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Carol’s Cocoa Caramel Brownies

These old-fashioned cocoa brownies are fudgy and decadent. The batter comes together easily in one pot — much appreciated when home cooks are at the height of holiday baking.

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Granny Thelma’s Christmas Fruitcake

Wooden fruitcake boxes can be purchased online but are also easy to build at home. Or, you can bake in a 9-inch x 5-inch x 3-inch loaf pan. Though there are varying opinions on how long a fruitcake needs to mature, this cake does well made anywhere from 2 to…

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Christina Tosi’s Naked Funfetti Cake

This “exposed” cake is taking the birthday and wedding cake industry by storm.

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The Forks’ Ricotta Gnocchi With Black Boar Bacon & Parmesan

Try this recipe from the restaurant Passero at Winnipeg, Manitoba’s most popular tourist destination, The Forks. Your favorite comfort food is taken to a new level with this recipe for soft and pillowy ricotta gnocchi, topped with Manitoban black boar bacon and shaved Parmesan.

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Ask A Chef: Brussels Sprouts With Urfa Ranch

Chef Erik Bruner-Yang of Brothers And Sisters shares his recipe for Brussels Sprouts With Urfa Ranch. Q: I stayed at The Line Hotel in Washington, D.C., and ate at Brothers And Sisters. The brussels sprouts were so good I needed a second order!…

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The Holiday Hotlist: Four Exquisite Café Drinks You Can Make At Home

See how we made a Honey Cardamom Latte, Cozy Cabin Coffee with Rum, Festive Cappuccino and an Espresso Sundae using the new Saeco Xelsis.

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Christina Tosi’s Compost Pound Cake

Try this recipe for Compost Pound Cake from Christina Tosi’s cookbook, All About Cake. This cake is an homage to the team of hardbodies at Milk Bar who have been mixing this seemingly odd collection of cookie mixins since November 15, 2008. That’s when we opened the doors to our little…

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Ina Garten’s Filet Of Beef Carpaccio

Try this recipe for Filet Of Beef Carpaccio from Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Cook Like A Pro. I think raw beef carpaccio is a little boring. Searing the beef briefly and adding a drizzle of Caesar dressing makes it so much more flavorful.

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Lasagna Rolls

You could also use 7-inch x 3-1⁄2 inch dried lasagna sheets instead of ruffled noodles without having to adjust the rest of the recipe. They will look similar to cannelloni.

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Reverse-Seared Sirloin

If you don’t have a slow cooker, buy one. I refer to Worcestershire as my French Kryptonite, and it is the crucial ingredient in this recipe. When purchasing your beef, ask the butcher to clean off the sinew and trim the fat.

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Garlicky Collards With White Wine And Chilis

Though collards are often stewed for a very long time until soft and wilted, I prefer cooking them just until they’re tender but still have some toothsome bite. Make sure to remove the ribs beforehand, as they’re tough and don’t soften during cooking.

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Pink Lady Applesauce

My favorite apples for making applesauce are Pink Lady apples because of their pink hue and balanced flavor. But if you prefer a more tart sauce, try using Granny Smith apples instead.

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Rosemary Potatoes Domino

Yukon Gold potatoes work best for this recipe because they’re slightly waxy and hold their shape after cooking. For best results, don’t rinse the potatoes once sliced; the starch helps the potatoes stick together and absorb the butter.

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Lemon And Roasted Cherry Trifle

Most of the components of this trifle can be made the day ahead. When choosing your trifle vessel, make sure it can hold at least 8 cups.

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Bouq Émissaire Cheese With Sautéed Figs And Walnuts

If you can’t find this cheese, another semisoft goat’s milk cheese like Grey Owl can be substituted. Allowing the cheese to come to room temperature prior to serving is key to bringing out its flavor — and also makes it perfect for scooping up with a cracker!…