Christmas
Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs
Herby turkey meatballs get flavored with pistachios, tangy pomegranate, and grape molasses. Serve the meatballs as wraps with lavash and crisp lettuce.
By Najmieh Batmanglij
Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge
The dairy-free secret to this fudge's creaminess? Avocado.
By Chris Morocco
Risotto With Mushrooms and Thyme
The Italian word for the ideal risotto texture is all’onda—literally, “like a wave.” Risotto should spread and move and undulate. If you can stand a spoon up in it, it needs more liquid.
By Carla Lalli Music
Rosemary Mojito
In our cold-weather version of the mojito we sub out white rum for rich, brooding blackstrap and mint for muddled rosemary.
By Editors of PUNCH
Double Chocolate Rye Cookies
Full of both dark chocolate chunks and bits of unsweetened chocolate, this cookie is rich and chewy—perfect for dunking into a glass of milk.
By Joanne Chang
6 Classic Cocktails—and the Riffs That Take Them Up a Notch
Spin your Old Fashioned (or Negroni, or Manhattan, or Sazerac) into an entirely different drink.
By Maggie Hoffman
Rose Cocoa
This dairy-free cocoa uses fragrant coconut milk as its base. Dried rose petals bring an extra dose of floral aroma and flavor—not to mention romance.
By Anna Stockwell
Alfajores With Coconut Dulce de Leche
This traditional South American honey-almond cookie gets a tropical twist with an easy-bake coconut dulce de leche filling.
By Rick Martinez
Mala Fried Peanuts
Shelled raw peanuts are easy to find at Asian markets, health food stores, and other specialty food stores.
By Lisa Cheng Smith
Black-and-White-and-Green Cookies
We used a lot of fresh mint in this cookie for both the real color and flavor. The flavor will intensify as the cookies sit; make ahead if that’s your thing.
By Rick Martinez
Chewy Ginger-Rye Cookies
Rye flour adds an earthy-nutty dimension and absorbs more molasses than all-purpose flour. The result is a cookie with the smoky caramel finish of rye whiskey.
By Rick Martinez
Spicy Citrus Refresher
This big batch of jalapeño-spiced orange-lime juice keeps in the fridge for a couple of days. Pour it over ice and top it with seltzer for a refreshing alcohol-free pick-me-up.
By Anna Stockwell and Sohla El-Waylly
Shirley Tonic
A holiday-spiced grenadine syrup, club soda, and a twist is a grown-up Shirley Temple we can all enjoy. For the adults who want to imbibe, a splash of Scotch fits just right.
By Anna Stockwell and Sohla El-Waylly
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Our Best Christmas Hams and Pork Roasts
Because nothing says "Happy Holidays" better than a big, beautiful roast that you can slice into sandwich fixings for days on end.
By The Epicurious Editors
Cardamom-Pistachio Bûche de Noël
A pistachio custard filling makes for an enchanting moss-green spiral inside this cardamom sponge cake Yule log.
By Samantha Seneviratne
Tonnato Deviled Eggs
Wake up deviled eggs with a bright and briny tonnato-inspired filling. Top with crispy fried capers and salmon roe for extra salty pop.
By Anna Stockwell
It’s Not Eggnog, It's Ponche a Crème
There are many reasons to love this rum drink, a Trinidadian Christmas tradition.
By Brigid Washington
Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Crispy Chickpeas and Herby Croutons
When roasted at high temperature, humble cabbage becomes sweet and incredibly satisfying. In this recipe, the cabbage ‘steaks’ are a base for crispy chickpeas, herby croutons, and a rich and lemony garlic sauce.
By Hetty McKinnon
Creamy Squash Risotto With Toasted Pepitas
Miso and a paprika-packed squash purée makes this dairy-free risotto hearty and satisfying. Double or triple the squash purée, and use it in other meals throughout the week.
By Abra Berens
Ponche a Crème
This traditional Trinidadian cocktail sings with the island’s most beloved ingredients and flavors. White rum meets citrus, spice, and creamy dairy—don’t skip the nutmeg on top.
By Brigid Washington