Holiday recipes

Delicate creamed spinach is the perfect side dish for meat or poultry, equally good for holidays and everyday meals. Seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and nutmeg, it...

These miniature cookies are easy to make and look airy and festive. Try making them with your kids. Roll the dough into balls, roll them in coconut, then...

Green beans are lightly pan-fried for this side dish. They should remain crisp and bright green, and the sautéed mushrooms with garlic and rosemary make a wonderful complement...

To make these adorable holiday mini tarts, you'll need a few cookie cutters—round and tree-shaped—store-bought puff pastry dough, and ready-made cherry filling for...

These decadent cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and filled with a rich, spiced filling of nuts and dark brown sugar. You'll fall in love! These rolls are easy...

This huge cinnamon roll, shaped like a pie and serving eight, is delicious and mouthwatering. It's sure to wow your guests at your party. The apple is quite...

This simple recipe adds an unexpected citrus twist to the classic warm flavor of cinnamon rolls. Orange zest and freshly squeezed juice are added to both the dough and the icing for a...

"When I make this dish, I feel like a kid in my mom's kitchen," admits Sunny Anderson. "The best part is watching the marshmallows bubble and toast in the oven." Sunny...

Aligot is a delicate mashed potato and cheese purée from the Aubrac region of central France. Traditionally, aligot is made with tomme d'Auvergne, a young cheese with a nutty flavor and excellent...

This savory Indian mashed potato dish is delicious and easy to prepare. It has many variations depending on the region. In Bengal, the dish is called bhorta (mashed potatoes), in northern India, bharta,...

This side dish is the perfect complement to your holiday turkey. It looks impressive, is easy to prepare, and simply melts in your mouth. Fry thick slices of sweet potato in a skillet with butter, then bring to a boil...

Once you've tried homemade eggnog made with custard eggs, you'll never want to drink store-bought eggnog again. This is our perfect, safe Christmas drink recipe. It's so festive and very...

If you love the Moscow Mule, you definitely need to try this festive twist. Sweet fig and the pine-spicy fresh rosemary elevate the classic cocktail with a magnificent...

"Whenever I think of the foods I loved as a child in the 1970s, beef stroganoff is the first thing that comes to mind," says Ree Drummond. "It's so delicious! Beef stroganoff is the perfect combination..."

Preparing a Christmas dessert is truly a creative process for the home cook, so recipe author Heather Baird has left it to you to unleash your creativity, both in detail and in simplicity...

"Bløtkake is a festive Norwegian cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. I first tried it at a party celebrating Norway's Constitution Day, and then at Christmas...

Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that will brighten up any celebration. They're easy to make, all the ingredients are readily available and inexpensive, and they look impressive, especially when you pipe the filling...

For 12-year-old Jeffrey, a contestant on "Top Chef: Kids," cooking is an adventure, which explains why he decided to put Hawaiian buns in his waffle iron. These buns, he...

These charming cupcakes, flavored with fresh mint, will delight anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and mint, as well as baked goods with a light, refreshing flavor. The batter is made with cream infused with...

This vibrant, refreshing punch is made with vodka, cranberry, and pineapple juices, along with orange liqueur and ginger ale. Frozen lemonade cubes with berries add a...

This refreshing cranberry punch captivates with more than just its sweet and spicy flavor. Just look at those colors! Ruby-red cranberries cover the entire surface of the drink, and the frozen cubes...

Red Velvet chocolate cupcakes with zesty notes of cinnamon and cayenne pepper for all lovers of unusual flavor combinations. The inside of the cupcakes is perfectly moist, and the top is covered with...

Large shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, curry powder, and garlic, then quickly pan-fried for a delicious, sweet-spicy, and...

"Instead of drinking regular soda, I keep this refreshing spritzer with real fruit juice in the fridge," says Giada De Laurentiis. "It's a pomegranate and cranberry drink...

The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail from the 1930s. Its complex flavor is as captivating today as it was nearly a century ago. The cocktail, whose name translates as...

