Christmas

Not to be confused with a cracker, these are soft, buttery cookies balanced by the right amount of salty cheese and gentle chile heat. 

Grinch-colored, bite-size, and deeply adorable, these cookies make the case for buying a cookie press. 

This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.

A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.

Thick, tangy banana ketchup is key to this savory-sweet spaghetti, which features hot dogs, ground pork, and marinara as the base of a Bolognese-style sauce.

Molasses keeps these cookies magically supple for days.

This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.

A little oil in this bûche de noel helps keep it pliable even when cool—perfect for rolling the Yule log shape.

This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.

This is a labor of love that will make other people love you, which is reason enough to give this recipe a try.

All the Christmas desserts you possibly want, including custardy flan, salty-sweet halva, perfect banana cream pie, and so much more

You don’t need a ton of specialty ingredients to make great gluten-free cookies, just your favorite alt-flour and a few baking basics.

When cutout cookies just won’t cut it, turn to these fanciful tortes, lazy-day snacking cakes, and festive multi-layered showstoppers.

Corn nut “magic dust” delivers a big pop of corn flavor in this savory Thanksgiving side.

This luscious, impossibly tender brisket is the dinner party main you’ve been searching for—and you can make the whole thing in advance.

Whether spooned over cheese, layered in a sandwich, or blended into a smoothie, this flavorful sauce is a guaranteed hit any time of the year.

Lovers of the classic salty-sweet Hawaiian popcorn flavor, these nori-seasoned potato chips are for you.

These fluffy buns combine the classic folded-over shape of Parker House rolls and pillowy texture of a milk bread dough—perfect for your holiday table.

A little retro, a lot of flavor, and perfect for your next party.

Are these rich, hefty wedges a luscious side or meatless main? The answer is yes.

Generous swooshes of homemade onion dip provide a soft landing for tiny, crispy Hasselback potatoes.

Four simple ingredients, one party-ready dip that takes mere minutes to blitz together.

These Christmas Eve dinner ideas might ruin you for Christmas day—just kidding, it’s decadence season!

A long soak is the secret to this French toast’s supremely custardy interior.