Holiday recipes

Rich beef ribs braised in red wine are a luxurious dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. No marinating is required.

If you have a lot of stale bread left over that you don't want to throw away, turn it into a delicious chocolate pudding for dessert, especially since all the other ingredients for this pudding are...

This Mexican-inspired appetizer features six layers of deliciousness that you scoop up with tortilla chips for a delicious combination. A perfect treat for your family...

This version of the famous American mac 'n' cheese casserole has a unique flavor, and it's not just due to the blend of four different cheeses—Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, ricotta, and Parmesan. The cheese...

This guacamole, in addition to ripe avocados, includes onions, garlic, fiery serrano peppers, aromatic fresh cilantro, olive oil, and freshly squeezed lime juice—an explosion of vibrant flavors that will make you want to...

This side dish packs a punch, while still delivering a delicious flavor. The combination of Brussels sprouts and kale offers plenty of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and a rich, juicy flavor that's perfect...

A stunning combination of honey, lavender, and citrus flavors makes these cupcakes unique, unlike any you've ever tasted. The batter is made with sour milk (or kefir) and...

This delicious, beautiful, and most importantly, healthy and fiber-rich cauliflower side dish will impress your guests with its appearance alone. The cauliflower heads are baked whole in the oven....

To prepare this side dish, the Brussels sprouts are cut in half: this way they will better soak up the delicious creamy sauce. The Brussels sprouts are first braised in chicken...

Braising Brussels sprouts in a frying pan is no more difficult than baking them: just add a little chicken broth, cover, set over low heat, and let them sit for half an hour. And then...

Brussels sprouts are roasted on a single baking sheet with diced butternut squash and red onion, then tossed with fresh pomegranate seeds and served as a side dish. The dish...

Layered Greek moussaka is a fusion of flavors and a stunning blend of aromas. This moussaka recipe is baked with Swiss chard and Swiss chard, which adds juiciness and healthiness to the dish. It's prepared...

Ciambella is a fluffy and aromatic Italian cake with wonderful notes of vanilla and lemon. The cake batter is made with plain, unflavored natural yogurt, and the leftover cup is used for...

To make these cookies, you'll need butterfly-shaped cookie cutters of varying sizes to make them more appealing when served. Add some orange zest to the dough, infusing the cookies with a light, citrusy flavor.

To make this vibrant and delicious side dish, select small red and yellow potatoes of roughly equal size. Without peeling them, cut them in half and boil them until tender. Then...

Infuse plain white chocolate with flavor and texture by melting it and sprinkling it with nuts and dried fruit. The bar will not only taste better but also be more interesting thanks to the scattering of green pistachios, red...

This chocolate bar, with all its sprinkles and dark and white stripes, looks incredibly sophisticated, and it's incredibly easy to make. Two melted chocolates—one dark and one white—are poured onto a sheet of foil and...

Make a handmade chocolate bar for the holidays that will captivate everyone with its chocolate-mint flavor and contrasting textures. This treat is especially perfect for Christmas. Kids...

This side dish is made with durum wheat bread. Toast it in the oven first if you're using fresh bread. The bread pieces are mixed with apples, vegetables, egg...

Delicious bread stuffing, or stuffing, is traditionally prepared in the United States as a side dish for holiday turkey. But you can make it with any bird or even eat it on its own, as it's very filling, not only because...

To stuff poultry with bread stuffing, you need cubes of stale bread so they hold their shape after soaking in liquid and baking, and the garnish looks appetizing. So, if you only have...

You don't have to stuff your turkey or chicken with this bread stuffing. Simply bake it in a separate pan and serve it with the bird. This way, you'll have a much larger side dish, enough to share with everyone. In...

A healthier and lighter alternative to mashed potatoes that's perfect for an already overflowing holiday dinner. Combine equal parts celery root and parsnips...

Make a fragrant and creamy mashed potato for your holiday dinner. Peeled potatoes are boiled with bay leaves, then mashed or ground through a potato mill.

This recipe doesn't skimp on butter. The potatoes, cut into round slices, are baked in the oven at a high temperature, resulting in a deliciously crispy outside and...

This classic cocktail was invented in the 1920s in the United States. It was said that the drink's effect was similar to being fired from a French 75mm cannon, hence the cocktail's name...

Stracotto is a traditional Italian stew with vegetables, incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This dish is made from the shoulder and neck of beef, which is first seared whole...

Braciola is an Italian meatloaf that will impress your guests with its presentation and flavor. It's easy to assemble with a no-cook filling and flank steak,...

For this cake, you'll need a 12-cup metal muffin pan with paper liners, or the same number of individual 60ml muffin cups. The muffins are made to resemble miniature bread puddings made from...

A winter Sunday dinner is the perfect time to treat your loved ones to cassoulet, a warming and aromatic French stew that requires a considerable amount of time to prepare and is spread over two days. The...

This Cosmopolitan differs from the classic version by using pomegranate juice instead of cranberry, which pairs equally well with the other ingredients of the cocktail: vodka, orange liqueur, and...

Good cooks never waste anything, not even Christmas trees! Make pine-flavored syrup directly from your tree needles. Spruce or Douglas fir needles work well, but...

Cocktail shrimp are a great appetizer for any occasion. Whether it's a festive dinner or a casual house party, they're always a hit. To make delicious shrimp, boil...

This pound cake is surprisingly quick and easy to make, perfect for both everyday and festive tea parties. It also makes a great gift for loved ones. Jada suggests...

If you love the flavor and aroma of ginger in baked goods, be sure to try these spicy holiday star-shaped cookies, decorated with sparkling sugar crystals. In addition to flour, the dough contains butter...

To make these golden, airy muffins, you'll need flour, baking powder, and an egg. Adding orange zest and juice to the dough will give them a refreshing citrus flavor, which is especially good...

Hearty and juicy stuffed peppers can be served as a main course, two halves per serving. They look impressive and are delicious. Use bright red and...

Before roasting, turkey legs are soaked for 24 hours in a brine made from equal parts salt, maple syrup, and bourbon, with the addition of grainy mustard, black and red pepper, cloves,...

To prepare a festive Peking duck, you can use only the meatiest part of the duck – the breast, which is then cut into thin slices, fanned out, and served with vegetables....

This festive roast is made with a juicy beef loin on the ribs, generously rubbed with salt and a pepper mixture and baked in the oven for a couple of hours. While baking, add...

A simple recipe for a delicious holiday meat you can make even without any roasting experience. It uses a thick cut of beef—prime rib on the bone. Before roasting...