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Holiday Menu Planner

Let the test kitchen plan your holiday meals. Whether you're looking to create a memorable Christmas Dinner, an easy holiday brunch, or elegant New Year's evening for two, we have you covered with foolproof recipes guaranteed to please.
New Year's Eve Dinner Party

New Year's Eve Dinner Party

  • Garlic-Roasted Leg of Lamb
  • Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp
  • Gougeres
  • Arugula Salad with Oranges, Feta, and Sugared Pistachios
  • Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Tarragon
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Quick and Easy Christmas Brunch

Quick and Easy Christmas Brunch

  • Perfect Scrambled Eggs
  • Oven-Fried Bacon
  • Quick Cinnamon Buns with Buttermilk Icing
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A Hanukkah Gathering

A Hanukkah Gathering

  • Onion-Braised Beef Brisket
  • Spicy Salad with Mustard and Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Thick and Creamy Potato Latkes
  • Simple Applesauce
  • Crescent-Shaped Rugelach with Raisin-Walnut Filling
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Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding Meal

Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding Meal

  • Prime Rib Roast Beef with Jus
  • Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs
  • Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Rosemary
  • Individual Yorkshire Puddings
  • Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
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Southern Christmas Dinner

Southern Christmas Dinner

  • Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
  • Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Southern Spoon Bread
  • Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
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An Elegant New Year's Eve for Two

An Elegant New Year's Eve for Two

  • Pan-Seared Steak with Red Wine Pan Sauce for Two
  • Arugula Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette for Two
  • Boiled Potatoes with Butter for Two
  • Creme Brulee for Two
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A Meatless Holiday Meal

A Meatless Holiday Meal

  • Wild Mushroom Lasagna
  • Caramelized Pears with Blue Cheese and Black Pepper-Caramel Sauce
  • Celery Root Salad with Apple and Parsley
  • Rosemary Focaccia
  • Apple-Cranberry Pie
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Holiday Dessert Party Menu

Holiday Dessert Party Menu

  • Christmas Spice Cookies (Lebkuchen)
  • Classic Gingerbread Cake
  • Chewy Coconut-Lime Sugar Cookies
  • Chocolate Truffle Tart
  • Peppermint Mocha Cookies
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Christmas Dinner for a Crowd

Christmas Dinner for a Crowd

  • Top Loin Roast
  • Make-Ahead Rich and Tender American Dinner Rolls
  • Salad with Fennel, Dried Cherries, Walnuts, and Roquefort
  • Pommes Anna
  • Classic Green Bean Casserole
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