Culinary recipes

This elegant dessert is the perfect finishing touch to a festive dinner. Golden, crisp filo pastry pouches, drizzled with a delicious citrus-spiced syrup and topped with crisp...

Tender apples and raspberries baked under a fluffy bun with a golden, crispy crust make a perfect treat for a holiday or Sunday tea party. Individual cobblers, prepared in molds...

This cocktail is incredibly quick and easy to make and makes a perfect complement to any holiday meal. For a non-alcoholic option, replace the gin with an extra shot of ginger beer or any...

This broccoli salad can be served as an appetizer or a healthy side dish with meat or poultry. Its highlight is the fried bacon, which infuses the broccoli with tons of flavor. The recipe uses both delicious fried...

Enjoy the refreshing combination of tart cranberry and sparkling lemon in this luxurious tart. A crumbly crust holds a pudding-soft cranberry-lemon filling, and the tart is topped with...

This side dish will win over even those who thought they didn't like Brussels sprouts! Bright green sprouts, cut in half, are fried in a light glaze of butter and brown sugar...

This basic cornbread has nothing extra, just the essential ingredients that give it that unforgettable flavor: a mixture of corn and wheat flour, butter, sour milk,...

Roasted carrots are served with a relish of pistachios, dates, olives, oranges, and spices. "Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to unexpected guests at our table, which adds a fresh touch...

This Thanksgiving turkey stuffing recipe was created by Rosanna Scotto's grandmother. Despite the name, the stuffing is prepared separately from the turkey and served as a side dish. "Grandma's stuffing can..."

This corn pudding can be served for dessert instead of pie. It's moderately sweet, and much of its natural sweetness comes from the corn. The pudding's secret ingredient is aromatic bourbon, which...

This salad features delicious sweet potatoes, crispy pecans, and maple syrup—the typical ingredients of a traditional American sweet and spicy dish. Raisins, a generous amount of...

This delicious vegetarian pasta is rich in protein, fiber, and simply delicious. Cavatelli pasta is cooked separately and tossed with well-sautéed cauliflower,...

Spaghetti in a delicate creamy sauce with savory pieces of fried pancetta (Italian bacon)… What could be simpler and more delicious?! This dish requires very few ingredients, but together...

"Macaroni and cheese holds a special place in my heart," says Sunny Anderson. "My mom only made her own mac 'n' cheese recipe on holidays, but the rest of the time it was..."

Crispy-fried salmon fillet is served with a hearty escarole and wild rice salad. In addition to these main ingredients, the salad also includes sun-dried tomatoes, crushed salted pistachios, and...

This Mexican-style tomato soup with shrimp and potatoes is quick and easy to make, delicious, and warming. Mash some of the potatoes in the pan to thicken the soup. Shrimp...

Even just carrots can make a wonderful side dish for meat or poultry. Simply simmer them in a glaze of butter, lemon zest, and soy sauce. It's not only delicious, but also...

Savory French toast is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Soaked in an egg mixture, the bread is pan-fried and served with melting cheese, a topping of sautéed Swiss chard, and...

These spicy fried mushrooms will be a hit at your holiday table. This appetizer is made with several types of mushrooms for a richer, more intense flavor, while spices like garlic...

Cranberry relish is a traditional Thanksgiving snack in the United States, but it was prepared long before the holiday even existed. The Wampanoag Indians foraged for cranberry relish on the island for hundreds of years...

Don't underestimate the ability of a simple turkey to impress with its flavor. The dried pasilla peppers used in this recipe impart a smoky flavor rather than a spicy note to the bird. Its flavor...

The spicy Jamaican jerk sauce in which the bird is marinated gives this turkey its delicious flavor and aroma. If you can't find jerk sauce, substitute it with a jerk spice mix mixed with...

Bobby Flay's luxurious turkey will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. This recipe eliminates the need to marinate the bird, yet it still tastes delicious. Flavorful...

Pulao is an Indian basmati rice pilaf that's easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Everything is cooked in one pot. In this recipe, the rice is cooked with whole chicken breasts, which...

