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 | From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor 
We may still have another week in the office, but mistletoe, egg nog, and candy canes seem to be everywhere. Christmas is less than two weeks away and the holiday party circuit is in full swing. While we can't say no to a peppermint martini, we also get a tear in our eye over the thought of some chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Treat the post-Y2K world to Christmas classics--yes, even fruitcake--for quality memory-making with your friends and family. From gingerbread to glazed ham, we have all the recipes you need to get seriously Norman Rockwell. Want delicious daily recipes, cooking tips, and more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. | |
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| Don't Fight the Fruitcake
 No one's denying that fruitcake has a bad rap, but we do argue that it can be totally delicious. Long thought of as regifting fare, fruitcake is really not so bad when it's fresh and homemade. Read the basics about fruitcake here and make sure to read our top tips for making your own. We promise that you'll have a change of heart ... and you might even catch yourself enjoying one. And you if you don't, there's always Eggnog Cheesecake for the rest of us.
| The Nicest Spice
 Gingerbread is one of our favorite smells and flavors of the season, and it comes in the form of bars, squares, cookies, and even houses. A standard gingerbread recipe will come out soft and cakelike, so be sure to use a crispier gingerbread house dough recipe if you're looking to make your own edible mansion or shanty. Either way, the flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon are sure to fill your kitchen with a scent that candles just can't compare to.
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