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Chai tea and fruit juices make this festive hot drink a must-serve at your next holiday gathering. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and/or cranberries. Tips To make ahead: Prepare cider as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days....

We’ve dressed the classic Waldorf salad up for Christmas by swapping out the raisins for festive dried cranberries. A combination of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise makes the salad creamy while keeping it light. Add apple, celery, grapes, walnuts and cranberries; toss to coat. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

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Dont worry about mashing the avocado until smootha coarse texture works best with the chopped tomato. This easy dip makes a quick appetizer or snack. Serve immediately with chips. Photo:EatingWell Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

Make this low-fat gravy in the roasting pan while the turkey rests. Apple cider adds rich fall flavor. Turkey stock adds great flavor to the gravy, but you could use chicken broth instead with good results. Add bay leaf, thyme and peppercorns. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming and discarding any foam, for 1 hour. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl and let cool. To prepare gravy: When you remove the turkey from the roasting pan, leave the roasted shallots behind....

Serve this easy slaw alongside grilled chicken or fish. Add cabbage, carrot, onion, serrano and cilantro; toss until well coated. Top with sesame seeds. Photo: Ali Redmond Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

Slice-and-bake icebox cookies are the ultimate make-ahead treat. These simple swirled cookies are rolled in finely chopped pecans. They’re mildly sweetperfect for after dinner or paired with coffee. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a 10-inch log. Wipe out the mixing bowl. Beat the remaining 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar with the mixer on high speed until light and fluffy....

Enjoy a delicious, homemade cinnamon roll with this make-ahead recipe. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt and egg. Mix on medium-low speed until just combined, about 2 minutes. Photo: Sara Haas Cover the bowl loosely with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes. Coat a large bowl generously with cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the bowl; turn a few times to coat with the cooking spray....

These sweet, cinnamon-flavored apple bars are the perfect accompaniment for your afternoon cup of coffee or tea. Coat foil with cooking spray; set pan aside. In another medium bowl whisk together oil, eggs and vanilla; stir in apples. The batter will be shallow in the pan. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumb mixture over the batter in the baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean....

These perfectly spiced muffins are diabetic-friendly. In a medium bowl combine the next eight ingredients (through nutmeg). Make a well in center of mixture. In a small bowl combine the next five ingredients (through vanilla). Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Cut 18 thin pear slices and brush with lemon juice. Chop all of the remaining pear and fold into batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Top with pear slices....

Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk sugar, butter, egg and vanilla in a large bowl. Add flour mixture, oats and raisins and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Drop level tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, making 12 cookies per batch. Bake until golden brown on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes....

Have breakfast ready to grab and go with theseCinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats. Fiber-filled oats become creamy yet toothsome after soaking up your favorite non-dairy milk overnight. Divide among 5 (8-ounce) jars. Diana Chistruga Screw on lids and refrigerate overnight or for up to 5 days. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 5 days. The mixture is refrigerated overnight until the oats absorb the liquid and soften. Diana Chistruga The oats are soft and creamy, yet retain some texture....