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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate SeedsViews: 3,519

For a delicious, vibrant, and eye-catching vegetable side dish, combine Brussels sprouts with red onion and sliced ​​butternut squash and roast in the oven, drizzling with olive oil and a sprinkle of chili powder for...

Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, red onion, chili powder, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10-12 Caloric content: 183
Baked Winter VegetablesViews: 3,220

Winter isn't a reason to limit the amount of vegetables in your diet. During this period, seasonal vegetables and root vegetables are especially beneficial, as they are just as rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber as their summer counterparts. In...

carrots, parsnip root, beets, radishes, thyme, garlic, nutmeg, lemon zest...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Christmas steakViews: 1,303
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Porterhouse steak is loved for its size (one steak serves four) and for its combination of beef tenderloin and striploin steak, separated by a flavorful bone. This steak is served...

Plum tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño pepper, sweet onion, wine vinegar, parsley, cilantro, oregano, beef, butter, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Classic "Crown" of pork loinViews: 7 181

This festive pork loin crown roast will impress your guests with its presentation and exceptional flavor. You can order the crown from a butcher or tie several yourself...

Pork loin, fennel seeds, allspice, black pepper, juniper berries, bay leaf, sugar, sage, thyme, apples, red onion, butter, white wine, apple cider...
Time: 10 hours 40 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 16-18
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Beef tenderloin with mushroom and blue cheese sauceViews: 1968

This dish is perfect for the holidays. The beef tenderloin is incredibly juicy and, most importantly, easy to prepare, so even if you're an inexperienced cook, you'll definitely impress your guests.

Beef, butter, shallots, champignon mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, port wine, crème fraîche, blue cheese, parsley...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Pork in pomegranate glazeViews: 2 291

This pork roast with a tart-sweet pomegranate glaze is a truly festive dish that will enhance your New Year's and Christmas dinners. Choose bone-in pork loin for this roast: it'll give your...

Pork loin, carrots, cinnamon, cloves, pomegranate juice, thyme, maple syrup, whole grain mustard...
Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Appetizers, From eggs, .
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Christmas wreath made of deviled eggsViews: 1,089

Deviled eggs are one of the most popular holiday appetizers. Delight your guests not only with their taste but also with their beautiful presentation. Arrange the eggs on a board in the shape of a Christmas wreath with...

eggs, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pimento peppers, paprika...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: for a large company
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
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Sugar cookies with painted icingViews: 4,007

During the winter holidays, an especially large number of homemade cookies are baked and eaten. One of the most popular types is sugar cookies. These cookies are quick to make using readily available ingredients—flour, butter...

cake flour, egg powder, powdered sugar, eggs...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 24 - 36 cookies
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, Cakes, Candies, .
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Black Forest BarsViews: 1,689

This dessert is a simplified version of the famous German Black Forest cake. It's baked as a rectangular cake; it's then cut into squares (bars) and served like cookies. The bottom layer of the dessert...

Premium flour, cocoa, almond flour, butter, sugar, cherry jam, dried cherries, lemon juice, starch, almond extract, white chocolate...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 pcs.
Categories: Bakery, Desserts, Cookie, .
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Pomegranate cookies from a syringe pressViews: 2 153

Pomegranate molasses is added to the dough for these drop-type cookies, giving them a distinctive pomegranate flavor. And to ensure the appearance matches their amazing taste, also mix in...

All-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs, pomegranate molasses, food coloring, orange zest, confetti...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 72 pcs.
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Turkey Pie with CobblestonesViews: 10,477
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This stuffed pie is baked in a cast-iron skillet, suitable for both stovetop and oven use. First, the stuffing, made from shredded turkey breast, onions, carrots,...

Turkey, yogurt, kefir, milk, corn flour, carrots, celery, whole grain mustard, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Sauces, Gravies, .
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Roasted Turkey with Apple Brandy GravyViews: 2 216

Decorate your holiday table with a huge, golden-brown turkey, fragrant with herbs, apples, citrus, and garlic. All these ingredients are stuffed into the bird's cavity before roasting and...

