Holiday Biscotti with Cranberries and PistachiosPar admin6801The pleasingly chewy biscotti are coated on one end with white chocolate. In our test kitchen, imported white chocolate, such as Perugina or Lindt, yielded the best results.Triple-Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal CookiesPar admin6801Key Lime CheesecakePar admin6801Reminiscent of Sara Lee's 1950s-era graham-cracker and sour-cream cheesecake, this version features a thick layer of delicious sour cream atop the creamy filling and tart Key lime custard.Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese FrostingPar admin6801This cake can be prepared one day ahead. Sweetened cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets.Goat Cheese & Fig Cake w/Fig MascarponePar admin6801This light-as-can-be buttermilk cake has an easy sophistication, its Sherry-spiked berries harmonizing with the tangy cream.Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and PeasPar admin6801The zing of fresh lemon enhances both the peas' sweetness and the natural flavor of the spinach. The whole quick, creamy dish is bolstered by soft pillows of potato gnocchi.Quick Sausage and Mushroom LasagnaPar admin6801If possible, use flat no-cook lasagna noodles: They look and taste more like homemade than the curly kind.Chicken Pot Pie with Butternut SquashPar admin6801Lay the puff pastry over the skillet for a pretty look. Use any brand; the weight may vary, but either way you'll have enough to work with.Simple Roast ChickenPar admin6801This simple roast chicken recipe by legendary chef Thomas Keller is one of the top-rated chicken recipes on Epicurious. It's an essential, delicious chicken recipe any home cook can master and enjoy.