Holiday recipes

These puff pastries are made with store-bought croissant dough. Each one is filled with spicy cream cheese and a large shrimp. As soon as you take the puff pastries out of the oven, spread them with apricot jam and...

Juicy turkey meatballs are baked in a sweet and sour tomato sauce with orange, peach jam, chili sauce, and spices. Serve as a main course with a side dish or as an appetizer.

The salad is made with two types of melon – muskmelon and cantaloupe – which are cut into neat balls using a melon spoon. If you don't have a melon spoon, simply dice the fruit.

This appetizer will be a hit at your house party. Corn chips are topped with a thick and flavorful meat stew, a layer of melting cheese, fresh, zesty arugula, and a tangy homemade pickle.

This elegant, light, refreshing sundae is the perfect way to end a big holiday dinner. Yogurt ice cream is drizzled with homemade sweet and sour cherry syrup and topped with fresh...

Only green, unripe plantains are suitable for making chips. Cut them into coins, lightly fry them, flatten them, and fry them again until crispy, and your homemade chips are ready! And to...

If you don't have a dedicated smoker, any outdoor grill—gas or charcoal—will do. To ensure even smoking, butterfly the turkey, removing the backbone, then rub it with the mixture...

Canapés with miniature stuffed peppers are an appetizer for any occasion, whether a holiday or a casual house party. Their sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of tartness pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks...

Spiced nuts are a versatile snack that can be enjoyed with beer, taken on the go, or even used as a topping for salads and other dishes. A mixture of any...

This American football stadium-shaped cake is made entirely of sweet snacks and is perfect for enjoying while watching the game. The field is a soft sponge cake covered in coconut glaze...

Enjoy the flavor and aroma of black tea with lemon in these charming cupcakes. To flavor them, steep the tea bags in milk, then use the milk in the batter. The cupcakes...

This sweet tomato jam is perfect for a cheeseboard if you're looking to impress guests with a unique treat, but it's also delicious with toast or crackers. Plum tomatoes are simmered with...

Enjoy a delicious combination of sweet and salty in this homemade toffee. Chocolate toffee with peanut butter flakes is topped with crushed potato chips and salted straws, so...

Musubi is a Hawaiian appetizer made of rice and a fried slice of ham (usually Spam) wrapped in a strip of nori. It looks like sushi and is perfect as an appetizer at a Hawaiian party. Before...

Combine dried apricots, walnuts, fried bacon, and provolone cheese with crumbled challah for a delicious sweet-and-savory mushroom filling. Any large champignons will work well—...

An easy-to-make and impressive Halloween appetizer that will please all your guests. These eyeballs are juicy beef meatballs with olive pupils. Simmer them in a sweet and sour red sauce,...

Sweet cornmeal is a great backdrop for experimenting with sweet and savory combinations. These cookies are made with store-bought corn muffin mix and flavored with honey, pepper...

Prepare a luxurious turkey with a unique flavor for the holidays with Molly Yeh's recipe. Molly starts with a dry marinade of salt and pepper overnight, then rubs the bird with pepper for added flavor inside and out.

The combination of pineapple, cajeta (goat's milk caramel), and cheese imbues these Mexican pastries with a complex sweet-salty flavor. Wrapped in puff pastry and dusted with sugar, this filling makes...

Hummus is easy to make at home, and this appetizer is always a hit with guests, especially if you decide to surprise them with a new flavor. This hummus includes baked sweet potato, which adds...

White beans are simmered in a light, sweet-and-spicy tomato sauce with molasses and mustard, and served topped with salty, crispy bacon bits and candied jalapeños that fill the dish...

This luxurious cake in the shape of a giant tulip will be a stunning addition to your spring celebration, like March 8th or Easter. Three lucky guests at your festive table will receive...

If you're making mashed potatoes for a holiday table, give them a more sophisticated flavor by adding grated truffled Pecorino cheese. Serve with warm cream and butter and let them rest for a few minutes...

When it comes to adding a special twist to classic pasta dishes, no one does it better than Ina Garten. This mac 'n' cheese casserole is made with Gruyere cheese, two types of mushrooms, a little...

