10 Dishes You Loved in December

These were the 10 dishes you loved the most in December.
Christopher Testani1/10Beef Stroganoff
A whole tenderloin will weigh around three pounds, and you can simply eyeball the weight called for here. Less beef? Bulk it up with more mushrooms, or cut the entire recipe in half.
Nicole Franzen2/10Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich with Bacon and Cheddar
Warning: A fork and knife (or a bib, at the very least) may be required to tackle this sandwich.
Christopher Testani3/10Italian Wedding Soup with Puntarelle
Reserve the white puntarelle stalks for another use—they’re great in a crunchy salad.
Peden & Munk4/10Ombré Rainbow Cookies
The batter is divided into thirds and tinted with increased amounts of coloring to get the ombré effect. To make both red and green cookies, you’ll need to double this recipe.
Alex Lau5/10BA's Best Hot Chocolate
If you’re feeling really decadent and fancy (as you should), add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream just before serving. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Nicole Franzen6/10Fried Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Grits
If you prefer white-meat chicken, use skinless, boneless breasts that have been cut in half crosswise.
Alex Lau7/10Crisp Waffles
This is Magnus Nilsson's favorite kind of waffle, crisp and delicate in an almost unreal way. Enjoy them hot off the iron with whipped cream and jam. Check out more in Nilsson's Nordic Cookbook.
Alex Lau8/10Firehouse Chicken
Two chicken halves won’t fit in a standard 10-inch cast-iron, so this recipe calls for both a pan and a baking sheet. If you have a 14-inch pan, you can go straight from stovetop to oven.
Christopher Testani9/10Crown Roast of Pork with Lady Apples and Shallots
Once you’ve got the two racks tied together, making this is as simple as any other roast.
Peden & Munk10/10Danish Salted-Butter Cookies
Using chilled butter and freezing the cookies before baking encourages clean, tidy edges.