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"A tall, impressive cake that showcases the flavors and smells of the holidays. A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist. It fills the house with a fragrance that beats the most expensive holiday-scented candle. It will be talked about long after the party is over." Source: The Pastry Queen Christmas, by Rebecca Rather

Sauteed mushrooms are placed on toast, then topped with cheese that's melting away by the heat from the tasty warm mushrooms. A quick, easy, and tasty breakfast, no wonder it's one of the British home cooks' favorite.

You can decorate this easy tart to look so elegant, your guests will be impressed.

After trying numerous green bean casseroles I was not a fan. This casserole changed my mind. Tender-crisp green beans that were actually green. Just the right amount of creamy coating loaded with mushroom flavor. And no canned tasteless fried onions. Delish!

These biscotti is loaded with flavour, every bite yields bits of yummy goodness. Perfect for a snack with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea, and also make excellent Christmas gifts!

Because the chocolate is the star in this recipe, spring for the good stuff, like Valrhona or E. Guittard. You can enjoy the muffins as a snack, or at brunch with some crème fraîche or clotted cream instead of normal muffin accompaniments.

Elote is a popular street food in Mexico although it is frequently served at home prepared in the same way (boiled, steamed or grilled in the husk).

These sweet and citrusy little rolls take a bit of effort, but are definitely worth it. Great to have for breakfast, brunch or teatime.

Fresh or in a pinch canned tomatoes add depth to the rice in this fluffy pilaf. A great side dish and I usually finish cooking the rice using my rice cooker while I'm busy watching the Food Network!

Quick and easy rendition of a classic. Serve these garlicky marinated shrimp over or tossed with your favorite pasta.

Pumpkin Scones with Two Glaze recipe

Chocked full of fresh mushrooms, dill and parsley, this soup has extremely well-balanced flavors and is very satisfying.

"A wonderful combination of flavors and the frosting is fantastic."

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Beef Tenderloin with spicy Gorgonzola cheese and Pine Nut Herb Butter

These can be served warm or at room temperature with a pat of unsalted butter. Because there’s so much sweetness inside—from the cranberries, chocolate and orange zest—preserves would be overkill. This holiday recipe is so festive, why not gather some friends to enjoy them with some good coffee or tea before the season gets too busy. Find more recipes on TheNibble.com.