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Recipes From Bon Appétit’s 2023 Holiday Issue

The December/January issue of the magazine is here to help you celebrate—and get through all the days that come before we close out another year.
MatchaSwirl Spritz Cookies on a pink fabric background
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton

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The holidays are upon us, which means it’s peak season for eating, drinking, and baking, and the latest issue of Bon Appétit magazine delivers on the occasion—and then some. There are plenty of recipes to help you entertain, including three riffs on the classic cheese ball, a supersize latke, and a tartare featuring salmon three ways (smoked, raw, and roe). This year’s batch of cookies has something for everyone, like a wreath-shaped matcha-tinted spritz and an upgraded s’mores sandwich cookie oozing with marshmallow and chocolate ganache (no campfire needed). But because we can’t live off sugar and festive fumes alone, there are wintery weeknight recipes to keep you going, including chicken al pastor, a cold weather pasta salad with Swiss chard and ditalani, and a quick and easy cheater’s paella.

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    Saucy Pollo Guisado

    This chicken stew seasoned with aromatic spices, tomato, and sofrito is ideal comfort for cold evenings.

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    Pumpernickel Panzanella

    Swap tomatoes for citrus in this wintery twist on the classic Italian bread salad.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen
    3/30

    Mostly Chard Tiny Pasta Salad

    Swiss chard, bitsy ditalini, salty feta, toasted pistachios, and sage take your average pasta salad into winter territory.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen
    4/30

    Smoky Chicken and Avocado Kale Salad

    Once you mash avocado into raw kale, you might never eat the hearty leafy green any other way.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
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    Herby Salmon and Potato Salad

    A sheet-pan dinner gets the salad treatment with help from lemon-dressed herbs, briny olives, and sweet pickled peppers.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    6/30

    Spiced Lamb and Shaved Carrots

    Tagine-inspired flavors, saucy lamb, and crunchy raw carrot salad—what’s not to love?

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Taneka Morris
    7/30

    Butternut Squash Coffee Cake

    Butternut squash shows up canned pumpkin purée in this tasty fall-forward coffee cake with crisp streusel and a spiced sugar swirl.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Sean Dooley, prop styling by Tim Ferro
    8/30

    Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri

    These Japanese rice balls filled with salty-sweet salmon are customizable, fun, and great for snacking.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    9/30

    Pimiento Cheese Ball

    This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    10/30

    Port Wine Cheese Ball

    A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.

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    11/30

    Classic Cheese Ball

    Bring some retro glamour to your entertaining game with this easy recipe.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    12/30

    Coquito

    This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    13/30

    Extra-Large Latkes

    These two skillet-size latkes are a faster, smoother road to party time. Serve right away or make in advance and let the guests slice their own pieces.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    14/30

    Tiramisu Snowball Cookies

    Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    15/30

    S’mores Sandwich Cookies

    Layered with chocolate ganache and burnt marshmallow, these playful crème pies cram all of the flavors of s’mores into chewy, mess-free sandwich cookies.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    16/30

    Matcha Swirl Spritz Cookies

    Grinch-colored, bite-size, and deeply adorable, these cookies make the case for buying a cookie press. 

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    17/30

    Chewy Carrot Halwa Cookies

    This nutty, spiced cookie is inspired by gajar ka halwa, a beloved South Asian pudding made with carrots, sugar, cardamom, and ghee. 

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    18/30

    Buttery Jam Diagonals

    All the comfort of jam-filled thumbprint cookies in a striking, reimagined shape—and a streamlined, less-fussy process.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    19/30

    Baklava Cookies

    A snickerdoodle-like exterior with a surprise filling of honey-sweetened, gently spiced pistachios.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    20/30

    Chile-Cheese Shortbread Cookies

    Not to be confused with a cracker, these are soft, buttery cookies balanced by the right amount of salty cheese and gentle chile heat. 

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  • Photograph by Chris Bernabeo, food styling by Lauren Stanek
    21/30

    Smoked Salmon Tartare

    Simple but elevated, this quick cracker-topper is perfect for a party.

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  • Photograph by Chris Bernabeo, food styling by Lauren Stanek
    22/30

    Pork Shank Garbure

    This rustic French soup is perfect cold weather comfort food—best made a day in advance and reheated to serve.

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  • Photograph by Chris Bernabeo, food styling by Lauren Stanek
    23/30

    Kuri Squash With Salsa Verde and Boquerones

    Nothing says “classy side dish” like anchovies draped over wedges of roasted squash and drizzled with a bright, herbaceous topping.

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  • Photograph by Chris Bernabeo, food styling by Lauren Stanek
    24/30

    Turon (Banana Lumpia)

    Crispy on the outside, caramelly and soft within—you’ll find these plantain-stuffed turon disappear in an instant, especially when served hot with vanilla ice cream on the side.

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    Mezcal Martini

    Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
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    Filipino Spaghetti

    Thick, tangy banana ketchup is key to this savory-sweet spaghetti, which features hot dogs, ground pork, and marinara as the base of a Bolognese-style sauce.

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  • Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Shilpa Uskokovic
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    Sheet-Pan Spinach Lasagna

    Smart shortcuts like store-bought fresh noodles, frozen spinach, and a sheet pan deliver big lasagna flavor in a fraction of the time.

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  • Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Shilpa Uskokovic
    28/30

    Easy Chicken Al Pastor

    Fast-cooking chicken thighs and convenient canned chipotle chiles come together for this streamlined version of traditional al pastor.

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  • Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Shilpa Uskokovic
    29/30

    Cheater’s Paella

    All markers of good paella—saffron, sausage, shrimp, crispy rice on the bottom—with the time-saving advantages of fried rice.

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  • Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Shilpa Uskokovic
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    Gochujang Steak Wraps

    Sugar-rubbed steaks and a bright, brash gochujang sauce bring bold flavor to these party-ready lettuce wraps.

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