This delicious holiday meat is prepared using a whole pork shoulder, bone-in and skin-on. Before marinating, make deep, parallel cuts through the fat in the skin...
Holiday recipes
Classic vanilla donut glaze is made with just three ingredients: whole milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. The powdered sugar is stirred into hot milk until the glaze...
A huge piece of baked ham is a spectacular and delicious treat for a large family celebration. While stores often sell pre-marinated and pre-baked ham,...
Scrapple is a Pennsylvania jelly similar to meatloaf, traditionally made with ground pork offal, spices, cornmeal, and broth. However, it differs from meatloaf in that...
Stromboli is an unusual American pizza baked in a roll-like form. Thin slices of several types of cheese (Parmesan,...) are layered on a rolled-out sheet of yeast pizza dough.
This Italian pie captivates with its wonderful rustic appearance, ease of preparation, and exquisite flavor and aroma. To make crostata, place the filling in the center of a rolled-out...
These brightly colored straws will be a true highlight for any occasion, be it a child's birthday, Easter, or New Year's. Salted straws of any thickness, but thick ones are preferable, are coated with melted...
With this recipe, you can prepare a delicious rack of lamb at home, just like in a restaurant. To ensure it's juicy and tender, the meat is cooked whole and then sliced into individual pieces just before serving...
As we all know, fried bacon makes any dish taste better, and this recipe is no exception. Tender pork tenderloin is rubbed with a spice mix of dry mustard, garlic, hot pepper, and brown...
The thick, delicious caramel of your dreams can be made much easier than you imagined. The recipe is so simple, you'll likely never go back to store-bought caramel! It contains only five...
Treat your loved ones to a special breakfast and fry up some fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. For the dough, you'll need all-purpose flour, butter, any-fat milk, a little sugar,...
Petit fours are miniature, bite-sized pastries that will enhance any occasion, whether it's a family celebration, brunch, or a house party with friends. Petit fours made according to this recipe...
This appetizer is also called "Tatar steak." It's made from raw beef steak, which is frozen and chopped into small pieces and dressed with a sauce made from raw egg yolks, vinegar,...
These French cheese puffs will be a hit at your house party. They pair perfectly with spirits, especially wine, and are a quick sell-out. Gougères are baked in...
This classic cocktail features tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, Tabasco hot sauce, horseradish, and grated onion. All the ingredients are perfectly balanced, and...
This simple buttercream frosting whips up in minutes and is perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It only requires four ingredients: butter...
If you've got your hands on a fresh piece of tuna, enjoy all the delights of this delicious and healthy raw fish by making a tartare appetizer. Its main ingredients are tuna and avocado. Both...
Impress your guests with this unique pineapple casserole side dish, perfect with a holiday roast, pork, or spicy chicken. Sliced canned pineapple...
A white wine spritzer is a refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed any time of day, whether it's Sunday brunch, a romantic dinner, or a fun bachelorette party. All you need to do is mix...
Biryani is a delicious Indian rice dish similar to a layered pilaf. This recipe is very close to the traditional one, except that the biryani is cooked in the oven instead of on the stovetop...
Carpaccio is an Italian restaurant dish made from raw beef that will make a delicious treat for your table. Carpaccio is made from fresh, tender beef tenderloin, sliced into the thinnest...
Coquito is a Puerto Rican cocktail typically enjoyed at Christmas. Its name translates from Spanish as "little coconut," but once you try it, you'll realize that coconut is anything but...
Spring Lemon Desserts for Guests
Lemon juice and zest make these desserts perfect for a spring party.
This luxurious carrot cake is quick and easy to make and makes a wonderful holiday treat. Bake it for Easter, for example, and your loved ones will be delighted. The layers are...
This simple and quick cake takes less than an hour to make—perfect for an everyday tea party! The dough is made from flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, and a small amount of...
Despite its vegetable base, this vibrant carrot soufflé is served as a dessert. Besides boiled carrots, known for their natural sweetness, the recipe also includes eggs, sugar, butter,...
