Recipe Roundup

Recipes From Bon Appétit’s 2023 Holiday Issue

The December/January issue of the magazine is here to help you celebrate—and get through all the days that come before we close out another year.
MatchaSwirl Spritz Cookies on a pink fabric background
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton

The holidays are upon us, which means it’s peak season for eating, drinking, and baking, and the latest issue of Bon Appétit magazine delivers on the occasion—and then some. There are plenty of recipes to help you entertain, including three riffs on the classic cheese ball, a supersize latke, and a tartare featuring salmon three ways (smoked, raw, and roe). This year’s batch of cookies has something for everyone, like a wreath-shaped matcha-tinted spritz and an upgraded s’mores sandwich cookie oozing with marshmallow and chocolate ganache (no campfire needed). But because we can’t live off sugar and festive fumes alone, there are wintery weeknight recipes to keep you going, including chicken al pastor, a cold weather pasta salad with Swiss chard and ditalani, and a quick and easy cheater’s paella.

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  • Pollo Guisado on a neutral fabric
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Sean Dooley, prop styling by Tim Ferro
    1/30

    Saucy Pollo Guisado

    This chicken stew seasoned with aromatic spices, tomato, and sofrito is ideal comfort for cold evenings.

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  • Pumpernickel Panzanella salad in shallow bowl on a white plate
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen
    2/30

    Pumpernickel Panzanella

    Swap tomatoes for citrus in this wintery twist on the classic Italian bread salad.

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  • Chard Salad in a dark brown bowl
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen
    3/30

    Mostly Chard Tiny Pasta Salad

    Swiss chard, bitsy ditalini, salty feta, toasted pistachios, and sage take your average pasta salad into winter territory.

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  • Smoky Chicken and Avocado Salad on a metal platter
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen
    4/30

    Smoky Chicken and Avocado Kale Salad

    Once you mash avocado into raw kale, you might never eat the hearty leafy green any other way.

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  • Plate of herbs potatoes and salmon bits with a serving spoon on a cream colored fabric and navy napkin
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    5/30

    Herby Salmon and Potato Salad

    A sheet-pan dinner gets the salad treatment with help from lemon-dressed herbs, briny olives, and sweet pickled peppers.

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  • Cast iron skilled filled with spiced lamb and topped with shaved curly carrots with lemon wedges and bread on the side
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    6/30

    Spiced Lamb and Shaved Carrots

    Tagine-inspired flavors, saucy lamb, and crunchy raw carrot salad—what’s not to love?

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  • A single slice of squash coffee cake on a white background.
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Taneka Morris
    7/30

    Butternut Squash Coffee Cake

    Butternut squash shows up canned pumpkin purée in this tasty fall-forward coffee cake with crisp streusel and a spiced sugar swirl.

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  • Salmon Onigiri in a yellow bowl on a green surface
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Sean Dooley, prop styling by Tim Ferro
    8/30

    Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri

    These Japanese rice balls filled with salty-sweet salmon are customizable, fun, and great for snacking.

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  • Pimiento Cheese Ball with crackers on a purple plate
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    9/30

    Pimiento Cheese Ball

    This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.

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  • Port Wine Cheese Ball on a glass plate
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    10/30

    Port Wine Cheese Ball

    A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.

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  • Classic Cheese Ball on a silver platter
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    11/30

    Classic Cheese Ball

    Bring some retro glamour to your entertaining game with this easy recipe.

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  • a lined rim of a glass of coquito in front of a red stage curtain
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    12/30

    Coquito

    This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.

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  • ExtraLarge Latkes on a turquoise plate
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    13/30

    Extra-Large Latkes

    These two skillet-size latkes are a faster, smoother road to party time. Serve right away or make in advance and let the guests slice their own pieces.

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  • Tiramisu Snowball Cookies dusted on a yellow background
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Hazel Zavala and Caroline Newton
    14/30

    Tiramisu Snowball Cookies

    Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.

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Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
Salt and Smoke Margarita
Salt and Smoke Margarita
With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Gooey Butter Cookies
Gooey Butter Cookies
These playful cookies are reminiscent of St. Louis butter cake, with specks of crunchy rice brittle throughout.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Giant Garlic Knot
Giant Garlic Knot
This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.