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Holiday Recipes

Whether you're entertaining a crowd or feeding an intimate table, these recipes are bound to "wow" your guests this holiday season. Explore our holiday recipes — from show-stopping side dishes and mouth-watering entrees to boozy beverages and warm desserts.

Thanksgiving turkey
braised beef brisket
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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated

Recipe: Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro

easy holiday sugar cookies
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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated

Recipe: Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Holiday Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Mouth-Watering Main Entrees

Yucatecan-style lasagna | From "Pati's Mexican Table: Season 5, Episode 7"
Pati's Mexican Table
Recipe: Yucatecan Style Lasagna
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Weekend Recipe: Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
sanborns swiss chicken enchiladas
Pati's Mexican Table
Recipe: Sanborns’ Swiss Chicken Enchiladas
grilled mojo marinated steak
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
Recipe: Grilled Mojo-Marinated Skirt Steak
Roasted Turkey
Weekend Recipe: Roasted Turkey
braised beef brisket
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
Recipe: Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro
perfect pan-seared pork tenderloin steaks
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
Recipe: Perfect Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Steaks
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Winter Recipes: Chicken Apricot Pot Pie

Show-Stopping Side Dishes

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Thanksgiving Recipe: Jalapeno Cornbread
Spiced Persimmon Relish
Bring the World to Your Holiday Table: 5 Unconventional Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Chorizo, Apple and Corn Bread Stuffing | From "Pati's Mexican Table: Season 5, Episode 11"
Pati's Mexican Table
Recipe: Chorizo, Apple and Corn Bread Stuffing
SzechwanLongBeans
5 Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes Made Easy
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Weekend Recipe: Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Queso Cotija Dressing | From "Pati's Mexican Table: Season 5, Episode 9"
Pati's Mexican Table
Recipe: Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Queso Cotija Dressing
spinach cooked with oranges and garlic
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas
Recipe: Sautéed Spinach with Orange and Garlic
Super Simple Mac & Cheese
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Season 1 Episode 28
Farm to Table Family
Super Simple Mac & Cheese

Room for Dessert

coffee cake with pecan cinnamon streusel
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
Recipe: Coffee Cake with Pecan-Cinnamon Streusel
easy holiday sugar cookies
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
Recipe: Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies
gingerbread layer cake
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
Recipe: Gingerbread Layer Cake
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Weekend Recipe: French Silk Chocolate Pie
Cranberry Cobbler
Thanksgiving Recipe: Cranberry Cobbler

Boozy Beverages

Warm holiday ponche | Photo by Clarissa Wei
Recipe: Warm Holiday Ponche, a Tropical Punch
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Holiday Cocktail Recipe: Fig-Infused Hot Toddies
DarjeelingInfusedGin
Recipe: Darjeeling-Infused Gin with Blackberries and Mint
AlaMinutehires
3 Sparkling Wine Cocktails For The Holidays
Glühwein
Holiday Recipe: Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

Revamp Your Leftovers

ThanksgivingSamosas
Recipe: Thanksgiving Samosas
Photo courtesy of Cook's Country
Weekend Recipe: Tennessee Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Rustic Turkey Tart
Weekend Recipe: Rustic Turkey Tart
Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Weekend Recipe: Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Photo courtesy America's Test Kichen
Wheatless Wednesday Recipe: Spicy Turkey (or Chicken) Nachos