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This quick and easy chopped salad is a wonderful weeknight dinner but also company-worthy for its beautiful presentation. Lots of recipes could be considered chopped saladthey are made with chopped vegetables and tossed in a great dressing. Acucumber saladcomes to mind. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But this chopped salad is one that’s meant for primetime. The creamy buttermilk dressing brings everything together with toasty pecans adding some wonderful nuttiness and crunch....

Spicy, sweet, and tangy, chowchow, a Southern relish, enlivens so many dishes. Chowchow is a pickled relish designed to preserve the best of summer’s bounty. The types of vegetables can vary depending on where you find it. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Learn how to make chowchow. Plus, find out more about its origins and how it came to be such a Southern favorite....

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Create a memorable Christmas breakfast or brunch feast with these recipes and menus. The aroma of cinnamon rolls and bacon frying will no doubt wake everyone from their peaceful slumber. Explore Christmas Recipes

Everyone will be talking about this charcuterie wreath. Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer A Christmas charcuterie board is a lot of fun. It also happens to be incredibly easy to make. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Or show off some of your homemade dishes and elevate it slightly with a more sophisticated and personal feel. Then, fill in with smaller things. And keep adding until the board is full....

These delicious treats will be a hit at any party or cookie exchange. Explore Christmas Recipes

Add some holiday spirit to every part of your home with our classic Christmas decor ideas. From festive lights to garland and wreaths, get ready to deck the halls.

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So Christmas did not really start until around 3 or 4 p.m., depending on traffic. That morning in 2007, I left my sleeping husband in bed and walked downstairs to the living room. (She often put on the final ornaments and lights as everyone pulled into the driveway.) Credit:SANNY VAN LOON She mentioned that she was going to Starbucks and asked if I would like anything. A latte, maybe, or a bagel?...

This Christmas Eve punch has a host of warming spices for a festive touch. Cranberry juice, brandy, and ginger beer round out the cozy flavors. A simple syrup is made with cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Ginger beer adds a little ginger heat, but it isn’t spicy. Cranberry juice adds the beautiful jewel-tone color and tart juiciness, and brandy adds notes of vanilla....

Either way, we suggest you keep the mint because it really brightens the flavors of the fruit. Learn how to make Christmas fruit salad. Plus, get a few tips for the best results from our Test Kitchen pros. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Ingredients 2medium(6 oz. each)blood oranges 1Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2tsp.honey 1 1/2tsp.chopped fresh mint leaves 1medium(8 oz. )green Anjou pear, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)...

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