Rhia's Kitchen : NEW RECIPES! Panettone, Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake, Pasta with Sausage and Kale, and MORE!

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Hello, friends! There are two things that I learned in culinary school that I often think about this time of year. The first is that there are very few kitchen mistakes that can't be solved by adding a little more cream or butter. The second is that, if all else fails, open some wine. Personally, I make sure that all three of these items are stocked in my kitchen at all times from Thanksgiving through to New Year's. And it's true! Did your roast come out a little dry? Melt a pat of butter on top. Did the veggies get a little overdone while you were gabbing with your best friend? Stir in some heavy cream and call it "creamed vegetables." Does your soup taste a little bland? Add a splash of wine and pour yourself a glass, too. We often talk about the stress of the holidays and the particular anxieties that arise when cooking for a roomful of guests. A good part of it is because entertaining isn't something most of us do often enough to become truly comfortable with it. So if you're feeling stressed, just repeat your new mantra: cream, butter, or if all else fails, wine (or your own refreshment of choice). Eat up, drink up, and be merry, friends! XO Emma

Panettone

by Sally Vargas

Make the holidays extra special with a homemade loaf of panettone. This enriched Italian Christmas bread—dotted with rum-soak dried fruit, citrus, and almonds—is easy to make at home with the time-saving tip of letting it rise overnight in the refrigerator.

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by Summer Miller

This rich, tender chocolate cake is easy enough to make for a casual dessert but can be a showstopper for any special event. It comes together with just one bowl, a whisk, and 30 minutes in the oven. This homemade chocolate layer cake is a chocolate lover's dream.

by Summer Miller

This Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream has a silky, melt-in-your mouth texture, a balanced not-too-sweet flavor, and it pipes beautifully on cakes. You can even make it days ahead of time and refrigerate it, or freeze it for months. It's frosting perfection.

by Nick Evans

This Sausage and Kale Orecchiette is a great weeknight meal. It uses just a few ingredients and can be made quickly. Great for kids, too!

by Carrie Havranek

Shakshuka with mixed greens, herbs, onions, garlic, and spices—and eggs that cook right in the pan. Make it for dinner with crispy latkes, and eat the rest for breakfast the next day!

PLUS A FEW CLASSIC RECIPES FROM OUR FOUNDER, ELISE BAUER!

Gingerbread Cookies

by Elise Bauer

Gingerbread Cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with spices and molasses. Decorate with royal icing and enjoy them for dessert or on your Christmas tree!

by Elise Bauer

First Lady Laura Bush's classic kitchen sink cowboy cookies won her cookie fame for a reason. They're made with oatmeal, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips for an over-the-top cookie you can't resist.

by Elise Bauer

What's the secret to the crispiest hash browns ever? Press out as much extra moisture as possible after grating and before frying. Here's how you can make them perfectly browned and extra crispy, every time.

by Elise Bauer

Glazed Baked Ham is so easy and delicious! Choose from two different glazes, both with honey. Baked ham is a great way to feed a crowd during the holidays.

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