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1. Bacon Mashed Potatoes
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup... complete recipe
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2. Baked Oysters Espy
Nonstick cooking spray 12 medium oysters 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 strips bacon, cut in thirds 3 ounces medium-sharp... complete recipe
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3. Beef and Cheese Tamale Pie
Filling: 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon... complete recipe
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4. Bourbon Balls
12 cups crushed vanilla wafers—the original Nilla (4 boxes) 3/4 cup dark corn syrup 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 4... complete recipe
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5. Breakfast Casserole
6 slices white bread 1 pound sausage 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups Swiss cheese, grated 5 eggs 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt... complete recipe
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6. Buttermilk Pecan Pie
Pie Crust: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 3 to 3 1/2 tablespoons ice water Filling: 3 eggs, beaten 1 1/3 cups sugar 2... complete recipe
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7. Chocolate Caramel Pecan Sandies
2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2⁄3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract... complete recipe
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8. Chocolate Espresso Cookies
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1/2 cup butter 3 large eggs 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, sugar 3 teaspoons finely ground dark roast... complete recipe
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9. Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars
Crust: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted Caramel and... complete recipe
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10. Cinnamon Nut Cookies
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons... complete recipe
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11. Cinnamon-Carrot Pie
2 cups cooked, mashed carrots 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated whole milk 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 (10-inch)... complete recipe
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12. Classic Hot-Water Gingerbread with Lemon Orange Sauce
Lemon Orange Sauce: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon... complete recipe
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13. Corn Pudding
9 ears fresh corn 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted complete recipe
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14. Cranberry Bread
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten 2 tablespoons melted butter 2... complete recipe
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15. Cranberry Chambord Sorbet
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, divided 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Chambord liquor (raspberry flavored liquer) or orange juice Sugar covered cranberries... complete recipe
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16. Cranberry Crumble
Filling: ½ cup dried apricots, chopped ½ cup boiling water 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries 1 firm, ripe pear, cored and sliced 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and... complete recipe
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17. Cranberry Jalapeño Relish
1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 (12-ounce) package cranberries 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon cumin 2 to 3 green... complete recipe
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18. Eggnog Custard Pie
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust Filling: 2 cups eggnog 3 eggs 2 tablespoons brandy or rum 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4... complete recipe
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19. Finnish Gingerbread Men (Pepparkakor)
1⁄3 cup butter, softened to room temperature 1⁄3 cup vegetable shortening ¾ cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1½ teaspoons ground ginger ¾... complete recipe
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20. Garlic and Herb Beef Tenderloin
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons fresh marjoram 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 6 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons Dijon... complete recipe
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21. Garlic-Braised Brocçoli Rabe
2 medium bunches broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black... complete recipe
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22. Glogg (Spiced Wine)
3 1/2 cups red wine 1 3/4 cups port 1 cup sugar Peel from 2 oranges 2 cinnamon sticks 10 cardamom pods 10 cloves 1 cup brandy, aquavit, vodka or cognac 8 tablespoons... complete recipe
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23. Grapefruit Brûlée
3 large red grapefruits, peeled and sectioned ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ¼ teaspoon ground... complete recipe
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24. Grapefruit Champagne Granita
2 cups fresh red grapefruit juice (about 4 medium grapefruit) ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup dry champagne complete recipe
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25. Grapefruit Sorbet
2 large red or pink grapefruits 1⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄3 cup honey ¼ cup water 2 egg whites, at room temperature complete recipe
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26. Green Bean and Tomato Saute
3 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, minced, divided 3 large shallots, finely chopped,... complete recipe
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27. Herb Brined Turkey
3 gallons hot water 3 pounds kosher salt 2 pounds sugar ¼ cup dried basil ¼ cup dried oregano 14 pounds ice 15 pound turkey, fresh or frozen, thawed Vegetable... complete recipe
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28. Hot Chocolate Chai Mix
32 ounces good-quality white chocolate, such as Callebaut, chilled and coarsely chopped 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon... complete recipe
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29. Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole
2 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes 1/3 cup good-quality bourbon 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup pecan... complete recipe
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30. Lussekatter (Saffron Buns)
1 3/4 sticks butter, melted 1 cup heavy cream .06 ounces saffron threads 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided 6 (.25-ounce) packages yeast 1 cup 2 percent low-fat milk,... complete recipe
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31. Mahammar (Pepper, Pomegranate and Walnut Dip)
2 red bell peppers, pith and seeds removed, quartered 2 garlic cloves 1 cup walnuts 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Dash of cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin... complete recipe
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32. Mandarin Punch
1 large ripe banana 1¼ cups pineapple juice 1 quart fresh Satsuma, tangerine or orange juice 1 cup gold rum ½ cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau ¼... complete recipe
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33. Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone
4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/2 pounds celery root, peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup sour cream, crème fraiche or unsweetened yogurt,... complete recipe
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34. Mayan Hot Chocolate
1 small butternut squash 2 1/2 cups 1% milk, divided 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Large pinch nutmeg Large pinch cardamom complete recipe
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35. Mississippi Cream Cheese Pound Cake
1½ cups butter 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups cake flour complete recipe
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36. Old-Fashioned Applesauce Raisin Cookies
3/4 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup applesauce 1 egg 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground... complete recipe
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37. Orange Meringue Pie
2 cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup melted butter 3 eggs, separated, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 2½ cups fresh... complete recipe
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38. Oven Roasted Salted Pecans
5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons salt 2 pounds (about 5 cups) pecans complete recipe
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39. Oyster Dressing
Cooking spray 4 (5½-ounce) boxes fat-free Classic Caesar flavored croutons 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2... complete recipe
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40. Oyster Stew
3 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped celery 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 cups whole milk 2 cups half-and-half 2 (8-ounce) containers freshly shucked... complete recipe
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41. Pineapple Cranberry Coffeecake
1 (20-ounce) can chunk pineapple, packed in juice, drained ½ cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons gold rum ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1¼ cups all-purpose... complete recipe
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42. Plum Pudding Smoothies
4 canned purple plums, pitted 4 large strawberries, hulled ½ ripe peeled banana ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons honey 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼... complete recipe
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43. Pomegranate Chardonnay Sorbet
3 cups fresh pomegranate juice or 1 (24-ounce) bottle pomegranate juice 1 cup chardonnay ½ cup sugar Fresh pomegranate seeds complete recipe
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44. Pomegranate Fizz
2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons, sweetened pomegranate juice, chilled, divided 12 red seedless grapes 12 green seedless grapes 3 tablespoons sugar 8 mint leaves 1 (750ml)... complete recipe
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45. Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey
Glaze: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/3 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon cardamom (optional) Turkey: 1 (12- to 14-pound)... complete recipe
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46. Prosecco Sunrise Punch
1 (750ml) bottle prosecco, chilled 3 1/4 cups orange juice, chilled 2 cups orange flavored seltzer, chilled 1/2 cup triple sec 6 orange slices, halved 12 teaspoons... complete recipe
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47. Pumpkin Potato Gratin
Seasoned flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon... complete recipe
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48. Red Velvet Cake
Cake: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 2 tablespoons red food... complete recipe
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49. Rossini Cocktail
1 1/4 cups frozen sliced strawberries with sugar, thawed 1 (750ml) bottle prosecco, chilled 6 small strawberries, washed complete recipe
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50. Savory Toasted Almonds
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Dash of hot sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 cups whole almonds... complete recipe
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