Holiday Cooking

Discover delightful holiday recipes to elevate your festive celebrations. From classic stews to decadent desserts, explore our selection of globally-inspired holiday dishes!

Don’t know where to start? Try my mushroom bourguignon, apple cider coffee cake, or crab stew.

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A bowl of pale green smoked trout dip topped with chives with a chip inside on a platter of crudite.

Creamy Green Goddess Smoked Trout Dip

Meet your new favorite spring appetizer: a creamy, herb-blended smoked trout dip inspired by green goddess dressing. It's lighter and...

A tray of tiramisu with a scoop taken out.

Traditional Italian Tiramisu

This traditional Italian tiramisu recipe is light, creamy, and just sweet enough, thanks to layers of mousse-like mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers,...

Brioche-style pull-apart rolls baked.

Brioche Dinner Rolls

These are not your average dinner rolls! Made from a buttery, enriched dough, these brioche dinner rolls will be the...

A spoon in a ramekin of maple creme brulee on a plate.

Salted Maple Crème Brûlée

This salted maple crème brûlée will be a true hit at your next dinner party or gathering! The star ingredient?...

A bowl of crab stew with potatoes, fish, and other vegetables, topped with a dollop of yogurt.

Feast of the Seven Fishes Menu

Looking for something a little different this year? Try my delicious seven-course collection of flavorful, eclectic dishes fit for the...

A buckwheat crepe on a plate folded into a triangle topped with jam and brie cheese.

Buckwheat Crêpes (French-Inspired)

These French-inspired buckwheat crêpes are light, nutty, and versatile enough for sweet and savory applications. Adapted from David Lebovitz, they're...

Hand holding a piece of kaju katli over a plate of kaju katli.

Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)

Kaju katli (or Kaju barfi) is a delightful cashew dessert topped with edible silver leaf, often enjoyed during Diwali, and...

An impossible burger on a plate set atop fries.

Father’s Day Recipes

Whether you’re firing up the grill or planning a laid-back dinner to celebrate Dad, I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing...

Gnocchetti sardi (malloreddus) in a tomato butter sauce in a bowl set over a napkin.

Malloreddus (Gnocchetti Sardi) with Tomato Butter Sauce

Malloreddus, or gnocchetti sardi, is a traditional pasta shape from Sardinia with a pleasantly chewy texture and bite. Come along...

A deeply browned roasted and trussed chicken in a cast-iron pan.

Samin Nosrat’s Oven-Roasted Buttermilk Chicken

Out of the dozens of roasted chicken recipes I've tried in my life, Samin Nosrat's buttermilk chicken takes the cake....

A bowl of salad with radicchio, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and apples drizzled with a mustard dressing.

Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts

This luxurious apple and radicchio salad features tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. It's got...

A large bowl of chocolate mousse topped with flaky sea salt, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Mousse au Chocolat (Julia Child’s Recipe)

This perfect mousse au chocolat recipe (chocolate mousse) from Julia Child is rich, decadent, and airy, with hints of orange,...

A porcelain cup with thick hot chocolate topped with whipped cream dusted with cocoa powder.

French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

This rich and velvety French hot chocolate recipe is an absolute stunner! Inspired by my favorite chocolate shops, it's an...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

You'll love this luxurious show-stopping lobster pasta dish with perfectly cooked pieces of lobster coated in a saffron-infused white wine...

Shrimp Scampi Without Wine (Quick & Easy Recipe!)

This is the *best* shrimp scampi without wine, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp in a silky, garlicky lemon butter sauce. It's...

A bowl of white bean dip topped with olives and fresh herbs with fresh fruit in the background.

White Bean Dip with Spiced Olives Recipe

This satisfying white bean dip recipe features garlicky white beans processed until smooth and creamy topped with a delicious mixture...

A decorative bowl with granola dotted with pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola with Cranberries and Pecans

This homemade pumpkin spice granola recipe is the perfect fall treat! It's full of crunchy bits of granola dotted with...

A cast-iron pan with melting brie topped with jam and pistachios.

Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts

This baked brie with fig jam recipe is a totally crowd pleaser! Brie is topped with a delicious spread of...

A large slab of focaccia on a metal baking sheet next to a few individual pieces.

Samin Nosrat’s Ligurian Focaccia (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Featured in the Netflix show Salt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat's focaccia recipe is crispy on the outside with a...

Creamy polenta topped with mushroom bourguignon and fresh parsley in a wooden bowl.

Mushroom Bourguignon

This mushroom bourguignon recipe is a crowd favorite, full of rich and hearty flavor. Mushrooms pan-sear until deeply browned, then...