Holiday recipes

A corn dog is a popular American street food snack, a sausage wrapped in cornmeal on a stick. Traditional corn dogs are deep-fried and delicious, but not very healthy. The same cannot be said for...

Stuffed potato skins are a popular American appetizer that's perfect with a glass of beer or for more formal occasions. To make them, you only need...

Perfectly crispy potato chips without artificial flavors, flavor enhancers, or excess fat. The potatoes are sliced ​​thinly (a mandoline works best),...

A wonderfully fragrant pastry for the Easter table. Cross buns get their name from the crosses painted with sugar icing on their surface. They differ from other types of buns...

Cross buns are the most popular Easter pastry in many English-speaking countries. Traditionally, they are baked on Good Friday, and sometimes much earlier, as they are incredibly delicious and...

These simple cakes are made with pound cake layers. Cut them out with a round cookie cutter, toast them in the oven, and top them with honey syrup, strawberry jam, and cream cheese frosting.

This magnificent three-tiered cake is made with chiffon sponge cake layered with strawberry cream. Unlike other types of sponge cake, this one is made with separated egg yolks, then...

This delicious carrot roll recipe is inspired by the amazing flavor of traditional carrot cake. Each slice is filled with a fragrant, spiced sponge cake topped with swirls of cream cheese frosting,...

This delicious homemade bread with raisins and cinnamon is made from yeast dough, which can be mixed with a mixer or by hand. Some of the bread flour in the dough is replaced with brown rice flour.

If you have a bar of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and nuts, you can combine them to make mounds—little chocolate mounds loosely filled with filling. To do this, stir in...

Store-bought layered phyllo pastry tartlets are filled with vanilla pudding and topped with raspberries. These bite-sized treats will brighten up any house party or buffet. And they're very...

This appetizer is very filling, delicious, has a summery, striking look, and would be appropriate for any holiday or party. And it's incredibly easy to prepare. Halve sweet peppers and zucchini with scraped...

You can make perfectly crispy chicken fingers without even deep-frying them in the oven. They're just as delicious as fried chicken fingers, but contain much less fat. Cut the chicken fillet...

Arugula pesto is a worthy alternative to basil. The sauce adds a piquant flavor that's perfectly complemented by lemon juice and garlic. Blend the arugula in a blender with the spices, adding olive oil...

This juicy, vitamin-packed salad is made with a mixture of sugar snap peas and snow peas, topped with fresh arugula and a lemony French dressing. Sugar snap peas, unlike snow peas, are denser...

A delicious no-cook pea soup perfect for the summer heat. Green peas are blended with vegetable broth, lemon juice, and olive oil, and...

Marinated artichokes are a delicious Mediterranean appetizer that can be served with drinks or on a holiday table. And they're much easier to prepare than you might think. All you need is...

These pancakes are prepared as a small, bite-sized snack, giving them a more presentable, neat, and impressive appearance. Mix the pancake batter with milk and a mixture of wheat and buckwheat flour....

A unique potato side dish that looks very festive and is sure to please your guests. Small potatoes are boiled in their skins, then lightly pressed with your hands to flatten the tubers...

Crispy Italian crostini sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for house parties. They're a favorite, combining vibrant flavors, contrasting textures, and a striking presentation. Make crostini with...

A fun alternative to traditional deviled eggs, perfect for any occasion. Surprise your guests with these square-shaped eggs. Separate the yolks from the whites and cook...

If you're planning a light and vitamin-rich green salad, a great solution is to use a mix of different greens, as each has its own distinct flavor profile. Some are more...

This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...

The Mexican appetizer fajitas differs from similar burritos or tacos in that all the fillings are individually placed at the table, and guests can add whatever they want to their tortilla. This is a great...

The traditional American muffuletta, invented by local Sicilians, is a huge sandwich filled with various Italian deli meats, pickled vegetables, and provolone cheese. But even more delicious...

Baked carrots are a great side dish to replace potatoes. They'll be healthier and lower in calories, making them especially welcome on an already overflowing holiday table.

Swans of airy meringue frozen in a lake of vanilla crème anglaise, turning into a dessert you'd be loath to ruin, yet still want to try. But it's worth it, because...

Chile con queso (Spanish for chili with cheese) is a Mexican cheese dip, most often made with melted cheese and chili peppers. It's delicious and...

Antipasti in Italian cuisine are a way to liven up the anticipation of dinner. Various small appetizers, often paired with each other for flavor, are served on a large platter. One such type...

Braciole are Italian meat rolls that are simmered in tomato sauce for a long time, acquiring a delicious flavor and a luscious, juicy texture. Because the meat is simmered for so long,...

Oven-baked sandwiches can be made with fruit. This combination of ingredients will be a hit at your family celebration. A toasted slice of baguette makes a wonderful combination...

Syringe dough differs from other cookie doughs because it needs to be pliable and easy to press out. This means it contains more butter, resulting in...

Make themed cocktails for a New Year's or Christmas party in the shape of adorable snowmen. Glue black buttons to straight cans and tie felt scarves around the necks...

To prepare this dish, you'll need prime rib beef—a juicy, tender cut from the back. Before roasting, rub the entire surface with mustard, sprinkle with a dry marinade, and...

Vietnamese goi cuon rolls are a juicy, delicious, and beautiful appetizer made from the thinnest rice paper, wrapped around cooked shrimp, thinly sliced ​​pork, herbs, and rice noodles. The rolls...

Turkish cigar-shaped pastries are also called böreki. They're a delicious cheese and herb filling, wrapped in several layers of filo dough, and baked in the oven. The result is flaky, crispy, and very...

Transform a simple pumpkin soup into a sophisticated shrimp bisque. First, simmer the baked pumpkin soup with onions, carrots, and spices in chicken broth. Puree it in a blender, and then...

Mushroom caps stuffed with crab meat are a true delicacy that will not only grace your table with its charming appearance but will also become the most popular appetizer of the evening. Pieces...

These delicious tarts, filled with cream cheese and mayonnaise and topped with cubes of baked pumpkin, will be a real hit at your party. Plus, they're very filling and...

The famous French onion soup, with its rich and complex flavor, can be served as an appetizer in mushroom caps. First, prepare the soup filling by sautéing the onions with spices in butter until...

In the West, devil's eggs are a snack made from boiled eggs stuffed with a spicy or tart filling. To prepare them, the eggs are hard-boiled, then carefully cut in half, mixed...

This delicious and aromatic creamy mushroom soup is made with a generous amount of leeks, which are first sautéed with the mushrooms and then simmered in chicken broth. For more...

Arancini, a Sicilian appetizer, are small, golden-colored, deep-fried balls of stuffed rice. For an even more interesting flavor, try making them with...

Crostini is an Italian appetizer made from slices of crusty bread topped with a variety of flavorful toppings. Try crostini with ricotta and baked Brussels sprouts in cranberry syrup.

Recently, even at large parties or celebrations, crudités—raw or blanched vegetables served whole or sliced ​​into strips—have become increasingly popular appetizers. And to...