Holiday recipes

Sweet potato casserole is a traditional side dish on the American holiday table. On Thanksgiving, casserole is a centerpiece, so potato soufflé...

Sweet potato soufflé, a popular American dish traditionally served on Thanksgiving, is baked under a puff pastry crust. With this easy recipe, you can...

A simple yet unique oven-baked potato casserole made with baked sweet potatoes and honey-scented bananas, whipped into a delicate, airy mousse. Topped with brown sugar and pecans.

If you're looking to fill your holiday table with hearty side dishes, try baked sweet potatoes, which, with their starchy, sweet flavor, pair perfectly with tart apples and...

These elegant splashes of fresh blackberries will undoubtedly draw attention to this cheesecake, worthy of a festive table. To prevent the patterned filling from cracking as it cools, the pie...

Vegetable smoothie lovers and Margarita enthusiasts are sure to share a love for this drink. The green juice adds freshness, while the liqueur adds sweetness. Tequila for this vibrant cocktail can be chosen...

Love and chocolate—that's what Valentine's Day is all about. Instead of a boring box of store-bought chocolates, surprise your loved one with a delightful surprise of homemade truffles. For decoration, choose...

Precious memories: This classic dessert, sweetly scented with butter, sugar, and vanilla, takes us back to childhood when Mom baked us cupcakes for our birthdays....

For example, leftover boiled or roasted turkey, combined with cheddar cheese, can be used as a filling for quesadillas, one of the most popular tortilla-based Mexican dishes.

Instead of dyeing Easter eggs, try making chocolate eggs. Use a plastic or silicone egg-shaped mold and a pretty ribbon—this spring treat can be given as a gift...

These colorful mini cupcakes are easy to make using readily available ingredients. The vibrant colors are achieved by adding cocoa powder to the batter. Decorate with...

If you're craving something just the right amount of sweet and savory, try these sandwiches. The variety of flavors and textures makes them stand out from the crowd. Despite the seemingly...

The beautiful white color of these cupcakes is achieved by using whipped egg whites in the batter. You can decorate the cakes with fondant flowers without any extra effort or expense...

These crispy potato balls are filled with a thin beef gravy that's placed frozen inside the croquettes and melts when fried. The result is a very...

These simple sour cream cupcakes, with a subtle vanilla flavor and airy frosting, despite their appearance, are sure to satisfy a large crowd, for example, at a wedding. The cupcakes are served with a topping of...

Here's how to make the best white chocolate liqueur at home! It's surprisingly easy to make, and the flavor is creamy, with a hint of white chocolate, and not too sweet. It's the perfect...

These brightly colored cupcakes are sure to be a hit with your Easter treat, whether in a holiday basket or on the table. The coconut "grass" can be replaced with grated white chocolate with...

This recipe lets you create your own natural decoration for a cake or any other dessert. These delicate, frosted candied flowers look magical, but they're also edible.

In the US, these candies are called "Taffy," in England "Chewies" (they were popular in Russia in the 90s), chewy candies are made from sugar and corn syrup with the addition of butter, vinegar,...

The dessert's name perfectly captures its resemblance to a winter treat and is perfect for a holiday menu. The contrasting flavors of almond and coconut in these truffles create...

"Chocolate bark" may not sound very appetizing, but that's what this dessert is called in English-speaking countries. A glance at the finished treat reveals its true appeal...

The rich, creamy flavor, soft texture, and mouth-watering terracotta color of caramel deserve to be shared with more people. So, treat your family and friends with these candies. To...

The combination of juicy cherries and chocolate is both delicious and visually appealing. The dessert is easy to eat by the stem, and it's also fun to prepare by dipping it in the glaze. The cherries can be completely coated in two layers of chocolate,...

This recipe is for anyone who loved (and still loves) raw shortcrust pastry as a child. Everyone else will love these truffles too once they try them. Once coated in chocolate, the candies are completely...

Kulich is a delicious part of the Easter tradition. Follow this simple recipe to create a fragrant and fluffy Easter bread with candied fruit, raisins, almonds, and lemon zest. Don't forget...

