Holiday recipes

This dessert is made only with natural ingredients and contains no refined sugar. The base of the candy is dried dates. They are quite sweet on their own and have a slight caramel flavor.

A spritzer (or schorle) is a popular European summer sparkling cocktail with a light flavor, made with wine and sparkling water. Although the traditional spritzer lacks depth of flavor and its main...

The Venetian cocktail "Aperol Spritz" has won the hearts of millions worldwide thanks to its refreshing fruity flavor and ease of preparation. After all, it contains only three ingredients...

The fat rendered during frying the bacon is full of flavor and a rich, smoky aroma. It alone is enough to replace both vegetable oil and spices in a green bean dressing. And...

This cake is so stunning in appearance and luxuriously tropical in flavor that no one will guess how easy it was to make. You won't need an oven or a special pan to make it.

This dessert requires no baking, and the entire process of transforming it into a full-fledged layer cake takes place in the refrigerator. Hence the name "icebox," which literally means "from the refrigerator." The layers...

This vegetarian dish uses firm tofu suitable for pan-frying. Remove as much liquid as possible beforehand. The drained tofu is then fried in...

To make this salad, you don't need to smoke the chicken. Chicken breasts are rubbed with smoked paprika and grilled. This paprika imparts a delicious smoky flavor that will enhance the...

Beef stroganoff is fried pieces of meat drenched in a delicious sour cream sauce. The flavor is multifaceted and festive, and the dish is ready in minutes. Beef stroganoff is made with...

This American pie, with its crumbly crust, beautifully combines two fillings: a delicate whipped cream cheese frosting and fragrant cherries in syrup. The crust is baked from...

Those who enjoy refreshing themselves in the summer heat with Spanish sangria will appreciate an even more refreshing fruit ice cream made with this drink. The red wine is evaporated on the stovetop and then infused in...

We use natural boneless pork loin cutlets. This tender, juicy meat takes just a few minutes to grill on each side. Serve the cutlets with...

If you're hesitant to make carpaccio with raw beef, thinly sliced ​​rare roast beef is a great option. Arrange the slices on a plate and serve with a salad of boiled...

Clambake is a true delight for seafood lovers. And while it's traditionally cooked over a campfire during a beach picnic, this stovetop version is just as delicious. In...

Sparkling peach tea is a wonderful invigorating, refreshing tea that brings joy on a hot summer day. This drink is prepared in large batches and is perfect for fun house parties. Iced black...

The dressing for this salad uses barbecue sauce (the recipe is also below). You can make it ahead of time or use leftover sauce after cooking the meat. Part of the sauce...

This pasta salad, served in a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, is loaded with the traditional ingredients of the popular American succotash salad: lima beans,...

Quick-cooking barley makes a delicious and healthy pilaf that's also quick to prepare. Serve it with leeks sautéed in olive oil (the sweeter, more tender ones...

This pilaf recipe is so easy to make and so elegant that it makes a perfect side dish for any holiday table. It's a blend of basmati and wild rice, filled with soft...

Use quick-cooking barley to make this pilaf, and the whole thing will take you no more than half an hour. All the pilaf ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in one pot, but...

This salad is most popular in the southern United States. It's typically made with leftover cornbread, complemented by ingredients such as corn, canned beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, grated...

In addition to avocado, this light summer salad includes jicama (radish can be substituted), mango, and pineapple. All these ingredients infuse the dish with a variety of contrasting textures and flavors that...

This potato salad feeds a crowd while you grill the meat, and it's a far cry from traditional salads made with over-boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, and...

To keep your guests from going hungry while waiting for the large main course, whip up a quick appetizer salad called "Antipasto." Boiled pasta is mixed with a variety of Italian delicacies,...

Creamed corn is an American side dish, most popular in the Midwest. It consists of corn kernels simmered in a creamy sauce, which pairs perfectly with...

