If you like to bake, you’ll love The Everyday Baker, the latest book from Fine Cooking contributing editor Abby Dodge. The ultimate baking reference book, it features more than 176 recipes and almost 1,000 step-by-step photos to inspire and give confidence. And, it just so happens that plenty of the recipes are perfect additions to your holiday baking. Take a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the book.

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  Maple-Pear Slab Pie

  This gorgeous braided pastry is easier to put together than you might guess. The secret to the filling’s deep, rich flavor begins with cooking half of the pears with maple syrup until they are caramelized and reduced to a thick purée.

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  Hazelnut-Raspberry Sandwich Cookie Wreaths

  These festive cookies are inspired by the Linzer torte, a famous lattice-topped Austrian pastry made with a rich, buttery nut crust and jam filling.

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  Apple Cider Donuts

  Just because it's a baking book doesn't mean donuts are left out! These donuts get a double dose of apple flavor with a sweet-tart glaze, and are the perfect finish for a Hanukkah party.

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  Chocolate-Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

  These fun two-bite cookies pack just the right amount of chocolaty richness and minty freshness to cure whatever ails you. Leave a plate of them out for Santa!

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  Raspberry-Vanilla Zebra Cheesecake

  Here's a showstopping dessert to end your Christmas dinner in style. And it's deceptively easy to prepare: Just layer two cheesecake fillings into the crust in alternating bands, then bake.

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  Crumble-Topped Crab and Pancetta Mini Quiches

  The Everyday Baker isn't just about sweets! These savory little quiches are an addictive addition to a cocktail party spread.

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  Caramel Velvet Apple Pie

  Combining caramel and apple in a dessert is reminiscent of a childhood favorite, but there’s nothing childlike about this pie. The filling’s caramel flavor is sophisticated and elegant, and the baked apple texture is downright velvety. Put them together and you have a filling that’s a far cry from its stick-to-your-teeth candy-apple cousin.

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