2012 Holiday Tastes

Asparagus with Creamy Lemon Sauce - serves: 4

When dinner calls for a more sophisticated side, just toss asparagus spears on the stove and whip up this smooth and tangy sauce in seconds.

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Ribeye Roast - serves: 10

The perfect meal for a real “meat and potatoes” family. With the slow cooker doing most of the work, you’ll have plenty of time to whip up a simple side.

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Green Bean and Tomato Toss - serves: 15

Tender green beans and tart tomatoes mingle with Italian spices in this simple, yet flavorful, side dish.

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Peach-Pecan French Toast Casserole - serves: 15

Comfort food, meet fresh fruity flavor with this impressive, satisfying breakfast that will keep family and friends savoring every bite. When you whip up this make-ahead dish the night before, you’ll coast into morning by just popping it in the oven.

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Thanksgiving Corn Pudding - serves: 6

This recipe promises to keep basic whole kernel corn more interesting and satisfying with this simple recipe for everyone’s favorite side dish.

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Spicy Mayonnaise - serves: 4

A simple boost to a basic sandwich spread, this condiment upgrade is perfect for spicing up traditional sandwiches with unexpected flavor or as an exciting addition to a holiday sandwich bar.

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Stroganoff-Style Beef Stew - serves: 8

When meal prep is easy, everything tastes better. Beef stroganoff has always been a classic mealtime staple, but using the slow cooker brings great fused flavors and stress-free simplicity.

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Raspberry Sauce - serves: 6

A stunning presentation makes for a more exciting course. A drizzle of this sweet rose-colored sauce adds visual interest to the plate, while also complementing the flavor of richer desserts.

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Orange Cranberry Turkey Salad - serves: 4

So long, hot turkey sandwich; reinventing new ways to serve leftover turkey just got really exciting. This recipe combines a variety of textures and flavors from fruit, nuts, turkey and crispy romaine for a really savory salad or sandwich.

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Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Orange Vinaigrette - serves: 8

This chunky fall salad not only offers a unique blend of sweet and tart flavors, it’s also a beautiful visual accompaniment to a holiday spread.

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Butternut Squash Au Gratin - serves: 8

Let the sweet smell of fall swell in the air. Swap butternut squash for traditional potatoes for a rich, cheesy, sweet-flavored side dish.

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Cherry Tomato Chutney - serves: 4

Making your holiday spread beautiful was never so easy. Just mix five ingredients together in a single bowl and your tasty chutney is ready to punch up the color of crostini, fish and seafood, chicken and more.

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Savory Sausage and Mushroom Bread Pudding - serves: 3

In this recipe, sausage, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese take the place of pecans and sweet brown sugar for a heartier, savory take on the traditional family favorite.

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Biscuits with Turkey Gravy - serves: 8

Once the turkey’s out of the oven, so begins the scramble to guesstimate ingredients for a tasty batch of gravy. Turn to this recipe for a fail-safe solution to flavorful gravy with the perfect consistency for your Thanksgiving spread.

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Quick & Easy Crab Cakes - serves: 6

No longer just for wedding buffets and restaurant menus, our easy crab cakes can be made at home. Stove Top® Stuffing Mix is the key to every tender, tasty bite.

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Mini Grilled Apple, Brie and Prosciutto Sandwiches - serves: 4

Apple slices add a crisp sweetness to these sandwiches. Slice them into finger-sized sandwiches for a simple yet impressive appetizer for guests.

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Roasted Turkey and Cranberry Bites - serves: 8

All the flavor of that home-cooked holiday meal in a single bite. These satisfying appetizers stack turkey, sweet cranberry sauce and rich and creamy cream cheese for an incredibly easy way to enjoy seasonal flavors.

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Sour Cream Dip - serves: 4

An easy improvement to a basic condiment, this recipe brings fresh, unexpected flavor to sour cream for a more dynamic topping to your favorite foods.

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Pot Roast with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions - serves: 6

A little extra effort during prep time for caramelizing onions really gives this slow-cooker meal more character. And the sigh of satisfaction with coming home to a homemade, savory meal that’s already done? Well, there are just few things as relaxing.

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Orange Cranberry Turkey Salad - serves: 4

So long, hot turkey sandwich; reinventing new ways to serve leftover turkey just got really exciting. This recipe combines a variety of textures and flavors from fruit, nuts, turkey and crispy romaine for a really savory salad or sandwich.

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Make-ahead Beef Stew - serves: 6

Be prepared for busy afternoons with this make-ahead beef stew. Hearty beef and potatoes in a flavorful sauce make for heartwarming comfort food everyone will love.

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Boneless Leg of Lamb with Herbed Goat Cheese - serves: 8

Rosemary and garlic bring out the rich, unique flavor of the meat in this exquisite meal, while goat cheese and dried cranberries bring another savory layer of flavor.

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Turkey Stir-Fry - serves: 6

After a big turkey meal, change up the mundane turkey sandwich for an exciting collection of invigorating herbs, spices and crisp vegetables. With all of these fresh ingredients and seasonings, you’ll fall in love with turkey all over again.

