Children who don't like the taste of fish will love this salmon recipe, but you need to accommodate a child-friendly event. Soak the fish fillets for several hours (the longer the better)...
Holiday recipes
Despite wontons' Asian origins, their flavor takes on a whole new dimension when filled with a mix of vegetables typical of Mexican cuisine: tomato, avocado, corn, and red pepper.
Italian mini cannoli rolls are a true highlight of any holiday, especially Christmas and New Year's. They look impressive, are delicious, and are easy to eat with your hands.
This delicious pie will satisfy any fan of caramel apples or just thick, creamy caramel. It's airy, moist, and soft, with chunks of baked apple and...
These syringe-pressed cookies are a joy to make and eat. Crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth, they're filled with a rich chocolate flavor, pleasantly balanced by refreshing notes of pepper...
A wonderful idea for a healthy family dinner. Before baking, brush the salmon fillet with a honey-and-red pepper glaze, which will create a stunning...
Even kids can make these simple candies with a crunchy filling. They look deliciously homemade and are made with cereal squares from breakfast cereals and...
Polish kołaczki cookies are traditionally baked for Christmas. They're very simple to make, but they do take time. So, invite your little helpers into the kitchen to enjoy making them...
Melting and crumbly, yet seemingly so simple, this shortbread crust transforms into a festive treat in minutes when coated with a layer of real chocolate glaze. You don't even have to...
These crumbly, melting cookies with delightful hints of lemon, vanilla, and almond make a beautiful holiday treat. Glue two cookies together with a little lemon curd to...
A light, vitamin-rich salad made with a variety of greens is a great, juicy addition to hearty dishes on the holiday table. Thanks to three types of greens—Romaine lettuce, radicchio, and mustard greens—the salad...
To make a simple yet striking carrot side dish perfect for special occasions, select long, thin carrots of roughly equal size and roast them whole. Don't peel the carrots, as...
This fluffy and flavorful Italian focaccia uses both fennel seeds and root. The toasted seeds are mixed into a yeast dough, while the root is sliced into thin strips and...
Salmon fillet baked under a herb crust is a festive dish that looks elegant and is quick and easy to prepare. The fish is rubbed with a mixture of ground coriander, fennel, and sugar...
Tender and juicy pork tenderloin is a perfect dish for a special occasion dinner, and a vibrant side dish of braised red cabbage makes the presentation even more impressive and festive. The pork is rubbed on all sides with...
A whole pork loin is rubbed with a spice mixture of mustard, rosemary, and garlic and baked in the oven until golden brown and juicy inside. The meat is then sliced thinly crosswise...
Before baking, the pork tenderloin is marinated for several hours in a beer mixture of pale ale, cayenne pepper, and spices. Pour some of this marinade immediately into the cabbage dressing...
Mexican chimichangas are almost like a burrito, only baked in the oven. Chimichangas are filled with meat and served as a main dish with side dishes. This recipe features chimichangas made from...
Crispy, bright green green beans are a healthy, vitamin-rich side dish that can be served with almost any main course. Before serving, blanch the beans in boiling water to...
Crispy Jewish pancakes (latkes) are a delicious breakfast or snack, perfect with a dipping sauce. Their main ingredient is potato, and fried potatoes are impossible not to love:...
The beauty of latkes is that you can supplement their traditional ingredients—potatoes and onions—with other vegetables, creating new, healthy, and delicious dishes every time.
Jewish pancakes (latkes) are traditionally made from grated potatoes and onions, with other vegetables added for flavor. For example, this version of latkes is made with a mixture of equal parts potatoes and sweet potatoes...
The beauty of mulled wine is that you can take an inexpensive dry wine and transform it into a priceless, warming, healthy (when consumed in moderation), aromatic, and beloved beverage. This...
Thanks to its color combination, this light snack was originally created as a gourmet Halloween treat, but you can make it for any occasion and you won't go wrong. Orange chips...
For a New Year's or Christmas treat, bake these bright and cheerful cupcakes, decorated with white frosting and miniature Christmas trees made from glazed straws...
A Yule log is a charming holiday cake loved by both adults and children. This recipe offers a fun twist on this traditional treat, using a birch log as the base...
