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Chocolate turtle cookiesThis "thumbprint" fudgy, nutty cookie with a caramel center is perfect for holiday parties.
Pasta with chestnuts, pancetta, and sageChestnuts are nutty and slightly sweet and pair beautifully with woodsy sage and salty pancetta. Add them all to a thick pasta for hearty and satisfying meal.
Chocolate-dipped green tea shortbread cookiesJapanese matcha green tea and bittersweet chocolate make these buttery shortbread cookies deliciously decadent, with coffee or tea.聽
Holiday appetizer: Goat cheese stuffed datesAn easy appetizer that tastes delicious, takes only five minutes to make, and can be prepared hours ahead of the party.
Meatless Monday: Kale pita wrapsWarm pita wraps filled with saut茅ed greens, tofu, mushrooms, and onions make for a satisfying meal with umami flavors.
Cherry Winks Christmas cookiesCrunchy cereal cookies topped with festive red and green maraschino cherries are a retro Christmas treat.
Cookbook review: Cowgirl Chef by Ellise PierceA homesick Texan finds home in Paris by recreating Tex-Mex favorites with Parisian ingredients.
Orange maple glazed rosemary chickenTis the season of holiday eating. Try this simple orange glaze over chicken for a healthy meal.
Gingerbread cake with cinnamon cream cheese frostingThis cake is perfect for a party or holiday meal. Spend some time baking it with a friend or family member and for an extra set of hands, and an extra special slice of bonding.
Red velvet surprise cupcakesKids and adults alike love these festive treats, and they are a perfect make-ahead, portable party delight. Stored in an airtight container, they will last for days, and paired with green ribbon, they make a lovely gift.
Eggplant Parmesan pizzaBusy months like December require easy dinners that you can prepare by throwing together a few basic ingredients, while still resulting in a tummy-warming winter meal. This eggplant parmesan pizza fits the bill perfectly.
Cookbook review: Lidia鈥檚 Favorite RecipesThis hearty ziti and sausage聽dinner layers flavors of Italian sausage, onion, fennel bulb, crushed red pepper, tomato, and Parmesan deliciously. It's adapted from 'Lidia鈥檚 Favorite Recipes.'- Edible Books December selection: Toast by Nigel Slater"Toast" is a poignant memoir by British food writer Nigel Slater.聽
Fruit and nut biscottiPerfect for dunking in coffee or tea, homemade biscotti keeps for a couple weeks and is great to have on hand when friends drop by. Get creative and add any type of dried fruit or nuts to the dough.
Cookbook review: The Food52 Cookbook, Volume 2The James Beard Award winning website Food52.com has crowd-sourced another cookbook with its signature charming style.
Korean fried chicken wingsThese聽double-fried chicken wings render out the fat and results in an ultra crispy skin. A delicious ginger soy glaze and a sprinkling of sesame seeds are perfect finishing touches.
Fig and blue cheese savoriesThese little fig and blue cheese bites are easy and elegant. Their tart and sweet combination makes a perfect finger food for a packed holiday party.
Cookbook review: Taste of Treme'Taste of Trem茅: Creole, Cajun, and Soul Food from New Orleans鈥檚 Famous Neighborhood of Jazz'聽by Todd-Michael St. Pierre is stuffed with doable recipes, from breakfast to dessert.
Lemon melting momentsTake a break from pumpkin and gingerbread, and give these buttery lemony sandwich cookies a try. They're easy enough to whip up that they just might become a staple in your holiday cookie collection.
Butternut squash apple soupThis filling butternut squash soup is a simple recipe for a chilly weeknight. Place a cube of creamy Camembert cheese at the bottom of each bowl before pouring the soup, for a velvety, cheesy addition.聽
