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    Your Christmas Dinner, Simplified

    It's a time-honored holiday tradition: Friends and family are cozily gathered around a dining table laden with a yuletide feast worthy of Dickens - while you're racing around the kitchen half crazed. Not this year. With pared-down dishes (the pork roast practically cooks itself) and sanity-saving shortcuts (hello, store-bought pound cake), our low-maintenance dinner lets you enjoy the Christmas celebration without all the frantic preparation. And that's the best present of all.

    Herbed Pork Loin


    Herbed Pork Loin





    Caramelized Onion and Fennel Relish


    Caramelized Onion and Fennel Relish





    Citrus Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette


    Citrus Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette





    Corn Pudding


    Corn Pudding





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    Red Cabbage and Apples


    Red Cabbage and Apples





    Roasted Sweet and White Potatoes with Rosemary


    Roasted Sweet and White Potatoes with Rosemary





    Snap Peas and Baby Carrots


    Snap Peas and Baby Carrots





    Cranberry Trifle


    Cranberry Trifle





    What are some of your favorite simple holiday recipes? Let us know in the comments!

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