No one does easy and elegant like Ina Garten. With recipes for classic holiday mains, sides and more, she’s also serving up simple British-inspired dishes. You’ll be saying “How easy was that?” all holiday long!
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Herb & Apple Bread Pudding
Packed to the brim with soft bread, crispy pancetta and Gruyère cheese, try this savoury bread pudding for brunch or dinner
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Mulled Wine
Whether you’re out carolling or simply jonesing for a warm adult beverage on a chilly winter night, Ina Garten’s got you covered with her recipe for mulled wine, the modern-day equivalent of wassail.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Orange Icing
There’s no holding back during the holidays, which is why these decadent cupcakes from Ina Garten are made with sweet raisins, deep molasses, crystallized ginger and dark rum. Don’t forget the buttery orange cream cheese icing!
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Panettone Bread Pudding
This decadent take on classic bread pudding is made with panettone (Italian Christmas bread), which is similar to brioche but studded with dried fruit. It’s baked until the custard is set and the top turns a light golden brown.
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Ina Garten’s Shortbread Cookies
Buttery shortbread cookies are dipped in silky melted chocolate and left to harden for the perfect bite. Dip them into the chocolate at an angle or drizzle the melted chocolate over top for a pretty dessert.
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The Southfield Store Holiday French Toast
Perfect for Christmas brunch, Ina Garten takes this simple dish and transforms it into a restaurant-worthy dish. French toast slices are topped with homemade apple cranberry compote, a scoop of pecan compound butter and drizzled with a maple syrup reduction.
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Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake
Dotted with cranberries and full of fruity, festive flavours of apple and orange, this sweet and sticky cake is hit with a bit of cinnamon, and lots of sugar and butter.
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
A holiday sipper that’s hot, cool and creamy all at once. Nothing says holiday indulgence like a drink made with cocoa, bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate.
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Holiday Hot Chocolate
Warm yourself from the inside out with this creamy white chocolate that gets a boost of flavour from fresh vanilla beans. A dash of orange liqueur turns this hot chocolate into a true holiday treat.
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Peanut Rocky Road Bark
If you’re a fan of rocky road, this is the holiday bark for you. Ina Garten brings together salty peanuts, chocolate and marshmallows for this sweet treat that works for all occasions.
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Roasted Shrimp co*cktail
This warm take on classic shrimp co*cktail is a delicious way to enjoy the popular appetizer.
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Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce
This simple 5-ingredient cranberry sauce can be made in just 30 minutes, and can be made days or weeks in advance of your holiday celebration.
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Ginger Shortbread
Cut the dough into star shapes for a festive feel. These scrumptious cookies have a hint of spice and are the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table.
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Shredded Brussels sprouts make for a delectable salad or a fresh and healthy side. This simple recipe by the Barefoot Contessa pairs the veg with simple pantry ingredients (butter, olive oil, balsamic and a dash of S&P.
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Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Ease meets elegance with this simple sautéed spinach dish that is both a celebration of fresh green produce and a comforting side to complement most mains.
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Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
Use local shiitake, portobello and cremini mushrooms for the freshest earthy flavours in this delightful creamy soup from The Barefoot Contessa.
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Slow-Roasted Spiced Pork
This slow-roasted pork is tender on the inside with a crunchy exterior hit with a bit of spice.
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Fruitcake Cookies
Chock-full of dried fruit, pecans and warming spices, these mini versions of fruitcake are both pretty and practical — the perfect treat for any holiday celebration.
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Herb and Apple Stuffing
Ina Garten’s traditional stuffing gets an added crunch and nutty flavor with ½ cup of sliced almonds.
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Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese
Sweet, ripe pears with tangy, creamy blue cheese is a match made in heaven. Pears are tossed in lemon juice, which cuts through the intense flavour of the blue cheese, as well as prevents the pears from turning brown.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Nutty dough is layered with sweet raspberry jam in these addictively crumbly squares. Top with chopped peanuts for even more crunch.
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Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter
Fresh thyme and white truffle butter artfully placed beneath the skin of the bird is the secret to Ina Garten’s elegant roast turkey.
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Ploughman's Lunch
Ina shares her take on the traditional, hearty English lunch of bread, cheese and other simple ingredients. This meal is assembled – not cooked – and lets you and your guests graze on fresh bread, hard, strong cheese, savoury meat,and crisp, fresh vegetables. A pint of ale is the perfect refreshment.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Globs
These chocolate peanut butter drop cookies are studded with pecans and walnuts for a bit of crunch.
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Pumpkin Roulade with Ginger Buttercream
The pairing of spicy ginger, sweet whipped cream and pumpkin cake is delicious and completely reminiscent of fall flavours. The best part? This recipe can be made a few days ahead — just cover and refrigerate.
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Ultimate Ginger Cookie
Warm flavours of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves make for the ultimate chewy spiced cookies. Crystallized ginger bits give the treats added crunch and a punch more flavour.
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Rosemary Roasted Cashews
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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
These savoury bites are a definite palate pleaser for your family’s brunch spread. Load them with the creamy filling, minced smoked salmon, a dollop of salmon roe and sprinkle of chopped chives.
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Sausage Kale Strata
Packed with mushrooms, eggs, cheese, kale, breakfast sausage and either French bread or ciabatta, this hearty strata is a crowd-pleaser, no questions asked.
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Homemade Gravy
Cognac, wine and heavy cream come together to make one of the richest gravies you’ll ever eat. You’re welcome.
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Cranberry Fruit Conserve
Turn traditional cranberries on their head with this easy conserve made using fresh cranberries, a Granny Smith apple, citrus zest, raisins and chopped walnuts or pecans.
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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes tossed with rosemary is a classic combination that will never get old.
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Holiday Sticky Buns
If you want to enjoy these yummy buns first thing in the morning, prepare them the day before and nuke them in the microwave for a quick and easy breakfast to go.
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Lomo Ham and Fig Platter
This is a ridiculously easy and elegant holiday appetizer! Savoury ham is paired with gorgeously ripe figs in a showstopping dish.
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Balsamic Roast Beef
Mustard and aged balsamic vinegar are spread on the beef before it’s roasted in a very hot oven. Once its cooked to your preferred temperature, take it out, rest and serve. How easy is that?
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White Chocolate Lollipops
These pretty treats, bejeweled with dried cherries, are so easy to make and taste great too.
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Cheese and Ham Board
Sometimes entertaining is as simple as good wine, good friends and great cheese. Build your board with a selection of aged cheddar, sharp blue cheese and soft, gooey goat cheese. Round it out with fresh fruit, a hunk of smoked ham and lots of crusty bread.
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Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits
Prep these festive desserts the night before to make things less hectic the day off. They store beautifully in the fridge and just need a dollop whipped cream before serving.
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