Delicate egg salad with green onions and mayonnaise is a wonderful filling for light tea sandwiches. Truffle oil imparts a subtle, refined white truffle aroma. Just one teaspoon...

At your next picnic or backyard grill party, surprise your guests with these unique surf-and-turf kebabs. Tender steaks and jumbo shrimp are grilled...

This tender, gooey cheese-filled gratin combines sweet sweet potato and more subdued turnip for a delicious holiday side dish that's perfect for New Year's or...

An excellent, healthy alternative to starchy mashed potatoes, especially for the holidays when the table is already full of calorie-dense dishes. Plus, this sweet and spicy sweet potato and parsnip puree...

"Every Jewish family has someone who regularly makes tzimmes for Rosh Hashanah or Hanukkah, and there are many versions of this dish. In my family, it's my sister-in-law Alice and Aunt Trudy. And while many...

A rich, velvety sweet potato soup with herbs and spices, served with crisp blue corn chips for texture. Chipotle peppers add a smoky, spicy flavor that's perfect...

In this recipe, Molly Yeh decided to combine two popular party appetizers: French fries and nachos. To make nachos easy to eat, you need round, waffle-shaped French fries, which...

This unusual cocktail name says it all: you'll truly experience the spicy flavor of sweet potato pie! It's made with tequila and sweet potato and pear juice. The smoky note of tequila...

The traditional Fallen Angel cocktail is quite tart and tart, making it an acquired taste. But Trisha Yearwood decided to sweeten it up and make it a favorite at your party. You're still...

If you're looking to create a spectacular dish that will impress all your guests, try homemade agnolotti. These small Italian dumplings are filled with green onion puree...

These savory tartlets are a stunning appetizer for any holiday or house party. The shortcrust pastry bases are filled with caramelized fried onions, topped with a beaten egg, and...

If you're looking for a new and exciting appetizer for your party, try this fruit salsa with homemade cinnamon chips. Everyone will love it! Fresh fruit and berries are finely chopped...

Create a sophisticated restaurant-style surf-and-turf dish. Pan-fried steak and tender potato-crusted white fish are served on a bed of king mushrooms and corn, under a rich...

Save the classic Mimosa cocktail with orange juice for summer, and spring is the perfect time to enjoy this refreshing drink with young green pea puree. Elderflower liqueur...

"This salad first appeared in Robin Leach's 1986 cookbook, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and became an instant hit in my restaurants thanks to the rich flavor of the pears, which...

This delicious bread is filled with pepperoni, sausage, and ham, plus bell peppers and onions—all the classic toppings of a great meat pizza. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve as...

This delicate chocolate toffee is fun to make with the whole family and kids, and the recipe's author offers tips on how to turn the entire process into pure magic. Once the toffee has set, cut it into cubes and...

These sweet and spicy Asian meatballs are served as an appetizer on skewers. Fry them until crispy, then pierce each one with a skewer or toothpick, dip in chili sauce, and roll in...

This refreshing summer alcoholic dessert is a perfect way to end a meal. Made with fresh cherries and crushed ice, you won't need a powerful blender to turn it into...

The classic Mimosa cocktail is a wonderful combination of champagne and orange juice. Ree Drummond decided to make it a little more tropical by adding pineapple and a splash of grenadine. Besides...

If you're planning a romantic dinner for two, here's the perfect simple recipe for an elegant restaurant-style meal without the extra cost. This surf-and-turf dinner features a combination of meat and...

These mini tarts are easy to make and look like they came straight from a bakery! These crumbly shortcrust pastry tartlets are filled with refreshing lemon curd and topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

This dessert may look like a chocolate-and-cream calorie bomb, but if you look closely, it's packed with goodness. Almond paste, natural cocoa powder, dark chocolate, nuts, and bars...

Eggnog is a popular drink in North America and Europe, typically served at Christmas. Traditionally, it consists of eggs, milk, alcohol, and spices, but pre-made bases are also available.

This stunning sponge roll will be a true highlight of your autumn tea party. Not only is it pumpkin-shaped when cut, but each slice also features a surprise:...