Mini Lobster Pot Pie – Frugal, Fun-Sized, and Fabulous

I’ll eat a chicken pot pie anytime, anywhere, and the same goes for the beef version, but my favorite pot pie of them all is the lobster pot pie, presented here in all its fun-sized glory. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy chicken with gravy and veggies, but there is no such plethora of similarly constructed...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Mini Lobster Pot Pie please follow this link to become a member.)

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Holiday Roast Turkey “Cordon Bleu” – Turkey Twice?

Like many of my fellow countrymen, I grew up eating roast turkey on Thanksgiving, which is why I’ve always been a bit confused by Christmas turkey recipes. I love turkey, especially with all the fixings, but do we want that same feast twice, just a...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Holiday Roast Turkey “Cordon Bleu,” please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pfeffernüsse – Sorry, Mom, but these German “Pepper Nut” Christmas Cookies are the Best!

Every year, in the weeks leading up to the holidays, my mother and aunts would bake batches, and batches of what I thought were the “best” Christmas cookies ever. They were soft, buttery, sugar cookies shaped like trees, Santa’s, stars, and snowmen, finished with a simple icing, and to me they were absolute...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pfeffernüsse, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Cheese Twist Christmas Tree – Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How Delicious Are Thy Branches

When it comes to party-friendly food, there are few things as easy and delicious as crispy, cheesy, puff pastry-based bread sticks. Not only can this versatile snack be made with all sorts of different cheeses, sauces, and dips, but as you see here, it can be made into the shape of a...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Cheese Twist Christmas Tree, please follow this link to become a member.)

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The Queen’s Christmas Pudding – A Truly Regal Holiday Dessert

I’m not British, so I didn’t grow up eating Christmas pudding, but as a young boy signing in the school chorus, I did participate in a Madrigal Concert every year at Christmas. It was a basically a holiday-themed buffet dinner with us students providing the free...to read the rest of Chef John's article about The Queen’s Christmas Pudding, please follow this link to become a member.)

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Potato & Cheese Pierogi – Just Like Grandma Used to Make (Except for the Onions)

I’m sure I’ve said lots of recipes posted on Food Wishes were “my favorite,” but this time I really, really mean it. These simple, pan-fried Polish potato and cheese dumplings were my absolute favorite thing to eat as a kid, and I’m finally posting the official family recipe. I don’t know how authentic these are compared to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Potato & Cheese Pierogi, please follow this link to become a member.)

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