Raisin

Lean on the oven for a hands-off approach to Sicilian-style caponata goodness.

Michael W. Twitty combines the best of custardy kugel with rich rice pudding of the American South for this take on the Rosh Hashanah classic.

For these baked empanadas, Gaby Melian says the addition of green olives and raisins in the filling is essential. 

Our favorite carrot cake recipe gets a crunch from toasted walnuts and a boozy punch from rum-plumped raisins, which are optional but recommended.

These nutty, chocolaty treats are perfect for anyone who’s lactating—and just as delicious for everyone else.

Broiling this cod for a minute at the end of cooking makes the raisin-and-nut-studded breadcrumb topping golden, crunchy, and delicious.

Sweet, bitter, creamy, and so, so good, milk tea makes for an irresistible base for this bread pudding.

Tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins for a no-fuss sauce that comes together in minutes.

This warm and cozy baked oatmeal studded with carrots, apples, and raisins is the make-ahead breakfast situation your busy mornings need.

A warm ruby red mulled wine packed with enough cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to make the whole house smell like the holidays.

This recipe is inspired by mujadara, a simple combination of lentils, rice, and onions that exists in various forms across the Middle East. It's comforting but not too rich, and it's fresh and vegetarian without relying on many perishable ingredients. In other words, it's the perfect meal for the nights in between holiday parties.

It’s worth planning ahead for this vibrant, springy pilaf recipe that’s made all the better by day-old rice.

Hot tip: Make porridge on the weekend. Reheat this in the time it takes to make instant.

If you’re into chewier oatmeal-raisin cookies, reduce baking time by 2 minutes. For crispier, flatten them out a bit before baking.

Traditionally studded with candied fruit and marked with a cross on top, these sweet yeasted English cakes are usually baked on Good Friday.

You can pack the peanut butter in a plastic pastry bag, but a resealable plastic bag works just as well.