Culinary recipes

After roasting your holiday turkey in the oven, don't drain the rich juices from the roasting pan. They contain a lot of concentrated flavor—the perfect base for a wonderful gravy! Reduce them with a little dry...

A superb combination of lemon and coarsely ground black pepper gives this festive turkey its distinctive flavor and rich aroma. The bird is rubbed inside and out with a mixture of lemon zest and pepper, and...

The roasted chicken breast is served with a light lemon sauce made in the same pan, and is garnished with baked butternut squash and lemons. The refreshing citrus flavor and aroma are perfect...

This dish is infused with the aromas of Indian spices paired with fragrant cilantro. Its superb flavor is enhanced by a special sauce made from fresh cilantro and hot serrano peppers, which...

These fluffy, golden-brown buns, shaped like delicious knots, are filled with sweet and tart cranberry pieces and a citrusy, spicy aroma from lemon zest and nutmeg. A perfect treat for winter...

These soft, fluffy buns with a light creaminess and a crunchy topping of coarse sea salt are easy to make and make a great complement to savory dishes. Below you'll find the basic dough recipe...

This fluffy, tender frittata is filled with sliced ​​bell peppers, sautéed mushrooms, and green onions, topped with a gooey cheese layer. To make it, you'll need a frying pan suitable for...

One of the main ingredients of this frittata is naturally smoked Gouda cheese. It imbues it with such a delicious aroma and flavor that everyone will love it, even those who aren't used to eating omelettes without...

Glazed eggplant is a great example of a simple yet incredibly delicious Asian-inspired vegetable side dish. Tender pieces of fried eggplant are coated with a sweet and spicy, glossy glaze of sugar and...

This baked brie appetizer in a bread bowl is the perfect choice for those who prefer savory snacks over sweet ones. Salty, creamy brie is placed in a bread bowl and topped with...

Shrimp are baked in a savory Fra Diavolo sauce on simple tartlets made from a piece of dough. To form this appetizer, you'll need a mini muffin tin. For 12 servings, you'll need just six...

You can fry the steak for this appetizer in advance and refrigerate it, or use leftover fried steak, slicing it very thinly across the grain. The base of the appetizer, crispy...

If you've tried Sicilian arancini at a restaurant, you know how delicious they are. In this recipe, risotto balls are rolled in breadcrumbs with Italian herbs and air-fried until...

Beetroot and cashew dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can be served to guests with potato chips or fresh vegetable slices for dipping. Blend the dip in a blender until...

Delight your guests with the incredible combination of crisp filo pastry, chewy, tender Gruyere cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries. This appetizer looks elegant and sophisticated, yet is quite simple and...

This recipe is an attempt to replicate the fried shrimp served in restaurants. The result is incredible! Tender shrimp, coated in a super-crispy golden crust, are served in a sweet and spicy...

Bright pomegranate seeds, like a scattering of precious stones, adorn any winter appetizer. This light salad is no exception. Arugula, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and coarse Parmesan shavings are topped with...

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.

These bright red and green deviled eggs will decorate your New Year's or Christmas table like Christmas ornaments. To color the egg whites, you'll need the appropriate food coloring, and for the filling...

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...

Warm baked brie becomes gooey, creamy, and tender, and can be served as a dip on its own. Bake it in a bread bowl, which will keep the cheese from spreading completely while...

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,...

This cheese dip is the most delicious you've ever tasted. It's literally loaded with salty bits of fried bacon, crunchy almond needles, three types of cheese – Swiss, blue, and...

These juicy oven-baked meatballs can be served as a holiday appetizer, with skewers or toothpicks nearby for piercing. Pickled jalapeños, added to the meatballs, add a touch of flavor...

The festive wreath theme is especially popular at Christmas. Let it carry over into your appetizers, too. Place a wreath of sausage rolls with dipping sauce in the center. Everyone will love this...

While your guests are waiting for dinner, offer them this wonderful cheese appetizer shaped like a Christmas tree. It's easy to make, yet looks very impressive and atmospheric. Make it with well-chilled cheese...

These crispy, mustard-flavored breadsticks with a cheesy crust will be a hit at your party. With minimal effort, they make a delicious appetizer. For this recipe, you'll need store-bought...

This festive pie boasts a crystal-clear mint filling nestled in a crumbly chocolate crust atop a layer of dark chocolate. It's topped with fluffy...

Like most gingerbread cookies, this cake only gets better with age. When you first bake the layers, they'll be light and airy. If you wrap them in plastic wrap and leave them overnight, they'll become...

If you can't find a suitable cookie plate for your New Year's or Christmas table, bake an edible one and decorate it accordingly! To do this, you'll need a heat-resistant plate (like...

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 is one of those desserts you just can't stop gazing at. These individual cheesecakes are shaped like magical snow globes and require no baking. Each cheesecake is served on a graham cracker crust...

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...

This fragrant challah is made with a filling of butter, garlic, and onion. Raw vegetables are wrapped in each strip of yeast dough, which is then braided into a traditional braid.

This spice blend, with the perfect balance of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other added spices, is perfect for more than just delicious gingerbread: add it to pancakes, pies, and any winter...

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...

Shape this magical winter cocktail into a snowman. This treat will look beautiful at a Christmas or New Year's party. The eggnog base can be made in advance and served whole...

Try the wonderful combination of juicy, sweet and tart berries, delicate vanilla pudding, and spicy gingerbread cookies. This dessert is incredibly delicious and looks exquisite. Perfect for...

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...

This delicate vanilla pudding is delicious on its own, but crushed chocolate wafer cookies add even more flavor and texture. Stir some crushed cookies into...

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...

Prepare a festive pizza-flavored appetizer with a puff pastry base. Inside, everyone will be treated to a Pepperoni pizza topping: savory sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and juicy...

This impressive tart is perfect for a festive gathering with friends. Bake the base crust from store-bought puff pastry the day before, then decorate it with the remaining...

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...

This festive appetizer, shaped like a giant Christmas candy cane, is filled with all the ingredients of a pepperoni pizza. Topped with tomato sauce, melting mozzarella, and savory sausage slices...

This beautiful festive Christmas tree salad will be a fun and delicious addition to your party. The evergreen tree itself is made from lettuce and salad leaves, and the meats...