Having friends over for the evening? Make a big batch of Mexican nachos for a treat. Corn tortilla chips are mixed with the filling, sprinkled with cheese, and baked in the oven for a few minutes to...
In addition to the main ingredients of traditional hummus—chickpeas and tahini, a sesame paste—this snack also includes fresh and granulated garlic and onion powder. These spices infuse the paste with...
The Tequila Oasis cocktail tastes like a refreshing tropical oasis in the middle of the desert: pineapple juice, invigorating lime, orange notes of triple sec liqueur, and a splash of tequila to set the mood.
This charming forest stump cake will be a wonderful addition to your Christmas tea party. Follow the step-by-step recipe, and your cake will be as beautiful as the real thing...
Decorate your New Year's or Christmas table with edible pine cone cupcakes. They'll captivate you with their soft, moist texture, and the stunning combination of chocolate and...
This simple toffee is made in the microwave using white chocolate chips, butter, condensed milk, and a pinch of salt. Once the mixture is smooth, stir in the nuts and dried fruit...
This toffee with a surprising combination of mocha and caramel flavors is hard to find in stores, but you can easily make it at home and delight your guests and loved ones with unique homemade candies. It consists of...
This homemade toffee is made with white chocolate, molasses, salt for a richer flavor, and a creamy cookie spread—it's like Nutella or peanut butter, but with the flavor of Belgian cookies...
This luxurious pie combines three amazing flavors: nutty, chocolate, and maple. For the base, make a classic shortcrust pastry, substituting cocoa powder for some of the flour. Bake the chocolate...
As the turkey roasts on the grill, all the rendered juices and fat drip into the roasting pan. Don't throw them away; instead, use them as a base for a delicious gravy, which can also be...
Tahini sesame paste is a great product to keep on hand for making a delicious, rich sauce at any time, like this creamy sauce that doesn't...
Make a delicious holiday gratin with healthy cauliflower and green beans. Blanch the vegetables in boiling water, then toss them in a baking dish with a creamy cheese sauce...
This Caesar salad contains neither chicken nor shrimp and is made as a side dish for meat dishes. It's rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, found in green beans and kale, and...
For a hearty holiday meal, replace your usual high-calorie mashed potatoes with a more interesting, healthy, and light sweet potato and parsnip puree. Use a 2:1 ratio of vegetables, and the puree...
Traditional American pecan pie gets its flavor from the famous pecan buns thanks to cinnamon sugar and cream cheese frosting. And it's incredibly easy to make—use store-bought...
This mashed potato is made from red potatoes boiled with the skins on, which contain a wealth of beneficial micronutrients. Mash them with sour cream and butter, and for a vibrant flavor...
A fluffy, golden cap of toasted meringue transforms an ordinary apple pie into a beautiful holiday dessert. First, the pie itself is baked from a shortcrust crust topped with a thick, juicy apple...
To beautifully present a simple side dish like mashed potatoes at the holiday table, make a gratin. Place the mashed potatoes in a baking dish, smooth them out, and bake in the oven until the surface...
The combination of apples and pears with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and ginger makes for a fragrant and delicious filling for a homemade pie. For the crust, use store-bought pastry: it will be...
This dessert is a luxurious fusion of two popular American pies: autumn pumpkin pie and blondie. It requires no dough handling, and the crust...
Cranberry jelly is a sauce commonly served with turkey or other poultry and meat in America. This version is made with cranberries (fresh or frozen) and red grapes, as well as...
This relish is made with fresh ingredients—cranberries, beets, apples, and herbs—and served chilled. It's a very healthy addition to meat dishes, packed with a whole host of flavors, including...
Mostarda is an Italian sauce made from fruit in mustard syrup. It's typically served with meat dishes, adding a savory-sweet, festive flavor. Try mostarda for its amazing combination of...
Bread stuffing (stuffing) is considered an essential side dish for a holiday turkey in American cuisine, although it is baked separately from the bird itself: this way, you can prepare much more stuffing, and...
























































