Table of contents for Holiday 2016 Special in People

FESTIVE IDEAS FOR FUN, FOOD & FAMILY Deck Your Halls with DIYs Paper Source shares a simple, pretty holiday craft that makes use of leftover wrapping-paper scraps How to Make a 3D Paper-Ornament Garland Materials: Red and White Baker's Twine 4 Different Wrapping Papers 1.5˝ Circle Punch (or scissors) Xyron 150 Sticker Machine (or glue stick) Makes: 50˝ garland 1. Cut Out Circles Using a 1.5˝ circle-punch tool or scissors, create 12 circles out of each of the 4 wrapping papers, for a total of 48. 2. Fold and Stick If using a sticker machine, feed each circle into machine, then fold in half and remove from plastic. If using a glue stick, fold circles in half and coat back. 3. Create the Ornaments Attach folded circles by lining up…

Cravings The model and chef showcases yummy recipes (plus fun photos with hubby John Legend) in her debut comfort-food cookbook. CHRISSY TEIGEN'S ARMADILLO CHEESY GARLIC BREAD 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1½ cups finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ¾ cup butter, at room temperature ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. (6 cloves) finely minced garlic 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 (1-lb.) oval French bread loaf 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Stir together mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter, mayonnaise, garlic, red pepper, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. 2. Using a serrated knife, cut the bread across the top in a crosshatch pattern, making cuts 2 inches apart and taking care not to cut through the bottom of the bread. 3. Place…

Mario Batali is the author of the Big American Cookbook, available now. Serve A footed glass vessel elevates any dessert. Small apothecary jars, set of three, $22; save-on-crafts.com Give When the goodies are gone, the box can be used to display keepsakes. Small rectangle glass shadow box, $49; westelm.com MARIO BATALI'S PECAN PRALINES 3 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp. corn syrup 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 cups pecan halves 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or wax paper. Combine brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until a candy thermometer inserted in mixture reads 240°. Remove from heat, and cool to 150°, 8 to 10 minutes. 2.…

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MENU CHEESE PLATTER APEROL SPRITZERS ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD CIDER-BRAISED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH PLUM CHUTNEY DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH COFFEE MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM SALTED CARAMEL NUTS APEROL SPRITZERS Ice cubes 1 (750-ml.) bottle prosecco, chilled 12 oz. Aperol Sparkling water, chilled 6 half-round slices of orange or blood orange For each drink, fill a 14- to 16-ounce tumbler three-quarters full with ice. Fill each glass two-thirds full with prosecco, add 2 ounces of the Aperol, a splash of sparkling water and an orange slice, and stir. Serve ice-cold. Serves: 6 As a holiday hostess, Ina Garten keeps the guest list small and the atmosphere casual. "I like dinner parties more than I like cocktail parties," the Food Network star says. "Six people around the kitchen table is ideal. Everybody serves their…

Ziggy Marley's philosophy is simple. "Everybody's about fitness. Everybody's about looks. But they need to eat properly to get looks!" says the Jamaican singer (and son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley). At home in L.A., where he lives with his wife, Orly, and their four children, he is head chef in the family kitchen. "I'm very free-spirited as a cook," says Marley, 48, who always has fresh veggies on hand. "We grow kale in our small garden, and food you grow yourself just tastes better," he says. His kids' favorite dish? "They love my 'man'cakes!" says Marley. "On a Saturday morning, I'll make them with maple syrup as a treat." HEALTHY 'MAN'CAKES 2 cups gluten-free flour 2 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds, coarsely ground 1…

Decorate with Leftover Ornaments Place them in a bowl on the dining table or a glass vessel on the mantel for a little Christmas spirit in every room. Build a Stylish Winter Scene For a more grown-up, ethereal play on the Christmas village, use imitation trees and cotton batting to create a snowy forest. Use Bows to Tie a Tree Together They're easy and inexpensive to make and take up a lot of real estate. You don't even hang them. Just shove them in there, and they rest on the branches. Set Up a Self-Serve Bar Station Make entertaining easy by serving punch at parties. Fancy straws and glasses on a tray can stay on display all season. IN DEFENSE OF 3 'CHEESY' DECORATIONS 1. Colorful Fake Trees "My feeling…

CARRIE ANN INABA with BUDDY, LOLA & PEANUT "All the dogs [from left, Buddy, 2½, a terrier, Lola, 2½, a dalmatian mix, and Peanut, 10, a chow-Chihuahua-pug] either wear reindeer costumes or Santa hats to celebrate the holiday," says the Dancing with the Stars judge, 48. "They usually wiggle out of them pretty quickly, though!" Inaba also hangs a stocking for each of her pets filled with toys and treats. KATHY GRIFFIN with POM POM & LARRY "I am one of those people that gets the dogs presents," says Kathy Griffin (with boyfriend Randy Bick) of spoiling her 9- and 12-year-old Labradors. "I know it's annoying, but they actually react, and it's cute and funny." This year the comedian, 56, is planning on going a practical route with her gifts.…

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THE KENNEDY YEARS 1961-1963 In 1961 Jacqueline Kennedy was the first to decorate the White House Christmas tree according to a theme; she chose "Nutcracker Suite" (opposite) in honor of the ballet. Above: Jacqueline, 33, and John F. Kennedy, 45, gather with family in 1962 (left to right: Caroline Kennedy, 5; unidentified; John F. Kennedy Jr., 2; Anthony Radziwill, 3; Prince Stanislas Radziwill, 48; Lee Radziwill, 29; Anna Christina Radziwill, 2). Left: JFK hangs a stocking in front of the fireplace, 1962. Right: Caroline Kennedy, 4, prances around the tree, 1961. THE JOHNSON YEARS 1963-1969 President Lyndon B. Johnson, 59, and Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson, 55, admire the tree in the Yellow Oval Room in 1967 with mixed-breed dog Yuki. Following the death of John F. Kennedy, the Johnsons opted…

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There's something extra glamorous about a New Year's Eve party," says fashion designer and lifestyle guru Lauren Conrad, 30. "Everybody is wrapping up the holiday season and celebrating one last time before welcoming a brand-new year. It's exciting!" The Lauren Conrad Celebrate author is the ultimate authority on putting together a sparkly soiree. "I like the creative process of coming up with a theme and all of the elements," says the Hills vet. Another bonus of throwing an end-of-year bash: "The basic guidelines for the party are predetermined. If hosting tends to stress you out, this is the event for you." With the exception of "drinking lots of champagne," Conrad always celebrates differently, with one year ranking as her most memorable. "I rented a home in Napa with friends. We…