Holiday Traditions

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Bourbon and Orange–Glazed Ham

Citrus, brown sugar, and bourbon make this spiral ham into a holiday centerpiece. Serve with sweet soft rolls for DIY mini sandwiches everyone will love.

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Brussels Sprout and Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Peppery arugula, crunchy shredded Brussels sprouts, and a tart pomegranate dressing come together in this holiday-worthy salad.

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Brussels Sprout Gratin with Bacon

Gooey Gruyère binds together creamy potatoes, crunchy bacon, and earthy Brussels sprouts in this guest-worthy side dish.

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Root Veggie Latkes

Using a mixture of different root vegetables like sweet potatoes and parsnips in addition to traditional potatoes gives more depth and sweetness to these fried Chanukah treats.

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Hummus Christmas Trees(with video)

Pomegranate seeds make perfect little sparkly ornaments on these tempting trees spread with hummus and garnished with lots of fresh herbs.

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Sweet-and-Sour Brisket with Root Vegetables

Ketchup and cider vinegar bring sweetness and tang to this fork-tender brisket. Accompanied by carrots and parsnips, it’s the perfect centerpiece of your Chanukah meal.

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Perfect Prime Rib with Red Wine Jus

Easy and elegant, this roast will be the star of your holiday meal. Jus is thinner than gravy, making it great with red meat.

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Citrus and Pomegranate Salad

Jewel-like pomegranate seeds and orange segments mingle with salty strips of prosciutto for an elegant salad worthy of the holidays.

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Olive Tapenade with Chopped Roasted Red Peppers Latke Topping

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Scalloped Potatoes and Parsnips with Thyme

Parsnips lend a nutty sweetness to this classic holiday side dish. Assemble it the night before and then pop it in the oven an hour before dinnertime for easy entertaining.

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Cranberry-Glazed Ham with Horseradish-Honey Mustard

A tart glaze is a natural pairing with salty ham. For killer sandwiches, slather on lots of the sweet and tangy mustard sauce.

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Sweet Onion Brisket

Caramelized sweet onions plus a low-and-slow braise turn beef brisket into an irresistibly tender and flavorful main dish.

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Mac and Cheese with Cheddar Cracker Crumbs

A cheesy casserole to feed a crowd, this riff on classic mac and cheese incorporates spinach for some color and a topping made from crushed crackers for crunch.

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Fruitcake Pound Cake

Forget everything you thought you knew about fruitcake. This updated version, featuring a buttery pound cake packed with dried fruits, is sure to please.

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Savory Corn Pudding

This surefire crowd-pleaser includes sweet corn in three ways: in the corn muffin mix, creamed, and whole kernels. Take it for a walk on the wild side by adding chopped jalapeños.

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Peppercorn-Crusted Rib Roast(with video)

Rosemary, garlic, and Dijon lend loads of flavor to this surprisingly easy but impressive holiday roast.

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Spiced Brown Sugar Ham

A sweet glaze of aromatic ginger and cloves contrasts with the salty ham in this easy Easter classic.

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Creamy Brie Mashed Potatoes(with video)

This easy 5-ingredient recipe upgrades everyone’s favorite holiday side dish with the addition of Brie.