1Potatoes Au Gratin
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Cheesy, creamy, and perfectly decadent, potatoes au gratin is the side dish we turn to for practically every holiday. Thinly sliced potatoes are baked with a creamy garlic mixture and cheese topping until golden and bubbling. It’s the perfect easy but impressive side dish to wow at your Christmas dinner, or for an extra special date night.
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2Puerto Rican Pernil
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE
Boasting a combination of succulent, flavorful meat and shatteringly crisp skin, this impressive bone-in, skin-on roast pork dish has earned its place as the centerpiece of any Christmas dinner spread (but is good enough to make all winter long too).
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3Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Nothing says hostess with the most-est like a charming and delicious antipasto Christmas tree. This cheesy appetizer sculpture will help you decorate for your Christmas party and feed your guests all in one fell swoop.
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4Baked Feta Bites
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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5Chicken & Dumplings
6Sausage Roll Wreath
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
Every holiday gathering needs a showstopper on the table. That being said, maybe you want something new this holiday season. Enter: this classic British sausage roll with a Christmas–appropriate makeover.
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7Copycat Honey Baked Ham
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Honey Baked ham is grand, deliciously smoky, and has a signature caramelized crust all over. Sadly, it’s something you have to plan to order in advance and can be a little on the pricey side. If you didn’t have time to order a ham, want to save some money, or just try a homemade version of this classic centerpiece, this copycat recipe is for you.
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8Merry Mozzarella Bites
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
These merry mozzarella balls are going to make cocktail hour on Christmas Eve a little more jolly. Marinated ciliegine (or “cherry sized” mozzarella balls) are combined with white balsamic, garlicky chives, and a little crushed red pepper to signify Santa! If you can’t find ciliegine, you can use bocconcini, which are a little larger.
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9Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON10Sweet Potato Rolls
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
There is nothing better than a soft, homemade dinner roll. These rolls use sweet potatoes to make them even softer and fluffier, similar to our classic potato rolls. The tops are brushed with a honey butter and sprinkled with salt to play up both the savory and sweet side of a sweet potato, perfect for any holiday meal.
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11Pozole
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Don’t let the time commitment on this fantastically flavorful Mexican soup scare you. It’s as easy as bringing water to a boil and letting it simmer away while you multitask on other things. With time, the meat will turn tender, soft, and buttery, the aromas will deepen, and the color will become as rich as the soup tastes.
Get the Best-Ever Pozole recipe.
12Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
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13Fish Pie
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON14Dry Brine Turkey
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
A holiday meal is not complete until the turkey is on the table. Turkeys are large, so we get it, but they don’t have to be intimidating. The one thing you can do to ensure a bird that stays juicy and doesn’t dry out in the oven: Brine it!
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15Baked Brie Wreath
PHOTO; LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLIST; ERIKA JOYCE
Honey-glazed melted brie, plus herby crispy pizza dough, is an equation for true happiness. Your friends, family, or colleagues will be ready to dive into this edible wreath once you stroll through the door… after all, you want to eat the cheese while it’s warm and gooey.
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16Zuppa Di Pesce
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
If you want to feel like you’re feasting on the Adriatic coast, then you’ve got to make this zuppa di pesce recipe. A staple dish for any traditional Italian-American feast of the seven fishes, this stewy seafood dish is as beautiful as it is comforting.
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17Candied Yams
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
For many, candied yams are an indispensable part of the holiday meal, along with mashed potatoes. We agree! Our version gets an added kick from bourbon—we think once you try them, you’ll never want yams without it.
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18Pigs In A Blanket Wreath
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This adorable holiday app will become an instant legend to all of your family and friends (who doesn’t love pigs in a blanket!?). It’s a centerpiece worthy of your holiday table—plus one that you can eat, which is the best kind of centerpiece in our opinion.
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19Perfect Prime Rib
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Prime rib, also referred to as standing rib roast, is the beautiful piece of meat we turn to whenever we need a truly show-stopping holiday roast. You’ll make your guests think you labored for hours, but it’ll be your little secret thatreally your oven did all the work.
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20Oven-Baked Salmon
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
While we have no shortage of creative salmon recipes, there’s a reason this classic and simple version is one of our most popular recipes. Whether you’re looking for a simple, hands-off weeknight dinner or , this is a recipe you’ll want to keep up your sleeve.
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