Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast, Vegetable Lasagna, Roasted Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts

Holiday dinner recipes that will put your menu over the top. [Log In] [America's Test Kitchen] [FIND RECIPES] [START FREE WEB TRIAL] Notes from the Test Kitchen [Holiday Dinner] December 9, 2016 Holiday Dinner Planning a holiday dinner and pleasing your guests can be stressful. Here in the test kitchen, we are dedicated to bringing you recipes that are proven to work so that you don’t have to worry when it’s time to cook the big holiday meals. This week we share with you three of our favorite holiday dinner recipes that are sure to liven up your menu. For even more foolproof recipe ideas, sign up for a 14-day free trial membership to all three of our websites and [gain access to our entire archive]. Happy holidays from our kitchen to yours! [Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast] [Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast] Our recipe transforms a humble sirloin roast into [an elegant holiday meal]. We cut the roast in half and tie it along its length to create two attractive cylinders that cook in just 2 hours. Salting the roasts overnight seasons them well and helps keep them moist during cooking. To ensure even cooking, we start the roasts in a low 225-degree oven. And for flavorful, crusty exteriors, we sear the roasts on all sides; coat them with an aromatic paste of garlic, anchovy, fennel, coriander, paprika, and oregano; and then briefly place them in a 500-degree oven. [View Recipe] [Vegetable Lasagna] [Vegetable Lasagna] For all you vegetarians and vegetable lovers out there, we’ve got your holiday entrée covered with [one of our most popular lasagna recipes]. Our recipe avoids all the pitfalls—soggy vegetables, grainy ricotta, and dull tomato sauce. Precooking eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, and spinach not only reduces their juices but also concentrates their flavor. For added richness, our cheese layer combines tangy cottage cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, and garlic. A quick no-cook tomato sauce made with crushed tomatoes, basil, and olive oil adds brightness. [View Recipe] [Roasted Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts] [Roasted Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts] Our [Roasted Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts] is a simple yet presentation-worthy vegetable side for your holiday table. We peel the squash thoroughly to remove not only the tough outer skin but also the rugged fibrous layer of white flesh just beneath, ensuring supremely tender squash. For optimum caramelization, we use a hot 425-degree oven, place the squash on the lowest oven rack, and increase the baking time to evaporate the water. Browned butter and hazelnuts provide creaminess and crunch that can’t be beat. 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