Christmas
12 Peppermint Treats
All the sweet ways to use those candy canes.
3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Make this impressive but easy bark for a holiday gathering, gift-giving, or festive snacking.
7 Ways to Use Eggnog (Besides Drinking It)
It's officially eggnog season.
Spiced Rum Punch with Citrus and Luxardo
Two types of rum double the fun in this citrusy punch. If you can't find kumquats, add another orange.
15 Ways to Drink (and Eat!) Eggnog
Sure you can drink it, but you can eat it too.
The Tradition That Makes German Christmas Unforgettable
The German Christkindlmarkt Christmas market is a magical place. And not just because of the food.
Our Readers' Favorite Holiday Cookies From Around the World
Our Facebook fans shared their favorite holiday cookies from around the world. We shared some of our favorites.
Porterfield Pumpkin Bundt with Snow White Glaze
Pumpkin and oil keep this cake fresh even in high, dry mountain air. Topped with a white icing glaze and walnuts, it makes a gala presentation, and at every altitude it won high praise from taste-testers of all ages.
The Secret to a Better Party Punch
It's all about the ice, ice baby.
The Best Last-Minute Holiday Party Ever
...and you can, too.
Epi Holiday Swap Party 2015
What happens when a bunch of bloggers and food editors play Santa.
How to Pull off the Epi Christmas Menu Without a Hitch
Print it out, stick it on your fridge, and get ready to roll.
Freeze Your Holiday Cookie Dough Now To Get Ahead
Quit stressing, start freezing.
The Chocolate Fanatic's Guide to the Good Stuff
From bean to bar to store to belly.
Our Deceptively Simple, Stunningly Delicious 2015 Epi Christmas Menu
This year we're going simple, but elegant, with stunningly delicious dishes that look impressive, but are deceptively easy to prepare.
Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse
Your blender does most of the work for you to make this decadent mousse: no eggs, no double boiler, no extra fuss. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for an impressive holiday meal.
The 2015 Epicurious Gift Guide
23 gifts (including 11 super-regional finds!) for people who love to cook and eat.
Chocolate, Cinnamon, and Hazelnut Thumbprints
Toasted hazelnuts are the perfect complement to luscious dark chocolate and fragrant cinnamon in these decadent holiday cookies.
The Easiest Cocktail Party Spread Ever
It's mostly shopping.
Creamy Christmas Cocktails (Without the Raw-Egg Factor)
No raw egg required.