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Special Occasions

Holidays and special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries wouldn't be half as much fun without great food. We've got recipes for everything from Christmas cookies to Thanksgiving dressing to birthday cake.
Brown Hotel Mint JulepFormer Real Simple recipe developer and stylist Sara Quessenberry joins forces with Suzanne Schlosberg to create The Good Neighbor Cookbook, a must-read for anyone who believes that going the extra mile in the kitchen is worth the effort for friends and loved ones. The chapters in the colorfully bound cookbook include everything from "Bringing Home Baby" to "Block Parties and Barbecues" to "Condolences." Here are a few sage tips from the book for making food as love a doable deed.Super Bowl Beer Recipes34e594
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The New Jewish Table Cookbook

Recipes from Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray's The New Jewish Table: Modern Seasonal Recipes for Traditional Dishes.

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This and That: March 2013

National Nutrition Month, Easter, the annual Relish breakfast issue—March is a big month.

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Chef Brian's Cranberry Brined Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Dinner: Talkin’ Turkey

Chef Brian Morris and son Jack demystify all things turkey in seven short how-to videos.

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Brie and Basil Stuffed Turkey Breasts

Intimate Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Turkey and trimmings styled for a picture-pretty Thanksgiving celebration.

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Citrus-Marinated Roast Turkey

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

A holiday menu that guests will recognize, with flavors both traditional and updated

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Roast Chicken with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley

Bistro Chicken

Gordon Hamersley's famous Roast Chicken features a crispy, brown, delectable crust.

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Where the Food Competes with the Scenery

Rugged and outdoorsy meet sophisticated and luxurious at Kessler Canyon

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Apple Pork Chops

Sara Foster’s Kitchen

Sara Foster is well-versed in the language of food, using the very best each season has to offer.

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Big Crowd Calls for Big Sandwich, Spicy Dip

Big group coming over? Treat vegetarians to Grilled Eggplant, Mozzarella Subs and nacho dip.

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Mother’s Day Menu with an International Flair

Tomato and Dill Salad and Russian Eggplant "Caviar" are beautiful starters to a simple Mother's Day meal.

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A Birthday Meal from Chef Steve

Basil, chili peppers, ginger, lime, lemon grass, green extra-virgin olive oil, caramelized garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh herbs and, of course, pasta—they're the beginning of a beautiful…

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Authentic Irish Soda Bread

Celebrate St. Patrick's day like a true Irishman with our sweet and simple Irish soda breads.

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Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day

Why St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage isn't as Irish as you think.

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