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Christmas

Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs

Herby turkey meatballs get flavored with pistachios, tangy pomegranate, and grape molasses. Serve the meatballs as wraps with lavash and crisp lettuce.

Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge

The dairy-free secret to this fudge's creaminess? Avocado.

Risotto With Mushrooms and Thyme

The Italian word for the ideal risotto texture is all’onda—literally, “like a wave.” Risotto should spread and move and undulate. If you can stand a spoon up in it, it needs more liquid.

Rosemary Mojito

In our cold-weather version of the mojito we sub out white rum for rich, brooding blackstrap and mint for muddled rosemary.

Double Chocolate Rye Cookies

Full of both dark chocolate chunks and bits of unsweetened chocolate, this cookie is rich and chewy—perfect for dunking into a glass of milk.

6 Classic Cocktails—and the Riffs That Take Them Up a Notch

Spin your Old Fashioned (or Negroni, or Manhattan, or Sazerac) into an entirely different drink.

Rose Cocoa

This dairy-free cocoa uses fragrant coconut milk as its base. Dried rose petals bring an extra dose of floral aroma and flavor—not to mention romance.

Alfajores With Coconut Dulce de Leche

This traditional South American honey-almond cookie gets a tropical twist with an easy-bake coconut dulce de leche filling.

Mala Fried Peanuts

Shelled raw peanuts are easy to find at Asian markets, health food stores, and other specialty food stores.

Black-and-White-and-Green Cookies

We used a lot of fresh mint in this cookie for both the real color and flavor. The flavor will intensify as the cookies sit; make ahead if that’s your thing.

Chewy Ginger-Rye Cookies

Rye flour adds an earthy-nutty dimension and absorbs more molasses than all-purpose flour. The result is a cookie with the smoky caramel finish of rye whiskey.

Spicy Citrus Refresher

This big batch of jalapeño-spiced orange-lime juice keeps in the fridge for a couple of days. Pour it over ice and top it with seltzer for a refreshing alcohol-free pick-me-up.

Shirley Tonic

A holiday-spiced grenadine syrup, club soda, and a twist is a grown-up Shirley Temple we can all enjoy. For the adults who want to imbibe, a splash of Scotch fits just right.

Cardamom-Pistachio Bûche de Noël

A pistachio custard filling makes for an enchanting moss-green spiral inside this cardamom sponge cake Yule log.

Tonnato Deviled Eggs

Wake up deviled eggs with a bright and briny tonnato-inspired filling. Top with crispy fried capers and salmon roe for extra salty pop.

It’s Not Eggnog, It's Ponche a Crème

There are many reasons to love this rum drink, a Trinidadian Christmas tradition.

Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Crispy Chickpeas and Herby Croutons

When roasted at high temperature, humble cabbage becomes sweet and incredibly satisfying. In this recipe, the cabbage ‘steaks’ are a base for crispy chickpeas, herby croutons, and a rich and lemony garlic sauce.

Creamy Squash Risotto With Toasted Pepitas

Miso and a paprika-packed squash purée makes this dairy-free risotto hearty and satisfying. Double or triple the squash purée, and use it in other meals throughout the week.

Ponche a Crème

This traditional Trinidadian cocktail sings with the island’s most beloved ingredients and flavors. White rum meets citrus, spice, and creamy dairy—don’t skip the nutmeg on top.
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