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Maple chocolate pecan piePecan pie gets even more decadent by swapping corn syrup for maple syrup, toasting the pecans ahead of time, and adding chocolate. Serve a slice with a little homemade whipped cream and guests will be eating out of your hand.
Black walnut fudgeEveryone loves a morsel of fudge over the holidays. Here's a recipe for delicious chocolate fudge with chopped black walnuts.
Soft and chewy molasses gingerdoodlesThese delicious cookies are like a gingerbread and snickerdoodle mash-up! Dunk one in some egg nog for holiday cheer.
Caramelized onion and apple slab tartThis delicious tart can either be served as an appetizer or with a hearty salad as an entree for four.
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Gingerbread brownies with buttermilk glazeGingerbread at Christmas doesn't always have to mean gingerbread cookies. These cakey bars are rich with the deep flavors of traditional gingerbread.
A Christmas cookie exchange and matcha green tea cookiesUse a sugar cookie to make the base and then add matcha powder and white chocolate chips to the mix. Matcha powder is available at specialty聽tea shops and Asian markets.
Fudgy brownies with cream cheese frostingThe key to a moist, rich brownie is using good-quality ingredients and not overbaking the brownies in the oven.
Eggplant stuffed with chai spiced quinoaThis easy vegan recipe can easily be served as a main or as a side dish to roasted meats.
Oreo trufflesThese four-ingredient, no-bake truffles are聽simple enough for even children to assist with making during the holidays.
Butternut squash pizzaAs fall gives way to winter get creative with your butternut squash and use it as a savory base on a sauce-less pizza. Use store-bought pizza dough to speed along the process.
Slow cooker beef barley soupAn easy beefy vegetable soup with mushrooms and barley.
An easy, impressive Sunday roast: Roast duck with apples, pears, and potatoesA whole roasted duck is accompanied by apples, pears, and potato wedges roasted in duck fat.
Roasted vegetables with cilantro-lemon aioliA fantastic vegetarian feast of roasted vegetables with an herb-flavored aioli.
Pecan brown sugar thumbprint cookiesNot too sweet with a touch of chopped nuts, these jam-filled cookies are the perfect bite-size to go with a cup of coffee or tea.
Creamy chestnut soupChestnuts, potatoes, aromatics, butter, chicken stock, and cream turn into a rich soup that stirs warm memories of Paris. Store-bought, vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts make it simple.
Coddled egg with mashed potatoesWith a mason jar and a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, you can make this delicious coddled egg treat in just 15 minutes.
Gluten free coconut rice puddingRice, coconut milk, and a few simple ingredients work wonders to make a warm, sweet pudding. Add a grate or two of lime zest if you feel like an extra zing.
Sausage and cornbread stuffed mushroomsMushrooms filled with sage scented sausage and cornbread stuffing are an easy way to use up some leftover cornbread stuffing.
Sweet potato pieThis Southern classic stands in nicely for traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.