New Year's recipes

This mashed potato is made from red potatoes boiled with the skins on, which contain a wealth of beneficial micronutrients. Mash them with sour cream and butter, and for a vibrant flavor...

To beautifully present a simple side dish like mashed potatoes at the holiday table, make a gratin. Place the mashed potatoes in a baking dish, smooth them out, and bake in the oven until the surface...

Cranberry jelly is a sauce commonly served with turkey or other poultry and meat in America. This version is made with cranberries (fresh or frozen) and red grapes, as well as...

This relish is made with fresh ingredients—cranberries, beets, apples, and herbs—and served chilled. It's a very healthy addition to meat dishes, packed with a whole host of flavors, including...

Mostarda is an Italian sauce made from fruit in mustard syrup. It's typically served with meat dishes, adding a savory-sweet, festive flavor. Try mostarda for its amazing combination of...

Bread stuffing (stuffing) is considered an essential side dish for a holiday turkey in American cuisine, although it is baked separately from the bird itself: this way, you can prepare much more stuffing, and...

This stuffing differs from traditional American turkey stuffing by featuring more vegetables and using multiple grains instead of bread crumbs. It contains rye, spelt, and...

Make a delicious Hawaiian-style bread stuffing to serve as a side dish with your holiday turkey or other meats. Hawaiian stuffing is a traditional combination of...

In the US, traditionally, the stuffing for a holiday turkey is prepared separately from the bird itself, for several reasons. First, it helps the turkey cook through better, and second, it allows for a more...

Despite its name, this turkey stuffing is baked separately from the turkey but served as a side dish. It's a traditional stuffing of the American Southwest, combining...

Tender green peas in a creamy sauce are a delicious side dish for meat and poultry dishes. But what really makes them delicious is the crispy topping of fried shallot rings. Use in cooking...

This cranberry sauce for your holiday turkey will captivate everyone with its unconventional yet amazing flavor. The cranberries are baked in the oven to intensify their flavor, and a little white wine and fresh...

Shredded coconut, hot Fresno pepper, and lime infuse this cranberry sauce with the flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine. The unusual yet harmonious combination of sweetness, tartness, and spice makes this relish...

This side dish is meant to be used as a turkey stuffing for a holiday dinner, but it's baked separately to ensure there's enough for a large crowd. And it can be served with anything other than turkey...

This miniature acorn squash with its orange flesh and green rind always looks unique when served. It doesn't even require any special preparation to delight everyone with its flavor: just...

Looking for a festive alternative to mashed potatoes? Try this carrot, leek, and ginger mash. Not only is it delicious, but it's also healthier than potatoes. The spiced vegetables are sautéed in...

This vitamin-rich side dish uses a salad mix of radicchio, frisee, and endive. Each variety comes in a variety of shapes and colors, ensuring a truly impressive, lush salad.

This side dish uses ground raw Italian sausage, just peel the casings off. Sauté it in a pan with red onion, thyme, and fennel root, and...

A juicy, vitamin-rich salad made with fresh vegetables and herbs is the perfect side dish to serve with meat on a hearty holiday table. It features healthy kale and freshly grated pumpkin...

This salad features hearty carrots, juicy fresh salad greens, goat cheese for a creamy flavor, and toasted almonds for a satisfying crunch. The carrots are pre-seasoned...

To avoid roasting a huge turkey in the oven, you can cook only the meatiest parts of the bird: the legs and breast. Firstly, this will reduce the roasting time. Secondly, thin slices of...

The night before roasting, rub the entire surface of the turkey with a dry curing mixture made with black pepper, garlic powder, and dried dill and refrigerate overnight. Do not cover the turkey...

This recipe is a lifesaver if you're roasting a turkey at the last minute: the bird doesn't require marinating, yet it turns out incredibly juicy, delicious, and flavorful. Your secret weapon is spiced butter,...

Make a delicious, warming mulled wine using Spanish red wine infused with spices, apples, pears, and pomegranate seeds. For an even more complex and rich flavor, add...

For this elegant, spiced cocktail, mulled wine is brewed with unfiltered apple juice (American apple cider) and spices, then infused in the refrigerator with finely chopped...

Rice is incredibly delicious if you cook it not in water, but in aromatic chicken broth mixed with chopped cilantro and garlic. And when it's ready, mix it with finely chopped...

When planning a New Year's or other holiday menu, opt for miniature gherkins. Each serving is sure to look luxurious when you have a whole one on your plate...

Antipasti in Italian cuisine are a way to liven up the anticipation of dinner. Various small appetizers, often paired with each other for flavor, are served on a large platter. One such type...

Make themed cocktails for a New Year's or Christmas party in the shape of adorable snowmen. Glue black buttons to straight cans and tie felt scarves around the necks...

This Yule log will delight your guests with its appearance alone, not to mention its amazing chocolate-coffee flavor. And you'll be thrilled to make it. Because that's why...

This snowman, made from pull-off cupcakes and topped with swirls of the most delicate meringue icing, is destined to be the center of attention at any winter holiday party. A large crowd will...

Sicilian Pignoli cookies are small, soft, chewy balls baked from almond dough and studded with crunchy pine nuts. Although Pignoli only require a few ingredients,...

You can jazz up plain graham crackers and turn them into truly festive cookies, bursting with vibrant flavors. To make this, you'll need peanut butter for the graham cracker sandwich filling and...

A very simple way to make chocolate milk toffee. All you need is a can of condensed milk and dark chocolate. Melt them together, pour them into a mold, and let them sit for a couple of hours...

This chocolate cake is incredibly quick and easy to make, and stands out from the typical layer cakes with its simple, Italian-inspired look. It consists of just one layer, baked from...

Surprising guests with this cake is easy. Despite its apparent complexity, the dessert is simply made of square sponge cake layers covered with green frosting. This "New Year's tree"...

This pie, reminiscent of a Christmas wreath, will be a welcome addition to the holiday season and will also grace the table at any other celebration. This dish is perfect for those looking to surprise guests. Under...

Enjoy this fragrant, spiced gingerbread cake, which is incredibly easy to make. Its incredible flavor comes from a rich blend of spices, freshly grated ginger, molasses, and...

Green Brussels sprouts, burgundy onion wedges, and bright red jalapeño pepper rings transform your vegetable side dish into festive confetti. Just what you need to keep your New Year's table from looking...

Roasted fennel topped with a Parmesan crust makes a delicious side dish or appetizer for your holiday. And it's incredibly easy to prepare. Slice the fennel bulbs into thick slices, sprinkle with spices and grated cheese...

When preparing a New Year's or Christmas dinner, place a huge roast in the center of the table and you can't go wrong. It's very easy to prepare and looks stunning, not to mention delicious...

For a themed Christmas or New Year's table decoration, you can bake candy cane-shaped cookies with the same vibrant peppermint flavor. And they're much easier to make than...

Bake chocolate brownies in round cake pans so you can cut them into triangles and easily transform them into charming Christmas trees without any unnecessary trimmings. The tree trunks...

The taste and texture of this cheesecake will be unusual, yet still delicious. It's all about the unusual crust, which, instead of a traditional cookie, is made from a mixture of gooey marshmallow and crunchy...

While strawberries are a rather exotic treat for a winter holiday, at Christmas or New Year's, you really want to treat yourself and your loved ones to the most delicious and interesting desserts! Especially since a little...