Holiday recipes

Caldo verdi is a traditional Portuguese soup, often prepared for holidays and weddings. Its recipe varies from family to family, but since the name translates from...

If you're looking to surprise your guests with an unusual appetizer, try deep-fried pickles. Pickle slices are dipped in beaten eggs, coated in cornmeal breading, and...

Delight your guests with this unusual dessert for adults. While alcoholic jelly is gaining popularity, it's not always convenient to drink from shot glasses. And with citrus peels, it...

If you want to serve this dip impressively at a house party, make it in a bread boat! This appetizer will always be a hit with guests. To make it, you'll need a long loaf...

Make this gooey cheesy dip for a special occasion, featuring real crab meat and plenty of healthy spinach. Three types of cheese—cream, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack—fill the appetizer...

These stuffed jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're small and easy to eat with your hands, and their zesty flavor is perfect with beer! For the filling, you'll need...

Complete your children's birthday cake with these vibrant, handmade candies that everyone will love. The toffee is made with white chocolate, cream, butter, sugar, and marshmallows, and...

Sausages in dough can be not only a filling snack but also a beautiful treat for a friendly party. Bake them and arrange them in a ring with a cup of sauce in the center, so each guest can...

Make a punch for a large group using a blend of apple and pear cider with a dash of bourbon. The flavor is fruity and spicy, perfect for a sunny autumn day. Serve over ice, and for...

Try the superb combination of aromatic Lillet Blanc with vodka and a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice and savor its light, refreshing citrusy, spicy notes. This drink is served...

Replace the traditional rum in a Pina Colada with aged reposado tequila, and the cocktail's flavor will take on a whole new dimension. To make it, you'll also need orange-pineapple juice, coconut cream, and...

This light, sparkling blueberry-flavored cocktail is perfect for bachelorette parties and other women's special occasions. It's easy to drink, has a pleasantly sweet aroma, and a rich red color.

Japanese matcha tea will make your Gin & Tonic even more refreshing and invigorating, adding a hint of tartness for a richer flavor, and imparting a pleasant greenish tint. Carefully...

These miniature chocolate cupcakes, topped with a soft, fluffy peanut butter topping and garnished with a glossy chocolate glaze, taste like Reese's chocolate bowls filled with...

Chocolate cupcakes are made with malted milk powder added to the batter, giving them a more interesting, multifaceted flavor. Once they've cooled completely, frost each cupcake...

Everyone should try this classic Jewish matzo dumpling soup! The chicken broth is clear, aromatic, and warming. The soup is made with carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs,...

Flaked coconut, almonds, and chocolate fill these cupcakes with tons of flavor and texture. The cupcake batter is mixed with coconut cream and coconut extract, resulting in...

A dip for a family gathering doesn't have to be salty! This dessert dip will satisfy any sweet tooth, cheesecake, or cookie lover. It's made with cream cheese and...

Inspired by the American chocolate bar Butterfinger, these cupcakes will captivate everyone with their extravagant look and the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Classic chocolate...

Crispy frico cheese wafers are a great addition to any Italian dish, appetizer, or salad, or they can be eaten on their own as a snack or wine pairing. The wafers are made from grated...

This Scotch-based cocktail is radically different from the classic Negroni, yet still reminiscent of it with its citrusy, spicy notes. Scotch whisky, Aperol, and Amontillado sherry...

These festive cupcakes combine the salty flavor of peanuts with the chocolate perfectly. The vanilla cupcakes themselves are baked with crushed roasted peanuts added to the batter. When they're fully...

These elegant cupcakes will impress your guests with their contrasting black and white colors and the stunning combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint. Soft, perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes...

Many kids would love to indulge in sweets during snack time at school, but with these brownies, you don't have to worry about that. Unlike traditional brownies, these brownies contain less sugar and...

For a casual house party, there's no better appetizer than a delicious dip for dipping chips and crackers. It's also a great way to serve it to guests while they wait for the main course, because...

