains no beaten egg whites, it is not a true soufflé. The name, carrot soufflé, is derived from its light airy texture. Similar in color and flavor to sweet potato casserole, it pairs well with ham or turkey.
Because this dish contains no beaten egg whites, it is not a true soufflé. The name, carrot soufflé, is derived from its light airy texture. Similar in color and flavor to sweet potato casserole, it pairs well with ham or turkey.
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Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Nothing fancy here, just good, basic mashed potatoes that are great as is or topped with gravy. For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped chives.
Nothing fancy here, just good, basic mashed potatoes that are great as is or topped with gravy. For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped chives.
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Pecan and Date Pie
Pecan and Date Pie Recipe
The unexpected addition of dates to this classic pie gives the filling more body and a smooth sweetness. Don't use packaged chopped dates, which are rolled in sugar. Instead, use moist and sticky whole dates. Coat your knife with cooking spray for easy chopping
The unexpected addition of dates to this classic pie gives the filling more body and a smooth sweetness. Don't use packaged chopped dates, which are rolled in sugar. Instead, use moist and sticky whole dates. Coat your knife with cooking spray for easy chopping
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Eggnog-Coffee Punch
Eggnog-Coffee Punch Recipe
This rich Southern favorite received our highest marks.
This rich Southern favorite received our highest marks.
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Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings
Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings
Recipe
Try not to chop the chocolate too finely for this bread pudding recipe so you'll have good-sized chunks to bite into. Hawaiian sweet bread is a soft, sweet bread found in the bakery section of most grocery stores. Leftovers are good for ham and Swiss sandwiches.
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Raspberry-Almond Torte with Chocolate Ganache
Raspberry-Almond Torte with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
A torte is a cake enriched with nuts and often layered with jam. Almond paste is a mixture of ground almonds and sugar. Look for it in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.
A torte is a cake enriched with nuts and often layered with jam. Almond paste is a mixture of ground almonds and sugar. Look for it in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.
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Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie
Recipe
Treat yourself to a light version of peanut butter pie. It tastes like eating a peanut butter and chocolate candy bar, but lightened ingredients like reduced-fat peanut butter, fat-free condensed milk, and light cream cheese keep fat and calories in check without sacrificing any flavor.Â
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Brûléed Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Brûléed Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Borrowing from the classic dessert crème brûlée, this dish has a hard candy topping, a crisp contrast to the creamy sweet potatoes.
Borrowing from the classic dessert crème brûlée, this dish has a hard candy topping, a crisp contrast to the creamy sweet potatoes.
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Hot Chocolate with Ginger
Hot Chocolate with Ginger Recipe
Ginger spices up the traditional snowy-night favorite. Serve it with marshmallows and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Ginger spices up the traditional snowy-night favorite. Serve it with marshmallows and a dusting of cocoa powder.
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Roasted Cipollini Onions
Roasted Cipollini Onions Recipe
Roasting brings out a rich, mellow flavor in these Cipollini, or wild, onions. Serve them as a side dish alongside roasted meats or with a vegetarian holiday menu.
Roasting brings out a rich, mellow flavor in these Cipollini, or wild, onions. Serve them as a side dish alongside roasted meats or with a vegetarian holiday menu.
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Double-Chocolate Cream Pie
Double-Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Chocoholics, unite! We have found the official dessert of our sweet-tooth cause. This indulgent pie starts with a simple pie crust recipe, then fills it with the rich goodness of semisweet chocolate, unsweetened cocoa, and a hint of vanilla extract. Serve with coffee, red wine, or, better yet, a tall glass of milk.
Chocoholics, unite! We have found the official dessert of our sweet-tooth cause. This indulgent pie starts with a simple pie crust recipe, then fills it with the rich goodness of semisweet chocolate, unsweetened cocoa, and a hint of vanilla extract. Serve with coffee, red wine, or, better yet, a tall glass of milk.
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Marbled-Chocolate Banana Bread
Marbled-Chocolate Banana Bread
Recipe
Give your standard banana bread recipe the boot and try this chocolate-swirled version. The presentation is stunning–toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter, and this breakfast bread really shines.
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Rich Chocolate Soufflé Cakes with Crème Anglaise
Rich Chocolate Soufflé Cakes with Crème Anglaise Recipe
Unlike traditional soufflés, these don't need to be served immediately (although they can be). In fact, we loved their fudgy, dense texture when chilled. The crème anglaise is good warm or chilled, as well.
Unlike traditional soufflés, these don't need to be served immediately (although they can be). In fact, we loved their fudgy, dense texture when chilled. The crème anglaise is good warm or chilled, as well.
