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- 1 boxing-day breakfast
- Celebrating this day-after-Christmas British holiday is a great excuse to linger with friends and family.
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- 3 global party
- Indian table settings and an Italian menu fuse for a casual yet totally memorable dinner that can be easily translated almost anywhere.
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- 4 blueberry tartlets
- Frozen pastry is the time-saving trick for these crowd-pleasers. The individual mini-tarts are so delicious, no one will suspect you of cheating.
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- 5 steamers with vermouth and thyme
- The best steamers (also known as soft-shell clams) are the Ipswich variety. Don't be squeamish about the little foot—these are the sweetest and most tender clams.
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- 6 oven fries
- Every bit as satisfying as the real, deep-fried standard, but way easier and better for you too.
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- 7 new england clam chowder
- This isn't the typical "white chowder"—it's brothy and light, with just a touch of cream for richness.
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- 8 lobster rolls
- The key is a hot, freshly grilled roll and cool, creamy lobster salad. Buy the lobster meat precooked and shelled if you're feeling lazy, or sub in shrimp if you're on a budget.
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- 9 flowers and vases
- Unexpected noir blooms and leaves exude fashion-y drama and sophistication that let guests know this isn't an everyday bouquet.
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- 10 greek feast
- Greece is the muse for a sprig-happy late-summer dinner
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- 11 the perfect grilled summer feast
- This feast is so quick and delicious, you'll want to make it every week until the warm weather and fresh tomatoes run out.
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- 12 dressed-up picnic
- This movable feast is packed with style and flavor but light on fuss.
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- 13 instant organic antipasto
- Put together an Italian spread that doesn't sacrifice decadence for purity.
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- 14 a citrus-centric feast
- An entire meal around oranges, lemons and grapefruit.
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- 16 grand aioli dip with fish and vegetables
- Jennifer Rubell prepares a grand aioli, a wonderfully simple Provençal dish featuring the best seasonal vegetables, fresh cod and garlicky mayo.
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- 17 cheese fondue
- Fondue, the French word for "melted," conjures après-ski indulgence in picturesque Alpine lodges.
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- 18 The "After-dinner" Cheese Course
- Something goat, something ewe, something smelly, something blue. Jennifer Rubell lays out her formula for the perfect platter.
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- 19 favorite holiday shopping sites
- Marion McEvoy picks elegant presents available online
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- 20 a white christmas party
- An elegant meal in shades of wintry neutrals from antiques dealer and host Nate Turner.
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