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Swiss Chard, Bacon, and Gruyère Frittata
A frittata is essentially an Italian omelet. Unlike a classic French omelet, a frittata has the fillings mixed into the eggs and is cooked flat in a skillet, giving it a round shape and a firm texture.

Spiced Waffles with Sautéed Pears
Aromatic spices and molasses give these waffles a gingerbread-like flavor.

Whole Wheat, Fig, and Walnut Scones with Honey Butter
A mix of white and whole wheat flours makes these scones hearty, yet tender. Serve for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Easy Pecan Sticky Bun Cake
A delicious hybrid of several breakfast pastries: cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky buns, and monkey bread.

Root Vegetable Hash with Smoked Salmon and Poached Eggs
The slightly sweet hash is perfect with the salty fish and rich poached eggs.

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Steamed Scallops with Chard and Tarragon Beurre Blanc
In this elegant appetizer, sea scallops are wrapped in chard and then steamed. An herbed beurre blanc (a classic French sauce made from butter, wine, vinegar, and shallots) is the perfect finishing touch.

Poulet au Riesling
In English, this comforting, sophisticated main course would be called Chicken Cooked in Riesling. The sweetness of the grapes and the wine is the perfect foil for the savory chicken.

Potato and Celery Root Puree
Celery root adds a subtle herbal flavor to this rich, luxurious side dish.

Frisée Salad with Shallot Dressing and French Cheeses
In classic French dining, the salad is served after the entrée and before the cheese course. Here, in a fun variation, the salad is served with a cheese course.

Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream
Crepes suzette is a classic French dessert that used to be made tableside at many French restaurants. Because the sauce is ignited before serving, this delicious treat is also a good way to impress your guests.

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Holiday Eggnog
A combination of brandy and rum gives this eggnog its warming quality. A little freshly grated nutmeg is the perfect finishing touch.

Baked Camembert with Caramelized Onions
This luxurious starter couldn’t be simpler to prepare—or more delicious.

Orange-Poached Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce
A fresh, new take on shrimp cocktail.

Spice-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cherries
The slightly sweet, spiced cherry sauce is the perfect foil for the pork.

Gingerbread Sandwiches with Cranberry-Ginger Cream Cheese Filling
In this handheld dessert, two slices of ginger pound cake are sandwiched together with a spiced cream cheese filling studded with dried cranberries and crystallized ginger.

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Apple and Chestnut Soup
Granny Smith apples give this elegant soup a sweet-tart flavor; chestnuts add richness.

Parsley- and Thyme-Crusted Roast Beef with Shallot Jus
Rubbing the roast with a mixture of shallots, parsley, thyme, and garlic infuses the meat with flavor.

Roasted Baby Carrots with Caraway, Fennel, and Mustard Seeds
Roasting the carrots enhances their sweetness.

Potato and Parsnip Gratin with Parmesan
A decadent gratin with a sweet surprise: parsnips.

Orange Mousse Trifle with Dark Chocolate Topping
This stunning centerpiece dessert combines the sophisticated flavors of orange, Cointreau, and dark chocolate.