This dish is literally infused with the wonderful sweet-spicy aroma of fennel. Fennel seeds are rubbed onto bone-in pork loin cutlets before frying. Fennel root is paired with leeks for...

These quesadillas are filled with juicy bell peppers and fried sweet Italian sausage, not to mention loads of gooey cheese. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Also great served...

Crab rangoons (or crab rangoons) are an appetizer everyone loves, even those trying them for the first time. After all, who can resist crispy fried wontons with a tender cheese-crab filling?

Prepare a delicious German-style dinner. Sauerbraten literally means "sour roast" in German, and this dish lives up to its name, but it's incredibly delicious...

Chicken thighs are pan-fried until the skin is crispy and deep golden, then finished in the oven in a sweet and tart wine sauce with black and green olives...

Lahmajoun is a popular Middle Eastern flatbread topped with meat. It's also known as Arabic pizza. In this recipe, lahmajoun is made with pizza dough and sauce, and the meat...

When preparing a festive dinner for two, there's no point in standing over the stove all day—you can bake everything on one baking sheet! This recipe bakes all the most popular Valentine's Day treats in one batch.

Angel buns are a cross between flaky biscuits made with sour milk and savory yeast buns. They combine the best of both worlds, making you want to bake...

Make homemade rye bread filled with nuts and dried fruits. For the filling, you can use walnuts, pecans, almonds, dried cranberries, raisins, dried apricots, or other dried fruits and nuts you have on hand.

To ensure all your guests are satisfied with your appetizers, use bacon (unless there are vegetarians, of course). Even such a popular appetizer as devil's...

Bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes (BLT) come together in a unique way in this appetizer. The base of these bite-sized appetizers is a crispy-edged fried sweet potato round. Topped with...

These plump little choux pastry treats are perfect for appetizers at holidays and house parties. Unlike other choux pastry creations, gougères are not sweet and are made with savory...

To make this quick yet sophisticated Italian-inspired appetizer, Jeff Mauro wrapped a cube of mozzarella in a basil leaf and nestled a small pickled picante pepper inside. "I like...

These baked sweet potato wedges, drizzled with a savory syrup, are a delicious appetizer that Alex Guarnaschelli suggests to satisfy your hunger before a big holiday dinner. Boiled until just tender, the sweet potato...

You can make fantastically delicious breadsticks yourself using store-bought puff pastry. Simply cut it into strips, roll each strip, sprinkle with a mixture of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and dried...

This recipe makes delicious bacon even better! It combines everything so many people love in a good snack: crispy yet chewy, spicy yet sweet, salty, and smoky...

This homemade walnut pesto is ready in minutes. Instead of traditional basil and pine nuts, it's made with walnuts, parsley, and a touch of thyme. Serve immediately...

These miniature vinegar-steamed puff pastries are incredibly easy to make and turn out beautiful every time. A piece of puff pastry (store-bought will do) is wrapped around a little grated mozzarella, a slice...

This homemade challah recipe will become a favorite in your recipe book. The bread is incredibly delicious, just the right amount of moist, soft, and, most importantly, beautiful. Follow the easy-to-follow step-by-step recipe...

You can bake delicious rustic bread at home, even without a special bread machine, in the oven, and it will turn out just like freshly baked bread. To do this, you'll need a lidded wok, which you'll need to heat very hot...

When bread baking gained popularity during the 2020 lockdown, focaccia became an Instagram superstar. Home bakers began using the dough as a blank canvas, creating intricate...

Baking sourdough bread may seem like a daunting task, but with time and practice, it can become a weekly routine—or rather, a ritual—that the whole family can enjoy...

Sunny Anderson suggests brightening up the wait for the holiday meal with these crostini, toasted baguette slices spread with goat cheese and drizzled with cranberry sauce and whole berries. It turns out...

This classic Turkish flatbread is typically baked in a brick oven. To get the most out of the homemade version, bake the pide in a high-temperature oven for a few minutes before...