Occasion: Christmas
No matter how your family celebrates Christmas, we have great ideas for everything from appetizers and sides to entrees and desserts. Whether you're looking to make cookies for Santa or a new dish, our recipes are sure to become a family tradition.
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       Dessert DessertBaba au RhumBaba au Rhum are sweet breads that are soaked in rum syrup. Adapted from the Madame Benoit Cookbook 
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     Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast and BrunchCréme Anglaise French ToastThis French toast recipe is made with an ice cream base (créme anglaise). Use challah bread or a brioche for best results. Likes: 1
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       Entree EntreeClassic French Canadian TourtièreTourtière is a traditional Québecois meat pie typically served around Christmastime. 
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     Appetizer AppetizerEggplant and Ricotta InvoltiniAn involtini is an Italian word for a roll-up. In this recipe, creamy ricotta is rolled velvety eggplant strips. Likes: 2
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     Dessert DessertAlfajoresAlfajores are a traditional Latin American cookie reminiscent of a dulce de leche flavor from food blogger Adrianna Adarme on the Fresh… 
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       Dessert DessertPistachio Cardamom Shortbread DropsThis pistachio cardamom shortbread drops recipe from Aube Giroux of Kitchen Vignettes has the texture of shortbread with ground pistachios… Likes: 1
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     Appetizer AppetizerCrab Salad in Cucumber CupsThese cucumber appetizers hold a citrusy crab salad that work well as a party snack from food blogger Marc Matsumoto of the Fresh Tastes… 
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     Beverage BeverageSatsuma Orange MargaritaSatsuma oranges are sweet and seedless, which creates a fragrant cocktail from food blogger Adrianna Adarme on the Fresh Tastes. Likes: 2
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       Salad SaladKale, Pomegranate, and Caramelized Parsnip SaladPrepare a crispy maple-caramelized, roasted parsnips intermingled with sweet pomegranate seeds and shredded kale from Aube Giroux of the… 
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     Appetizer AppetizerOrange Chicken PolpettineThese one-bite-wonders from food blogger Marc Matsumoto make a great appetizer or hors d'oeuvre anytime of the year on the Fresh Tastes… 
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       Appetizer AppetizerCandied Yams with Bacon Pecan SyrupThis candied yam appetizer will be a hit at your holiday table -- its almost like starting with dessert. This recipe appears in this… 
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     Beverage BeverageAutumn White Wine SangriaKick off the holiday season in style with this festive white wine sangria from food blogger Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog. 
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       Beverage BeverageCranberry SmoothiesCranberries can be used for more than just your cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving. Learn how to make a cranberry smoothie from food blogger… Likes: 3
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     Dessert DessertCrustless Apple PieThis crustless apple pie recipe is prepared within the apple for a Fall treat. Even novice bakers can make this seasonal dish from Marc… 
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       Side Dish Side DishDelicata Squash and Sage BiscuitsThis delicata squash and sage biscuits from Kitchen Vignettes are tender and buttery with a lovely golden hue for your Fall meal especially… Likes: 2
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       Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast and BrunchPain au ChocolatPain au chocolat is a classic French crossiant recipe. Likes: 1