Holiday recipes

Natural bone-in pork loin patties are filled through a side slit with a filling of cornbread, nuts, and dried fruit, pan-fried, and finished in the oven.

Small Spanish snacks, also known as tapas, are served with wine or beer when guests drop by, as well as in many bars in Spain. Marinated piquillo peppers filled with goat cheese and cheese...

Your guests will surely be delighted by the vibrant appearance of this cake. Ask them to keep the cameras rolling too soon: as soon as you start cutting the cake, candies will pour out of the center – surprise! The cake is...

Eggplant's rich flavor complements lamb perfectly in these stuffed peppers, perfect for both a holiday dinner and everyday comfort food. The peppers can be prepared...

This vegetarian version of stuffed peppers replaces ground meat with meaty eggplant. The result is equally fantastic! The eggplant is cooked with Arborio rice and creamy cheese, and...

Marinated Peppadew peppers are filled with rolled soppressata slices, basil, and blue cheese for a delicious Italian-style appetizer that pairs perfectly with wine. Add...

For a quick and delicious appetizer, fill marinated Peppadew peppers with soft, herbed goat cheese, piping it with a pastry bag. If you don't have a pastry bag, use a regular plastic bag...

Mussels are stuffed while they're still cooked and served on the shell for a delicious holiday appetizer. Be sure to separate the meat from the shell for easy eating. The filling is...

Large mushroom caps are filled with fontina cheese, pine nuts, and golden raisins, then baked until crispy on top. An elegant appetizer for a special occasion. For this recipe...

All the flavors of the popular Parma eggplants are combined in these charming little boats, which will be the centerpiece of any holiday table. Instead of deep-frying the eggplants, bake them in the oven, and...

Gourmets will undoubtedly appreciate this appetizer, which makes a wonderful wine pairing. Each date is stuffed with peanut butter filling and topped with crispy chopped duck skin, flakes...

It's easy to guess that one of the main ingredients of this appetizer is the fragrant herb oregano, which gives the shellfish, baked under a layer of spicy breadcrumbs, their name. Besides the oregano, the piquant...

The best part of this salad is the edible cheese bowl it's served in. The Parmesan gets crispy after baking, and an upside-down muffin tin is perfect for shaping it...

These delicious individual tarts, garnished with fresh strawberries and raspberries, are the perfect ending to a romantic dinner. The tarts feature a crisp, crumbly crust, and the filling is a rich...

These fluffy, layered scones are filled with strawberry chunks and white chocolate—a perfect combination for a festive treat on Valentine's Day, March 8th, or Mother's Day. Topped with sparkling...

This frothy cocktail is made with fresh strawberries, Lillet-Rose wine, tequila, lemon juice, orange bitters, and simple syrup. Simple syrup can be easily made in...

The traditional summer dessert, "Strawberry Shortcake," has been transformed into a dessert sauce perfect for after-dinner dipping with pound cake or shortbread cookies. Stir strawberry jam into...

This dessert appetizer combines all the flavors of a traditional strawberry shortcake—fresh strawberries, shortbread crumbs, and whipped cream—into a bite-sized treat. Serve...

A store-bought falafel mix shortens the ingredient list for this hearty, cheese-filled snack and cuts down on prep time. Meanwhile, an unexpected ingredient for falafel like...

Add bagel topping (a blend of sesame, poppy, onion, and garlic) to classic choux pastry, bake golden profiteroles topped with the same topping, and fill them with a savory...

If you're hosting a dog party, delight your guests with this appetizer of mini pizzas shaped like bones and stuffed with cheese. Follow the step-by-step recipe to easily shape the dough into bones.

Squid stuffed with shrimp paste and herbs is simmered in a light sauce with burst cherry tomatoes and served with fried snapper fillet over boiled fregola pasta with corn.

A football game on TV, beer, and wings go hand in hand. With this recipe for fried wings, made in three different flavors at once, you'll delight all your friends. But keep in mind...

Melissa d'Arabian's Braised Kale combines the flavors of smoky bacon, spicy red pepper, garlic, and lemon zest. The rich and complex flavor makes this side dish...

