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Jerk-Spiced Duck

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Duck has an unfair reputation for being fussy, but not this recipe. We bathe it in a spiced (nutmeg, allspice) and spicy (habanero) marinade, stick it in the oven, ignore it for five hours, and serve it with fixings for build-it-yourself tacos.

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Raspberry Rugelach

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These bright, sweet-tart beauties are the perfect addition to the typical cookie plate. Adding orange zest and salt to store-bought jam gives the filling an extra dimension of flavor without creating a lot of extra fuss. Plus, rather than shape each rugelach individually, we form a log, then cut it into wedges. Not only is this method easier to execute, but it also reveals more of the jammy, nutty insides.

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Pecan Thumbprints

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These buttery frangipane-filled pecan buttons are decadent without being fragile, and they make excellent cookies for boxing up and giving as gifts. Dusting them powdered sugar before baking creates a crackly, glossy coating. Feel free to add more afterward as well.

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Slow Roast Beef

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We’ve adapted the classic roast into a buffet-style, serve-yourself dish, with options: Make a sandwich (with cornichons and horseradish sauce) if you want, or eat it up as distinct components if that’s more your thing. Store-bought rolls that have been reheated, brushed with butter, and sprinkled with flaky salt might not be the same as homemade, but they will impress nonetheless.

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Chocolate-Tahini Linzer Cookies

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Melt tahini with chocolate in whatever shade you please for a glossy bittersweet filling that will sandwich together rich cocoa shortbreads. As long as you have one large and one small cookie cutter, they don’t have to be the same shape. Feel free to mix and match diamonds, squares, and teardrops.

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Cold Toddy

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You know how at parties you can get a little, uh, hot under the collar? That’s where we got the idea to take down the temperature of a classic hot toddy for a more refreshing approach to the seasonal mix of tea, citrus, spices, and rye whiskey.