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Croquant
Croquant Recipe
Instead of high-fat pralines, toffee, or brittle, give croquant (French for "crisp")--a cream- and butter-free combination of caramelized sugar and almonds. Package in a paper-lined confection box or pretty bowl with a note to crumble over ice cream, layer into parfaits, or simply eat like brittle. Be careful not to burn yourself when pouring the hot mixture onto the jelly roll pan. The color of the sugar mixture (rather than temperature) is the best cue for doneness. The darker the color, the more bitter the candy--aim for a golden honey color. If your pan is too dark to gauge the color of the caramel, very carefully lift a small amount of the mixture with a spoon and drop it onto a piece of white paper--the level of caramelization will be evident.
Instead of high-fat pralines, toffee, or brittle, give croquant (French for "crisp")--a cream- and butter-free combination of caramelized sugar and almonds. Package in a paper-lined confection box or pretty bowl with a note to crumble over ice cream, layer into parfaits, or simply eat like brittle. Be careful not to burn yourself when pouring the hot mixture onto the jelly roll pan. The color of the sugar mixture (rather than temperature) is the best cue for doneness. The darker the color, the more bitter the candy--aim for a golden honey color. If your pan is too dark to gauge the color of the caramel, very carefully lift a small amount of the mixture with a spoon and drop it onto a piece of white paper--the level of caramelization will be evident.
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Freezer Cinnamon Rolls
Freezer Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe
These rolls are good for busy mornings--let them stand 30 minutes, then bake 20 minutes. Make in disposable foil pans for easy gift-giving, and present the glaze in a small jar or zip-top plastic bag with these instructions: Microwave at HIGH 15 to 30 seconds, stir or knead until smooth, and drizzle over warm rolls.
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Ojai Roast Turkey with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic
Ojai Roast Turkey with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic Recipe
This top-rated turkey recipe drew raves from our users, who proclaimed it "the best turkey ever". Fresh ingredients, including lemon, rosemary, and garlic, contribute to the mouthwatering flavor.
This top-rated turkey recipe drew raves from our users, who proclaimed it "the best turkey ever". Fresh ingredients, including lemon, rosemary, and garlic, contribute to the mouthwatering flavor.
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Mocha-Chocolate Shortbread
Mocha-Chocolate Shortbread Recipe
Chocolate-covered shortbread is the yummy end to a wonderful meal. You're likely to have all of the ingredients for this recipe stocked in the pantry.
Chocolate-covered shortbread is the yummy end to a wonderful meal. You're likely to have all of the ingredients for this recipe stocked in the pantry.
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Caramel-Cloaked Chocolate-Hazelnut Torte
Caramel-Cloaked Chocolate-Hazelnut Torte Recipe
Notes: Make chocolate ganache first; let it cool while you bake the cake. Prepare cake through step 5 before starting caramel cloak. An accurate candy or instant-read thermometer that registers high temperatures is crucial to making the caramel; to coat cake evenly, it must cool just enough to be thick but still pourable, about 150°. Assemble torte through step 5 up to 1 day ahead and chill filled cake airtight; pour caramel over cold cake. Or complete entire recipe up to 1 day ahead and chill airtight; bring cake to room temperature to serve, about 1 hour, and warm sauce as directed in step 7.
Notes: Make chocolate ganache first; let it cool while you bake the cake. Prepare cake through step 5 before starting caramel cloak. An accurate candy or instant-read thermometer that registers high temperatures is crucial to making the caramel; to coat cake evenly, it must cool just enough to be thick but still pourable, about 150°. Assemble torte through step 5 up to 1 day ahead and chill filled cake airtight; pour caramel over cold cake. Or complete entire recipe up to 1 day ahead and chill airtight; bring cake to room temperature to serve, about 1 hour, and warm sauce as directed in step 7.
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Smoked Salmon Crostini
Smoked Salmon Crostini Recipe
This elegant appetizer features toasted baguette slices topped with smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and creamy cheese spread.
This elegant appetizer features toasted baguette slices topped with smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and creamy cheese spread.
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Meringue and Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Meringue and Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe
If you don't have a pastry bag, simply fill a zip-top plastic bag with the meringue, and snip a corner with kitchen shears. Personalize the meringue design any way you desire.
If you don't have a pastry bag, simply fill a zip-top plastic bag with the meringue, and snip a corner with kitchen shears. Personalize the meringue design any way you desire.
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Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes
Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes Recipe
Thirteen-year-old Joe Kozal was impressed by a molten chocolate cake in a restaurant but thought he could do better. Instead of chocolate, Joe's cakes ooze melted marshmallow.
Thirteen-year-old Joe Kozal was impressed by a molten chocolate cake in a restaurant but thought he could do better. Instead of chocolate, Joe's cakes ooze melted marshmallow.
