Using Oreo cookies and melting white and red candy melts, you can easily decorate ordinary cupcakes in a Mickey and Minnie theme. For a truly unique treat, don't forget...
Holiday recipes
Spicy chorizo sausages add a Latin American twist to this classic appetizer. It's made with Mexican chorizo (not to be confused with the dry-cured Spanish sausage!),...
Classic hummus can be dressed up in a variety of ways, ensuring you'll always have a vibrant, unique appetizer for guests. This version is served with a topping of crispy roasted chickpeas and bright green...
The main ingredients of classic hummus are chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil. Adding a little spice creates an incredibly flavorful appetizer perfect for serving at home...
This blend of glossy, plump, and delicious olives in a citrusy, spicy olive oil is a perfect appetizer for parties and celebrations. For a striking presentation, combine several varieties...
To brighten the flavor of this pound cake, add both lemon and orange zest to the batter. And for a festive look, bake it in a ring shape and dust it with powdered sugar. This...
This festive cake is full of Mexican churro flavor and contains all the elements: a crispy sugar crust, fragrant cinnamon notes, a light vanilla center, and chocolate sauce. The cake itself can be...
Traditional Mexican enchiladas are tortilla tubes filled with meat, baked in a sauce topped with melted cheese. This festive version is made in layers, and instead of one...
Ree Drummond named her chocolate cake that for a reason. Its secret ingredient is ready-made chocolate cake mix. The cake turns out so moist and delicious—no one will guess you cheated.
If you're looking for a show-stopping yet easy-to-make side dish for your next holiday, consider these stuffed tomatoes filled with brown rice, herbs, Mexican...
Green onions and capers give these deviled eggs a vibrant, herbaceous color and a wonderful tart, spicy flavor. To carefully fill the egg whites with the filling, pipe it using a pastry bag or a plastic bag...
This sweet potato mash with Parmesan and green onions is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy. It's a great alternative to traditional mashed potatoes when you want more flavor and a unique twist...
The Sazerac cocktail is a close relative of the popular Old Fashioned, but boasts a more complex flavor and aroma thanks to the addition of a splash of anise liqueur to the glass before adding...
Succulent filet mignon stuffed with blue cheese, mushrooms, and herbs, served with a wonderful wine sauce for a luxurious holiday dinner. Served with green beans in a light butter glaze and...
The round "Bandt" pan, although designed specifically for muffins, can become a versatile kitchen helper. It's perfect not only for sweet baked goods, but also for things like this...
A full-size stromboli is a pizza baked like a roll, but these miniature versions are perfect as appetizers. Savory and cheesy, they'll quickly sell out at home...
Edible "bowls" made from food
Why dirty dishes when you can serve food in edible bowls? Try any of these unique options, including avocado, sweet
22 Delicious Smokehouse Recipes You Can Make at Home
True barbecue involves long, low-temperature cooking in a smoker. Try these smoked recipes at home.
Summer Dip Recipes
There's no better way to start a summer party: dipping sauce is a favorite treat for a group of guests! These recipes are sure to please: they're perfect for
Favorite Grilled Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp is one of the main protein foods during grilling season. Not only do they cook quickly (just a few minutes per side!), but they're also
Meatballs made from a mixture of ground pork and sweet Italian sausage are light yet delicious and flavorful. Adding escarole at the very end adds texture and freshness to the soup,...
Unlike traditional meatballs that are pan-fried or oven-baked, these meatballs are coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until super-crispy, and...
Instead of regular breadcrumbs, chicken breast strips are coated in crushed tortilla chips. This not only makes them crispier, but also adds a little extra flavor to the chicken...
Mash two types of potatoes—regular and sweet—and add sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese for a perfect holiday side dish. Because the texture of sweet potatoes...
These delicious, sweet and spicy wings are perfect with beer and are quite easy to make. Bake them in the oven until crispy and immediately toss them in a homemade apricot jam sauce with...
This delicious surf-and-turf dish for two features a juicy flank steak and a large lobster, sliced in half. Served with green butter (Metrod'hotel butter) and...
