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- Eggnog bars
Bake the flavor of the season into these tasty eggnog bars.
- Spiced dolly bars
Spice up familiar seven-layer or Hello Dolly bars with cinnamon chips and a Biscoff cookie crust.
- Lemongrass and pandan Christmas sugar cookies
Lemongrass confetti and pandan extract (similar to vanilla extract) infuse these simple sugar cookies with unique flavors. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles or other favorite toppings.
- Red velvet pound cake
Red velvet and Christmas are a perfect match. Wrapped in plastic with a cute bow, or baked into mini loaf pans, this pound cake makes a great last-minute gift.
- Almond Nutella fudge
Don't be afraid of fudge! Homemade fudge with Nutella and almonds, or peanut butter, makes a great addition to the Christmas cookie plate.
- Pumpkin whoopie pies two ways
Whoopie pies go seasonal, with pumpkin cookies and two different cream cheese fillings – lemon and maple syrup.
- Holiday food gifts: Coconut almond chocolate chunk cookies
Holiday food gifts: This year you can give Christmas cookies to gluten-free or dairy-free friends. Even if you're a wheat and dairy-lover these cookies will not disappoint. See our related links for more Christmas cookies and holiday food gift ideas.
- St. Lucia Day saffron buns
St. Lucia Day is celebrated Dec. 13 in Sweden and across Scandinavian communities in the United States. These saffron buns play a big part in the annual family holiday tradition.
- Stocking stuffers and festive finds for foodies
Shopping for the gourmand in your life? Or simply want to bring some cheer into the kitchen? Here are some holiday gift ideas from Stir It Up! blogger The Runaway Spoon.
- The Lemonade Cookbook and Chinese-style braised duck legs
Whole duck legs are braised with orange, ginger, lemongrass, cilantro, and garlic in this dish adapted from 'The Lemonade Cookbook' by Alan Jackson.
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- Classic shortbread cookies
Add fresh rosemary or countless other additions to these classic shortbread cookies – lemon zest, hazelnuts, almonds, lavender, or ginger.
- Spiced pumpkin waffles
Christmas flavors may be in full swing, but it doesn't have to be the end for pumpkin. Put lingering cans of pumpkin puree to good use with this waffle recipe.
- Squash coconut curry soup
A melt-in-your-mouth soup so good you'll want more than just one serving.
- Rainbow cookie cake
Christmas is the season for magical sweet creations. This rich, colorful, chocolate-drenched cake is a must-have on any holiday table.
- Vietnamese braised chicken with 5 spice
When it's chilly, nothing warms you up like a spicy dish inspired by warmer climates. Use chicken thighs, another inexpensive cut of meat, or squash to go vegan for this recipe.
- Nutella-filled chocolate chocolate chip cookies
Get ready for Christmas cookie season with these chocolate-hazelnut flavored cookies. Top double-chocolate dough with a swirl of Nutella.
- Cardamom beef stew with roasted root vegetables
In this recipe from 'Home Cooking with Charlie Trotter,' a braised beef stew flavored with cardamom, garlic, onion, celery, and carrots is topped with roasted potatoes, parsnips, and celery root.
- Tomato carrot soup
Substitute water for chicken stock for a vegetarian version of this soup, and leave out the heavy cream to go vegan or dairy-free. However you make it, this simple soup will please a crowd.
- Creamy turkey and wild rice chowder with toasted dressing croutons
Had enough of leftover turkey sandwiches? Go for a warm and hearty turkey chowder instead. Tips on how to cut prep time make this recipe an easy post-holiday meal.