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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.
Nose-to-tail dishes turn trendyThe practice of using as much of the animal as possible in cooking is an old trend that's coming back.
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.
Christmas cookies for everyone on your list Ready to roll up your sleeves and get baking this December? Stir It Up! has a list of Christmas cookies recipes, plus some bonus holiday treats sure to get your kitchen in the holly jolly spirit.
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
Kale and brown rice salad with cranberries and pecansVegan, gluten free, and perfect for pot lucks, this salad has it all. Prepare your brown rice the day before, then toss it with freshly washed kale, cranberries, pecans, and a homemade聽vinaigrette.
Scallops with almond butter and creamy cauliflowerWhether it's date night or dinner for one, this meal comes together quickly, and is simply elegant. Browned scallops drizzled with lemon juice and almond butter sauce sit on a bed of creamy cauliflower.
Thanksgiving leftovers: Try these classic recipesTry these creative ways to prolong the chef's grateful rest.
Autumn sweet potato saladLooking at an upcoming week of turkey sandwiches? Make this simple sweet potato salad ahead of time and have an interesting side dish ready to go.聽
Victorian pumpkin pieNo Thanksgiving table is complete without a classic pumpkin pie. For a retro variation, try this recipe from the late 1800s.
Mini pumpkin pies with gingerbread graham cracker crustMix it up this Thanksgiving with mini pumpkin pies. Find gingerbread graham crackers for the crust of a lifetime, and top with whipped cream for a fun and decadent holiday dessert.