Even if you're not a sweet potato fan, this delicious pie will have you reaching for more. A crumbly shortbread crust holds a tender sweet potato filling with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with...
This classic Southern casserole features a tender sweet potato soufflé topped with a crunchy nut streusel. It can be served as a side dish, such as with roast turkey, or as a dessert...
This slow cooker side dish is perfect for a cozy fall dinner and makes a wonderful complement to your holiday meats thanks to the perfect combination of sweet potatoes, citrus,...
Glazed sweet potatoes are a popular holiday side dish in North America. Their natural sweetness is beautifully enhanced by the caramel notes of brown sugar and spicy cinnamon. Slice...
This cheese dip is Mexico's answer to European fondue. The slow cooker is used both for cooking and as a warming pot to keep the chili con queso, or simply queso, warm...
No Jewish New Year is complete without a serving of tzimmes, a dessert made with root vegetables and dried fruits. The fruit and honey symbolize the sweetness of the New Year. Carrots and sweet potatoes are sliced into...
Maple syrup perfectly brings out the natural sweetness of the baked sweet potato and adds a caramelized note, while the salty bits of fried bacon provide a pleasant contrast with the melting, gooey cheddar...
Grocery supplies for unplanned summer parties
Stock up on the essentials and you'll always be able to whip up these 3-ingredient party dishes in no time. Simple Summer Dishes Too
This healthy appetizer is filled with delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. The dip consists of three perfectly complementary layers: eggplant baba ganoush, refreshing tzatziki...
Bake these nutty shortbread cookies that literally melt in your mouth. Topped with a pecan halves and a sparkling dusting of turbinado sugar, they're the perfect treat for Christmas and New Year's.
This pecan pie tastes just like the classic Thanksgiving dessert, but it's made without corn syrup. Thanks to equal parts brown sugar and natural maple syrup...
The addition of cream cheese to the dough makes these rolls extra tender and crumbly, while a sprinkle of sugar adds a crispy crunch. These rolls are filled with cranberry and pecan spice...
This snow-white cake, covered with rich peppermint-flavored icing and sprinkled with crushed red and white candy canes, is well worth the time and effort. Bake it for Christmas or New Year's...
A frozen cocktail isn't just a relaxing drink: it can also be a light dessert for adults, a pleasant refreshment after dinner. Garnish each serving with a twist of...
If you have leftover dried fruit cake after Christmas, make some simple granola with it. It can be stored for several weeks and used in this elegant dessert based on...
This appetizer is made with English Christmas cake and dried fruit, making it perfect for the winter holidays. Some of the cake is used to make the streusel, which makes a delicious topping...
This cocktail, with hints of ginger, cranberry, and citrus, is perfect for the winter holidays. It's based on ginger simple syrup, which you can make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. For...
Gradient cocktails captivate with their striking appearance, and this version is also incredibly refreshing, served frozen and perfect as a light dessert for adults. For its...
This bite-sized appetizer is a true delicacy that will perfectly enhance your holiday table. Canned artichokes are tossed with goat cheese, fresh herbs, and garlic, creating a delicious...
This cocktail resembles a classic frappé—cold, foamy, and with a delicious coffee-chocolate flavor and hints of cinnamon. It's milk-free, but the signature frappé foam can be achieved with...
With tart dried cranberries and refreshing orange zest, the sweet coconut macarons become more interesting and complex. The macarons are soft and moist inside, but if you...
Sweet parfaits in shot glasses
We've scaled down our favorite desserts by making them into tiny parfaits.
If you love the combination of chocolate and mint, bake this festive version of brownies with crushed mint candy cane topping for Christmas. Its vibrant red and white pieces will be absolutely stunning...
This cake will satisfy any pecan pie lover who finds pie too rich or sweet. The chiffon cake is similar to angel food cake, just as tender and airy, but...


















































