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Sunchoke Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnuts

Sunchoke Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnuts
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Sunchoke Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnuts Recipe

Nutty sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, give this soup deep flavor. Find them at farmers' markets and well-stocked grocery stores.

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Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto

Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Cooking with store-bought cubed squash saves time on weeknights. You can sub in almonds or walnuts for the pistachios.

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Chicken Thighs Peperonata

Chicken Thighs Peperonata
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Chicken Thighs Peperonata Recipe

Roasting the chicken and vegetables in the same pot makes for a rich, sweet-tart dish. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the juices.

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Tangerine Beef and Broccolini

Tangerine Beef and Broccolini
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Tangerine Beef and Broccolini Recipe

Inspired by the flavors of Chinese orange peel beef, this gutsy one-dish meal is made with fresh tangerine peel instead of the traditional dried. As you stir-fry, add 1 to 2 tbsp. water if the pan bottom starts to get dark.

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Broccolini and Blue Cheese Frittata

Broccolini and Blue Cheese Frittata
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Broccolini and Blue Cheese Frittata Recipe

With salad and bread, this vegetarian dish makes a hearty dinner or brunch, but you could also cut it into small pieces and serve it as an appetizer.

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Roasted Broccolini with Anchovy Sauce

Roasted Broccolini with Anchovy Sauce
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Roasted Broccolini with Anchovy Sauce Recipe

Imagine what the salty tang of anchovies does for Caesar salad, and you'll understand the draw of this classic Italian combination. Try it alongside a holiday roast or pasta dish.

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Citrus and Smoke

Citrus and Smoke
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Citrus and Smoke Recipe

Two kinds of Scotch and four kinds of citrus add up to a sophisticated cocktail, but the prep couldn't be easier. Mix a big batch and let guests pour their own.

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Jacques the Elder

Jacques the Elder
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Jacques the Elder Recipe

Sunset reader Deb Kessler of El Gra­nada, California, played with floral and spicy ginger flavors to create her cocktail.

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Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa

Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa Recipe

If gluten-free guests are on your invite list, make this mellow dunking salsa with a flour-free brand of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, such as La Costeña.

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Bacon Baklava

Bacon Baklava
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Bacon Baklava Recipe

Cleta Burden of Porterville, California, took traditional baklava and added everybody's favorite ingredient. The result: outrageous and addictive.

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Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayo

Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayo
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayo Recipe

A spicy Provençal sauce called rouille inspired the mayo for this easy, elegant platter; you'll have enough extra for sandwiches.

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Roasted Carrot Platter

Roasted Carrot Platter
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Roasted Carrot Platter Recipe

Scoop up these spiced carrots and seasoned yogurt with freshly toasted pita chips.

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Parmesan and Herb Cheese Puffs

Parmesan and Herb Cheese Puffs
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Parmesan and Herb Cheese Puffs Recipe

These rich pastry bites can be baked right from the freezer so your guests can eat them warm.

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Rice with Tomato and Onion (Arroz Rojo)

Rice with Tomato and Onion (Arroz Rojo)
Credit: Thomas J. Story

Rice with Tomato and Onion (Arroz Rojo) Recipe

Cookbook author Marcela Valladolid serves this simple rice with tamales, and it's delicious with grilled meats and stews, too. If you're used to making rice in a pot, you'll be intrigued by this frying-pan method. We've adapted her recipe in Mexican Made Easy (Clarkson Potter, 2011).

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Brothy Pinto Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)

Brothy Pinto Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)
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Brothy Pinto Beans (Frijoles de la Olla) Recipe

Simple and nourishing, these beans (frijoles) are served straight from the pot (olla) to the plate, says cookbook author Marcela Valladolid. She loves them lifted out of their broth and into a warm tortilla too, with a drizzle of Mexican crema or sour cream. This recipe is based on one in her first book, Fresh Mexico (Clarkson Potter, 2009).

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Basic Tamale Method

Basic Tamale Method
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Basic Tamale Method Recipe

Cookbook author Marcela Valladolid showed us how to put on a tamalada--a tamale-making party--at her house near San Diego. She and her three aunts made these small, fluffy tamales, with plenty of filling in every bite. Use any leftover filling in tacos or eggs, and extra masa for sopes (crunchy fried bites). See the list below for information about ingredients.

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Pork and Red Chile Tamale Filling

Pork and Red Chile Tamale Filling
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Pork and Red Chile Tamale Filling Recipe

Cookbook author Marcela Valladolid showed us how to put on a tamalada--a tamale-making party--at her house near San Diego; this was one of the several tamales that day. Dried guajillo chiles have a rich, fruity flavor and mild heat. Look for chiles as supple as soft leather--they are fresher and better-tasting than dried-out crackly ones.
 

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Chicken and Green Tomatillo Tamale Filling

Chicken and Green Tomatillo Tamale Filling
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Chicken and Green Tomatillo Tamale Filling Recipe

Cookbook author Marcela Valladolid showed us how to put on a tamalada--a tamale-making party--at her house near San Diego; this was one of the several tamales that day. The tang of green tomatillos goes exceptionally well with chicken. Use fewer jalapeños and/or seed them if you want a mild filling.

