Fruit, herbs, nuts, cheese, and vinaigrette are a winning combination for a delicious, elegant salo (lard). Sweet, juicy pears are perfectly complemented by tart pieces of blue cheese.
Recipes from the cuisines of the world
These golden, crispy wontons with a delicate cream cheese filling, seasoned with hot sauce and green onions, will be a hit at your party. They have the perfect texture and a stunning...
Deep-fried pickles are a popular snack in the Southern United States. Molly Yeh took it a step further and paired them with Havarti cheese. The result is even more delicious: crispy sticks of egg roll dough,...
Kransekage is a spectacular Scandinavian dessert whose name can be translated as "wreath cake." The cake consists of numerous rings of varying sizes, baked from...
Danish Christmas bread (Julekage) is fragrant with cardamom and cinnamon and filled with dried fruits, candied orange peel, and nuts. Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients: most of them are rather...
This kugel, a Jewish noodle casserole, recipe was inspired by the Greek spanakopita pie, and features egg noodles paired with spinach, onions, lots of herbs, and feta cheese. If you're looking for a new holiday...
Hanukkah money (Hanukkah gelt) is traditionally given to children during the holidays for sweets. This Jewish tradition dates back to ancient times as an incentive for children to study the Torah. Over time, along with real...
This pudding recipe was inspired by the popular Rocky Road ice cream, which features chocolate chips, walnuts, and mini marshmallows. Stir them into the finished vanilla pudding once it's set...
Delight your guests with a popular Chinese dim sum appetizer: crispy toast with shrimp and sesame paste. The paste is easily blended, spread on slices of white bread, and the toast is quickly...
These miniature appetizers look impressive, but they're easy and inexpensive to make. The cream cheese filling is delicious and rich, so you'll only need...
The highlight of this appetizer is the tomato-ginger chutney, served over large shrimp (two per guest). It can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then before assembly...
A bright, crisp, and slightly tart salsa verde made with gherkins and capers is just the thing to balance the rich flavor of fried brie. Frozen pieces of brie are coated in a double breading...
Appetizers on skewers always look appealing, even if you're not at a picnic, and they're also easier to eat without getting your hands dirty. Ree Drummond suggests making some excellent holiday kebabs...
Prepare a festive bone-in ham, deliciously coated with a glossy glaze. The spiral-cut ham is coated with a tart-sweet apricot jam glaze during baking.
Although tamales can be made year-round, these Mesoamerican corn rolls are traditionally served during holidays. Fillings can vary—chicken, pork, or beef—whatever...
A large slab of bone-in ham, topped with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries and topped with a glossy honey glaze, is an American holiday classic typically enjoyed at Christmas...
This popular dessert is prepared in northern India during the winter, when red carrots (gajar) are abundant. While most Indian desserts are considered overly sweet, gajar ka halwa has a more...
In India, this dessert is often prepared for special occasions, such as Diwali, when the weather cools down and lal gajar (orange carrots) appear in the markets. Gajar ka halwa...
Aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, is a popular snack in India. They are often stuffed with crushed green peas and served hot straight from the pan. On the streets of Delhi, aloo...
Thinly sliced onions are slowly caramelized in butter along with achovies and fresh thyme until they create the perfect crostini topping with a wonderfully sweet and spicy flavor. Serve...
White bean pasta seasoned with garlic and red pepper is a great appetizer for parties and holidays. Prosciutto, blended in a food processor with...
Treat your guests to a restaurant-quality dish from Bobby Flay – Mexican-style sea scallops. Large scallops are rubbed with a spice blend, fried until golden brown, and...
This large chocolate pumpkin pie is an easy way to delight a crowd with a unique dessert. It's baked on a rectangular baking sheet and cut into individual squares for serving: one...
Although the classic pineapple upside-down cake is considered old-fashioned or retro in the United States, it still packs a wow punch when served. The caramel topping with a beautiful...
Classic Chicken Parmesan is a juicy chicken breast, breaded in tomato sauce and topped with melting mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It's easy to make and incredibly delicious. In this recipe, Giada de...