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French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup
Recipe
Once you try this French Onion Soup recipe, you'll never try another. Caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth onions, crusty bread, and melted cheese make for a hearty and rich soup that’s worth the wait. You’ll want to let it simmer the full two hours for the ultimate blending of flavors. Perfect for a cold day, this classic soup is comfort food at its best. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, this also works as a crock pot soup recipe! This recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner.Â
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Cream Cheese-Coconut-Pecan Pound Cake
Cream Cheese-Coconut-Pecan Pound Cake Recipe
As if a cream cheese pound cake was not rich enough, this one goes over the top with the addition of shredded coconut and chopped pecans. And don’t forget the sugar glaze that’s drizzled over the top. For a special holiday occasion, garnish the cake plate with sugared rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries.
As if a cream cheese pound cake was not rich enough, this one goes over the top with the addition of shredded coconut and chopped pecans. And don’t forget the sugar glaze that’s drizzled over the top. For a special holiday occasion, garnish the cake plate with sugared rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries.
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Classic Dry Martini
Classic Dry Martini Recipe
Unlike James Bond's favorite cocktail, this version is stirred, not shaken. Chill vodka in the freezer so it's as cold as possible.
Unlike James Bond's favorite cocktail, this version is stirred, not shaken. Chill vodka in the freezer so it's as cold as possible.
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Grand Marnier Meringue Torte
Grand Marnier Meringue Torte Recipe
This grown-up birthday cake blends delicately crisp meringues, orange-scented cream, a hint of chocolate, and fresh fruit. Superfine sugar dissolves quickly into the beaten egg whites; if you can't find superfine sugar in your grocery store, make your own by processing granulated sugar in a food processor for about a minute. If you can't find clear vanilla extract, use regular vanilla extract; your meringue will be a little darker but just as delicious. Prepare the meringues up to three days ahead, and store at room temperature in an airtight container. Top with filling and fruit shortly before serving.
This grown-up birthday cake blends delicately crisp meringues, orange-scented cream, a hint of chocolate, and fresh fruit. Superfine sugar dissolves quickly into the beaten egg whites; if you can't find superfine sugar in your grocery store, make your own by processing granulated sugar in a food processor for about a minute. If you can't find clear vanilla extract, use regular vanilla extract; your meringue will be a little darker but just as delicious. Prepare the meringues up to three days ahead, and store at room temperature in an airtight container. Top with filling and fruit shortly before serving.
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Peppermint-Marshmallow Ice Cream Pie
Peppermint-Marshmallow Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Brushing melted ice cream into the pie plate "glues" the crust into place. Crushed chocolate wafers create the crust, while whole cookies define the edges of the pie.
Brushing melted ice cream into the pie plate "glues" the crust into place. Crushed chocolate wafers create the crust, while whole cookies define the edges of the pie.
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Fennel, Parsley, and Radicchio Salad with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Fennel, Parsley, and Radicchio Salad with Pine Nuts and Raisins Recipe
Pale fennel, dark green parsley, and magenta radicchio glisten with the citrusy vinaigrette. Serve this salad with Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Walnuts.
Pale fennel, dark green parsley, and magenta radicchio glisten with the citrusy vinaigrette. Serve this salad with Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Walnuts.
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Dry-Cured Rosemary Turkey
Dry-Cured Rosemary Turkey
Recipe
Letting this turkey dry-cure in a home-ground mixture of salt, marjoram, thyme, juniper berries, peppercorns, and anise seeds gives it incredible, earthy flavor once it's roasted.Â
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Roasted Kabocha Squash Bowl with Autumn Vegetables
Roasted Kabocha Squash Bowl with Autumn Vegetables
Recipe
When Kristine Snyder saw kabocha squash on sale, she imagined a multicultural twist on the more common soup-in-a-squash bowl: She turned the kabocha into a sort of Moroccan tagine for fall vegetables and added an Asian-flavored sauce. The medley would also make a good vegetarian main course.
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Spiked Pumpkin Soup
Spiked Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This silky, slightly sweet soup is a fitting starter for various holiday entrées, including roast turkey, ham, or pork tenderloin. Bourbon enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin.
This silky, slightly sweet soup is a fitting starter for various holiday entrées, including roast turkey, ham, or pork tenderloin. Bourbon enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin.
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Roasted Beet, Avocado, and Watercress Salad
Roasted Beet, Avocado, and Watercress Salad Recipe
This dish features holiday colors and a variety of textures, from crisp watercress and crunchy pecans to juicy oranges and buttery avocados. To make the most of the presentation, use a combination of red and yellow beets. You can prepare the beets and dressing in advance, then just assemble the salad before serving.
