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Citrusy Haricots Verts

It doesn't take much to make slender, tender green beans memorable-lemon zest and orange zest warmed in olive oil provide sensational sparkle.

Author: Lillian Chou

Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary

Roast these up to four hours ahead; put them in to reheat when the prime rib is done.

Black Forest Cake

Under all the whipped cream icing of the Black Forest cake are three layers of chocolate génoise soaked in kirsch. My father finished his génoise by...

Author: Hubert Keller

Coconut Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Author: Shelley Wiseman

Fig and Blue Cheese Savouries

Delicate, crumbly little thumbprints that are the perfect combination of sweet and savory-a cheese plate wrapped into one crunchy little morsel.

Author: Amanda Hesser

Savory Mushroom and Parmesan Palmiers

Store-bought puff pastry makes these savory "elephant ears" an easy bite-size appetizer for your next party.

Author: Union Square Events

Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Carrots and Onions

It's all about the contrast in flavors, textures, and colors in this hearty winter side featuring naturally sweet pan-roasted carrots, refreshing oranges,...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Chocolate Hazelnut Napoleons

Weighting the puff pastry with an extra sheet pan while it blind-bakes is a classic way to get the crackle without the height and also gives the pastries...

Author: Lillian Chou

Sauerkraut with Apples

Author: Ian Knauer

Almond Cherry Chocolate Bark

Author: Larraine Perri

Sidecar

This adaptation of a classic recipe comes from Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City.

Author: Eben Freeman

Crispy Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes

You can't go wrong with roasted potatoes for a holiday meal. A mix of fresh thyme and nutmeg keeps this version interesting.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Eggplant with Buttermilk Sauce

Author: Yotam Ottolenghi

Spiced Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon and Molasses Sauce

Though these delicately spiced soufflés reach toward the skies, they capture the fragrant earthiness of pumpkin. Best of all, this airy alternative to...

Author: Shelley Wiseman

Potato and Celery Root Mash

This mash gets a punch of flavor from freshly grated horseradish. Use a combination of potato varieties to add more texture.

Author: Victoria Granof

Coffee and Mocha Buttercreams

This is called a meringue buttercream because its foundation is egg whites, not the more traditional yolks. That makes it very light, satiny, and easy...

Author: Ruth Cousineau

Potato Mushroom Gratin

Author: Bruce Aidells

Chewy Ginger Cookies

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Double Pecan Thumbprints

Dusting these tender pecan-and-butter-packed cookies with powdered sugar before baking them creates a crackly, glossy coating. Feel free to add more afterward...

Author: Chris Morocco

Chocolate Almond Bark with Sea Salt

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Brussels Sprouts with Walnut Vinaigrette

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Christmas Wreaths

Author: Rose Levy Beranbaum

Marinated Manchego

The only thing more crowd-pleasing than cheese is marinated cheese. If Manchego isn't your thing, go for any semi-firm cheese like white cheddar, Gouda,...

Author: Andy Baraghani

Waldorf Salad

Author: Irma S. Rombauer

Parsnip, Potato, and Turnip Puree

Author: Diane Rossen Worthington

Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing

Author: Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

Sandwich layers of crisp chocolate pastry with an oozing chocolate-caramel sauce for a stunning-but-easy celebratory dessert.

Author: Donna Hay

Cardamom Orange Sugar Cookies

Author: Dede Wilson

Apple Walnut Cake

Author: Sandra Rudloff

Hot White Russian

This steaming version of the classic vodka, cream, and coffee cocktail is especially appealing in winter.

Roasted Oysters With Warm Butter Mignonette

Quickly roasting oysters in a hot oven pops the shells apart so they can be opened the rest of the way by hand, no shucking skills required.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Shrimp, Chicken, and Andouille Gumbo

Author: Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Cider Brined Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions

If you like, you can coat the pork with the coriander and chill it for an extra night before roasting for more flavor. It will also help the pork get a...

Author: Dawn Perry

Candied Kumquats

A simmer and soak in sugar syrup glazes kumquats and liquifies their interiors so they taste like delicious shots of marmalade.

Author: Lillian Chou

Porcini Rubbed Beef Rib Roast

Using dried porcini mushrooms as the base of the rub for this dramatic centerpiece roast gives it the funky, earthy flavor usually associated with expensive...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Duck Pizza with Hoisin and Scallions

Author: Jennifer Iserloh

Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog (Coquito)

Author: Maricel Presilla