Seasonal dishes

This refreshing sparkling gin and cucumber drink, topped with lime and ginger ale, is perfect for summer parties. Mix it up in a pitcher for a large group and serve very...

This vibrant and filling salad, bursting with flavor and textures, is made with vegetables that stay fresh longer in the refrigerator than delicate salad greens. You'll need beets, cabbage...

Rice stuffing for poultry is a popular side dish that can be a great alternative to traditional bread stuffing. Moreover, this side dish, made with a mixture of brown and wild rice and roasted butternut squash,...

Traditional winter fruits and berries are combined in this festive cocktail, prepared in a huge punch bowl for a large gathering. All the ingredients are simply poured into the bowl, and the result is...

These tart buns are made with store-bought bagel dough and topped with spinach, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, and toasted red onions for a festive pop of color.

This sweet, cream cheese-based dip will remind you of the delicious cookie dough you probably loved sneaking out of a bowl as a kid. It's light, airy, and perfectly...

This pasta salad will be a vibrant addition to your holiday table, thanks to its traditional Christmas colors: green spinach-almond pesto dressing, bright red pieces...

This colorful Christmas wreath salad, featuring vibrant oranges, candied pecans, and pomegranate seeds, will not only make a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table, but it will also...

These biscotti have the same warm, spicy flavor and crisp texture that everyone loves about gingerbread men, but they're quicker and easier to make than classic Christmas cookies. Each cookie...

These cheerful snowmen are too cute to eat, but their base is made with crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese truffles, making them irresistible. The edible snowmen are skewered onto sticks...

These almond cookies are believed to resemble coins, making them a particularly popular symbol of good luck during Chinese New Year celebrations. Traditional recipes call for the cookies to be made...

Decorate your holiday party with a unique layered alcoholic jelly in Christmas colors. The main alcoholic ingredient is white rum, but you can use any other colorless spirit...

Brighten up your holiday celebration with these charming, colorful cookies. They're easy to make and last a long time, so you can bake several batches for both New Year's and Christmas. Swedish...

Instead of roses, place a vase with a bouquet of candied strawberries on the table. Sweet, shiny strawberry candies don't need water, but they won't last long, so prepare them just before serving.

This classic holiday dish is made from start to finish in a slow cooker. Salty capers and olives, along with sweet dried apricots and a pinch of brown sugar, create the perfect combination of flavors...

For this winter version of beef brisket, there's no need to fire up a charcoal grill—the slow cooker does all the work! The beef simmers in a savory sauce for several hours, then...

Do you love enjoying cocoa with marshmallows on a winter evening? Bake a luxurious cheesecake with the same flavor! It's made with hot chocolate mix (or cocoa), which is added to the pressed...

Beautiful holiday cookies with colored glass centers will fill your celebration with a magical atmosphere. Children will be especially delighted. To make stained glass sugar cookies, you...

This bread filling for a festive bird is literally bursting with the vibrant autumn flavors of its ingredients. Juicy pears, simmered in aromatic bourbon, and crunchy pecans perfectly complement the cubes...

You don't have to make turkey stuffing from scratch. You can use store-bought stuffing and transform it, as Ree Drummond did, by adding a homemade mirepoix of celery, onion, carrot, and...

The only thing that distinguishes this side dish from the traditional bread stuffing that is traditionally prepared for turkey at Thanksgiving and other winter holidays in the United States is the cubes of gluten-free bread.

Drizzle thin slices of fragrant butternut squash with maple syrup, orange juice, and zest, and roast until tender, golden, and glossy. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and you're ready to...

Make a delicious and filling meat pie from ground beef, perfect as a main course. Despite its name, this pie is incredibly easy to make and cooks in a skillet. What could be...

A mixture of paper-thin shavings of fresh fennel and button mushrooms in a lemon dressing topped with equally thin shavings of Parmesan cheese makes for a refreshing, elegant salad. You can shave the fennel...

Fresh Brussels sprouts make a delicious, juicy salad. Thinly shred them and toss with toasted pecans in a light lemon dressing. A quick way to chop up the small sprouts is with...

