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Recipes Inspired by "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

Serve up these amazing dishes as you count down to Christmas.
By Woman's Day Staff
<p>make your true loves an amazing dessert. Then try these appetizers, main dishes, and sweets to complete the song. Click through for amazing meals worth singing about.</p>
Jonny Valiant; Food styling Vivian Lui; Prop styling: Paige Hicks
Serve up these amazing dishes as you count down to Christmas. For more special Christmas treats that are pretty enough to give as presents as well as serve, check out these gorgeous gift-worthy sweets.
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On the first day of Christmas…

<p>make your true loves an amazing dessert. Then try these appetizers, main dishes, and sweets to complete the song. Click through for amazing meals worth singing about.</p>
Jonny Valiant; Food styling Vivian Lui; Prop styling: Paige Hicks

Make your true loves an amazing dessert. Then try these appetizers, main dishes, and sweets to complete the song. Click through for amazing meals worth singing about.

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Day 1: Partridge in a Pear Tree

<p>This sweet and tart holiday dish makes use of iconic fall fruits and is finished off with an adorable partridge-shaped piece of pastry.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/cranberry-poached-pears-partridge-crisps-recipe-wdy1213%22%3ECranberry Poached Pears and Partridge Crisps</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

This sweet and tart holiday dish makes use of iconic fall fruits and is finished off with an adorable partridge-shaped piece of pastry.

Recipe: Cranberry Poached Pears and Partridge Crisps

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Day 2: Turtle Doves

<p>These tempting turtle candies are super-simple to put together—which is a good thing, because they're going to go fast!</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/pecan-caramel-candies-recipe-wdy1213%22%3EPecan Caramel Candies</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

These tempting turtle candies are super-simple to put together — which is a good thing, because they're going to go fast!

Recipe: Pecan Caramel Candies

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Day 3: French Hens

<p>A whole host of herbs and spices pack this simple roast chicken dish with tons of fragrance and flavor.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/roast-cornish-hens-recipe-wdy1213%22%3ERoast Cornish Hens</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

A whole host of herbs and spices pack this simple roast chicken dish with tons of fragrance and flavor.

Recipe: Roast Cornish Hens

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Day 4: Calling Birds

<p>This classic, comforting dish is made easier with the use of rotisserie chicken and pre-made pie crust.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chicken-pot-pie-recipe-wdy1213%22%3EChicken Pot Pie</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

This classic, comforting dish is made easier with the use of rotisserie chicken and pre-made pie crust.

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

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Day 5: Golden Rings

<p>This satisfying meal comes all rolled up in one neat package, and is easy to put together with some store-bought pizza dough and a few other ingredients.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/salami-spinach-provolone-stromboli-recipe-wdy1213%22%3ESalami, Spinach, and Provolone Stromboli</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant; Food styling by Vivian Lui; Prop styling by Paige Hicks

This satisfying meal comes all rolled up in one neat package, and is easy to put together with some store-bought pizza dough and a few other ingredients.

Recipe: Salami, Spinach, and Provolone Stromboli

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Day 6: Geese A-Laying

<p>Smoked paprika, bacon, and fresh green herbs give the traditional deviled egg a delectable new complexity.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/deviled-eggs-recipe-wdy1213%22%3EDeviled Eggs</a></strong></p>
Jonny Valiant; Food styling by Vivian Lui; Prop styling by Paige Hicks

Smoked paprika, bacon, and fresh green herbs give the traditional deviled egg a delectable new complexity.

Recipe: Deviled Eggs

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Day 7: Swans A-Swimming

<p>Made with delicate meringue, rich sweet cream and tangy pomegranate, these darling desserts are a luscious holiday treat.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/pavlovas-pomegranate-cream-recipe-wdy1213%22%3EPavlovas with Pomegranate Cream</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

Made with delicate meringue, rich sweet cream, and tangy pomegranate, these darling desserts are a luscious holiday treat.

Recipe: Pavlovas with Pomegranate Cream

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Day 8: Maids A-Milking

<p>These creamy bourbon- and rum-spiked after-dinner treats are perfect for enjoying during the holiday season, or on any cozy night in.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-eggnog-floats-recipe-wdy1213%22%3EChocolate Eggnog Floats</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

These creamy bourbon- and rum-spiked after-dinner treats are perfect for enjoying during the holiday season, or on any cozy night in.

Recipe: Chocolate Eggnog Floats

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Days 9 and 10: Ladies Dancing and Lords A-Leaping

<p>These little leaping cookies are about as much fun to make as they are to eat!</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/lords-ladies-sugar-cookies-recipe-wdy1213%22%3ELords and Ladies Sugar Cookies</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

These little leaping cookies are about as much fun to make as they are to eat!

Recipe: Lords and Ladies Sugar Cookies

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Day 11: Pipers Piping

<p>Simple but oh-so-satisfying, these rich cheese-filled pastries are sure to be a big hit at any party.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/parmesan-pastry-pipes-recipe-wdy1213%22 target="_blank">Parmesan Pastry Pipes</a></strong></p>
Jonny Valiant; Food styling by Vivian Lui; Prop styling by Paige Hicks

Simple but oh-so-satisfying, these rich cheese-filled pastries are sure to be a big hit at any party.

Recipe: Parmesan Pastry Pipes

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Day 12: Drummers Drumming

<p>These pretty little cakes are not only adorable, but also just the right size for enjoying in one quick, delectable bite.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/mini-drum-cakes-recipe-wdy1213%22%3EMini Drum Cakes</a></b></p>
Jonny Valiant

These pretty little cakes are not only adorable, but also just the right size for enjoying in one quick, delectable bite.

Recipe: Mini Drum Cakes

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