This dish features holiday colors and a variety of textures, from crisp watercress and crunchy pecans to juicy oranges and buttery avocados. To make the most of the presentation, use a combination of red and yellow beets. You can prepare the beets and dressing in advance, then just assemble the salad before serving.
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Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast
Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast Recipe
A standing rib roast makes a grand statement at the table. You do not need to ask your butcher for a frenched roast (one that has had the meat stripped from the bones); a regular standing rib roast will work just as well.
A standing rib roast makes a grand statement at the table. You do not need to ask your butcher for a frenched roast (one that has had the meat stripped from the bones); a regular standing rib roast will work just as well.
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Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage
Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage
Recipe
Sourdough bread gives the stuffing a tangier flavor than French bread, but you can use the latter in a pinch.
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Oven-Roasted Green Beans
Oven-Roasted Green Beans Recipe
This easy vegetable side dish adds color to the meal, and you can roast the green beans at the last minute while you finish setting the table.
This easy vegetable side dish adds color to the meal, and you can roast the green beans at the last minute while you finish setting the table.
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Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan
Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Recipe
Use parmesan and any fresh herbs you have on hand for this roasted cauliflower dish. While parsley, tarragon, and thyme make a nice combination, you can also try sage, chives, and rosemary for this holiday recipe.
Use parmesan and any fresh herbs you have on hand for this roasted cauliflower dish. While parsley, tarragon, and thyme make a nice combination, you can also try sage, chives, and rosemary for this holiday recipe.
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Sweet Challah
Sweet Challah Recipe
Allowing the dough to rise three times gives the yeast more time to develop, resulting in a rich, complex flavor. Although this bread is best eaten the day it's made, you can also bake it one day in advance. Cool the bread completely, wrap in plastic wrap, and then wrap in foil; store at room temperature. Leftovers make excellent bread pudding.
Allowing the dough to rise three times gives the yeast more time to develop, resulting in a rich, complex flavor. Although this bread is best eaten the day it's made, you can also bake it one day in advance. Cool the bread completely, wrap in plastic wrap, and then wrap in foil; store at room temperature. Leftovers make excellent bread pudding.
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Flaky Dinner Rolls
Flaky Dinner Rolls Recipe
These superlative rolls derive their texture and beautiful shape from employing a simple folding technique twice and allowing them to rise just once.
These superlative rolls derive their texture and beautiful shape from employing a simple folding technique twice and allowing them to rise just once.
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Eggnog and Dried Fruit Bread Pudding
Eggnog and Dried Fruit Bread Pudding Recipe
This recipe calls for eight ounces of country white bread. Buy a rustic loaf that weighs 16 ounces; once you remove the crust you will have eight ounces. Day-old bread works well for bread puddings because it has lost moisture and, thus, absorbs more liquid.
This recipe calls for eight ounces of country white bread. Buy a rustic loaf that weighs 16 ounces; once you remove the crust you will have eight ounces. Day-old bread works well for bread puddings because it has lost moisture and, thus, absorbs more liquid.
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Maple-Date Bars
Maple-Date Bars Recipe
Topped with a crumbly cookie topping, these bars are filled with gooey, fruity goodness and make a unique dessert for school parties. (Just be sure to save a few for yourself!)
Topped with a crumbly cookie topping, these bars are filled with gooey, fruity goodness and make a unique dessert for school parties. (Just be sure to save a few for yourself!)
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Rossini Bellini
Rossini Bellini Recipe
Strawberries take the place of peaches in this version of the classic Italian drink.
Strawberries take the place of peaches in this version of the classic Italian drink.
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One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake
One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake Recipe
"Cake is my favorite dessert--especially frosted cake." -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, TX. We agree, Anna! This easy one-bowl cake recipe got rave reviews (and a top-rating) from our users who called it "moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious."
"Cake is my favorite dessert--especially frosted cake." -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, TX. We agree, Anna! This easy one-bowl cake recipe got rave reviews (and a top-rating) from our users who called it "moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious."
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Chocolate Thumbprints
Chocolate Thumbprints
Recipe
Kids of all ages will indulge in our sweet little butter cookies filled with chocolate ganache. Thankfully this recipe makes a big batch.
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Ice-cream Crêpes
Ice-cream Crêpes Recipe
This recipe makes 3 crêpes to be shared by 6 people. Scoop ice cream into 1/3 cupfuls, and freeze on a baking sheet until ready to assemble.
This recipe makes 3 crêpes to be shared by 6 people. Scoop ice cream into 1/3 cupfuls, and freeze on a baking sheet until ready to assemble.
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Black Walnut French Toast
Black Walnut French Toast
Recipe
Take French toast to the next level by adding fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and a sprinkle of nutmeg in addition to the traditional cinnamon. Kid-friendly and adult-approved, this breakfast-meets-dessert treat is great for all ages.
