New Year's

Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.

A crisp cookie base, a silky dark chocolate filling, and a glossy ganache top make this the ultimate chocolate cheesecake.

Like dip made from giardineira, marinated cheeses galore, and pigs in a blanket Chicago-style.

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With ribbons of cured ham and dabs of sun-dried-tomato romesco, these scallops are the best gifts of the season.

Boiling lobsters robs them of their sweet, briny flavor. Instead, steam them with this easy method.

Toast to a new year, a new you, or just another Tuesday with lychee punch, a low-ABV kombucha spritz, or a bubbly sbagliato.

Pleasantly bitter Suze pairs with ginger syrup, sparkling wine, and a piece of candied ginger that fizzes and bubbles from the bottom of the glass.

A crisp, gluten-free snack that pairs well especially well with drinks, these cheesy panisse have the perfect custardy texture and buttery flavor.

Skip the fuss of individual servings; this sheet cake sticky toffee pudding is cozier, easier, and, dare we say, far more festive.

A make-ahead French chicken dish that’s dinner-party-worthy but quick enough to make on a weeknight? Yes, chef.

The best planner is one you’re actually going to use.

From a sprightly Paper Plane to a warming hot toddy.

Warning: This list might make your bottle of gin disappear.

Set this up the night before and all you’ll have to do in the morning is brush it with butter and bake.

Bring some retro glamour to your entertaining game with this easy recipe.

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.

The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make it feel as if you’re in Paris on New Year’s Eve but supremely simple to assemble.

The peas may bring good luck, but the bacon definitely brings good flavor.

A bowlful of this Southern classic black-eyed peas dish on New Year’s Day is meant to bring you good luck all year round.

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

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

Store-bought puff pastry rises to the occasion in these easy appetizers, dramatic desserts, and more.