Category: Recipes

  • Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites with Rosemary Honey

    Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites with Rosemary Honey

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 bites (about 8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1/3 cup for coating 1/2 cup water (for syrup) 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp water (to thin honey) 2 small sprigs…

  • Holiday Beef Bourguignon With Red Wine and Bacon

    Holiday Beef Bourguignon With Red Wine and Bacon

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste…

  • Gingerbread Spice Pancakes With Orange-Maple Butter

    Gingerbread Spice Pancakes With Orange-Maple Butter

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12 pancakes) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp pure maple syrup + more for serving 1 tsp finely grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp packed brown…

  • Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board With Cheeses, Cured Meats and Fruit

    Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board With Cheeses, Cured Meats and Fruit

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) assorted cured meats (prosciutto, salami, soppressata) 15 oz (425 g) assorted aged cheeses (sharp cheddar, aged gouda, blue cheese, Brie) 2 cups (260 g) mixed nuts + spices: 1…

  • Holiday Pine-Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream

    Holiday Pine-Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 12–48 hours dry-brining) Cook Time: About 4 hours Total Time: About 5 hours (plus 12–48 hours chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in prime rib roast (standing rib), 8–10 lb 3 tbsp kosher salt + 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 8 cloves garlic, minced…

  • Slow-Simmered Cranberry Pear Chutney With Warm Spices

    Slow-Simmered Cranberry Pear Chutney With Warm Spices

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 1/2 cups (10–12 servings as a condiment) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (200 g) fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed 2 medium pears (about 1 lb / 450 g), peeled, cored, 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup finely minced red…

  • Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage

    Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 32–40 ravioli) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes dough resting) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients Pasta dough: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose or 00 flour, 3 large eggs, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp fine salt Squash: 1 small…

  • Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds With Vanilla and Sea Salt

    Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds With Vanilla and Sea Salt

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 4 cups (16 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (including cooling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (about 450 g) raw whole almonds 1 large egg white 1 tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated…

  • Holiday Spanakopita Triangles With Spinach, Feta, and Dill

    Holiday Spanakopita Triangles With Spinach, Feta, and Dill

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 triangles (10–12 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 packages (10 oz / 283 g each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4…

  • Holiday Spiced Rum Raisin Loaf With Vanilla Glaze

    Holiday Spiced Rum Raisin Loaf With Vanilla Glaze

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    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour 45 minutes rising) Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: About 3 hours Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (120 g) raisins 1/3 cup (80 ml) dark spiced rum, plus 1–2 tsp extra for glaze (optional) 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm…