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Archive for the ‘Special Occasion’ Category

Bon Appetit’s “The Christmas Season”

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006

Pros: Elegant, delicious recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None that I’ve found!
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Christmas 101,” Rick Rodgers

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Pros: Some good recipes and ideas
Cons: Not since “Charlie Trotter’s Desserts” have I seen such poor kitchen-testing!
Rating: 2 out of 5

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“Celebrate! 43 Celebrations–350 Recipes,” Sheila Lukins with Peter Kaminsky

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Pros: Beautiful production value; scrumptious recipes; flawlessly kitchen tested; wonderful menus
Cons: None!
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“50 Best Stuffings & Dressings,” Rick Rodgers

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Pros: Extremely simple and delicious recipes
Cons: Not every recipe is equally good
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Emeril’s Creole Christmas,” Emeril Lagasse

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006

Pros: Some of the most wonderful holiday food I’ve ever seen
Cons: Not for the dabbler
Rating: 5 out of 5

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