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What’s better than the smell of warm cinnamon sticky buns in the morning? How about those buns being covered in rich, gooey caramel sauce and topped with pecans? Thanks to Dennis Prescott’s easy, make-ahead recipe, this dream can become a reality. Do note that the buns should be assembled at least 8 hours ahead of baking, so plan accordingly.

Pecan Sticky Buns

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Looking for a gorgeous, special occasion main course? Look no further than this beef tenderloin coated with fresh herbs and savory porcini powder and served with a rich, buttery mushroom sauce. To make it even easier, you can prepare the sauce up to the point of adding the butter a whole day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then reheat gently. When ready to serve, add the butter and stir.

Porcini Crusted Tenderloin with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

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Our regular Cowboy Candy (aka candied jalapeños) was such a hit that we decided make a version for the holidays by adding tart cranberries to complement the sweet heat. Perfect with turkey (you can sub it for the usual cranberry sauce) it would also go well with salmon and lamb and is great paired with cheese.

Cranberry Candied Jalapeños (Holiday Cowboy Candy)

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Make this the year you try injecting your turkey with big, bold flavor with Diva Q’s Cajun turkey injection recipe. Smoke this Cajun turkey first to get that awesome wood-fired flavor and then finish over higher heat for deliciously crisp skin.

Juicy Smoked Cajun Turkey

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Here’s the perfect dip for entertaining. Why? Aside from its cheesy, roasted garlic goodness, the whole thing can be made ahead before cooking and refrigerated. Then, about a half hour before serving, all you need to do it stick it on the grill. Serve it with sliced apples, crostini, crackers, or crudité for dipping.

Baked Ricotta Dip with Roasted Garlic

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For his new cookbook, Cook with Confidence, Dennis Prescott collected his favorite recipes for sharing with family and friends. One magnificent example: This fragrant and meaty lasagna. Dennis is the first to admit that making it is a bit of a commitment, but, that you'll feel a beautiful sense of accomplishment. You can also spread out the work; for instance, simmering the sauce a day or so ahead. And, of course, lasagna improves upon sitting, so you can always bake it the day before you plan to serve it.

Sunday Lunch Lasagna

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We've got a delicious Traeger take on a classic Italian dish. Pork loin is wrapped with pork belly, layered with a citrus and herb blend, smoked over applewood to golden brown crispy perfection and served with a fresh Italian salsa verde.

Smoked Porchetta with Italian Salsa Verde

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Encompass a lean cut of pork in a triple threat of hog to create a savory & crisp shell.

Holiday Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Grilled lemon juice, smoked simple syrup, and apple cider are spiced with whiskey, fernet and garnished with orange peel twists and cinnamon sticks. Serve this punch bowl-style drink with dry ice for a dramatic finish.

Spiced Cider Brew Cocktail

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