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Cat Cora's Holiday Recipes Made Simple

Updated March 01, 2021
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Celeb chef Cat Cora shares her easy holiday recipes for cocktails, appetizers, and desserts.
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Party Like a Pro

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Wow friends and family with the ultimate seasonal soirée, Cat Cora style."When I throw a party, I definitely want to be able to mingle—rather than being stuck in the kitchen," Cora says. Prep and plate these drinks, apps, desserts and cheeses ahead of time, and rely on snacks like Marcona almonds or marinated olives to bulk up the buffet.

"Simple-themed parties cut down the prep and planning," Cora says. However it cooks up, a get-together starring her effortlessly elegant recipes lets you relax and enjoy your guests’ company (which, after all, is the most delicious part).

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Cocktails

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Ouzotini

Ingredients:

Pineapple juice, ouzo, vodka, lime juice, sugar

Calories: 188

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Grasshopper

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Ingredients:

Bittersweet chocolate, corn syrup, clear crème de menthe, white-chocolate liqueur, vanilla-infused vodka, mint

Calories: 306

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Royal Gin and Tonic

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Ingredients:

Lime wedge, gin, tonic water, Champagne

Calories: 308

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The Big O

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Ingredients:

Vodka, simple syrup or agave nectar, lime juice, ginger beer, crystallized ginger

Calories: 157

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Savory apps

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Smoked Salmon Rillettes and Dilled Yogurt

Ingredients:

Smoked salmon, red onion, chives, capers, light mayonnaise, cream cheese or crème fraÎche, lemon juice, ground black pepper, plain low-fat Greek yogurt, dill, pumpernickel bread

Calories: 103

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Leek and Broccoli Tartlets With Pancetta

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Ingredients:

Butter, leek, white and light green parts, yellow onion, large egg, light cream, nutmeg, kosher salt, ground pepper, blanched broccoli rabe florets, pancetta, rebaked miniature phyllo shells

Calories: 37

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Grilled Shrimp and Citrus Skewers

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Ingredients:

Orange zest, chili powder, sea salt, shrimp, bell peppers, orange, lemon, jarred romesco sauce

Calories: 134

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Basque Beef Tenderloin Crostini

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Ingredients:

Orange zest, chili powder, sea salt, beef tenderloin, olive oil, French baguette, Green Sauce (see below) and additional herbs

Basque-Style Green Sauce

Ingredients: chopped garlic cloves, bay leaves, jalapeños, sea salt, sherry vinegar, parsley leaves, fresh oregano leaves, basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil.

Calories: 195

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Desserts

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Grand Marnier Pistachio Truffles

Ingredients:

Unsalted butter, light corn syrup, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate, Grand Marnier, pistachios, orange zest

Calories: 157

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Honey-Dipped Cookies

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Ingredients:

Sugar, honey, lemon juice, shortbread cookies, pistachios, wax paper–lined plate

Calories: 161

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Red Velvet Cupcakes With Coconut

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Ingredients:

All-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, low-fat buttermilk, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, white distilled vinegar, store-bought cream cheese frosting, dried sweetened shredded coconut, raspberries

Calories: 104

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Peanut Butter Blondies

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Ingredients:

Butter, creamy peanut butter, sugar, light-brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, cooking spray, peanuts.

Calories: 273

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Cheese

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Mediterranean Skewers With Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Vodka, Worcestershire sauce, celery hearts, kosher salt, ground black pepper, Bocconcini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and kalamata olives, hot sauce, horseradish, extra-virgin olive oil

Calories: 157

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Stuffed Medjool Dates

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Ingredients:

Medjool dates, almonds, Gorgonzola

Calories: 35

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Baked Brie With Honey

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Ingredients:

Brie, seedless grapes, apple, dried figs, honey

Calories: 135

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1 of 16 Party Like a Pro
2 of 16 Cocktails
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7 of 16 Leek and Broccoli Tartlets With Pancetta
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