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Oatmeal Pecan Pie
Oatmeal Pecan Pie
Recipe
Rolled oats add heartiness to the filling of this classic Thanksgiving dessert. Make the pie up to a day ahead, but store it in the refrigerator if you do.
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Marsala-Glazed Ham
Marsala-Glazed Ham
Recipe
Gorgeously roasted and nicely spiced, this ham is a fitting centerpiece for a large gathering. It feeds a crowd but still leaves plenty of leftovers for sandwiches. Garnish the platter with orange wedges and fresh herbs.
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Herbed Yukon Gold Potato Latkes
Herbed Yukon Gold Potato Latkes Recipe
Flavored with chives, parsley, rosemary, and thyme, these elegant latkes also make a great starter course or brunch entrée.
Flavored with chives, parsley, rosemary, and thyme, these elegant latkes also make a great starter course or brunch entrée.
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Mediterranean Salmon With White Beans
Mediterranean Salmon With White Beans Recipe
Any fish fillet may be substituted in this mediterranean salmon dish with white beans. However, the salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats and has great flavor.
Any fish fillet may be substituted in this mediterranean salmon dish with white beans. However, the salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats and has great flavor.
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Mississippi Mud Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe
Mississippi Mud Cake is a classic Southern sheet cake filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and covered in a rich chocolate frosting. This particular recipe offers a cupcake variation as well as a shortcut version.
Mississippi Mud Cake is a classic Southern sheet cake filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and covered in a rich chocolate frosting. This particular recipe offers a cupcake variation as well as a shortcut version.
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Ham Steak With Orange Glaze
Ham Steak With Orange Glaze Recipe
For a quick weeknight meal, dress up pan-seared ham steak with a simple sauce made with orange juice, canned pineapple, golden raisins, and Dijon mustard. Fancy as it sounds, this is a lightning fast meal that's suitable for family or company.
For a quick weeknight meal, dress up pan-seared ham steak with a simple sauce made with orange juice, canned pineapple, golden raisins, and Dijon mustard. Fancy as it sounds, this is a lightning fast meal that's suitable for family or company.
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Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper
Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper Recipe
Make the perfect cool-weather party punch. This warm fruity sipper is sweet and spicy, and guaranteed to warm you from the toes up.
Make the perfect cool-weather party punch. This warm fruity sipper is sweet and spicy, and guaranteed to warm you from the toes up.
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Maple-Cranberry Baked Apples
Maple-Cranberry Baked Apples Recipe
Tips: Use real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup. The flavor is worth the extra cost. Peel the top half of the apples, or they may explode in the oven. Use raisins in place of dried cranberries, if desired. Shave white chocolate with a vegetable peeler. Also, be sure to store the chocolate at room temperature because cold can make it crumble.
Tips: Use real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup. The flavor is worth the extra cost. Peel the top half of the apples, or they may explode in the oven. Use raisins in place of dried cranberries, if desired. Shave white chocolate with a vegetable peeler. Also, be sure to store the chocolate at room temperature because cold can make it crumble.
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Layered Sun-dried-Tomato-and-Basil Spread
Layered Sun-dried-Tomato-and-Basil Spread Recipe
Make this festive top-rated holiday dip recipe up to 3 days before the party. The colorful layers make it a fun addition to any appetizer buffet.
Make this festive top-rated holiday dip recipe up to 3 days before the party. The colorful layers make it a fun addition to any appetizer buffet.
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe
This basic, but outstanding fudge brownie recipe offers endless dessert options you can add nuts or mix things up by turning them into cheesecake brownies. This brownie recipe is a must-have for your recipe box.
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This basic, but outstanding fudge brownie recipe offers endless dessert options you can add nuts or mix things up by turning them into cheesecake brownies. This brownie recipe is a must-have for your recipe box.
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Peppermint Brownie Tarts
Peppermint Brownie Tarts Recipe
This delicious brownie tart recipe makes two tarts, so plan to share one with a friend or neighbor this Christmas season.
This delicious brownie tart recipe makes two tarts, so plan to share one with a friend or neighbor this Christmas season.
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Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Creamy Orange Glaze
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Creamy Orange Glaze
Recipe
This not-too-sweet cake is a great one to have on hand throughout the holidays, especially since you can serve it for breakfast or dessert.
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Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream
Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream Recipe
These flourless chocolate cakes are as rich as a restaurant dessert, but they're made with a fraction of the fat and no dairy butter. When these cakes bake, the gooey filling causes the center to sink in.
