Guiding Stars

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Spinach and Caramelized Onion Noodle Kugel(with video)

Traditional noodle kugels are sweet, even when served as a side. This version goes savory, with dried onion soup mix for big savory flavor and frozen spinach. Serve with your Hanukkah meal or any time of year.

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Composed Waldorf Salad

Keep everything you love about this easy, beautiful Waldorf salad and take it to a whole new level with pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, and a creamy yogurt dressing.

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Ginger Beer-Glazed Spiral Ham

If you grew up with cola-glazed hams for the holidays, you’ll love this new version with ginger beer. Fresh sage also flavors the glaze and makes this stunning main dish even more festive.

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Slow-Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Herbs(with video)

Perfectly cooked salmon for a crowd is easy with this foolproof recipe (did we mention it also looks beautiful?). Fresh citrus and herbs make this main taste as bright as it looks.

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Easiest Latkes Ever(with video)

Skip all the potato peeling and grating by starting with frozen hash browns. This hack makes these traditional potato pancakes easy, so you can enjoy them on every night of Hanukkah. Turn up the volume on the classic sour cream and applesauce toppers with bagel-inspired sour cream and apple butter.

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Southern Pickled Shrimp

Skip the cocktail sauce and try these zingy pickled shrimp for your next holiday appetizer. Make this no-cook dish ahead of time, then serve at room temperature when guests arrive.

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White Bean Soup with Greens and Parmesan

Packed with nutrient-rich kale, this soup is great as a hearty lunch, dinner, or even an afternoon snack.

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Smoky ‘n’ Spicy Hummus

Jazzing up store-bought dip with a spicy paprika oil is a hassle-free way to satisfy hungry guests before the big meal without filling them up.

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Strip Steaks with Roasted Fingerlings

A hearty steak dinner right in your own home in under 20 minutes: Dreams do come true!

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Mini Honey and Apple Tartlets(with video)

These sweet little treats are simple enough to be an everyday dessert but are also elegant enough to serve to guests. The apples and honey also make them great for Rosh Hashanah.

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Flank Steak Stir-Fry(with video)

A flavor-packed sauce made from pantry staples and lots of frozen veggies are the keys to getting this crowd-pleasing meal on the table fast.

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Linguine with Bay Scallops and Lemon

Delicate, sweet bay scallops shine in this simple pasta recipe, which lightens up the linguine with the addition of zucchini noodles.

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Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings(with video)

We’ve taken a dish that traditionally takes hours and sped it up thanks to some quick-cooking boneless chicken thighs and the use of rendered bacon fat to build depth of flavor fast.

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Parsnip Oven Fries with Spicy Dipping Sauce(with video)

Your kids will forget all about regular fries when digging into this version made with sweet parsnips.

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pastries

A golden, buttery crust gives way to melty cheese, smoky ham, and scrambled eggs for the perfect satisfying breakfast.

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Sandwich Kabobs

Taking an ordinary lunch staple and serving it in a fun new way is a guaranteed path to get your kids to chow down midday.

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Chicken and Rice Burritos

Let your kids take over in the kitchen with this meal that’s simple to prepare and even easier to scarf down.

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Broccoli and Mozzarella Stromboli(with video)

Let the kids help put together this cheesy dinner by asking them to sprinkle the veggies and mozzarella over the dough and brush the oil over the pastry before baking.