These cakes are incredibly quick and easy to make, perfect for both holidays and Sunday tea with the family. The dough is made with canned pumpkin puree and a little...
Served in halves as a side dish, acorn squash looks very original, and it acquires an amazing taste when baked in a glaze of brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup.
Butternut squash, with its natural sweetness, is a perfect side dish for holiday meats or poultry. One of the easiest and most delicious ways to serve it is oven-baked. Butternut squash slices...
These fun, handmade candies are made from crushed Oreo cookies mixed with cream cheese frosting and decorated to resemble Easter bunnies. Some of the truffles are bunny heads, while others...
Pizza rustica is completely different from the traditional pizza we're used to. It's a large, thick, closed pie filled with cheese and deli meats, typically baked in Italy for Easter. In...
Start this festive ham with rhubarb syrup: mix some of it with mustard and use it to glaze the meat, and use the rest to make a sweet and sour compote to accompany the meat. For...
Although technically a vegetable, rhubarb has fruity notes and a refreshing acidity, making it a great pie filling. Only the rhubarb stalks are used in this recipe. Choose...
Asparagus is a wonderful spring side dish that will brighten any holiday table just by looking at it. To enjoy its flavor and juiciness, asparagus doesn't require much cooking. One of the best...
Risotto is an elegant Italian dish that simmers slowly and gradually, becoming tender, creamy, and deliciously delicious. This risotto is made with asparagus, or more precisely, asparagus broth, which...
The main ingredients of this juicy, vitamin-rich salad are fennel root and asparagus. Before adding them to the salad, they are tossed whole in a garlic-infused vinaigrette and grilled until...
Invite your guests to try this light and elegant Italian-style appetizer while they wait for the festive dinner. Arrange the roasted asparagus spears with thyme on a large platter, and serve...
Instead of traditional Arborio rice, this risotto is made with pearl barley, resulting in a chewier, fiber-rich, and slightly nutty flavor, while fresh asparagus, lemon zest, and herbs...
Everything about this appetizer is perfect: the airy, crispy crust, the tender smoked salmon and cream cheese filling, and the asparagus spear that adds juiciness and makes the appetizer look...
Often, roasted asparagus is served drizzled with sauce and topped with a crispy topping and chopped eggs, but this recipe delivers maximum flavor. Blanched asparagus is topped with...
Crispy, savory, and sweet, candied bacon is a perfect appetizer for parties, breakfasts, sandwiches, or just snacking. It can also be crumbled into salads or other dishes for a delicious...
To prepare this dish, you'll need thick cutlets of bone-in pork loin. Cut a pocket into the side of each cutlet and fill it with a fried mixture of onion, breadcrumbs, egg, and...
This English pie with dried fruit filling is traditionally made for Christmas, but it is so wonderful and aromatic that it can be baked for other holidays, or even for no special occasion, just for tea.
Carnitas is a Mexican-style braised pork cut typically used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or tamales. Pork shoulder is most often used. The cut is rubbed with a mixture of spices and...
Mexican tacos are a surefire option when you need interesting appetizers for house parties or are planning a casual, fun family dinner. All you need is...
A pot pie is very filling, delicious, and looks appetizing, especially when served in individual pots. For individual pot pies, you'll need 4 ramekins or ovenproof...
Welsh toast is crispy toast topped with a rich cheese sauce. It can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side dish. In this recipe, the cheese sauce...
Traditional Greek tzatziki sauce is a delicious appetizer that can be served with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or simply with fresh bread. It's made with thick Greek yogurt, cucumber,...
Even if you substitute just the breast for the whole turkey, the dish will still look very festive and appetizing. Before roasting, the whole breast is rubbed under the skin and all over with a spice paste...
Beef tenderloin is the most tender and expensive cut of beef, requiring careful cooking. If you decide to cook it, be sure to get a meat thermometer. Tenderloin...























































