Winter

This decorated loaf cake delivers all of the drama and trappings of a traditional bûche de Noël with only a fraction of the work.

Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.

Deep, rich dark chocolate, milky white chocolate, and sharp peppermint come together in a gift-worthy brownie.

The crunchy stuffing-mix crumbs that adorn each bowl of pasta are the true stars of the show here.

The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.

This lasagna skips the red sauce in favor of a spiced tomato-lentil mixture, generously layered with mozzarella and Parmesan between sheets of noodles.

Wildly popular and incredibly simple, it’s easy to make the ultimate restaurant side dish at home.

There’s no meat in this pie, just rich spices, sweet fruit, and centuries of history, all wrapped up in a buttery crust.

This creamy mushroom lasagna recipe keeps things relatively simple so the mushrooms can truly shine.

The Hot Gin and Tonic is exactly as it sounds, the ever-popular cocktail-hour refresher retrofitted into toddy form.

With glacéed fruit, spices, and no small amount of rum, this elegant fruitcake recipe is no joke.

These brussels sprouts with crispy edges and deep caramelization are the ultimate addition to holiday meals, weeknight grain bowls, and more.

This Gourmet classic makes a perfectly spiced pumpkin pie with a flaky, buttery crust.

This ginger-stout cake from famed pastry chef Claudia Fleming gets generous layers of buttermilk frosting, with the sides of the cake left au naturel.