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Let it Snow
Keep your clan warm and well fed with a magnificent ham, minty hot cocoa, and more.
All I Want for Hanukkah...
...is a perfect—yes, perfect—latke. Is that so much to ask?
-By Adam Rapoport
Cookie Deluxe
Dorie Greenspan's buttery confections and designer
Gaby Basora's bright collections are a match made in baking heaven.
Holiday Heirlooms
For our editors' families, it wouldn't be Christmas without these (delicious) evergreens.
Introducing the Bon Appétit Seal of Approval
Fifty standout products that have earned a permanent spot in our pantry—and why they should be in yours, too.
-By Jenny Rosenstrach; Recipes from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
STARTERS
Candy
Treat your friends to retro-chic sweets.
Charcuterie
Jamón it up with a killer carving set.
Artisanal Goods
Beautifully made in the U.S.A.
Cocktails
Essentials for the aspiring mixologist.
Pretty Packages
Stocking stuffers that look as good as they taste.
Oysters
Everything you need to dine on the half shell at home.
Housewares
Our favorite purveyors sub in for Santa's elves.
THE BA KITCHEN
Take a break from power eating with these healthy weeknight meals. Recipes from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
The Party
We've done the math for this scalable soirée so that you can greet the 10th—or 30th—guest with a smile and a garlic knot.
Recipes by
Alison Attenborough.
The Seasonal Cooks
Recipients will go straight for the spoon when you hand out these irresistible homemade condiments.
-By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer
COLUMNS
Reader requests.
Navigator
Ready to slow down and smell the jerk chicken? Head for Jamaica's blissfully unbustling Treasure Beach.
-By Shane Mitchell
The Obsessivore
It may finally be time for new father
Adam Sachs to settle down with some holiday rituals of his own.
Low-risk lobster prep, baking tips, and more.
Back of the Napkin
SNL star
Seth Meyers wrestles with a love-hate cheese plate relationship.
-By Alyssa Shelasky
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Candied Nuts with Smoked Almonds
Dan Roman's Buttery Roasted Chestnuts in Foil
Grandma Flaxel's Crispy Fried Oysters
Citrus Salad with Fried Rosemary and Olives
Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers
fish
Oven-Roasted Flounder with Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Lime
meats
Janet McCracken's Rib Roast with Tapenade
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream
Roasted Fresh Ham with Citrus and Rye
poultry
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano
vegetarian
Swiss Chard Malfatti with Sage Brown Butter
pasta
Swiss Chard Malfatti with Sage Brown Butter
Adam and Maxine's Famous Latkes
Ginger-Glazed Turnips, Carrots, and Chestnuts
Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Carrots
Roasted Squash with Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Better Than Nutella (Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread)
Hirsheimer's Hot and Sweet Mustard
Hot-Cocoa Affogato with Peppermint Ice Cream
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits with Red Wine Caramel
tart
Yarnall Family's Fyrstekake (Norwegian Cardamom-Almond Tart)
cookies