Charles Schiller

The classic chicken cacciatore recipe is updated by adding oven-roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions to deepen the flavors. What to drink: A soft, fruity Sangiovese.

Mincemeat pie is a classic dessert, but the booze-soaked fruit that goes into it is equally delicious spooned over ice cream—or, even better, mixed in, as in this frozen treat.