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‘Encanto’ Rated: PG for some thematic elements and mild peril. Star rating: eee out of 5 There is so much to enjoy about “Encanto” – the songs, the gorgeous animation, the cultural traditions.

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve – whatever is to be celebrated at the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest time of the year, it is done with plenty of lights and good cheer at these 10 hotels.

1. “The 1619 Project,” created by Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine (One World, nonfiction) What it’s about: A dramatic expansion of The New York Times Magazine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2019 project containing essays, poems and photos that explore the legacy of slavery in America and key moments of struggle and resistance.

We are on greased skis headed toward the holidays, and all the festivities are focused on the end of the year. That means you’ll have a naturally long to-do list to get all the necessary preparations done. Cooking can be the easiest part if you utilize your best kitchen assistant: the slow cooker.

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Baking all the ingredients necessary for a delicious meal in one container is a smart way to approach dinner. It’s easy to clean up, simple to prepare and can be tailored to fit the tastebuds of your family. Sheet pan meals are the oven version of a slow cooker set on high.

Spinach Artichoke Tartlets are just in time for your busy holiday season. If you like spinach artichoke dip, you’ll absolutely love these easy to make tartlets. h The spinach and artichoke mixture comes together in minutes in your food processor and can be made ahead of time. Fill store-bought phyllo shells before your occasion, pop them into the oven for 15 minutes, and you’re ready to go. Did I mention that they are delicious?

Kimchi is a powerhouse Korean ingredient of seasoned cabbage packing spice, crunch and that savory umami factor that comes from fermented foods. In this recipe from our book “Milk Street Tuesday Nights,” we use kimchi to amp up leftover rice for a quick, flavorful meal.

One minute can make a difference between success and disaster in cooking. An extra minute means a cheese topping goes from toasty brown to burnt.