Christmas
Pistachio Nut Tart
As appealing as an old-fashioned pecan pie but super simple with a press-in crust, this luscious pistachio tart is a nut lover’s dream dessert.
Golden-Butter Pound Cake
This riff on pound cake subs out the plain ol’ butter for golden butter, or butter that is cooked just shy of brown butter.
Make-Ahead Chilled Mulled Wine Punch
This punch, made with hibiscus and orange liqueur, puts mulled wine on ice for refreshing but cozy holiday celebration.
Classic Stuffed Turkey With Old-Fashioned Gravy
Yes, it’s safe. Of course, it’s delicious. And with these tips it’s even easier than you imagined.
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53 Christmas Dinner Side Dishes to Round Out Your Holiday Feast
If it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, you probably have a menu to plan. We can help.
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie recipe feels special enough for a dinner party, and no one needs to know how simple it is to make.
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37 Breakfast Casseroles for Sleepy Mornings and Easy Brunches
Stop frying eggs to order. Instead, prep one of these easy breakfast casseroles the day before and sleep in for a change.
Coconut Cookie Bark
Part chewy macaroon, part crispy shortbread, this big ol’ cookie has it all. The coconut extract is optional but adds lots of delicious flavor.
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53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
Sweet Potato Biscuits With Benne Seeds
Sweet potatoes make for a tender and moist biscuit that is great as a substitute for dinner rolls. The benne seeds add a rich and nutty flavor.
Yogurt Biscuits
The yogurt in the dough activates the baking soda, just like buttermilk would, helping these yogurt biscuits to rise and making them light and fluffy.
Creole Rice Dressing
In Louisiana, rice dressing, which combines rice, ground meat, and aromatics, is served alongside turkey and all of the trimmings at Thanksgiving.
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67 Warm and Festive Christmas Dinner Ideas
Set a festive mood with any of these impressive holiday mains.
Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls
This homemade version of “brown-and-serve” rolls comes out of the oven hot and steamy, just in time for dinner.
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
These kiss-shaped chocolate meringue cookies are an utterly charming holiday dessert.
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Swirly, twirly, and striped, these red-and-white peppermint meringue cookies are all dressed up for the holiday party.
Make-Ahead Turkey
The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.
Our Favorite Mashed Potatoes
These perfect mashed potatoes are light and fluffy yet rich and creamy, with just a hint of garlic and thyme.
Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
Crispy, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese is the ultimate comfort food, ready to grace your weeknight table or holiday spread.
Spring Vegetable Quiche (With Lots of Bacon and Cheese)
A vegetable quiche for Sunday brunch is a mild to moderate challenge for the average home cook—memorable quiche, on the other hand, is a prize not easily won.