Sugar, apples, onions, garlic, lemon, thyme, butter, broth, bay leaf, honey, brandy, apple cider, premium flour...
Time: 13:00 Complexity: average Servings: 8-10
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Pork on the bone with pear and apple compoteViews: 1,442
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This festive roast uses a large cut of pork loin, which is soaked overnight in a honey-spiced brine. To give the roast a rich, charred appearance...

Pork loin, pork, apples, pears, dried cranberries, apple cider, Dijon mustard, orange juice, black pepper, juniper berries, rosemary, bay leaf, ground cayenne pepper, honey...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Almond cake with olive oilViews: 5,980
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Olive oil muffins are distinguished by their particularly moist and soft texture, with a pleasant, distinctive aroma and flavor. These muffins are made using high-quality extra virgin olive oil,...

almond flour, eggs, almond milk, powdered sugar, almonds, pomegranate...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
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Maple Star CookiesViews: 1,802
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To make these cookies, you'll need a 5cm star-shaped cookie cutter and golden decorative sugar to decorate the stars, ensuring their appearance complements the flavor. The cookies...

premium flour, white chocolate, maple syrup, lemon juice, eggs...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 20 cookies
Categories: Drinks, Coffee, .
Festive hot chocolateViews: 2,795

It's unlikely that any child or adult would refuse a warming, thick, and rich cup of hot chocolate. This dessert drink lifts the spirits with its aroma alone. Brew it...

milk, chocolate...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Chocolate braidViews: 6,667
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A chocolate babka is a twisted yeast dough roll with a chocolate filling, typically baked for special occasions like Christmas or Easter. It's time-consuming to make, but...

yeast dough, eggs, milk, cream, syrup, chocolate chips (granules), cocoa, dark chocolate, nutmeg, lemon zest...
Time: 4 hours. Complexity: average Quantity: 2 braided buns
Categories: Appetizers, Cheese, .
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Cheese SnowmanViews: 1,462

This fun snowman-shaped appetizer will grace your cheeseboard for New Year's or Christmas. The snowman balls are made from cream cheese mixed with grated cheddar, pieces of...

Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, carrots, olives, raisins, rosemary, bacon...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
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Peppermint Swirl CookiesViews: 841

These cookies will add a splash of color to your Christmas tea party, captivate guests with their cheerful appearance, and surprise with their unexpectedly minty flavor. The secret to the perfect multicolored swirls lies in the stacked...

premium flour, eggs, vanilla extract, mint extract, food coloring...
Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 36 rolls
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Meringue nestsViews: 2,819

Meringue nests make the perfect decoration for New Year's, Christmas, or Easter. These cakes are loved for their contrasting textures, with the crisp, melt-in-your-mouth meringue blending...

eggs, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, cream, confetti...
Time: 6 hours 20 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 8 pcs.
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Meringue poinsettiasViews: 1,393

Bake poinsettia-shaped meringues for Christmas. This flower, due to its blooming during the winter holidays and its distinctive shape, is called the "Christmas star." In the West, it is considered...

eggs, cream of tartar, powdered sugar...
Time: 5 hours 25 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 24 pcs.
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Meringue cloudsViews: 5 311

Meringues in the form of fluffy, swirling clouds captivate with their luxurious appearance, yet you don't need any special tools to create this shape. Simply spread the meringue...

eggs, cream of tartar, powdered sugar...
Time: 6 hours 15 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 6 pcs.
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Almond Christmas wreathsViews: 1,174

A decorative wreath is one of the attributes of Christmas. After decorating your home with charming wreaths, don't forget about the dessert table. Themed cookies will look no less festive. Bake...