A single-serve bird's nest dessert that's easy to make with chocolate, store-bought potato chips, and almonds. For these delicious cakes, you'll need just 3...

These charming white chocolate heart-shaped candies with a raspberry ganache filling make a wonderful gift for loved ones. To give the hearts a beautiful terracotta hue,...

A light vegetable mix of green beans braised in white wine, mushrooms, and protein-rich kale, seasoned with hot red pepper flakes. Parmesan adds richness. Can be...

A step-by-step photo recipe for an incredibly beautiful egg-shaped Easter cake, decorated with colorful nonpareil sprinkles, coarse sugar, and chocolate-coated dragees. Inside are chocolate layers,...

These cute mini cupcakes, creatively decorated with a marshmallow chick, coconut grass, and frosted candies, will add a touch of fun to your Easter table and are sure to please the kids. In...

Our family never made this dish because it's time-consuming. We bought it from one of the Russian or Polish bakeries in Chicago. But I learned this recipe from Lidia, a cook at...

This light and airy bread isn't overly sweet and is perfect for Easter dinner. (For a sweeter version, add up to 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract along with the eggs.) Make the bread a day in advance...

The best paskha cottage cheese is made with homemade cottage cheese. This cottage cheese is creamy and soft with a slightly tart flavor. But store-bought cottage cheese will also work, just make sure it's fresh—it's best...

Half candy, half cookie—these "nests" are easy to make, and the crunchy, salty straws pair beautifully with the sweet caramel layer. Kids can help crumble the straws, assemble...

Nothing says "my heart belongs to you" quite like this spicy, cheesy, and crunchy treat. There's nothing fancy about it: everything from the bright red color to the bold flavor will clearly show...

Lollipops make a great gift and a great addition to any holiday. This recipe uses ready-made cherry-flavored gelatin, so preparation takes minimal time. You...

With this simple recipe, you can make homemade nougat—a famous confection traditionally made with honey or sugar, whipped egg whites, and roasted nuts. This gooey...

The famous truffle candies, named for their resemblance to the delicacy mushrooms of the same name, are easy to make at home. Traditionally, truffles are round or conical in shape....

Incredibly delicious Brazilian truffles, also known as Brigadeiro candies, are one of the classic varieties of truffles, inspired by a Brazilian politician and air force brigade commander...

The unusual combination of the sweet taste of candied walnuts and savory spices will delight gourmets. This crunchy, savory treat can be added to salads or popcorn, or served as...

Transform traditional eggnog into a festive ice cream milkshake by adding brandy....

Make your holiday celebration truly special with homemade eggnog made with scrambled eggs. Guests will surely notice the difference. This drink is kid-friendly, but...

This drink is often called "the devil's advocate": once you try this sweet nectar, you'll be unable to resist the temptation to take another sip. Create a Dutch flavor in your home—enjoy...

Even those who don't like eggnog might enjoy its combination with other ingredients in this cocktail. The smooth, creamy custard topped with ice cream makes a wonderful holiday drink with a hint of...

A delicious and warming eggnog is just the thing to get you into the holiday spirit during the coldest time of year. In many Western countries, Christmas and New Year are associated with this drink. In...

The drink is delicious with or without alcohol. When serving eggnog for guests, you can skip the alcohol and serve it separately, giving them a choice. The flavor is reminiscent of melted vanilla ice cream, which...

Judging by its basic ingredients, eggnog is almost identical to ice cream, but it's consumed primarily in colder, rather than hot, weather. Over its long history, the creamy drink has acquired...

This drink, made from raw eggs, milk, sugar, and alcohol, likely originated in the British Isles, where its expensive ingredients initially made it popular among the wealthy. Having overcome...

Mixing cream, vanilla, coffee, and condensed milk with whiskey creates a liqueur similar to the famous Irish cream liqueur, Irish Cream. It's typically made with Irish whiskey...

The aromatic French aperitif Lillet Blanc highlights the delicate flavor of star fruit in this festive sangria. Made with champagne and vanilla syrup, it's perfect for the season...