Dried Cranberry

The sweet-tart filling and the flaky crust add up to one terrific pie.

A drizzle of white chocolate makes these Italian cookies holiday ready. For what it's worth, it's equally good on a classic almond biscotti, too.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken and frozen potatoes make quick and easy work of this dinner, which tastes like Thanksgiving leftovers in the best way possible.

Venison is best served rare to medium, as it is a very lean meat that toughens and develops a strong flavor if overcooked. The following recipe may also be made with a 2 1/2-pound beef fillet.

We couldn't have an American potluck dinner that didn't include at least one thoroughly native dish. The wild rice, hickory nuts, and dried cranberries in this salad are a nod to the potluck's origins.

Colorful bits of cranberries, walnuts, and pistachios make these simple cookies sparkle for the holidays.

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Complementary ingredients give the yams a deliciously sweet and tart flavor.

Can be made in 45 minutes or less.

Caramelized pears plus dried apricots, cranberries, and prunes add intense fruit flavor to this stuffing from Rochelle Palermo Torres, a freelance recipe developer and cooking teacher.

Serve with: Roast turkey, ham, or chicken. Combine with: Crackers that have been spread with cream cheese or goat cheese. Use as: A sandwich spread.

In this recipe, applesauce is used instead of butter to cut back on the fat.

This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Dried cranberries can be used in place of the pomegranate seeds in this recipe.