Many cooks love couscous not only for its flavor but also for its quick preparation, which preserves many of its beneficial properties. It makes a delicious side dish in just five minutes. Moreover...

This invigorating cocktail is made with bourbon, mixed with simple syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice, which, together with crushed fresh mint leaves, infuses the drink with an unusually bright...

Although American film star Ginger Rogers was not known to be a heavy drinker, her name, which means "ginger" in English, inspired the creation of...

Although little is known about the origins of this cocktail, named after Swedish film star Greta Garbo, it's unsurprising that such a sophisticated drink bears her name. Its base is...

This coffee cocktail was a favorite drink of Hollywood film star Cary Grant and was later named after him. Served in a wide Old Fashioned glass with ice, it consists of lime juice,...

Legend has it that Marlene Dietrich loved to suck on a lemon wedge to tone her cheeks and cheekbones, so her signature drink is garnished with a slice of the fruit. The base of the cocktail...

This cocktail, invented in the bar of the fashionable Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, is believed to have been the first drink named after a movie star. It was invented before Prohibition...

This cocktail is made with frozen fresh plums, blended with sake, plum wine, and pineapple-ginger syrup, which imbues the drink with a wonderfully tart flavor. Serve it...

This exquisite cocktail of fresh strawberries and champagne will be the perfect addition to any occasion, whether it's a formal event or a bridal shower. It's best to prepare it in advance...

Sirloin steak is considered one of the best alternative steaks, offering a decent cut of meat at a reasonable price. It's leaner and a bit tougher than a premium cut, but...

The patty for this burger is made like a croquette: ground meat, deep-fried in breadcrumbs. The goal here is a golden, crispy crust, so if you form them from raw...

Traditional French tarte flambée is a flatbread topped with sour cream, cheese, onions, and bacon, but it becomes even more filling and savory when topped with scrambled eggs and...

The caipirinha cocktail is the pride of Brazil. Its main ingredients are cachaça, lime, and sugar. Lime slices are crushed in the glass to release the juice, then poured with alcohol. In this recipe...

The only difference between this drink and the famous Tequila Sunrise is that instead of tequila, it uses its "big brother," mezcal, which has a more pronounced aroma and flavor. The rest...

Hawaiian poke salad is made with fresh raw tuna, diced into small cubes and mixed with similarly sized sliced ​​cucumbers and green onions. The salad is dressed with a soy sauce...

The main ingredients of this Italian cocktail are Campari bitters, gin, and sweet vermouth, mixed in equal parts. However, the classic drink's sweet and spicy aroma will...

The refreshing cherry-citrus flavor of this drink is interestingly complemented by savory smoke notes. To achieve this, a few drops of spicy...

This easy-to-make cocktail consists of equal parts coconut rum and Blue Curaçao, a citrusy, spicy liqueur, with a squeeze of lemon juice. It's easy to make...

This eye-catching watermelon cocktail vessel will wow your guests and make the perfect backdrop for an outdoor summer party. All you need is a faucet and a watermelon. First...

Sweet, juicy watermelon is a wonderful base for summer cocktails. Choose a large watermelon to make plenty of punch for a house party. Blend the pulp and add vodka,...

Make a delicious, tall ice cream cake that will captivate everyone with its festive appearance and vibrant colors. The layers are each made up of seven different types of ice cream...

Prickly pear fruit can be used as a main ingredient in delicious, invigorating cocktails. To do this, scoop it out of the peel (wear gloves!) and simmer it with sugar until...

As Sunny Anderson says, "There's nothing sweeter than a perfect tomato filled with something salty!" And indeed, a simple salty filling of Parmesan and breadcrumbs is excellent...

Grilling watermelon caramelizes its sugars, enhancing its flavor, and imparting a delicious smoky note to the juicy flesh. A great ingredient...

Lovers of strong, aromatic coffee can indulge in this invigorating drink even in the heat by making a refreshing Italian granita. This frozen dessert requires no special...