Mulled wine is a holiday tradition at our house. Simple to make, the warmed wine and spices fills the home with a wonderful aroma and cheerfulness. It's the perfect way to start any winter party. Cheap wine is okay for this recipe, just make sure it's something you would also drink cold.

Go to the recipe for Mulled Wine.

Christmas is almost here. This is a simple recipe for roast turkey that creates a flavorful and moist turkey using oranges, maple syrup and lots of herbs. Brining the turkey is an important step in creating a really moist turkey. Your guests or family will surely be impressed.

Go to the recipe for Orange & Maple Roasted Turkey.

Philadelphia Chef Jose Garces beat Jehangir Mehta in the final battle of The Next Iron Chef. Chef Garces joins current Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto, and Michael Symon and will compete in his first battle as an Iron Chef January 17th.

Garces is the executive chef and owner of Amada, Tinto, Distrito, Chifa and Village Whiskey in Philadelphia and is also the executive chef at Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago. Chef Garces is known for his signature Latin cooking style. In 2009, he won the "Best Chef Mid-Atlantic" award from the James Beard Foundation. Garces currently resides in Philadelphia with his family.

Check out a gallery of his Next Iron Chef Competitors.

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Guest Chef Marcus Samuelsson (Aquavit, C-House) created the State Dinner Menu along with White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and her team. The menu strives to showcase the best of American cuisine and the White House's commitment to serving fresh, sustainable and regional food. In honor of their guest, the Prime Minster of India, attention was also given to the flavors of Indian cuisine.

Go to the State Dinner Menu for the Prime Minister of India.

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Here is a collection of delicious cranberry recipes for the holidays.

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Delicious ginger liqueur and caramel vodka are mixed with apple cider and a squeeze of lemon juice in this wonderful martini. Perfect for the holidays.

Go to the recipe for Spiced Caramel Apple Martini.

This is a wonderful savory custard. The basil and goat cheese contribute most of the flavor to this dish but you could also use other herbs or vegetables. It also is very nice with lobster or shrimp mixed in.

Go to the recipe for Autumn Corn & Chevre Pudding.

Here is a delicious recipe for roast chicken that is perfect for a family dinner or add a side of cranberry sauce and you have a great holiday meal.

Go to the recipe for Lolly's Roast Chicken with Sage Stuffing.

Simple, without a lot of fanfare, this delicious apple cake from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is comfort food at its best. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Go to the recipe for Marcus Samuelsson's Apple Cake.

A wonderful and creamy rice dish that works well as a main course or as an appetizer, it's equally tasty with just scampi or just asparagus.

Go to the recipe for Asparagus and Scampi Risotto.