Holiday recipes

Celebrate the arrival of spring with these refreshing lemon meringue cupcakes. They're easy to make, quick to assemble, and absolutely charming. Soft, just the right amount of moist, the cupcakes feature a delicate...

The combination of lavender and pink peppercorns gives a simple vodka and soda a floral, zesty twist—a perfect idea for a spring brunch. The cocktail is made with homemade lavender...

The secret ingredient in these latkes (Hanukkah potato pancakes) is celery. It infuses the latkes with its vibrant flavor and makes them juicier. The delicate inner...

Natural lamb chops are pan-fried until golden brown and, ideally, medium-rare inside. The remaining fat is used to make a delicious creamy sauce with garlic and...

Lamb chops are stuffed with breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, pan-fried until golden brown, and then cooked for a few minutes to achieve the desired finish.

Surprise your friends at a house party with a Tequila Sunrise Jello shot. It's made with store-bought Jello mixes in various colors and infused with tequila. Layer each shot in sequence,...

Queso fundido might be a distant Mexican relative of Swiss fondue, but it's more than just melted cheese sauce. Besides the cheese, it's filled with a rich filling of fried ground meat and...

Beef tenderloin baked according to this simple recipe from Ree Drummond turns out super juicy and flavorful, but the most delicious part is the crispy peppery crust. To achieve this, the tenderloin is...

Make Sunday brunch special and bake individual raspberry bread puddings with the kids. If you don't have ramekins, you can use oven-safe coffee mugs to...

Adults and kids alike will love making and sharing this pizza-flavored pull-apart bread. The bread consists of dough pieces that are tightly pressed into a mold along with other ingredients...

Invite the kids to make their own chocolates to give to friends or serve with family tea. These truffles are filled with healthy nuts and dried fruits, and...

These crispy and fluffy cheese breadsticks make a great snack for kids or a cute teacher's gift. Best of all, they're easy and fun for kids to make themselves. Let them...

These baked potato skins are packed with the delicious flavor of Kansas barbecue. Crispy baked skins, layered with melty cheese, are topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and...

Transform Mexican nachos into a vibrant Caribbean-inspired appetizer. Tortilla chips are served under a layer of shredded grilled jerk pork, fresh pineapple chunks, and melting, savory cheese...

If you want to delight your guests at a house party with an interesting appetizer, bake pull-apart bread. It consists of individual slices stuck together during baking, filled with pieces of ham, fried onions, and...

A wonderful salad for the holiday table. Slices of roasted duck breast are tossed with endive, oranges, raspberries, and pecans in a tart sherry-based vinaigrette. Everything...

These miniature, individual cheesecakes are baked in a metal muffin pan. Each one is made with a single wafer cookie. Place a cookie in the bottom of each pan and top with a thick...

Lekah, a popular Rosh Hashanah pastry, gets its sweetness from the addition of honey and sugar to the dough, and its warming flavor and aroma from ground cinnamon, allspice, and...

Take all the ingredients of a classic sweet potato casserole, combine them with the elegance of Hasselback potatoes, and you have a stunning holiday side dish. Sliced...

These easy-to-make sandwiches captivate with their rich flavor. They're made with corn muffins spread with butter, green onions, and honey. The main ingredients are a slice of ham and...

If you're on a gluten-free diet or just want to make a quiche without the hassle, you can bake it without dough in a pie pan, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese beforehand. When baking...

The star of this cocktail is orange marmalade (aka confiture). Got some left at the bottom of the jar? Great! That's just what you need. Add the remaining cocktail ingredients to the same jar and shake, rinsing off...

Deep-fried turkey captivates not only with its magnificent appearance but also with its flavor: it stays juicy and you don't have to worry about it drying out. Plus, it coats the entire surface...

Gatorade sports drink and Blue Curacao liqueur give the classic Margarita a cheerful, bright blue color and a delicious flavor. Garnish the rims of the glasses with blue decorative sugar and salt, and...

The subtle flavor of porcini mushrooms will add a truly luxurious touch to your holiday turkey. This recipe uses dried porcini mushrooms. Let them swell in water and then toss them with butter. Read more...