These flourless chocolate cakes are as rich as a restaurant dessert, but they're made with a fraction of the fat and no dairy butter. When these cakes bake, the gooey filling causes the center to sink in.
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Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole
Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole
Recipe
Sprinkle a buttery, brown sugar and pecan mixture over the top of the creamy potatoes in this sweet potato casserole that's sweet enough to be dessert.
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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Pomegranate champagne cocktails are a pretty and festive drink for any special occasion. Pomegranate juice is available in the refrigerated juice section or produce section of the grocery store. Turbinado is a raw, very coarse sugar with a mild brown sugar taste. Find it with other sugars. We found the rock candy stirrers at an import store that carries wines and specialty food items.
Pomegranate champagne cocktails are a pretty and festive drink for any special occasion. Pomegranate juice is available in the refrigerated juice section or produce section of the grocery store. Turbinado is a raw, very coarse sugar with a mild brown sugar taste. Find it with other sugars. We found the rock candy stirrers at an import store that carries wines and specialty food items.
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Savory Yogurt Cheesecake with Caramelized Onions
Savory Yogurt Cheesecake with Caramelized Onions Recipe
Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices. This appetizer provides about a fourth of the recommended daily amount of calcium. The yogurt for the filling drains overnight. Spread any leftover yogurt on whole wheat toast for breakfast. Prepare the onions while the crust bakes.
Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices. This appetizer provides about a fourth of the recommended daily amount of calcium. The yogurt for the filling drains overnight. Spread any leftover yogurt on whole wheat toast for breakfast. Prepare the onions while the crust bakes.
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Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake
Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Recipe
Chocoholics are sure to love this ultra-rich cheesecake, which features traditional cheesecake filling sandwiched between a chocolate-pecan brownie base and a thick, homemade chocolate glaze.
Chocoholics are sure to love this ultra-rich cheesecake, which features traditional cheesecake filling sandwiched between a chocolate-pecan brownie base and a thick, homemade chocolate glaze.
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Cherry Chutney Cheese Torte
Cherry Chutney Cheese Torte Recipe
Prepare the chutney up to two days ahead so you can bake the torte the night before the party. Serve leftover chutney with ham, pork, or duck. You can also spread this slightly sweet cheesecake on crackers or gingersnaps.
Prepare the chutney up to two days ahead so you can bake the torte the night before the party. Serve leftover chutney with ham, pork, or duck. You can also spread this slightly sweet cheesecake on crackers or gingersnaps.
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Chocolate Clementine Cake with Hot Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Clementine Cake with Hot Chocolate Sauce Recipe
This cake can be made a day in advance. The Hot Chocolate Sauce can be stored, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week; reheat over low heat until warmed through. Make both the cake and sauce with the best quality bittersweet chocolate you can find. Substitute semisweet chocolate if you wish.
This cake can be made a day in advance. The Hot Chocolate Sauce can be stored, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week; reheat over low heat until warmed through. Make both the cake and sauce with the best quality bittersweet chocolate you can find. Substitute semisweet chocolate if you wish.
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Chocolate-Mint Cake
Chocolate-Mint Cake Recipe
This rich holiday cake is a show-stopper that will become a family holiday classic recipe.
Don't be tempted to substitute peppermint extract for the peppermint oil used in this recipe. Peppermint oil, available from cake-supply stores, has an intense, highly concentrated flavor like that found in chocolate-covered peppermint patties.
This rich holiday cake is a show-stopper that will become a family holiday classic recipe.
Don't be tempted to substitute peppermint extract for the peppermint oil used in this recipe. Peppermint oil, available from cake-supply stores, has an intense, highly concentrated flavor like that found in chocolate-covered peppermint patties.
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Chocolate Cake IV
Chocolate Cake IV
Recipe
This impressive chocolate cake recipe features three layers of tender chocolate cake and two layers of creamy mocha-chocolate filling covered in a rich chocolate-coffee ganache. The fourth element of chocolate is the garnish of chocolate curls that are sprinkled on top of the cake.
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Chocolate Decadence
Chocolate Decadence
Recipe
This rich and indulgent chocolate dessert is sure to satisfy the craziest of chocoholics.Â
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Cranberry Ginger Chutney
Cranberry Ginger Chutney Recipe
Make this holiday side dish recipe early in the week--it's much better once the flavors have a chance to meld.
Make this holiday side dish recipe early in the week--it's much better once the flavors have a chance to meld.
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Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Frozen biscuits provide an easy shortcut to these breakfast rolls. Save this recipe to your Recipe File for the holidays, when quick, drool-worthy brunch treats are always needed.
Frozen biscuits provide an easy shortcut to these breakfast rolls. Save this recipe to your Recipe File for the holidays, when quick, drool-worthy brunch treats are always needed.
