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Toffee Bars
These easy-to-make cookies will stay intact, even during a rough road trip to Grandma's house.
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Ripe Olive and Goat-Cheese Sandwiches
Cut these adorable finger sandwiches into stars and other fanciful shapes -- or simple triangles if you're pressed for time.
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Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
These sweets feature an unbeatable flavor combination-orange and chocolate. You can also dip fresh strawberries with spectacular results.
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Creamy Garlic Dip
This dip can look quite festive when served with only green and white vegetables, such as zucchini, jícama, asparagus, broccoli,...
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Ornamental Icing
Spoon this icing into plastic bags with one corner snipped out to make it easier to decorate cookies. It...
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Fresh Shrimp Bisque
Our lighter version of this luscious bisque substitutes stock and milk for most of the heavy cream.
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Christmas Plum Pudding
Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version...
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Coriander Shrimp
If you're willing to spring for cooked, shelled shrimp, this appetizer can be put together in just a few...
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Rolled Chocolate Cookies
Use cookie cutters or let your child create free-form shapes using a butter knife. The only limit: his imagination!
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Rich Chocolate Fudge
Make squares of this super-fast fudge into mini-presents. Wrap them individually in tissue paper (lined with waxed paper) or, as...
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Baked Wonton Crisps
Serve these sensational crisps with our eggplant dip or store-bought baba ghanoush.
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Asian-Flavored Eggplant Dip With Baked Wonton Crisps
This spicy spread goes great with Wonton Crisps or any plain cracker.
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Cheesy Potato Puffs
Wow guests with this crispy, cheesy potato dish that's easy enough to make for everyday meals as well.
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Fillet of Beef With Horseradish Sauce
This hearty dish looks beautiful on the plate -- and tastes even better.
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Spinach Empanadas
These tasty crescents take a bit of extra time, but they're worth it. You can make and freeze them...
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Wild Rice With Dried Cranberries and Apricots
Dried fruit gives a subtle sweetness to this easy-to-make rice salad.
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Smoked Trout Spread
Serve this smoky spread on small pieces of black bread or crackers, garnished with fresh dill sprigs.
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Duck in Orange Sauce
This dish is low in both calories and fat -- but so delicious your guests will never guess.
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Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin
The tangy glaze on this pork roast adds flavor without fat, and the delicious curried fruit topping is a good-for-you...
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Mini Biscuits and Ham
These little mouthfuls are packed with flavour-and the biscuits can be made up to a month ahead and frozen. Then...
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Old-Fashioned Tomato Pudding
This side-dish version of bread pudding emerges crispy, crimson, and fragrant from the oven. Fresh rosemary sprigs add the...
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Quick Asian Marinade
This mixture adds lots of flavor with little effort. It would pair well with salmon or your favourite meat. You...
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Grapefruit Marmalade
For true marmalade lovers, this traditional citrus combination is just the right gift.
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Pear Chutney
Pour this chunky chutney into striking square jars, then use small Christmas stamps and metallic ink to create gift...
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Mint Jelly
Mint Jelly sparkles like a jewel in a clear glass jar. Pack it in...
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Roasted Side of Salmon
You can make this impressive main course in 30 minutes flat.
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Traditional Christmas Cake
This rich cake can be made at the last minute before Christmas -- it doesn't need to mature, although...
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Basic Sugar Cookies
Make plenty of these for your little artists to use as canvases.
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How to Make Giblet Gravy
This traditional gravy takes a little work, but it's worth it