Get the cookie sheets ready—it’s time to bake! Cookie swaps are a classic part of the holiday season and a wonderful way to share new recipes with throngs of willing taste testers. Think outside the cookie jar with gourmet cookie recipes like these.
When it comes to dessert, extravagant indulgence is the very definition of the holiday season. Sophisticated sweets like homemade cheesecake, crème brûlée and chocolate fondue add that special something to any fine dining experience, and we have the perfect recipes. Sugar plums have nothing on these stunning desserts.
Candying fruit is simple, sweet and incredibly versatile. Follow this basic formula to turn a variety of fruits into festive confections, perfect for topping ice cream or sorbet, giving as gourmet goodies or enjoying as a petite treat on their own.
Why put out a bowl of plain pretzels at a party when you can dress them up in a snap? Whether you prefer your salty snacks a little sweet, strictly savory or on the spicy side, we’ve got just the recipes to try, plus a Four Cheese Artichoke Dip that’s good with pretzels, crudité and basically almost anything. Enjoy!
Cold winter days are the perfect time to stay in, bundle up and get cooking, which is why our latest Field Guide is 100% recipes. That’s right, our final Field Guide of 2018 is a beautifully festive cookbook full of delicious inspiration for your holiday cooking, and it’s FREE in stores now!
Black tie, schmack tie. For the casual get-togethers that don’t require white linens, fun and tasty finger foods are a must. Perfect for movie night or board games with friends, these easy recipes are sure to impress without needing too much time in the kitchen.
Hello, is it cheese you’re looking for? Let the mild, creamy and delicate flavors of young gouda and unripened brie wash over your palate. Pair every bite you take with sweet sensations like fresh berries, fruity jams and lemon curd, and set sail with easy-drinking sips of light, floral wine, herbal beer or a bourbon-based cocktail. Bon voyage!
Comfort food is basically synonymous with the holiday season. From freshly carved turkey to your aunt’s famous pecan pie, some of the best memories are made in the kitchen. If you’re fixing the feast this year, don’t be daunted by the task. With the right recipes and a few pro tips, dinner is as good as done.
Stinky, sticky, pungent and meaty—we want the funk! From washed rinds to soft-ripened and Swiss Alpine cheeses like gruyere, funkadelic cheeses are an acquired taste well worth the trying. Keep the flavor train coming with crusty bread, savory jams and cured meats, plus strong sips like off-dry, earthy wines, bold and leathery ales or single malt Scotch for a one-way ticket to Funkytown.
Fixin’ to host a good, old-fashioned shindig? Bust out the rustic, deep and crusty flavors of aged gouda and Alpine cheeses. If you don’t have any sweet tea on hand, sip on bigger-bodied whites, medium reds, malty beers or whiskey straight up. As for the vittles, rustle up some milk chocolate, roasted nuts and dried fruit for sturdy, simple flavors that will stand by your jams.