Prepare an Italian-style dinner with chicken Marsala and fettuccine pasta. Chicken breast is fried until golden brown and simmered in a mushroom Marsala sauce with mascarpone cheese, which...
This vegetable-rich casserole will become your signature dish after just one serving. Perfect for summer, it's packed with ripe, seasonal vegetables: potatoes, yams, bell peppers,...
Cooked to medium-rare, this juicy sirloin steak is thinly sliced and served with roasted sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, and spicy jalapeños. The smoked...
Balsamic syrup, with its rich, sweet-tart flavor, makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled filet mignon. To make it, simply reduce balsamic vinegar with...
This luxurious dish requires just five ingredients: filet mignon steaks, butter for frying, shallots, mushrooms, and red wine for the sauce. Best cooked on a cast iron...
Forget the good old sandwich as a quick snack. In this recipe, the sandwich is simply a way to serve a delicious filet mignon steak, meant to be enjoyed slowly. The meat...
These all-natural pork chops, stuffed with cornbread, dried cherries, raisins, walnuts, and fragrant sage, are grilled and will delight your guests.
Roasted pumpkin, thanks to its delicate texture, can easily be transformed into a delicious dip by blending it with the traditional ingredients of classic hummus: chickpeas and tahini. This hummus...
This luxurious dessert is filled with the flavors of the traditional American s'more: a thick crust of crushed and pressed graham crackers is topped with a delicate chocolate cheesecake, which is...
Natural bone-in pork loin cutlets cook quickly and look presentable when served. They're perfect for the Neapolitan pizzaiola, where the meat is braised in a light sauce...
Make a light and inspiring bread pudding with the flavor of the American camp dessert s'mores. This recipe makes two servings—perfect for a romantic evening by the fireplace. Bread cubes...
The American dessert s'more is traditionally made over a campfire and eaten hot, but this recipe is the complete opposite. Frozen s'mores are made like an ice cream sandwich and are perfect for...
The best way to make s'mores without a campfire and for a crowd is to bake a dessert pizza with s'mores topping! To make it, you'll need store-bought pizza dough and...
Transform a camping s'more into an elegant parfait worthy of special occasions. Layer all the ingredients—marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers—in a clear glass (or plastic...
S'mores is a delicious combination of toasted marshmallows, melting chocolate, and graham crackers. Although considered a camp dessert and typically made over a campfire, there are many variations...
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon makes the Tex-Mex dish chili con carne a wonderful treat for a special occasion. The steak is cut into bite-sized pieces, lightly...
Replace traditional potatoes with healthier sweet potatoes. Like baby potatoes, they're delicious baked into tubers, perfect for serving with fillings. This recipe features baked sweet potatoes in tubers...
Raw Mexican chorizo sausages are a versatile product: remove the casings, and the spicy mince can be used to make anything, including meatballs for this delicious soup. The soup also contains...
Turn store-bought frozen French fries into a complete meal filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables. Simply bake the fries in the oven, then top them with fried Mexican sausage.
This cornbread is literally filled with meat, cheese, bell peppers, fried onions, and fragrant herbs, like a full meal, only in appetizer form. All the fillings are carefully mixed into a dough made from...
These puff pastries are made with store-bought puff pastry and Spanish chorizo sausage—incredibly simple, yet delicious. All thanks to a spice blend of parsley and smoked paprika in olive oil...
This quesadilla is incredibly easy to make and makes a great breakfast, light dinner, or snack. Besides its main ingredient—lots of cheese—the filling also includes sausage...
Make a delicious dinner of pork loin and roasted Brussels sprouts with red onions in a sweet and tangy honey Sriracha sauce, and even those who thought they didn't like Brussels sprouts will...
Butternut squash's sweetness will add a rich, multi-faceted flavor to your favorite macaroni and cheese, making it healthier. It's recommended to use ribbed pasta, which...
This Moroccan-style butternut squash and chickpea stew can be served as a main course or a side dish. Ras el hanout and cinnamon add a warming, sweet-spicy flavor, while dried apricots...
























































