Holiday recipes

A Shandy is a popular summer cocktail made with beer and lemonade. It's a great way to refresh your beer, and the drink itself is easy to make at home. Instead of mixing beer and lemonade as usual, freeze the lemonade...

Prosecco and Prosecco-based cocktails are a delicious and refreshing aperitif for any occasion. In this drink, the tartness of sparkling wine is balanced by the sweetness of pear, and a splash of vodka and lemon juice adds...

If you have some leftover corned beef from a holiday dinner, turn it into a burger your family will talk about again and again. Consider this your perfect pub-style burger:...

Popovers are hollow, airy buns that can be filled with any filling. This recipe fills them with a soft chocolate pudding, turning them into an elegant dessert for...

These crispy puff pastry rolls are delicious with almost any filling, from sweet whipped cream with berries to a savory chicken salad. They're easy to make with store-bought puff pastry, and if you have...

If you have a sheet of puff pastry in the freezer, you can always make a variety of appetizers that are especially popular at house parties. They'll look like pastry-covered nipples...

Serve this warm, chocolate-filled bread on the table during Sunday brunch for everyone to tear off a piece and enjoy. To cut the chrysanthemum petals, you'll need...

Try this version of Spanish sangria, made with rosé wine and a splash of rum. Fresh mint, oranges, and apples infuse the drink with delicious flavor. "Sangrito" is a delightful...

Before roasting, the turkey is marinated for two days in a dry spice blend with Provencal herbs and sumac, resulting in an incredibly flavorful and juicy flavor. The juices rendered during roasting...

In Stanley Clisby Arthur's 1937 book Famous Drinks of New Orleans and How to Mix Them, the recipe for the Swiss calls for much more absinthe than most other cocktails...

These cake pops are made with a dense mixture of puffed rice and melted marshmallow, with a touch of lemon zest to perfectly balance the sweetness. Dip each cake pop in...

Decorate your Christmas table with a snow-white house made of refined sugar and candies. All the candies, jelly beans, and marshmallows should be white, sugar cubes serve as the bricks of the house, and for the base and roof, you...

This casserole is made with leftover roast turkey and sweet potato puree, and a can of mushroom soup adds a fresh twist to last night's holiday dishes. The recipe is easy...

In this recipe, Rachael Ray combines ingredients from the most popular Thanksgiving dishes so you can enjoy these flavors year-round. A juicy meatloaf made with turkey and bread stuffing...

Guy Fieri makes his signature broth from roasted turkey and vegetables. The flavor is rich and vibrant. Needless to say, the gravy made with this broth is amazing!

The meat filling of this shepherd's pie is topped with sweet potato purée instead of traditional mashed potatoes. The sweet potato's natural sweetness perfectly complements its savory flavor. And the crispy topping...

This recipe is perfect if you're lucky enough to celebrate Thanksgiving at friends' or family's house and are sent home with a ton of leftovers. It's like having it all over again...

If you have leftover turkey gravy and mashed potatoes after a holiday dinner, bake a delicious shepherd's pie the next day that the whole family will love. Use fresh ground beef, frozen...

While Mark Murphy makes his shepherd's pie from scratch with fresh ingredients, he admits that the recipe is labor-intensive and works best with leftover turkey and mashed potatoes from...

This impressive cookie bomb cake is the perfect dessert to make when you don't want to turn on the oven, like in the summer heat. The light and fluffy filling is made with creamy...

Orecchiette pasta is dressed with a sweet and spicy garlic olive oil and topped with toasted bread crumbs. Combined with grated Parmesan cheese, the garlic dressing infuses the pasta with complex flavor and...

Here's the perfect recipe for festive gingerbread men (or other figures) shaped cookies that can be decorated with icing. A balanced blend of warm spices and molasses adds a touch of...

Gin lovers will love this cocktail made with dry vermouth and champagne. Added with freshly squeezed lemon juice, it's sparkling, bubbly, and refreshing. Serve in a...

