Christmas

Tangzhong is the secret to the super-soft dough that encases a brown butter–cinnamon sugar filling and gets topped with a tart cream cheese frosting.

Get a holly-jolly buzz with our favorite seasonal sippers.

Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.

All we want for Christmas is a holiday table heavy with beef, potatoes, pie, and, sure, some roasted veggies. 

This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.

Achieve an immaculate golden bird in under an hour using chef Jacques Pépin’s foolproof technique.

A 4-ingredient glaze spikes holiday ham with extra flavor, while a gentle poaching to start keeps it extra juicy.

Equal parts savory and bright, this Cuban holiday classic featuring versatile mojo sauce is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.

Simple but flavorful, this fluffy rice is the perfect accompaniment to all manner of dishes, from big holiday roasts to simple weeknight proteins.

Salt cod and potatoes form the base of brandade, a classic French appetizer gratin that’s make-ahead- and party-friendly.

A nod to Cuban black beans (with a twist!), doubling down on the pork for twice the flavor.

The secret ingredient in this recipe for ultra-silky flan is cream cheese. It adds richness and stability to the custard dessert so that unmolding is a breeze.

Everyone’s suddenly an artist with this foolproof sugar cookie royal icing that will have you decorating in no time.

Nutty, buttery, and fruity, these traditional Sicilian cookies known as cuccidati are perfect for the holidays.

A show-stopping, relatively hands-off main built for a dinner party or holiday meal.

A sleeper hit from Bon Appetit’s 1974 Thanksgiving menu, this country mince pie recipe is deeply fruity and loaded with warm spices.

A whole roast duck is a glorious sight—and as easy as roasting a chicken. This one has a tangy-sweet lacquer and rice made from its drippings to serve alongside.

You don’t have to break the bank to make this gorgeous hunk of roast beef with an umami-packed jus.

Reduce the stress and increase the cheese.

At my party, it’s all about the pork.

The perfect pick-me-up on a cold day, this atole (a traditional category of hot Mexican drinks thickened with masa) is enriched with chocolate, cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne.

A decadent, holiday-worthy, make-ahead breakfast that’ll feed a crowd? Look no further than this kringle-inspired hazelnut breakfast tart.

Refreshing, alcohol-free (just don’t call it a mocktail), and a noble destiny for that bag of citrus hanging out in the fridge.

Rib eye makes these antipasto skewers extra special, but there’s lots of room to play around with proteins, cheeses, and briny bits.