A whole round Brie is wrapped in puff pastry, topped with cranberry, thyme, almonds, and honey, baked until golden, and served with apples and crackers.
Festive picadillo combines ground meat with cinnamon, allspice, clove, golden raisins, toasted almonds, and candied orange; flavors deepen after a day or two.
Turkey meatballs with cranberry-orange marmalade, seared then braised and served with mashed potatoes, make a tender, communal holiday alternative to carving a turkey.