Premium flour, starch, butter, sugar, almond paste, honey, almond extract, cream, almond flour, confetti...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 18 pcs.
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
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Chocolate cookies from a syringe pressViews: 8,790

Syringe-pressed cookies are a classic New Year's and Christmas treat, especially popular in European countries. Bake them by adding cocoa powder and a pinch of cloves to the dough...

All-purpose flour, cocoa, baking powder, cloves, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 90 pcs.
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
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Spicy Persimmon CookiesViews: 1,094

Treat your loved ones this holiday season with these unique persimmon cookies. Fruit puree is mixed directly into the dough along with golden raisins and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Persimmon, premium flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, raisins, powdered sugar, milk, pistachios...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 30 pcs.
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, Candies, .
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Coconut SnowballsViews: 2,454

These Christmas cookies, shaped like fluffy white snowballs, are safe even for those on a gluten-free diet. They're baked from a mixture of rice flour, coconut, butter, and sugar. Just four...

rice flour, coconut flakes, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla bean, eggs...
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 18 pcs.
Categories: Bakery, Desserts, Cookie, .
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Holiday Window CookiesViews: 4,842

Bake delicious Christmas cookies that will charm everyone with their bright candy-colored windows. Cut out shapes from simple sugar cookie dough, and use a knife to cut out...

All-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, candy canes...
Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 20 pcs.
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Lemon Vanilla Sponge RollViews: 3 109
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You'll be delighted by the fantastic combination of sweet vanilla and sparkling lemon in this soft sponge roll filled with a delicate cream. The sponge and cream are made using...

Eggs, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla pod, premium flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, lemon, lemon curd...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 8-10
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Gingerbread RollViews: 2,693

This aromatic gingerbread roll is a true Christmas treat that warms and lifts the spirit with its sweet and spicy flavor and aroma. The biscuit dough is made with...

Premium flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, eggs, butter, molasses, sugar, powdered sugar, cream, mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, chocolate chips (granules), candied fruit...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: average Servings: 8-10
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Currant Jam Roll with Coconut GlazeViews: 1 218
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The roulade is made with a fragrant sponge cake with a slight coconut flavor, spread with redcurrant jam. Its sweet and sour taste harmoniously balances the sweetness of the roulade. To prevent the crust from...

Coconut oil, cake flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, coconut extract, powdered sugar, desiccated coconut, lemon juice, vanilla extract, currant jam...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 8-10
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French Martini with PomegranateViews: 2,682

This cocktail differs from the traditional French martini in its more tart flavor. Its classic ingredients—vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord raspberry liqueur—are enhanced with a small amount of...

vodka, pineapple juice, raspberry liqueur, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, pomegranate...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
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Cucumber-elderberry sparklerViews: 1,433

Thanks to champagne, this sparkler delights everyone with its sparkling bubbles, creating a festive mood. Any other white sparkling wine can be used instead of champagne. Cucumber juice,...

cucumbers, lime, elderflower liqueur, bitters, sugar, sparkling wine...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Sauces, Seasonings, .
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Dry marinade for meatViews: 5 652

This dry marinade can be used for pork, lamb, beef, chicken, or fish. The mixture consists of perfectly matched ingredients. Mix the spices once and store for...

paprika, ancho pepper, cumin, coriander, ground cayenne pepper, mustard powder, oregano, black pepper...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 and 1/4 tbsp.
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
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Beef jerkyViews: 4,285

Jerky is a dried meat that was originally prepared by Native Americans to preserve the product for as long as possible. Today, it's consumed more as a snack, a pleasant treat and...

Beef, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cayenne pepper, ground chipotle pepper, coriander, paprika...
Time: 7 hours 15 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 12 pieces
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, .
Author: - famous chef
Braeburn Stewed Apple JamViews: 1,792

This jam is made from juicy and aromatic Braeburn apples, which are stewed in a mixture of clover honey and cinnamon, and then simmered in natural apple juice, flavored with cinnamon and...

apples, honey, cinnamon, apple juice, cloves, sherry vinegar, lemon...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Quantity: 3 tbsp.
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Marinated olivesViews: 4,086

For this appetizer, it's best to use different varieties of black and green olives with pits, such as cerignola, manzanilla, or arbequina. Mix them with spices, marinate them in sherry vinegar, and...

