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A Formal Christmas Menu

After the insanity of Christmas morning, put on your finest clothes and enjoy this formal Christmas dinner menu
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    Shrimp Cocktail

    Losing the mashed potatoes would just be insane, but even classics can be tweaked. The tang of sour cream gives the illusion that this recipe is not as rich as the cream, butter, and milk would imply. The next day? Form leftover potatoes into cakes and fry them up—in butter, of course.

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    Roasted Domino Potatoes

    A top coat of melted butter and salt makes these dinner rolls irresistible.

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    Creamed Peas and Onions

    Peas and onions are a classic holiday duo. Relying on frozen ones, along with a quick béchamel, is a smart move on a busy day of cooking.

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    Potato Rolls with Caraway Salt

    Serve these pillowy rolls along with our Holiday Ham with Riesling and Mustard (click for recipe) and set out bowls of your favorite mustards. Double the recipe for a large crowd–or, if you want to forgo baking your own, brush store-bought rolls with the egg wash, sprinkle with caraway salt, and warm them in the oven.

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    Winter Squash with Spiced Butter

    Traditional Thanksgiving flavors (squash, cinnamon, butter) are given a beautiful Persian accent. The exotic spiced butter is also a treat mixed into couscous.

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    Gentl & Hyers
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    Standing Rib Roast with Aioli

    If you like, after carving this standing rib roast, separate the bones into individual ribs and pop them back in the oven to crisp up. Serve it with Aioli, then fight over them with your guests.

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    Mulled Wine

    This heady mulled wine recipe is perfect for the holiday season—or any time you’re looking for something fragrant and cozy.

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