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Warm Tequila Punch

Warm Tequila Punch
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Warm Tequila Punch Recipe

This fruity punch works for any holiday party. Cookbook author Marcela Valladolid and her aunts sip this as they make tamales--along with straight nips of Valladolid's own añejo (aged) tequila, Hacienda de la Flor, which she makes with her brother Antonio. This recipe is adapted from one in Valladolid's cookbook Mexican Made Easy (Clarkson Potter, 2011).

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Gingerbread Java

Gingerbread Java
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Gingerbread Java Recipe

Deborah Biggs of Omaha, Nebraska, loves gingerbread so much that she decided to put its flavors right into her coffee. The result? A not-too-sweet drink that warms you from head to toe. If your holiday party falls on a rainy, cold night, consider serving it instead of eggnog.

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Rudolph's Nose Punch

Rudolph's Nose Punch
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Rudolph's Nose Punch Recipe

Reader Patricia Bloodgood of Escondido, California, came up with this bright, juicy, easy punch that practically screams, "Christmas party!" If you're making it ahead, prepare all of the ingredients and combine them at the last minute, with the ice.

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Pom and Circumstance

Pom and Circumstance
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Pom and Circumstance Recipe

"This cocktail was invented simply because I had leftover cranberry-orange relish from hosting Thanksgiving," says reader Trilby Parker of Redwood City, California. You can also use a combination of orange zest and store-bought cranberry sauce, as we've done here.

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The Lighted Tree

The Lighted Tree
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The Lighted Tree Recipe

Reader and teacher Kristin Leong of Seattle came up with this drink during her bartending days. "The taste is bright and lush, like a forest lit with Christmas lights." If you want a stronger pine taste, add a drop or two of pine liqueur--but it's delightful just as it is.

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Crispy Shrimp Won Tons with Sriracha Mayo

Crispy Shrimp Won Tons with Sriracha Mayo
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Crispy Shrimp Won Tons with Sriracha Mayo Recipe

Reader Jean Oh, of Cerritos, California, sent in this family recipe. We'd like to say that they're just as good baked, but honestly, they really are best fried. The Sriracha mayo puts it over the top. Won ton wrappers vary in size, so if you use smaller wrappers, you'll get more won tons.

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Cashew-Lime Cilantro Hummus

Cashew-Lime Cilantro Hummus
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Cashew-Lime Cilantro Hummus Recipe

"Invited to a party at the last minute, I invented this hummus from what I had on hand," says reader Maria August, of Boulder. "To my surprise, I liked it better than the traditional tahini version." Serve with fresh-cut vegetables, such as jicama, carrot, red pepper, and celery sticks.

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Five-Spice Cranberry Relish with Goat Cheese

Five-Spice Cranberry Relish with Goat Cheese
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Five-Spice Cranberry Relish with Goat Cheese Recipe

The beauty of this appetizer is that guests assemble the toasts themselves--so it's fuss-free for the host. Reader Rebecca Firth of Solvang, California, created the recipe, inspired by living in China for three years around the time of the Beijing Olympics. "We would try to do everything as close to our holiday traditions back home. On a whim, as I was preparing Christmas dinner, I threw in some five-spice powder to my usual cranberries, and I loved what it did to the flavor."

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Pickled Grapes

Pickled Grapes
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Pickled Grapes Recipe

Christine Littell of Seattle explains how she created her winning recipe: "I was inspired after having a mixed pickle plate at a local wine bar with my best foodie friend. We were amazed by the array of different fruits and veggies, all pickled with different sweet and savory spices. Both of us are now addicted to pickled grapes." We are too! We especially like them, in place of cornichons, with cheese and salumi.

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The Groom

The Groom
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The Groom Recipe

"I created this recipe to serve at our November wedding," says reader Komron Shahhosseini of Santa Rosa, California. "It's fantastic to drink with your groomsmen but approachable enough to share with the bridesmaids." His sophisticated original version included a tincture of candy cap mushrooms, which taste like maple syrup; we've left it out, since candy cap mushrooms aren't easy to find. Here is his method, if you'd like to try it: Crush 1 oz. of dried candy cap mushrooms and mix with 6 oz. of vodka. Let sit 30 days, then strain.

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    1 of 28 Sunchoke Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnuts
    2 of 28 Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto
    3 of 28 Chicken Thighs Peperonata
    4 of 28 Tangerine Beef and Broccolini
    5 of 28 Broccolini and Blue Cheese Frittata
    6 of 28 Roasted Broccolini with Anchovy Sauce
    7 of 28 Citrus and Smoke
    8 of 28 Jacques the Elder
    9 of 28 Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa
    10 of 28 Bacon Baklava
    11 of 28 Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayo
    12 of 28 Roasted Carrot Platter
    13 of 28 Parmesan and Herb Cheese Puffs
    14 of 28 Rice with Tomato and Onion (Arroz Rojo)
    15 of 28 Brothy Pinto Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)
    16 of 28 Basic Tamale Method
    17 of 28 Pork and Red Chile Tamale Filling
    18 of 28 Chicken and Green Tomatillo Tamale Filling
    19 of 28 Warm Tequila Punch
    20 of 28 Gingerbread Java
    21 of 28 Rudolph's Nose Punch
    22 of 28 Pom and Circumstance
    23 of 28 The Lighted Tree
    24 of 28 Crispy Shrimp Won Tons with Sriracha Mayo
    25 of 28 Cashew-Lime Cilantro Hummus
    26 of 28 Five-Spice Cranberry Relish with Goat Cheese
    27 of 28 Pickled Grapes
    28 of 28 The Groom

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