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Cream Cheese-Swirled Brownies
Cream Cheese-Swirled Brownies Recipe
For moist and fudgy results, be careful not to overbake. When the brownies are perfectly done, the edges of the batter will just begin to pull away from the pan.
For moist and fudgy results, be careful not to overbake. When the brownies are perfectly done, the edges of the batter will just begin to pull away from the pan.
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Chai Shortbread
Chai Shortbread
Recipe
A combination of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper gives these chai cookies a taste reminiscent of Indian spiced tea. The fine texture of powdered sugar helps them retain the characteristic shortbread crunch.
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Black and White Striped Cookies
Black and White Striped Cookies Recipe
Cutting and stacking the dough creates alternating stripes of vanilla and chocolate pieces. For pinwheel variation, stack the two (12 x 8-inch) dough rectangles on top of each other, and roll up into a 12-inch-long cylinder as if you're making cinnamon rolls. Chill the roll before slicing.
Cutting and stacking the dough creates alternating stripes of vanilla and chocolate pieces. For pinwheel variation, stack the two (12 x 8-inch) dough rectangles on top of each other, and roll up into a 12-inch-long cylinder as if you're making cinnamon rolls. Chill the roll before slicing.
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Double-Coconut Cake
Double-Coconut Cake Recipe
Coconut Cake makes an indulgent end-of-meal dessert. Coconut milk, found with the Asian foods in the supermarket, makes this cake moist and rich.
Coconut Cake makes an indulgent end-of-meal dessert. Coconut milk, found with the Asian foods in the supermarket, makes this cake moist and rich.
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Baked Compote of Winter Fruit
Baked Compote of Winter Fruit Recipe
This simple compote of pears, apples, and cranberries smells wonderful while it bakes. The applesauce adds body to the syrup.
This simple compote of pears, apples, and cranberries smells wonderful while it bakes. The applesauce adds body to the syrup.
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Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies
Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies
Recipe
Fans of classic cookies will love these updated Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies, accented with dried cranberries and gooey white chocolate.
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Aunt Kat's Creamy Eggnog
Aunt Kat's Creamy Eggnog Recipe
If you've misplaced your recipe for a classic eggnog cocktail, look no further. This creamy drink is sure to usher you into a sweet holiday slumber.
If you've misplaced your recipe for a classic eggnog cocktail, look no further. This creamy drink is sure to usher you into a sweet holiday slumber.
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Cupid's Creamy Peppermint Punch
Cupid's Creamy Peppermint Punch
Recipe
If you serve this dreamy drink in a large punch bowl, hang peppermint candy canes on the bowl's rim. Savor the flavors of the holiday season with these easy peppermint desserts.Â
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Curried Chickpea Canapés with Ginger-Carrot Butter
Curried Chickpea Canapés with Ginger-Carrot Butter
Recipe
These canapés are made with chickpea flour, but you can also make them with polenta or grits. Prepare all of the components of this recipe ahead of time and assemble at the last minute.
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Lemon-Coconut Snowballs
Lemon-Coconut Snowballs Recipe
Lemon and coconut add a new twist to the traditional wedding cookie. Don't be shy when rolling these in powdered sugar—the more powdered sugar, the bigger the snowball!
Lemon and coconut add a new twist to the traditional wedding cookie. Don't be shy when rolling these in powdered sugar—the more powdered sugar, the bigger the snowball!
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Sugar Cookie Pops
Sugar Cookie Pops Recipe
To bake these adorable cookie pops, simply roll balls of sugar cookie dough in colored sprinkles and insert a white craft stick before baking. Make a colorful (and edible) centerpiece for the kids' table by filling a container with florist foam, topping it with jelly beans, and then sticking the pops into the foam.
To bake these adorable cookie pops, simply roll balls of sugar cookie dough in colored sprinkles and insert a white craft stick before baking. Make a colorful (and edible) centerpiece for the kids' table by filling a container with florist foam, topping it with jelly beans, and then sticking the pops into the foam.
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Pumpkin-Date Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl
Pumpkin-Date Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl Recipe
White cream cheese batter contrasts with the orange pumpkin in this loaf.
White cream cheese batter contrasts with the orange pumpkin in this loaf.
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Cornmeal-Cranberry Muffins
Cornmeal-Cranberry Muffins Recipe
Add a zing to your traditional cornbread muffin by adding tart cranberries to the homemade batter. This recipe is quick and delicious, making it perfect for a breakfast on-the-go or a sweet treat to round out your meal.
Add a zing to your traditional cornbread muffin by adding tart cranberries to the homemade batter. This recipe is quick and delicious, making it perfect for a breakfast on-the-go or a sweet treat to round out your meal.
