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New Years

Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate: Is There a Difference?

Yes! And we have two great recipes to prove it.

Easy Egg Custard

With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.

Champagne Chicken

Champagne is the perfect wine to pair with this braised chicken, not only because it’s festive but because the bubbles cut right through the creamy, mustardy pan sauce.

Mini Onion Blossoms

Shrinking down your favorite crispy deep-fried onion so it’s easier to make at home.

Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary

This straightforward leg of lamb recipe uses a simple mix of garlic and rosemary to flavor the meat, making a perfect centerpiece for any holiday meal.

Sidecar

Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.

Seared Scallops With Remoulade

Topped with a tangy sauce of grainy mustard, capers, and a hint of sriracha, these seared scallops make an easy but elegant dinner. 

Loaf de Noël

This decorated loaf cake delivers all of the drama and trappings of a traditional bûche de Noël with only a fraction of the work.

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

This celebration-worthy rack of lamb recipe yields tender, rosy meat and a beautifully browned crust flavored with fresh herbs and garlic.

Tiramisu

You don’t need to speak Italian or even turn on the oven to make this dreamy espresso-scented dessert.

Champagne Cocktail

The elegant three-ingredient classic Champagne cocktail makes every glass feel like a special occasion.

Hoppin’ John

This slow-simmered Southern classic uses just six ingredients (including water) to create rich, timeless flavor. 

Palaver Punch

This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.

Biscuits and Gravy

Tender buttermilk biscuits are the perfect vehicle to sop up creamy, velvety sausage gravy.

Pistachio Nut Tart

As appealing as an old-fashioned pecan pie but super simple with a press-in crust, this luscious pistachio tart is a nut lover’s dream dessert.

Sweet and Salty Nori Popcorn

You know those little packs of roasted nori sheets? Along with a little touch of sugar, they make the perfect topping for popcorn.