Christmas

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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What could be better than this racy little salad with its spicy radishes, tender mâche, and crunchy endive tossed in a cool, clear dressing? Your guests can sit back, relax, and sip their wine before diving into the sweet finale of cake and tartlets. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe, a refined trail mix if you will, is based on mendiants, a traditional French Christmas dish that consists of almonds, figs, hazelnuts, and raisins. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less

Spiced cranberries top chilled orange slices for a sweet-tangy contrast in this colorful salad.

Because the more traditional dark fruitcakes aren't really to her liking, senior editor Sarah Belk created this one, filled with her favorite nuts and dried fruits. To make these gifts even more festive, she suggest decorating the glazed cakes with additional dried fruits and nuts.

With a holiday bird, these puddings would make a delicious alternative to traditional stuffing.

The fudge in the following recipe, with its unusually creamy texture, is too soft to serve at room temperature. It must be served chilled.