White pizza differs from traditional pizza in that it lacks tomato sauce. Just one ingredient, but the pizza is completely different, appearing lighter, fresher, and more spring-like. Creamy ricotta sauce,...

Pecan pie is a traditional American dessert, typically served at Thanksgiving and other fall and winter holidays. Its crumbly, tender crust and soft, pie-like filling...

Classic pecan pie with its soft filling and crunchy nuts is delicious on its own, but a little coconut makes it even more delicious! The pie crust is made with a mixture of shortening and...

Bake this yellow zucchini pie using Grandma Sunny Anderson's recipe and enjoy its perfect flavor, texture, and ease of preparation. You can use store-bought dough as a base...

This recipe for a fluffy, golden French financier made with almond flour is topped with thin slices of pear, making it even more delicious and aromatic. No need to look for special molds...

Tender apples and raspberries baked under a fluffy bun with a golden, crispy crust make a perfect treat for a holiday or Sunday tea party. Individual cobblers, prepared in molds...

Enjoy the refreshing combination of tart cranberry and sparkling lemon in this luxurious tart. A crumbly crust holds a pudding-soft cranberry-lemon filling, and the tart is topped with...

This side dish will win over even those who thought they didn't like Brussels sprouts! Bright green sprouts, cut in half, are fried in a light glaze of butter and brown sugar...

Roasted carrots are served with a relish of pistachios, dates, olives, oranges, and spices. "Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to unexpected guests at our table, which adds a fresh touch...

This corn pudding can be served for dessert instead of pie. It's moderately sweet, and much of its natural sweetness comes from the corn. The pudding's secret ingredient is aromatic bourbon, which...

This salad features delicious sweet potatoes, crispy pecans, and maple syrup—the typical ingredients of a traditional American sweet and spicy dish. Raisins, a generous amount of...

These spicy fried mushrooms will be a hit at your holiday table. This appetizer is made with several types of mushrooms for a richer, more intense flavor, while spices like garlic...

Cranberry relish is a traditional Thanksgiving snack in the United States, but it was prepared long before the holiday even existed. The Wampanoag Indians foraged for cranberry relish on the island for hundreds of years...

Don't underestimate the ability of a simple turkey to impress with its flavor. The dried pasilla peppers used in this recipe impart a smoky flavor rather than a spicy note to the bird. Its flavor...

The spicy Jamaican jerk sauce in which the bird is marinated gives this turkey its delicious flavor and aroma. If you can't find jerk sauce, substitute it with a jerk spice mix mixed with...

Bobby Flay's luxurious turkey will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. This recipe eliminates the need to marinate the bird, yet it still tastes delicious. Flavorful...

Prepare a delicious German-style dinner. Sauerbraten literally means "sour roast" in German, and this dish lives up to its name, but it's incredibly delicious...

When preparing a festive dinner for two, there's no point in standing over the stove all day—you can bake everything on one baking sheet! This recipe bakes all the most popular Valentine's Day treats in one batch.

This homemade walnut pesto is ready in minutes. Instead of traditional basil and pine nuts, it's made with walnuts, parsley, and a touch of thyme. Serve immediately...

You can bake delicious rustic bread at home, even without a special bread machine, in the oven, and it will turn out just like freshly baked bread. To do this, you'll need a lidded wok, which you'll need to heat very hot...

When bread baking gained popularity during the 2020 lockdown, focaccia became an Instagram superstar. Home bakers began using the dough as a blank canvas, creating intricate...

When guests arrive before you've prepared the festive dinner, offer them a snack mix to satiate their hunger and make the wait less stressful. This snack plate is like a teaser for the dinner to come. In...

This pumpkin pie combines your favorite pumpkin pie ingredients—smooth pumpkin puree, warm fall spices, and a generous dose of vanilla—but eliminates any dairy or eggs to create...

This protein- and fiber-rich, nutritious Asian salad is packed with a range of flavors, with sweet, tart, and savory notes. Baked tofu is complemented by sweet butternut squash and aromatic...

These soft, homemade oatmeal cookies are baked with whole-wheat flour and rolled oats and are packed with all sorts of healthy goodies. The dough is topped with coconut flakes, walnuts,...