Better Homes & Gardens December 2007 Recipes

From slow-cooker starters to sweet chocolate tarts, these recipes from the December 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens are perfect for holiday entertaining.

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Honeyed Carrots

Served whole and flavored with mildly hot red pepper and tangy lemon, these carrots are hard to resist.

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Mushroom Soup

Indulge guests with this creamy soup; roasted red peppers make a pretty garnish.

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Christmas Rib Roast

Fresh-baked pears make a delicious accompaniment to this spice-and-mustard-coated beef roast.

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Onion Pudding

Serve this onion pudding, baked up with cheddar and garlic, in individual ramekins. Sage leaves make a beautiful garnish.

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Beets and Red Onion Compote

This easy side dish gets its bold flavor from cider vinegar; deep purple beets look festive and are healthy, too.

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Steamed Pudding

Made with creamy milk chocolate, this easy cakelike dessert is topped with cranberries and kumquats.

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Braised Broccoli

This pretty take on baby broccoli is finished in less than 30 minutes. Toasted almonds add crunch, while orange juice adds a light citrus flavor.

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Chocolate Gingerbread Drops

These moist cookies blend crowd-pleasing gingerbread and chocolate chips.

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Raspberry Sticks

Everyone will love the fruity filling surprise inside these tender shortbread cookies.

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Coconut Macaroons

These super-sized coconut macaroons make delightful gifts.

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Sparkle Trees

To dress up these festive cut-out cookies, we used powdered sugar icing (see recipe) and topped it with a cherry slice.

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Honey-Ginger Bites

In this modern spin on pfeffernusse, white pepper adds subtle zip, while ginger and honey keep things sweet.

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Holiday Sandies

These lemony, cranberry-studded sandies are a snap to make -- and a treat to eat.

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Nutty Eggnog Bars

With sugary frosting, these nutmeg-spiced cookies are hard to pass up.

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Spritz Blossoms

Decorate these dainty spritz blossoms with a sweet glaze and dusting of sugar.

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Sandwich Stars

Get in the holiday spirit with these butter-filled cookie cutouts; red- or green-tinted icing adds a festive touch.

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Spice Packages

It's easy to make the red bow on these cardamom-flavored "presents"; store-bought frosting is all it takes.

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Cherry Thumbprints

These classic thumbprint cookies stand out with an irresistible candied cherry center.

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Rustic Winter Vegetable Tarts

These savory tarts are a classy solution for a last-minute get-together -- they're simple yet special.

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Moroccan Chicken Stew

Raisins, apricots, and a delicious blend of spices make this slow-cooker stew hard to resist; serve it at a casual weeknight get-together.

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Cinnamon Wreaths

You'll have a happy holiday with these cute cinnamon wreath cookies embellished with creamy homemade icing and mini semisweet chocolates.

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Choco-Berry Tartlets

You can make these rich, double-chocolate mini tarts using a standard muffin pan. You'll love their sweet chocolate-raspberry-coconut filling.

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Curried Chicken

Another slow-cooker standout, this chicken recipe gets a spicy kick from jalapenos and cayenne peppers; cashews add delightful crunch.

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Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw

Chef and cookbook author Rocco DiSpirito's bacon, shrimp, and coleslaw combo makes a delightful first course.

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Lamb with Eggplant Relish

Oranges, plum tomatoes, garlic, and fresh thyme flavor this lamb chop recipe, created by Chef Rocco DiSpirito.

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Better Homes & Gardens December 2007 Recipes

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Honeyed Carrots

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Mushroom Soup

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Christmas Rib Roast

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Onion Pudding

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Beets and Red Onion Compote

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Steamed Pudding

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Braised Broccoli

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Chocolate Gingerbread Drops

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Raspberry Sticks

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Coconut Macaroons

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Sparkle Trees

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Honey-Ginger Bites

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Holiday Sandies

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Nutty Eggnog Bars

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Spritz Blossoms

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Sandwich Stars

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Spice Packages

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Cherry Thumbprints

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Rustic Winter Vegetable Tarts

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Moroccan Chicken Stew

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Cinnamon Wreaths

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Choco-Berry Tartlets

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Curried Chicken

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Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw

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Lamb with Eggplant Relish

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