Whether you’re hosting during the holidays or just need a dish to bring along to someone else’s house, these recipes will see you through Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.
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Salted Hot Chocolate
Warm, indulgent and cozy, a mug of Salted Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to begin Christmas morning. Extra marshmallows for us, please.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka Toast
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? If you’re hosting a big party, whip up a big pitcher of this Tito’s Handmade Vodka Toast before your guests arrive and simply hand out glasses of this bright little cocktail before the ball drops.
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Peach Bellinis
Welcome New Year’s Day with these bubbly Peach Bellinis. They still have the classic combination of orange juice and sparkling wine, but the addition of homemade peach puree makes them extra-special for the first morning of the new year.
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Muffin-Pan Mini Quiches
These elegant miniature quiches make for perfect brunch fare on Christmas morning or New Year’s Day. Feel free to make them in advance and serve them at room temperature the next day.
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Goat Cheese & Citrus Appetizer Salad
If you’re hosting a sit-down Christmas dinner, consider leading the meal with this Goat Cheese & Citrus Appetizer Salad. With winter citrus and festive red pomegranate seeds, it boasts just the right amount of holiday spirit.
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Italian Parmesan Crisps
Simple to make, easy to eat, and downright addicting — you won’t be able to eat just one of these savory Italian Parmesan Crisps.
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Spicy Shrimp and Pasta Shell Soup
If your family celebrates the Feast of the Seven Fishes, consider kicking off the feast with this Spicy Shrimp and Pasta Shell Soup. It’s free from corn, egg, dairy, nut and soy.
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Dried Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto
Serve these crowd-pleasing Dried Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto on their own or as part of a cheese board and watch them disappear as rapidly as you can put them out.
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Smoked Mullet Deviled Eggs
Put a wintery spin on a classic summertime snack with these Smoked Mullet Deviled Eggs. They’re perfect for a holiday open house or as a snack to nibble on while you watch the ball drop.
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Quinoa Potato Poppers
These nut- and soy-free Quinoa Potato Poppers are baked, not fried, so they’re easy to pop in the oven in between conversations. (They’re also a killer way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.)
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Pigs in a Blanket
These classic Pigs in a Blanket are corn, nut and soy free and can be made dairy free, so they’re sure to please everyone on your guest list.
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Cumin-Spiced Potatoes with Chorizo
Save the ho-hum mash for Thanksgiving and spice up your holiday potatoes with this unique Cumin-Spiced Potatoes with Chorizo.
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Braised Chard with Chestnuts
Think there’s no fresh produce to be had in December? You’re forgetting about winter greens, which can survive long after other vegetables have died out. Pair hearty Swiss chard with crunchy chestnuts for a Christmas side that won’t be forgotten.
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Celeriac with Mustard Mayonnaise
Another forgotten winter vegetable is celery root (also known as celeriac). Do as the French do and toss it with plump capers and a creamy mustard mayonnaise.
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Walnut & Molasses Tea Bread
Need a take-along dish to a holiday party or gathering? Consider this Walnut & Molasses Tea Bread, which works just as well on the breakfast table as it does in a holiday party spread.
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Wild Rice, Chorizo and Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing
This Wild Rice, Chorizo and Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing will turn heads at every holiday dinner table.
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Boeuf(less) Bourguignon
Struggling to find a meatless holiday entree? Consider this vegan Boeuf(less) Bourguignon. We think it is fashionable enough to serve even to a party full of steak enthusiasts.
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Plum & Star Anise Glazed Bone-In Ham
Dress up your annual holiday ham with this chef-created recipe, which features the complementary flavors of plum and star anise.
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Crisp Gingerbread Cookies
Based on an old European recipe, these thin, crisp gingerbread cookies not only taste just like their old-world counterparts but also are gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free.
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Corn Flour & Almond Shortbread Cookies
These simple fluted cookies pair perfectly with a cup of Christmas tea or hot cocoa. They’re a nice taste of restraint in a season of over-the-top indulgence.
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Golden Corn Pound Cake
Originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour — hence the name — this lighter gluten-free version has a velvety texture and a rich, buttery flavor.
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Pecan Pie Bars
This recipe puts everything you love about pecan pie on a shortbread crust. If you’re looking for a great dessert that is sure to please both gluten-free and non-gluten-free guests, these tasty pecan pie bars are perfect.
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Hazelnut & Honey Swiss Roll
This Hazelnut & Honey Swiss Roll cake bakes in less than 10 minutes and is guaranteed to impress.
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Mini Bakewell Tarts
These adorable little Mini Bakewell Tarts will be the star of your holiday dessert spread. We recommend leaving a few out for Santa, too.
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English Cherry Ring Cake
This gluten-free version of Mary Berry’s classic English Cherry Ring Cake is a surefire Christmas crowd-pleaser.
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Flax-Gingerbread Loaf
When cut into bars, this moist gingerbread makes handy portable snacks. You can also turn it into one long loaf and dress it up with a lemon drizzle and crystallized ginger.
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Caramel Apple Galette
For a more rustic take on traditional apple pie, consider this Caramel Apple Galette, which features a free-form crust instead of a fitted, plated one.
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Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies
This quick nut free, soy free recipe produces about eight dozen gluten-free spritz cookies, the perfect amount for gift giving or a holiday party.
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Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
These gluten-free thumbprint cookies are also vegan, dairy free and soy free, making them ideal for a holiday gathering with more than one dietary restriction.
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Allergen-Friendly Gingerbread Cookies
These festive gluten-free gingerbread cookies are vegan and free of corn, dairy, nuts and soy.
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White Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies
These gluten-free white chocolate chip peppermint cookies are a perfect way to use up leftover candy canes. They’re also dairy, nut and soy free.
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Almond Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze
These gluten-free almond cookies with a spiced cinnamon glaze will bring a new twist to your classic cookie platter. They’re also paleo and soy free.
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Tiramisù Cheesecake
This sumptuous gluten-free tiramisù cheesecake is wonderfully rich but not too sweet.
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Soft Spiced Cookies
These soft spiced cookies are like snickerdoodles, only better. And, of course, sans gluten.
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Santa’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
What to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Why, his favorite chocolate chip cookies, of course! Not your everyday chocolate chip cookie, these taste thoroughly decadent.
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Raspberry Sandwich Cookies
These irresistible cookies share many ingredients with an Austrian Linzer tart filled with raspberry jam, but are far less sugary.
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Chocolate Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)
Traditionally fashioned to look like a log, this festive cake is filled with a luscious chestnut cream and covered with dark chocolate “bark.” We couldn’t imagine a better end to a holiday dinner.
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Stollen (German Christmas Cake)
Based on an authentic North German recipe, this sumptuous Christmas “bread” is studded with dried fruits and conceals a layer of marzipan.
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German Almond-Potato Torte
Filled with a luscious almond-flavored butter cream and cloaked in dark chocolate, this German almond-potato torte is ideal for the holiday season.
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Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Exceptionally light and luscious, this ricotta cheesecake makes a graceful ending for an extra-special dinner.
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Rehrücken (Saddle of Venison Cake)
This quintessential Viennese dessert makes a grand appearance on any holiday table.
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Mini Cheesecakes in Chocolate Shells
For edible luxury, it’s hard to top these no-bake miniature cheesecakes.