No-Bake Snowballs
Not all holiday sweets have to be loaded with sugar and fat. As delish as that is, you might crave something with a little healthy oomph.
Recipes
Toffee Tart with Pine Nuts and Rosemary
This tart’s an unusual but fantabulous confection. The meatiness of the nuts, the piney notes of rosemary, the citrusy orange, and sweetness of the toffee play oh-so-nicely together.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Cannellini Beans
Fettuccine Alfredo is usually vegetarian but how about a vegan version? A lush dressing made with creamy beans and nutritional yeast makes it so.
Roasted Pear with Honey and Rosemary
A lovely combination of sweet honeyed pears, salty feta, and earthy rosemary makes an unforgettable starter. Or just a brilliant little snack to perk you up.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Tender chocolate cookies that have a little secret, in the form of a creamy peanut butter filling. It might seem like magic but it’s actually pretty easy.
Vanilla Bean Sablés
These vanilla bean sables are everything you want in a cookie: tender, buttery crumb and the sweet seduction of vanilla.
Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart
Chocolate and peanut butter might just be the most perfect marriage possible. This dessert is also elegant. Oh, and did we mention easy too?
Easy Shortbread Cookies
If you’ve been intimidated by shortbread, this recipe really is easy. The addition of cornstarch keeps it flaky and light. Give them a try, they’re superb.
Morning Buns
Buttery, cinnamon and orange flavored, and rolled in sugar, these fluffy buns are a serious reason to get out of bed. Get ready to fall in love!
Pork Tenderloins with Coriander and Fennel
Bursting with flavor from fennel, coriander, and caramelized cabbage, these pork tenderloins are a perfect Weeknight Winner®.
Gingerbread Biscuits
Want to party like the Earl of Grantham? These old-school gingerbread biscuits are very nearly the closest thing served at Downton Abbey.
Clove-Infused Tomato Soup with Puff Pastry Lids
A warmly spiced tomato soup—that also has an adorable little topper made of flaky pastry—that will seriously impress your guests.
Orecchiette with Chickpeas, Turmeric, and Greens
Meatless Mondays, or any night, just got a new superstar. Pasta e ceci forms the base but what sets it apart are the unexpected additions.
Clove, Cinnamon, and Chocolate Cookies
Sometimes, a chilly afternoon just calls for a warm beverage and something full of cloves, cinnamon, and chocolate that’s perfect for dipping.
White Christmas Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
A festive delight with layers of tender cake, lush buttercream, and cranberry jam. Topped with sugared cranberries, it’s gorgeous, too.
Korean-Inspired Brisket Sandwiches with Sesame Coleslaw
This ultimate mash-up combines juicy beef brisket with sweet and spicy Korean dressing and crispy coleslaw. We think it’s a perfect pairing.
Braised Pork Shoulder with Chorizo and White Beans
This slow-cooked pork dish is sublime on a chilly evening. Full of big flavors that come together for a satiating and comforting meal, it’s superb.
Christmas Sugar Cookies
Christmas eating is mostly about the cookies, we think. Pull out your favorite cookie cutters and sparkliest sprinkles because it’s that time of year!
Easy Beef Stir Fry
Everybody loves a quick weeknight dinner that uses what you’ve got on hand—pull out those languishing veggies and whip up a satisfying stir fry!
Make-Ahead Cinnamon Coffee Cake
No need to get up hours ahead to produce a cinnamon-y sweet coffee cake, still warm from the oven. Mix it all ahead and pop it in the oven when you wake up. It’s that easy, ya’ll!
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Pasta
Open your fridge and take a good look. Whatcha got going on in there? Boil up some pasta, add whatever you want, and enjoy dinner again.
Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cake
A terrifically tasty cake, one that’s reminiscent of cinnamon rolls and snickerdoodle cookies. What are you waiting for? Your new favorite awaits!
Key Lime Pie Bars
Craving a little tropical vibe as the days get shorter and your socks get thicker? These easy-as-pie Key lime bars will get you there.
Chopped Vegetable Salad with Pomegranate
Scoop up mouthfuls of this colorful and herbacious salad, and revel in the fresh flavors of Middle Eastern food. Serve with lettuce leaves or pitas for spooning and dipping.
Pomegranate Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese
This beet and goat cheese side dish brings bright flavors and colors to your table, easily. Creamy, tangy, sweet, and earthy, it’s all here.