This gluten-free carrot cake with hints of almond, citrus, cinnamon, and ginger is a perfect spring treat for Easter. The addition of grated carrots makes it deliciously moist, and the...

Cincinnati Chili is served as an appetizer on crispy potato skins. Bake the potato skins (with or without cheese) following the step-by-step recipe and top with the meat filling.

Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer at many holidays and house parties. But in this recipe, they become part of an even more interesting appetizer. Each deviled egg is served on...

This recipe is an elevated version of the classic Salisbury steak, a beef patty in brown gravy. For a more complex flavor, smoked paprika and ground paprika are added to the patty mixture...

It's time to dig out that can of salmon from the pantry and cook something delicious for the whole family. Any salmon will do, such as pink or sockeye. The fish is mixed with...

Widely used in cooking throughout the Middle East, pomegranate molasses is produced by reducing fresh pomegranate juice to a thick syrup. The sweet-tart molasses...

This fresh noodle lasagna is layered with tender braised chicken in a fragrant Italian cacciatore sauce, a rich béchamel sauce, and plenty of gooey Parmesan cheese. A perfect treat for...

This recipe combines lasagna with classic eggplant Parma. The lasagna is made in the form of individual rolls with fried eggplant, three types of cheese, and homemade tomato sauce. The process...

Milk punch with brandy gained popularity in the American colonies when it was considered a cold cure. Although its medicinal properties were questionable, the drink became popular in...

Almost year-round, the bar at Arnaud's Restaurant mixes more French 75s than anywhere else in New Orleans. But during Mardi Gras, their signature purple...

The Carousel, a New Orleans establishment since 1949, boasts not only its distinctive 25-seat carousel bar, but also several of the innovative...

The Hurricane cocktail can be found on the menu of almost every bar in New Orleans, thanks to Pat O'Brien's, where this fruity drink was created in the 1940s. Although the original recipe...

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Broussard's restaurant in New Orleans, the bar staff brought back a cocktail popular in the 1940s. This elegant whiskey sour was named after the famous...

Mardi Gras (the equivalent of the Eastern Slavic Maslenitsa) is the time for "Magi Pie," a time when the southern United States bakes sweet cinnamon pies in honor of the three biblical wise men. These pies are decorated with...

The "Rodeo Queen" cocktail is a tribute of sorts to the inimitable Dolly Parton, as is the entire White Limozeen restaurant in Nashville where it's made. The menu is traditionally Southern, but...

Recipe author Anne Burrell believes her fiancé, Stuart Claxton, most likely fell in love with her because of these meatballs. "The recipe is called polpettini, which roughly means 'little' meatballs, but...

This potato skin appetizer was inspired by chaat, a popular Indian street food. The crispy potato skins are infused with the sweet, spicy, sour, and tangy flavors of three sauces...

These nachos replace traditional chips with equally delicious baked potato skins—or, more precisely, sweet potato skins. Their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with the...

Bread bowl dipping sauce is a stunning appetizer for house parties. But you can go one step further to delight your guests by making individual mini bowls of creamed spinach dip with...

In the West, it's traditional to give "talking hearts"—edible valentines with a message or declaration of love—on Valentine's Day. This recipe suggests making a real cake in the shape of a giant...

This alcoholic jelly, shaped like a beautiful pie, can be served as both a drink and a dessert at a friendly house party. The jelly is based on natural apple cider, to which a generous portion of...

Decorate your holiday table with vibrant emerald deviled eggs. The filling is made from egg yolks whipped with watercress, green onions, and tarragon, creating a vibrant color and zesty flavor.

This lasagna is a great way to transform a classic comfort food into a Passover treat everyone will love. Instead of traditional lasagna sheets, matzoh sheets are used, which...

These charming gift boxes are made with sugar cookies and royal icing. They're perfect for gifting candies or other small treats. The recipient will be delighted...

A sticky amber glaze made from apricot jam gives the chicken a truly festive look and infuses it with a sweet and spicy contrasting flavor. Brush it over the bird a few minutes before it's done.