Cooking Light magazine contents for December 2011
December 2011 Recipe Index
Find all the healthy recipes from Cooking Light's December 2011 issue. morePuff Pastry Appetizers
The flaky crunch of purchased puff pastry makes a delicious starting point for simple party snacks. moreLighter Pound Cake
Less-than-a-pound pound cake--a new classic. moreHow to Perfectly Cook a Standing Rib Roast
Yes, you CAN make a show-stopping standing rib roast (a.k.a. prime rib) at home. Learn how to cook it with our step-by-step guide.
moreHoliday Party Calorie Counter
No point having a Scrooge-ish disposition about holiday indulging. But knowing where the calories lie doesn't hurt, either.
moreGifts from the Kitchen
A homemade gift is the sweetest thing. Not fancy, just straight from the heart. We cooked up three base recipes, with variations—and sprinkled with decorating tips. moreThrow an Open House Party
Whether you go casual or elegant, we have all the tips and advice you'll need to host a warm, friendly, successful party.
moreHow to Give a Good Toast
The well-done toast warms a whole room. Stumbled through, or delivered as droning dissertation, it becomes an unfortunate bit of family lore. Here, some success tips from toastmasters. more7 Best Baking Cookbooks
Our top picks for the best baking books of the past 25 years moreHow to Eat Mindfully
Learn to appreciate every bite. moreStories of Grateful Giving: Charity Dinner Party Hostess
She turned her love for entertaining into charitable fund-raisins success. moreStories of Grateful Giving: Cookies for Kids' Cancer
A mom turns grief into public awareness and research funding, one cookie at a time. moreStories of Grateful Giving: Home-Cooked Meals for Soldiers
While her son serves in Iraq, she serves up home-cooked meals to returning soldiers. moreStories of Grateful Giving: Team Bake
For these three, baking is a way to comfort families facing a battle with cancer. moreTop 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years
We're picking the best 100 cookbooks of the past 25 years. Stay tuned for the winners in different categories each month. moreHoliday Gifts for Food Lovers
Enjoy this selection of gift ideas from our editors and Test Kitchen professionals. You're sure to find something for the chef on your list―or yourself. moreDinner Tonight
One of these simple dinner menus can be on your table in well under an hour. more103 Money-Saving Recipes
You'll feel good about feeding your family these creatively delectable recipes.
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