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A Classic Holiday Beef Tenderloin Roast
This roast is perfect for holidays and dinner parties, because it’s quick to cook, including a few minutes on the grill. While you can sear your roast in a pan on the stove, using the grill your house free from smoke and grease, so you can finish it in the oven ahead of dinner.
Decorating Holiday Cookies
Decorating cookies is fun any time of the year, but ‘tis the season for extra special treats to share with your friends and family! Whether you bring them as a gift to your teachers or to grandma’s house, there are so many easy ways to dress up your favorite cookies in their best holiday looks!
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Video: Marinated Olives
Olives are already good, but what if you could make them even better? In this video, Chef Carolyn shares one of her favorite ways to dress up olives for a semi-homemade addition to your party spread.
Parsnip and Potato Latkes
While you can make these latkes potatoes-only, we like the little bit of added sweetness and earthiness from the parsnips. We served ours with rhubarb jam, but you can use any jam or the traditional apple sauce, if you like.
DISH Q&A - Episode #4
Unleash your culinary potential with our exclusive on-demand video featuring our Editor, Laura Monroe. Tune in to this enlightening Q&A session tailored for DISH members, where you'll gather insider tips, hacks, and fresh ideas to elevate your home cooking endeavors. Don't pass up this chance to enhance your kitchen skills and create extraordinary meals!
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Cherry Cordials
There is something special about cherry cordials: all of that delicious syrup waiting to be released when you bite through the chocolate. The most difficult part of making cordials is the patience required to allow the fondant time to liquefy before you eat them all.
Cardamom-Poached Pears with Crème Fraiche
Simple poached pears are a favorite not-too-sweet dessert, especially alongside rich and creamy crème fraiche. Make the pears several days ahead of time (refrigerate them in their syrup) for an easy dessert whenever you want it.
How to Prepare Laminated Doughs
Laminated dough is dough with layers of butter folded in before using. It is what makes flaky layers in puff pastry and pastries like croissants. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to prepare and fun to use!
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4 Easy Changes for Your Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
There is no universally perfect chocolate chip cookie, but we all know what cookie is perfect for us. And whether you like it chewy, crispy, cakey, or maybe a little salty, finding the right mix can take a lot of trial and error.
Hlelem
Packed with beans and greens, this slightly spicy vegetable soup is both tasty and good for you. Harissa is a Tunisian hot sauce or paste usually made with hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil. It’s available in cans, jars, or tubes from Middle Eastern markets and specialty stores. Or, make your own.
Building a Cheese Plate
Building a great cheese plate requires a basic familiarity with the profiles of the cheeses offered and their capacity to be other food and drink. If you're just getting started, this guide will come in handy.
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A CIA Christmas
‘Tis the season to celebrate with the ones you love, and food is our love-language. From Christmas breakfast to Santa’s cookies, each dish is a gift. If you’re looking for menu inspiration, edible gifts ideas, or maybe techniques for preparing your first holiday meal, we’ve got you covered!
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