Deviled eggs are a popular appetizer at any celebration: they're easy to make, look beautiful when served, are easy to eat in just a few bites, and people just love them!

To make this simple cheese spread, simply combine grated cheese with mayonnaise, chopped canned pimento peppers, and spices, then spread on bread and enjoy. The combination...

Shandy is a classic combination of beer and lemonade. The drink is loved worldwide for its refreshing, light taste. In this version, spicy ginger syrup and freshly squeezed lemon harmoniously complement the notes...

This punch harmoniously blends vodka, beer, and limeade. The flavor is balanced, smooth, and refreshing. The punch is prepared in a large bowl and served with ice and a generous...

This delicious cake, infused with the wonderful aroma of cinnamon, is made with bean-chickpea flour and is gluten-free. The dough also contains applesauce and coconut oil, resulting in a deliciously...

The turkey (butterfly trimmed for even, quick roasting) is soaked overnight in a herb-tea, orange-bourbon brine, then rubbed with cumin butter,...

The Bloody Mary cocktail, made with vodka and tomato juice, is filled with a whole range of vibrant flavors, with sweet, tart, spicy, and salty notes that make it the perfect folk remedy for...

If you're throwing a Halloween party, welcome your guests with a glass of "blood." A spoonful of grenadine will add a bloody tint to the already red cherry punch. For an alcoholic...

These broccoli and chickpea balls are reminiscent of falafel, perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with the vibrant flavor of herbs and spices. However, unlike falafel, they are baked in...

Every element of this dessert is literally filled with cranberries in all their forms: ground dried cranberries in the crust, fresh ones in the filling, and candied berries for decoration. The pie is made on a crumbly crust with a delicate...

Your guests won't go hungry with this filling and impressive appetizer. This Mexican-inspired dip is made with seven different layers that blend beautifully together. Canned...

Hot crab dip is one of the most popular appetizers for house parties in the West. It's made with real crab meat baked in a rich ranch sauce with herbs under a crust of...

"I think the ultimate comfort food is candy," says Ina Garten, "any kind of candy, from a store-bought Snickers bar to handmade chocolate truffles. Besides the fact that we...

This appetizer is easy to make at home, and everyone will love it. You can use fresh or thawed squid. Cut them into rings, coat them in seasoned flour, and fry them in plenty of oil until...

Lovers of tart bourbon cocktails will love the combination with cranberry and orange juice. Serve very chilled, garnished with cranberries. The perfect finishing touch...

Sweet and sour grapefruit, strong bourbon, and fiery ginger fill this cocktail with an invigorating flavor, while grapefruit beer and grapefruit soda give the fizz its characteristic soy...

There are countless reasons to gather the whole family, and one of them is making tamales, which requires an extra pair of hands. In Mexico, this dish has long been associated with...

The perfect winter cocktail will enchant you with its rich flavor profile. Bourbon, combined with notes of allspice, anise, ginger, fruit, and citrus, warms and lifts the spirits. And...

These giant cookies are a must-have for your holiday treat list if you're looking to impress everyone with something new. A ball of dough is rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture, then...

These giant gingerbread snowflake cookies are a triple delight: they're incredibly easy to make, perfect for sharing with kids, and they're stunning enough to be the centerpiece...

If you and your guests love a combination of sweet and savory in cookies, you'll be delighted with these giant oatmeal cookies. They're filled with a whole host of deliciousness, including hearty oatmeal...

These cheerful holiday cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles to your guests' faces. They're not only decorated with a variety of sprinkles on top, but also inside. It's an incredible explosion of color! You can find different sprinkles...

This delicious yet easy-to-make appetizer can be made ahead: poach the mussels in white wine, mix the aioli sauce, and refrigerate until ready to assemble just before...

These savory little things are made with just two ingredients, but they'll delight you with their rich flavor. Anchovies infuse the green olives and garlic with vibrant umami notes, creating a perfect appetizer for...

Gluten-free bread goes stale faster than regular bread, and this casserole is a great way to use it up, creating a new, delicious dish while saving money. Strata is typically baked with bread...