Desserts

Occasion | Easy, Elegant Holiday Recipes

This collection of easy, elegant holiday recipes will impress your guests, and leave you plenty of time to enjoy the seasonal festivities.

By Annie Copps|Oct 15 2007| Print icon

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

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We’ve put together a showstopping array of holiday recipes — ranging from truly special one-bite appetizers to desserts that evoke “visions of sugarplums” to brunch offerings that’ll make everyone think you stayed up all night making their favorite dishes. Truth be told, these recipes are actually simple to prepare. No culinary heroics this season — just exquisitely delectable fare. All recipes listed below.
Braided Holiday Brunch Loaf

Braided Holiday Brunch Loaf

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Braided Holiday Brunch Loaf
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Spicy Nut Brittle

Spicy Nut Brittle

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Spicy Nut Brittle
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Chocolate Caramel Tarts

Chocolate Caramel Tarts

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Chocolate Caramel Tarts
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Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Credit: keller+keller
Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto
Credit: keller+keller
Left to right: Oyster Stuffed with Herbed Mascarpone and Wrapped in Prosciutto, Oyster on the Half Shell with Mignonette Sauce, Oyster Fried with Tartar Sauce

Left to right: Oyster Stuffed with Herbed Mascarpone and Wrapped in Prosciutto, Oyster on the Half Shell with Mignonette Sauce, Oyster Fried with Tartar Sauce

Credit: Keller + Keller/Styling by Mary Jane Sawyer and Eileen Eisele Ennis Inc.
Left to right: Oyster Stuffed with Herbed Mascarpone and Wrapped in Prosciutto, Oyster on the Half Shell with Mignonette Sauce, Oyster Fried with Tartar Sauce
Credit: Keller + Keller/Styling by Mary Jane Sawyer and Eileen Eisele Ennis Inc.
Parmesan Fricco Salad Baskets

Parmesan Fricco Salad Baskets

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Parmesan Fricco Salad Baskets
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  1. This recipe has appeared several times over the years, usually around a holiday. I have made it several times, once for a men’s work party and they devoured it. Don’t be intimidated. It’s easy and delicious.

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