Garlic, oranges, sugar, sherry vinegar, shallots, Anaheim peppers, fennel seeds, coriander, mustard seeds, pink peppercorns, olives...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 8 tbsp.
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Hot Cocoa Flavored RollViews: 4 247
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For your winter holiday, instead of a traditional cake, prepare this luxurious roll with the flavor of hot cocoa, which many people love to enjoy with a handful of fluffy marshmallows. First, bake a fluffy...

Eggs, cream of tartar, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, coffee, premium flour, cocoa, baking powder, butter, marshmallow cream, powdered sugar, semi-sweet chocolate, cream...
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 8-10
Categories: Bakery, Desserts, Cookie, .
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Biscotti with cherries and pistachiosViews: 1,384

Biscotti are dry Italian cookies that are especially delicious dipped in a cup of coffee or tea. Salty green pistachios and tart dark red dried cherries complement each other beautifully in this...

Butter, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla extract, premium flour, almond flour, baking powder, pistachios, dried cherries, turbinado sugar...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 25-30 pcs.
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Cauliflower Puree with TurmericViews: 4,754

This flavorful cauliflower puree is a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes, perfect for both holiday meals and everyday cooking. Added while cooking the cauliflower...

cauliflower, turmeric, garlic, coconut oil, parsley...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Wild rice with pomegranateViews: 2 107

This pilaf combines the rich, spicy flavor of wild rice with the sweet and sour juiciness of pomegranate seeds. The wild rice mixture is simmered in chicken broth with butter-sautéed celery and...

Butter, celery, onion, brown rice, wild rice, broth, apple cider, bay leaf, green onion, pomegranate...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Carrot and Parsnip SaladViews: 13,256

Make a delicious, vitamin-rich salad with fresh carrots and parsnips, perfect for both a holiday meal and a weekday dinner. Use equal parts of the vegetables and a vegetable peeler...

sherry vinegar, parsnip root, carrots, parsley, smoked almonds...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
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Salt-baked fish with lemon-olive relishViews: 2 155

This recipe works best with white fish with few bones, such as snapper or sea bass. Gutted whole fish are baked under a thick layer of salt, preventing the fish from...

Red snapper, grouper, parsley, fennel seeds, lemon, eggs, olives...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Gherkin Chickens in Orange-Cranberry GlazeViews: 2,057

Cornish hens are cut in half lengthwise and baked in the oven on a bed of sliced ​​oranges, rosemary sprigs, and onion rings. Before placing the hens in the oven, leave them...

Chicken, onion, oranges, rosemary, cranberries, maple syrup, coriander, ancho pepper, wine vinegar, butter, garlic...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Desserts, Candies, Appetizers, Snacks, .
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Nuts with cinnamon and gingerViews: 3 237
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This crunchy mix of four types of nuts: walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and pistachios, coated in a sugary crust flavored with cinnamon and ginger, along with cardamom and allspice.

Walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, ground ginger...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 4 tbsp.
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Eggnog-flavored waffles a la modeViews: 1 212
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Waffles a la mode can be made for both a holiday breakfast and dessert. Milk, eggs, spiced rum, nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves imbue them with the enchanting aroma of Christmas eggnog.

Milk, sugar, yeast, premium flour, nutmeg, cloves, butter, eggs, rum, cream of dolce de leche, ice cream...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
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Eggnog and jam sconesViews: 894

These scones are baked as one large cake, then cut into individual pieces that can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. They are made from a dough mixed with a spiced...

Eggnog, eggs, premium flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, butter, currant jam, almonds, confiture...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 8 pcs.

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