Christmas
Thyme-Roasted Walnuts
These simple, flavorful walnuts go perfectly with our Herbed Baked Brie.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Any dark caramel-flavored liquor will work with this; it’s particularly good with rye whiskey or rum.
BA's Best Hot Chocolate
If you’re feeling really decadent and fancy (as you should), add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream just before serving.
Coconut-Lime Snowballs
Caramelized white chocolate forms the base of this rich ganache confection; the snowballs are more like truffles than cookies.
Apple Caramels
If you don’t have any (or don’t like) hazelnuts, try this autumnal treat with coconut flakes, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts—or simply leave them out.
Croquembouche
Is this caramel cream-puff skyscraper a showstopper? Yes. Is it a major-league project? Yes! Here’s the strategy: Make the puffs and the pastry cream a couple of days in advance, then tackle assembly on the morning of the day you plan to serve this.
Chestnut Mousse
The gelatin in the mousse stabilizes it, so you can make and fill the roll a day ahead without worrying about it weeping or deflating.
Holiday Rum Sparkler
You’ll have enough honey syrup that you can easily scale up this cocktail for a crowd. Created in partnership with Chef Watson.
Horseradish-and-Parsley-Stuffed Rib-Eye Roast
This stuffed ribeye roast recipe (or rib eye, depending on who you ask), is a holiday showstopper.
Marmalade-Glazed Ham
If your ham is larger (say, in the 14–16-pound range), it will take about an hour longer to get hot. Learn how to make the ham in this video.
Extra-Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Drying the cooked potatoes in the pan means that they'll absorb that much more flavor from your herb-infused dairy. Don't skip this step!
Toasted Walnuts with Parmesan and Aleppo Pepper
Using whole walnuts means there's more area for the seeds to get stuck and add crunch.
Five-Spice Nuts with Soy Sauce and Sesame
Store the finished nuts in an air-tight container to prevent stickiness.
Pecan Buttermilk Fudge
This pecan fudge recipe is similar in flavor to caramelized white chocolate. Tangy buttermilk tempers the sweetness.
Mashed Root Vegetables with Bacon Vinaigrette
We especially like the combination of parsnips, kohlrabi, and celery root in this bacony mash. Prepare the dish a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld (and save time on Thanksgiving Day).
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