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Pumpkin-Cinnamon Streusel Buns
Pumpkin-Cinnamon Streusel Buns Recipe
To make these year-round, substitute canned pumpkin puree and add an extra cup of all-purpose flour.
To make these year-round, substitute canned pumpkin puree and add an extra cup of all-purpose flour.
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Potato Fougasse
Potato Fougasse Recipe
A fougasse (FOO-gass) is a French bread shaped by slashing the dough and stretchig it to resemble a ladder or tree-of-life design. It's ideal for an informal supper or party.
A fougasse (FOO-gass) is a French bread shaped by slashing the dough and stretchig it to resemble a ladder or tree-of-life design. It's ideal for an informal supper or party.
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Pomegranate Margaritas
Pomegranate Margaritas Recipe
Celebrate under the stars with a ruby red pomegranate margarita. Usually, margaritas come with a salt rim, but this beauty shines with a sparkling sugar topping. It's the perfect complement to the tart frozen limeade concentrate and cranberry juice.
Celebrate under the stars with a ruby red pomegranate margarita. Usually, margaritas come with a salt rim, but this beauty shines with a sparkling sugar topping. It's the perfect complement to the tart frozen limeade concentrate and cranberry juice.
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Caramel-Pecan Tart
Caramel-Pecan Tart Recipe
Serve this top-rated pecan tart recipe for dessert at holiday dinners and parties.
Serve this top-rated pecan tart recipe for dessert at holiday dinners and parties.
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Caramel-Pecan Pie
Caramel-Pecan Pie Recipe
Create this rich gooey caramel pecan pie for your family and friends. It is a perfect special occasion pie.
Create this rich gooey caramel pecan pie for your family and friends. It is a perfect special occasion pie.
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Sweet Potato-Pecan Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweet Potato-Pecan Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Keep this family favorite around for the holiday season. Mashed sweet potatoes give the cupcakes extra moistness, while a myriad of spices including cinnamon and nutmeg, spice up the traditionally sweet dessert. A simple cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped pecans is all that's needed on top.
Keep this family favorite around for the holiday season. Mashed sweet potatoes give the cupcakes extra moistness, while a myriad of spices including cinnamon and nutmeg, spice up the traditionally sweet dessert. A simple cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped pecans is all that's needed on top.
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Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Yukon golds make brilliant mashed potatoes, thanks to their balance of waxiness and starch. Because yellow potatoes are more flavorful than others, they don't need a lot of fat to taste rich. Mash them by hand just until creamy--overworking the potatoes will make them gummy.
Yukon golds make brilliant mashed potatoes, thanks to their balance of waxiness and starch. Because yellow potatoes are more flavorful than others, they don't need a lot of fat to taste rich. Mash them by hand just until creamy--overworking the potatoes will make them gummy.
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Double Coffee Tiramisù
Double Coffee Tiramisù Recipe
This chilled dessert recipe makes three servings, so plan to enjoy the two extra servings the next day.
This chilled dessert recipe makes three servings, so plan to enjoy the two extra servings the next day.
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Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake
Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
Beautiful to look at and a treat to eat, this Bundt cake is a show-stopper at dinner parties.
Beautiful to look at and a treat to eat, this Bundt cake is a show-stopper at dinner parties.
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Caramelized Onion-Cranberry-Cream Cheese Bites
Caramelized Onion-Cranberry-Cream Cheese Bites Recipe
You can make the Caramelized Onion-Cranberry Compote a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
You can make the Caramelized Onion-Cranberry Compote a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
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Double Chocolate Soufflés with Warm Fudge Sauce
Double Chocolate Soufflés with Warm Fudge Sauce Recipe
These chocolate soufflés are an uber-decadent dessert and the perfect finishing touch to dinner parties or a quiet romantic dinner.
These chocolate soufflés are an uber-decadent dessert and the perfect finishing touch to dinner parties or a quiet romantic dinner.
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Gingersnap-Crusted Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce
Gingersnap-Crusted Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce Recipe
Whole hams usually weigh at least 15 pounds; ham halves, which are labeled either "shank" or "butt end," are more manageable. A bone-in shank is easier to carve than the butt end, which contains part of the hipbone.
Whole hams usually weigh at least 15 pounds; ham halves, which are labeled either "shank" or "butt end," are more manageable. A bone-in shank is easier to carve than the butt end, which contains part of the hipbone.
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Gingerbread People
Gingerbread People
Recipe
For a whimsical presentation, arrange these cookies in a lunch box lined with colorful packing paper. Use a variety of cookie cutter sizes to create "families." If you don't want to cut the dough into shapes, roll it into two logs, cover, chill, and slice into 1/8-inch rounds. Refrigerate the dough up to three days, or freeze up to one month.