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Filet Mignon and Mushrooms - serves: 4

This exquisite meal is a perfect match for special occasions or for everyday occasions that deserve a special meal. Here, tender, juicy filet mignon takes center stage with fresh vegetables and hearty potatoes in tasty supporting roles.

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Turkey Casserole - serves: 6

Give traditional holiday flavors a new, delicious purpose in this easy, filling turkey casserole.

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Hearty Seafood Stew - serves: 8

Enjoy this rich, flavorful stew with big, hearty pieces of seafood in every bite. This is great for entertaining, or a one-pot meal for the family. They’re sure to find the variety of tastes and textures in this soup so satisfying.

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake - serves: 12

The sweet smell of cinnamon and sugar wafting from the oven is enough to draw the whole family out of bed. This breakfast recipe is simple enough to whip together and bake before a mid-morning meal.

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Roasted Honeycrisp Apple Crème Brûlée - serves: 4

Warm the soul with this crème brûlée dish. Taste buds will tingle as the seasonal flavors of Honeycrisp apples and spiced walnuts mingle in your mouth.

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Crispy Holiday Vanilla Sugar Cookies - serves: 24

From holiday parties to DIY gifts for friends, family and teachers, these sweet treats will get everyone into the festive spirit. Add your favorite toppings – such as chocolate chips or M&M’s® – to make these cookies even more personal.

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Heavenly Holiday Chocolate Almond Cake - serves: 4

Gooey and sweet, this crowd-pleasing chocolate almond cake will have friends and family raising their hands for seconds (and thirds!).

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Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup - serves: 8

Crisp fall temperatures, jumping in leaf piles and smooth, sweet butternut squash soup. The excitement of the season is in the air and now it’s on the table with a batch of this rich, festive soup.

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Broiled Corn Tomato Salsa - serves: 6

Salsa gets a seasonal twist. Chopped tomatoes and whole-kernel corn give this salsa a chunky texture that’s great for topping baked potatoes, chicken, fish, salads or just for dipping chips.

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Easiest Chocolate Mint Tart - serves: 16

Rich, decadent and delightfully indulgent. With just 5 ingredients and 3 easy steps, getting an impressive (and highly addictive) dessert on the table for guests is simpler than you’d expect.

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Elegant Chocolate Cake - serves: 12

With just a bit of flour and fluffy egg whites, this rich, chocolaty cake takes on an airy texture reminiscent of mousse.

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Sunny Lemon Bars - serves: 36

The flavors of fresh lemon juice and grated lemon peel dominate this dessert, inviting sensations of sweetness and tanginess to dance with your taste buds.

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Mixed Nut and Caramel Bars - serves: 24

Stuff your purse, lunch boxes and gym bags with this tasty combination of sweet treats and protein-rich walnuts and pecans that satisfy hunger and a killer sweet tooth.

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Chewy Pecan Snow Balls - serves: 24

This season, roll the snow balls inside! Appropriately named for the season, these little treats deliver the perfect balance of sweetness – much like shortbread.

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Stained Glass Ornaments - serves: 36

As festive as they are delicious, these cookies have a crisp, colorful candy center that makes them a beautiful addition to any serving tray.

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Strawberry Cream-Filled Cookies - serves: 20

Sweet strawberry jam stamps a signature taste on this recipe. Bake up a batch of these colorful cream sandwiches for an impressive holiday cookie exchange or afternoon tea.

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Snickerdoodles - serves: 36

It’s no surprise this cookie recipe sends everyone clamoring toward the cookie jar. With simple ingredients and a single bowl for prep, the sugary, cinnamon-flavored reward far outweighs the effort.

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Cookies and Cream Whoopie Pies - serves: 14

Whoopie pies aren’t just for kids. These homemade Whoopie Pies will woo everyone’s taste buds with their soft sandwich layers filled with a creamy vanilla middle.

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Gingerbread Cookies - serves: 12

The invigorating flavor of these holiday classics is no fairy tale. With sweet, warm, woody flavors baked into a crisp fun-shaped cookie, these favorites double for a delicious dessert and for play.

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Hot Chocolate with French Vanilla Cappuccino Whipped Cream - serves: 4

Your extra effort for this homemade hot chocolate is rewarded with incredible taste. Give yourself a treat for Saturday’s breakfast, or surprise guests with a dessert drink that’s both comforting and invigorating.

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Asparagus and Cheese Crescent Rolls - serves: 8

This recipe should be on everyone’s favorites list. It looks impressive, takes only minutes to prepare and tastes the way you always wish a vegetable would.

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December Celebration Punch - serves: 12

Rosy red and sparkling, this is a delicious punch version of the popular Cosmo cocktail.

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Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts & Red Onion - serves: 2-3

You'll have no trouble eating your vegetables when you make them better with bacon! Asparagus and brussels sprouts are delicious on their own or as a side.

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