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Easy Christmas Extravaganza

Skip seasonal stress with our step-by-step plan for a fabulously easy Christmas extravaganza.

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Elegant Holiday Party

Every year, Gael Towey and Stephen Doyle spend Christmas Eve inside the gloriously transformed rooms of their four-story town home in the West Village of New York City surrounded by family and friends. Their menu combines time honored traditions and a procession of desserts that will inspire you to create your own memorable holiday celebrations.

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Tree-Trimming Party

Why not try a new take on the old cocktail party? By stocking the pantry and making hors d'oeuvres ahead of time, you can pull off a festive affair in only an hour or two. This easy-for-the-hostess menu is ideal for a tree-trimming party in the midst of busy holiday preparations. 

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Holiday Dinner Menu

A seasonal meal can be effortlessly festive: Try pork stuffed with fruit, plus impressively tasteful accents. With layers of sweetened cranberries, buttery pound cake, and fluffy whipped cream, an easy trifle makes for a merry ending to a dazzling meal.

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Easy Holiday Dinner

A meal featuring beef tenderloin is a delicious indulgence for a celebratory occasion.

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Rib Roast with Potatoes

This grand cut of meat easily feeds eight or more for dinner, with ample leftovers.

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Hanukkah Menu

A Hanukkah party is a wonderful way to gather together family and friends of all ages. Our homey, hearty meal can be made ahead -- helpful if your party falls on a weeknight. But any of Hanukkah's eight nights offers the opportunity to enjoy the holiday's many traditions, the company of loved ones, and, of course, a memorable dinner.

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Baked Ham Christmas Menu

Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a Christmas dinner with Swiss roots.

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Warming Up Brunch

Create a festive Christmas brunch with a menu that's sure to please. A maple-bacon quiche takes center stage, and extras like spiced apple cider, butternut squash soup, and turtle brownies round out a warm and tasty meal. 

We recommend serving this menu with sharp cheddar cheese and brown bread for added appeal.

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Christmas Dinner

This Christmas buffet takes inspiration from some of the classics of Southern cuisine, including oyster pie and baked country ham.

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Make-Ahead Christmas Dinner

Our tips for preparing dishes ahead will let you spend more time with your guests.

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Roast Poussin Menu

Poussin, a very young chicken, is roast to perfection in this holiday meal. Serve alongside buttered carrots, caramelized onion tartlets, and a trio of festive desserts -- and for an added holiday bonus, sip a cup of eggnog.

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Hanukkah