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Create the perfect holiday feast with recipes from metro Atlanta restaurants

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Dec 22, 2016

Christmas is nearly upon us, which means gifts, quality time with family -- and food. Lots of it. If you're putting together the menu for your Christmas feast, look to recipes from some of your favorite Atlanta restaurants to help you out for the holidays (and beyond).

Styling by Brian Kibler / Contributed by Adrienne Harris

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Salads

ExploreCilantro salad dressing from Rreal Tacos
ExploreSalmon and squash salad from Canoe
ExploreKale salad from Nature’s Table Bistro
ExploreGreen apple cole slaw from Alon’s
ExploreHouse salad with miso vinaigrette from Union Hill Grill
ExploreKale slaw from Farm Burger
ExploreChickpea salad from Star Provisions
ExploreKale salad from Ted’s Montana Grill
ExploreGinger dressing from Taki
Styling by Michael Gropp / Contributed by Adrienne Harris

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Soups

ExploreChicken and wild rice soup from Cantaberry’s Restaurant
ExploreLentil soup from Petite Auberge
ExploreLemon chicken soup from Cosmopolitan Live
Styling by Andy Gonzales / Contributed by Adrienne Harris

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Sides

ExploreSauteed spinach from KR Steakbar
ExploreRoasted cauliflower from Steinbeck’s
ExploreButternut squash and Brussels sprouts hash from The Wrecking Bar
ExploreBiscuits from JCT Kitchen
ExploreBrussels sprouts and cauliflower from Seed Kitchen & Bar
ExploreCauliflower from Good Measure Meals
Cracked pie from Dovetail

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Desserts

ExploreCarrot cake from The General Muir
ExploreTres Leches Cake from Seed Kitchen & Bar
ExploreCracked Pie from Dovetail
ExploreCinnamon buns from The General Muir
ExploreSticky buns from Canoe
ExploreGrand Marnier Cake with chocolate ganache from Café Lapin
Stuffed peppers from The Hil

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Entrees

ExploreStuffed peppers from The Hil
ExploreChicken pad thai from Top Spice
ExploreVegetable Plate from JCT Kitchen
ExploreLobster spaghetti from Common Quarter
ExploreCoconut curry mussels from Sprig
ExploreChicken marsala from Carrabba’s
Ginger Rogers from Watershed

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Cocktails

ExploreGinger Rogers from Watershed

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Explore Learn to make eggnog bars and other perfect holiday desserts
Explore Keeping Christmas memories alive in the kitchen
Explore The holidays are a great time to preserve family recipes
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Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and food and dining teams before joining the arts & entertainment team.

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