This sangria takes no more than 5-10 minutes to prepare in a large pitcher. Make time to prepare it in the morning so it can steep for a few hours and develop its fruity flavor. Take it out in the evening and serve it when dinner is ready. read more
Red wine, rum, orange liqueur, oranges, lemon, peaches, plums, raspberries, blackberries, soda water, cinnamon...
This is a doubly useful recipe for the thrifty: French toast (a little thicker than the kind we ate for breakfast as kids) is made from leftover bread that is too stale to eat, and for cranberry-cinnamon jam - read more
White bread, plums, cranberry juice, eggs, milk, cinnamon, syrup, toast...
This is a must-have Christmas dish for me, and like so many other good things in my life, it came from my "battle buddy." I've used canned peaches in both glass and metal jars, and frankly, I didn't notice... read more
Peaches, syrup, rice vinegar, wine vinegar, chili pepper, ginger root, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon...
Time:10 min.Complexity: easily Servings: 8 servings as an appetizer
Every year for Diwali (the Hindu New Year), my father receives boxes of dried fruit. One Thanksgiving, when I received organic dates, I remembered this tradition and decided to make not cranberry sauce for the holiday table, but this... read more
Chili pepper, dried cherries, dried apricots, cranberries, apple cider vinegar, orange zest, apple juice, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, ginger root, chutney sauce, dates...
The recipe for biryani, a rice and meat casserole, was brought to India from Central Asia by the Mongols, who ruled India from the 16th to the 18th centuries. To this day, it is considered one of the most exquisite dishes and is especially popular in Northern India. This - read more
This is a very quick, ridiculously easy party option, and what's even better is it's quite affordable. It has a vibrant flavor and aroma that promises a sweet treat to every passing child. I think it's very popular, so— read more
First of all, let me say that if I can do it, you can too. I don't want to sugarcoat the reality, so I'll say that not only do I lack the patience, but I have even less dexterity. Although it simply doesn't matter, these croissants are... read more
Crémassé (sometimes spelled crumasse) is a traditional Haitian drink enjoyed with family and friends, usually during holidays. It's similar to eggnog and other festive winter drinks, but it doesn't contain eggs. Although most recipes for this popular drink include... read more
Vegetable relish, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, jalapeño pepper, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, celery seeds, mustard seeds, ground ginger, turmeric, bay leaf, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, green tomatoes...
Time:35 min. plus 12 hours of marinating Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
At home: Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut up the chicken as directed in the recipe. Place it (skin side up) on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn over, brush with glaze, and bake for another 10 minutes. Once again - read more
chicken, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, rum...
This payasam pudding uses small noodles fried in ghee. Indian vermicelli is thinner than ours, so use angel hair pasta. This dessert only gets better with time, so make it... read more
There's nothing better than hot, steaming pancakes, especially with spicy mushu chicken. Previously, frozen pancakes were imported from Taiwan. All you had to do was reheat them with steam. They were very fragile, often brittle and easily torn. read more
To make sponge cake dough, you'll need fresh ingredients: eggs, butter, and sour cream. In this recipe, you don't need to separate the eggs; simply add them one at a time to the butter mixture with the sugar already dissolved in it. read more
For a double dose of rich ginger flavor, Ina Garten stirs dried, crystallized ginger into a molasses-based sponge cake batter, then sprinkles more crystallized ginger onto a smooth, citrusy cream cheese frosting. read more
Moist, tender, and flavorful, this large gingerbread cake from Food Network Kitchen is a healthy take on the traditional dessert. It's made with low-fat buttermilk and applesauce, which reduces the calories, but because of the large amount of sugar, it's also a little less nutritious. read more
Delicious and visually stunning, Bobby Flay's trifle is perfect for a party of up to 12. This dessert features buttery homemade gingerbread, tart lemon curd, and a berry sauce made with... read more
Part dessert, part cocktail, this Trisha Yearwood martini, topped with a layer of whipped cream, is made with three liqueurs blended with a spiced syrup infused with cloves and cinnamon. Garnish with gingerbread cookie crumbs for an extra kick. read more
Steep ginger in apple cider for a few minutes to add a touch of spice, and you'll have a wonderfully delicious apple drink. Rachael Ray also adds cranberries for color. read more
The best thing about this hot drink from Alton Brown is that it's made entirely in a percolator. This means you can pour yourself a cup of mulled wine with wine and orange zest straight from the teapot. Prepare it: read more
Red wine, orange zest, lemon zest, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, star anise, ginger root, honey...
A large batch of this drink from Ina Garten, garnished with cinnamon sticks, can be quickly whipped up at the last minute before guests arrive. All you need to do is heat up a few ingredients: spiced apple cider, cloves, and... read more
Apple cider, apple juice, orange zest, orange juice, star anise, cinnamon, cloves...
Time:20 min.Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 large mugs
Light, airy, and topped with cinnamon-flavored cream cheese frosting, these pumpkin sandwiches from Patrick and Gina Neely are a luxurious pumpkin treat. read more
Paula Deen uses a ready-made cake mix to make these individual cupcakes. The filling is pumpkin puree and cream cheese, and the cupcakes are topped with whipped cream and candy pieces. read more
To give his cheesecake a crispier base, Emeril Lagasse adds chopped pecans to the traditional cookie dough and sprinkles the pie with glazed pumpkin seeds before serving. read more
Roasted in butter with a spicy cinnamon-cumin blend, these orange-flavoured nuts will delight you with the new culinary trend of combining sweet and spicy glaze, and are perfect as an aperitif for your home - read more
Pecans, orange zest, cumin, cinnamon, brown sugar, ground cayenne pepper...
Fried until crispy, Duff Goldman's potato pancakes can be served with applesauce or one of your family's favorite toppings: sour cream, cinnamon applesauce, sugar, or pear compote. read more
Try this cheesecake, made with a crisp graham cracker base and a rich pumpkin and cream cheese filling, and it's sure to become a family favorite. read more
Crackers, pumpkin, Philadelphia cheese, mascarpone cheese, brown sugar, premium flour, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves...
What could be better than pumpkin pie – a dessert that can be made not only for the holidays, but enjoyed all year round, adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a large portion of whipped cream. read more
This easy-to-make and original appetizer, in which a filling of brie cheese and walnuts with cinnamon is baked in ready-made puff pastry until golden brown, will be a wonderful decoration for a cheese platter. read more
Brie cheese, crackers, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, puff pastry...
This hearty dish from Food Network magazine is a great option for a complete, balanced meal. It features smoked sausage, healthy brown rice, kale, and black-eyed beans. read more
Kale, brown rice, black-eyed beans, sausage, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, jalapeño pepper, green onion, garlic, celery, cinnamon, cloves...
This pie crust is baked in a two-stage process, first at 220°C for 20 minutes, then at 180°C for another 20-25 minutes, to create a tender, golden-brown crust. read more