This pisco-based cocktail will captivate everyone not only with its delicate melon flavor but also with its beautiful presentation. The drink is served on a skewer pierced with a cube of honeydew melon wrapped in a thin slice...

This cocktail is served in a large bowl with straws for several people. It's made with vodka, rum, and gin, with the addition of grape juice, citrus soda, and fresh grapes. The drink...

This cocktail contains five spirits: gin, dark rum, light rum, añejo tequila, and silver tequila. This potent concoction is especially popular among college students. Triple sec liqueur,...

Oddly enough, this Bloody Mary cocktail gets its perfect flavor not only from the balanced combination of vodka and tomato juice. Its secret ingredient is red wine. Add...

For a wonderful Asian-inspired flavor, soak your holiday turkey overnight in a tea-and-orange-bourbon brine, then thoroughly rub it with...

Butterflying a turkey helps it roast faster, ensuring even cooking on all sides without having to turn it. Soak the turkey overnight in a fragrant...

Mexican tamales are small pieces of corn dough filled with fillings, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed. These small tamales are perfect for parties, and more...

If you've ever tried Italian porchetta meatloaf, you've likely been captivated by its spicy flavor with hints of fennel, lemon, and rosemary. This recipe suggests filling it with the same...

Sugar snap peas are so tender that they can be eaten whole, but for a beautiful side dish, simply sauté them in butter with shallots and fresh herbs.

If you're up for experimentation and unexpectedly delicious results, try making lasagna in a muffin tin with a hole in the center. This way, the lasagna will cook through from the outside in and from the center in, meaning...

A round baking pan with a hole in the center is much more versatile than you might think. You can use it not only for baking sweet muffins, but also for making giant buns for...

Use leftover holiday turkey to make this hot, creamy appetizer the next day. Everyone will love it and it's perfect for a crowd. This rich sauce concentrates all the...

These miniature hot dogs make a great beer-themed treat at a house party. They're packed with the flavor of another popular appetizer: hot buffalo wings. To make them, you'll need...

This recipe combines two popular game-watching appetizers into one delicious dinner idea for a crowd. The tacos are made in a ring shape, perfect for serving with a dipping sauce...

Combine two popular appetizers—nachos and Buffalo chicken—in one dish for the perfect treat for a house party. The recipe is surprisingly simple, and you can use...

Unlike classic cake pops, these cake pops are filled with fillings. The recipe features three different fillings—cheesecake, edible cookie dough, and marshmallow—which...

If you've ever ordered Brussels sprouts at a restaurant, you've probably wondered, "How do they make them so delicious?" Well, the secret is out: high-temperature roasting and a richly flavored sauce. When...

This recipe uses wok-cooked Brussels sprouts, which gives them the distinct roasted flavor typically found in oven-roasted or grilled vegetables, as well as a tender texture...

The strong, rich flavor of Brussels sprouts requires a light, refreshing twist, which lemon zest adds, while garlic adds a savory, zesty flavor. The sprouts are roasted in the oven in...

Hot sauce, blue cheese, and juicy celery imbue these deviled eggs with a deep flavor reminiscent of Buffalo wings. This appetizer is perfect for any holiday or house party.

These cupcakes were inspired by the festive American pecan pie. Toasted pecans are ground to a flour-like consistency and added to the cupcake batter, replacing a small portion of the...

There's no more fun drink for a children's party than bubble tea. Taiwanese tapioca bubble tea has long been popular worldwide and is still considered one of the...

Can't decide what appetizer to serve at a house party? Choose this combination of buffalo wings and baked brie. Serve it as a dip with crackers for dipping. It's also...

Next time you bake sugar cookies, brown the butter before adding it to the dough. Brown butter has a nutty flavor and aroma that will infuse the finished cookies with...

This thick homemade pudding is made with dark brown sugar, which adds a pleasant caramel flavor. Strain the pudding thoroughly through a fine sieve, and then it...