Recipe Roundup

What to Cook This Weekend, December 23-24

Sugar cookies (obviously), Christmas Eve dinner (naturally), and a few cozy dishes to round out your holiday prep.

By Joe Sevier

December 21, 2017

Two white plates with square slices of yeasted apple coffee cake topped with cinnamon streusel.

Photo by Gentl & Hyers
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Yeasted Apple Coffee Cake
Holiday weekends and cooking projects go hand-in-hand. So while this variation of coffee cake may take a little more time than the usual, the rewards—from the crumbly streusel to the sweet apples to the immensely flavorful yeasted cake—are plentiful. You'll be nibbling it all weekend—if it lasts that long.
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Photo by Peden + Munk
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Salted Buttered Pecans With Orange and Nutmeg
Whip up a few batches of these quick, buttery pecans to have at the ready whenever guests drop by. Serve them with cocktails, or pack them up to give away.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Diana Yen
3/11
Ombre Christmas Tree Cookies
Haven't decorated cookies yet this year? Rectify that by trimming these sugar cookie trees with glittering green sanding sugar. Need a gluten-free option? We've got you covered.
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Photo by Alex Lau
4/11
Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
While you're doing all that baking, set this soup to simmer on the stovetop. It's packed with flavor from curry powder and fresh ginger, and although it tastes rich and filling, it's actually quite light—a great thing since you'll no doubt be indulging for the next few days.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
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Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Ham
A long-time favorite of Epicurious reviewers, this impressive roast is perfect for Christmas Eve and so easy to make.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Jerri Joy, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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Twice-Baked Butternut Squash With Parmesan Cream and Candied Bacon
Alongside the ham, serve this impressive side, which plays on the classic twice-baked potato with toppings of Parmesan whipped cream, candied hazelnut-bacon bits, and chives.
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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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Chicory Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
All that richness needs a salad. Here's an easy one with a updated classic dressing and pleasantly bitter radicchio.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen
8/11
Orange Sweet Rolls
These brightly flavored sweet rolls are a dinner-table mainstay at an Alabama steakhouse, and their citrusy flavor makes them an impeccable partner for salty roast ham.
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9/11
Leche Flan with Grapefruit
For dessert, serve this Filipino-style crème caramel. Grapefruit zest in the custard and an artful grapefruit topping give it a modern twist.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
10/11
Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon is the secret to taming white chocolate's inherent sweetness. Sip this rich, decadent treat (with a splash of rum or brandy if you like) after dinner, by the tree, as you sing carols and open presents.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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Cowboy Breakfast Casserole With Sausage and Spinach
Before bed on Christmas Eve, my family tosses together this simple, delicious egg strata to be baked off the next day. I suggest you do the same for a casual, easy Christmas morning.
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Following stints at StarChefs and Saveur, Joe joined Epicurious in 2016 where he’s written about how to make the very best biscuits, the singularity of third-culture cooking, and the ultimate cream cheese frosting. Currently, he works across both BA and Epi as the senior SEO editor for cooking stories, which ... Read More

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