Try Guy Fieri's delicious, refreshing cocktail, literally bursting with fruit. Mango and pineapple pair beautifully with tequila, creating a truly tropical flavor. The drink is prepared in...

"This is one of our best summer desserts at Tru," shares the restaurant's pastry chef, Gail Gand. "One of its ingredients is lychee, a fleshy white fruit with a red shell. Its pit resembles..."

This recipe features two small but crucial ingredients that make these salad bowls amazing: pickled ginger and shredded nori. The tart ginger and salty seaweed...

This party appetizer is bursting with vibrant Asian flavor and will appeal to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Balls of shredded tofu, almonds, seeds, and spices are rolled in...

Pomegranate yams add a vibrant color and velvety texture to this special holiday pie. If you can't find pomegranate yams, use regular orange sweet potatoes. They're still delicious and juicy, but...

Rolled bread, drenched in tomato sauce with pepperoni and mozzarella pieces, is packed with all the flavors of the popular pepperoni pizza. A great option if you want to impress your guests and offer them...

To save time, Sandra Lee makes this side dish using canned sweet potatoes. It's easy to cook in a slow cooker or multi-cooker: just load the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with spices, and you can forget about them for...

The main ingredient of this African dish is cassava. It was brought from South America to West African countries several centuries ago and became an important part of the local diet. Cassava...

Kalas are sweet fried rice doughnuts flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're perfect for winter holidays, including...

This non-alcoholic mulled wine is a deliciously spiced drink made with African teas (red rooibos and hibiscus) and ripe red fruits, giving the drink a perfectly...

"I really love the approach to making braised greens, as it's a team effort and a responsibility, brought to life by the extra hands needed for peeling and chopping...

To maximize the richness and intensity of her sweet potato mash, Alex Guarnaschelli makes it using baked sweet potatoes. After baking, the flesh is easily mashed with a spoon or whisk. Alex pats the mashed potatoes dry...

This velvety chocolate shake with raspberry notes is the perfect treat for the winter holidays. Fragrant and warming, it's served in cocoa mugs and topped with whipped cream. When...

If you're a Bloody Mary fan, try this version of the famous cocktail, made with vodka and tomato juice, and topped with carrot juice. It's slightly sweeter, but otherwise, it's still...

Brazilian cachaça enhances the rich, full-bodied flavor of espresso in this impressive cocktail you'll want to sip again and again. Easy to make, its rich coffee flavor...

Brazilian cachaça rum, fresh strawberries, and a hint of cinnamon make this recipe a delightful summer cocktail. Moderately sweet, slightly spicy, and refreshing, it's served over ice and perfect...

Want to serve a Bloody Mary with flair at your next party? Prepare the tomato base in a pitcher and serve it buffet-style, alongside vodka, tequila, and all sorts of other...

To make a delicious summer martini, you don't need vermouth. The main flavor component is everyone's favorite seasonal fruit: melon! This recipe combines two varieties of melon—cantaloupe and...

If you're looking for a unique way to serve tequila at your party, consider jalapeño popper shots. Jalapeños are transformed into edible shot glasses for tequila and lime juice. It'll be...

Many people think Caesar salad is an Italian dish, but it was actually invented at Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. This recipe features corn prepared Caesar-style.

"I really love yakitori," admits Justin Warner. "My wife and I even have little containers where we put the 'condemned' skewers so we can count who ate the most. Which, in my opinion..."

This iconic tropical cocktail is pleasantly refreshing on a hot summer day, and its fruity flavor evokes the feeling of a vacation on a distant island. This version of the Hurricane cocktail includes several...

When making homemade lemonade, it's important to maintain the correct proportions of freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and sugar. Then your drink will be perfectly refreshing, with a balanced flavor without...

Lynchburg Lemonade is named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, the birthplace of Jack Daniel's whiskey. It's one of the most popular Tennessee whiskey-based cocktails. There's...

This aromatic punch made with black tea and Battavia Arak rum, lime, and aromatic spices is a perfect choice for any party or holiday, especially fall and winter. Serve well...

The Beer Margarita is a tempting twist on the classic cocktail, combining tequila, beer, lime juice, and frozen limeade concentrate. The result is a refreshing beer...