Articles filed under Recipe
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Cheese balls are back. How to make this classic party dish cool againDec 29, 2025 11:45 am - The cheese ball is a cliché. And like the pig in a blanket and the baked potato, the cheese ball is so cliched it has actually become cool. Socially acceptable or not, when this dish is put out at a party, people hover over it like it’s a crystal ball.
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A choose-your-own adventure cocktail, with or without boozeDec 29, 2025 11:45 am - This choose-your-own-adventure drink lets guests customize how much alcohol, if any, they consume. The nonalcoholic base is a sweet-tart mix of apple cider, lemon juice and a spiced pumpkin syrup. Whether they opt for a low-ABV sipper or a boozier punch, guests will end up with a drink that’s bright and seasonal.
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Anthony Bourdain’s boeuf bourguignon offers the gift of time and patienceDec 29, 2025 11:27 am - Anthony Bourdain’s take on the classic dish of beef braised in red wine requires time, but no complicated ingredients or techniques. The reward: a satisfying, hearty stew in which the tender meat and rich, silken sauce are the stars.
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This tomato and feta dip is a hit for a party or a night on the couchDec 29, 2025 11:23 am - Savory, tart and sweet tomatoes and punchy feta join forces in this warm dip that has a lovely background note of spice thanks to Calabrian chiles. It works as a festive appetizer or fun meal with a simple salad or roasted vegetables.
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The 50 best wines under $50, from a critic who tasted 2,874 this yearDec 29, 2025 10:32 am - In this list of 50 top buys under $50, Elin McCoy highlights new-to-her wines along with perennial bargains. Her biggest sticker shock was how few Champagnes are still available at this price point, even on sale.
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Party-worthy lettuce cups come together at a moment’s noticeDec 29, 2025 10:15 am - These crisp lettuce cups filled with maple walnuts, blue cheese and dried cranberries brim with bold contrasting tastes and textures. They make for an elegant and healthful finger food that’s ideal for easy entertaining.
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A make-ahead Christmas menu for a more joyful dayDec 22, 2025 6:02 am - There are plenty of ways to do the work in advance, so you can enjoy a homemade Christmas breakfast or brunch with a little less last-minute scrambling. Here’s a family-friendly menu of make-ahead dishes, both sweet and savory, with flexible options for when you prep them.
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Marzipan and toasted cashews add sweetness, crunch to slimmed-down blondiesDec 22, 2025 5:25 am - Blondies with marzipan, toasted cashews and white chocolate? Yes, please. Almost two sticks of butter and a cup of sugar? Not so fast. Don Mauer slims down the “perfect bar cookie recipe” in this Best of Lean and Lovin’ It column from 2017.
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No-fry chicken parm is cheesy, saucy and easy to prepareDec 22, 2025 5:21 am - This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs. There’s no need to pound the chicken until thin, and it skips the breading and frying steps for a streamlined, weeknight-friendly version. And, as a bonus, it’s all made in one skillet.
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These gingerbread pancakes will make any morning feel like a holidayDec 22, 2025 5:18 am - Fragrant with gingerbread spices and topped with a decadent date sauce, these pancakes are ideal for holiday mornings or any time you crave an extra-special breakfast.