Violet Crème de Violette, elderflower St. Germain, and lavender bitters infuse this sparkling Champagne cocktail with a sophisticated floral aroma, complemented by citrus...

This large salad of fresh greens, shaped like a vibrant Christmas wreath, will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table. And its taste is as delightful as its appearance. Dense salad greens...

This simple holiday beef recipe is a must-have for anyone who doesn't have the time to cook but still dreams of delighting their guests with a royal dinner. The meat turns out...

What makes these buns so delicious is the sticky, buttery glaze that soaks into the hot crumb, making it especially moist and sweet. The buns are baked right in the glaze. After...

These buns are so sweet and moist thanks to an unexpected ingredient: orange confit in the filling! The glaze is also made with orange zest and freshly squeezed juice,...

Don't let these buns seem so tiny. Believe me, each one is a true flavor bomb! They're easiest to make with store-bought yeast dough. If you generously grease them...

You can certainly bake these sweet cinnamon rolls any time of year, but they're especially delicious on Christmas morning. What makes them so special? It's the amazing raisin filling and...

These delicious cinnamon rolls are a breakfast dream. Fluffy and deliciously sticky, they're made with yeast dough and topped with a sugar glaze infused with coffee and maple extract. They...

Some of us love crunchy cookies, while others are crazy about soft ones. If you're one of the latter, check out these incredibly soft, chewy sugar cookies, filled with...

If you're wondering whether to serve a salad or a dip at a party, consider this vibrant, crunchy appetizer salad in a creamy dressing that's meant to be eaten with chips, not a fork. Don't...

Why eat salad with a fork when you can scoop it up with pita chips? That's the whole idea behind this crisp, appetizer-style salad, filled with finely chopped, colorful summer vegetables and dressed...

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in southern India, during which this dessert is served. Traditionally, it's made from freshly harvested rice and mung beans and sweetened with Indian jaggery, which...

A quality homemade chocolate cake is quite a labor-intensive undertaking, but it's simply unmatched by store-bought options. And if you're only looking for a cake for two, this recipe will make things easier. Exquisite...

This dish perfectly combines everything you and your partner need for a balanced dinner. Seared chicken breast with lemon and herbs is served with baked red potatoes and...

The classic coffee flavor of Italian tiramisu is perfectly complemented by the almond note of amaretto liqueur. This recipe also makes two servings, perfect for when you need a quick and elegant dessert...

This shrimp and lemon risotto will delight you with its simple yet sophisticated flavor. Traditionally, risotto is made in large batches to feed family and friends, but here's a version for...

Instead of making tacos for a crowd, Ree Drummond recommends setting up a taco bar, where all the ingredients are laid out individually on the table and guests can put whatever they want on their tortillas...

Spectacular layered cocktails are the best way to impress guests not only with the beautiful presentation of the drink but also with the combination of flavors. Although the technique of layering drinks is quite ancient, it...

The subtle tartness of the homemade garnet-balsamic vinaigrette and the spicy notes of vermouth and black pepper perfectly complement the fruity flavor of strawberries in this gin-based cocktail. The drink is sure to please...

Enjoy the stunning tropical combination of orange, mango, and lime in this refreshing tequila-based cocktail. One of the ingredients—sweet lime juice—is made from a blend of freshly squeezed...

These savory pies are made with leftovers from Thanksgiving favorites: roast turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, bread stuffing, and cranberry sauce. They're perfect for the next day...

A filling of diced turkey and dried cranberries gives these traditional Indian samosas a Thanksgiving-themed flavor. You can make them the day after the holiday,...

To make delicious Asian-style chicken wings, bake them in the oven until half-done, then coat them with store-bought teriyaki sauce and cook until done. Teriyaki sauce contains...

Cut this luxurious chocolate cake into eight pieces, arrange them on plates, and let your guests marvel at the Santa's reindeer in each one. To decorate the cake, you'll need M&Ms...