Who doesn't love a good fritter? Add salty, tangy feta cheese, a cumin-spiced yogurt for dipping, and beautiful pomegranate seeds to adorn the dish, and you've got one photo-worthy appetizer or snack.

In a December that is to the gills with buttery cookies, decadent cheese plates, stiff drinks and rich roasts, they might even be a little island of moderation, as decked out with tiny red bulbs as the nearest windowsill.

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