Looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes to make this year? Explore everything from drop cookies to cut-outs to chocolate favorites and everything in between. The moment Thanksgiving is over, I immediately shift into cookie mode. After all, is there anything more comforting than a batch of fresh Christmas cookies? While some families have their …
Looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes to make this year? Explore everything from drop cookies to cut-outs to chocolate favorites and everything in between.
The moment Thanksgiving is over, I immediately shift into cookie mode. After all, is there anything more comforting than a batch of fresh Christmas cookies?
While some families have their go-to Christmas cookie recipes that they have to make every year, other families love to change it up. I fall somewhere in the middle: I have a few must-makes but also love trying a few new recipes each holiday season.
If you're on the hunt for something new to try, you've landed in the perfect spot. I've curated a collection of over 135 of the best Christmas cookie recipes that cater to all tastes and preferences. From delightful no-bake treats to intricately shaped cut-out cookies, and even scrumptious bar cookies, this list has something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Explore the joy of baking and make your holiday season even sweeter with these amazing recipes. And for those who prefer the convenience of enjoying homemade delights without the fuss, consider exploring the world of online delivery cookies for a hassle-free treat!
Whether you try one or many of these recipes, I hope you enjoy baking them as much as you do sharing them with your loved ones.
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For the second installment of our series exploring our favorite chefs’, content creators’, and Food52ers’ kitchens and pantries, we turned to our Editorial Assistant, Paul Hagopian. If you’ve spent time on our site, you’ve probably read at least one of…
To make this super-versatile condiment, Paul boils equal parts white vinegar and water, adds a big pinch of salt, then pours the brine over sliced jalapeños and some smashed garlic cloves. Once the whole thing cools to room temp, just store it in the fridge. Don’t forget about the brine: It’s a great marinade for chicken thighs and other proteins.
Here are the most famous New Orleans cocktails that come from The Big Easy! This city’s cocktail culture is second to none.
There’s nothing quite like the food and wine scene in New Orleans! The Big Easy is home to some of the country’s greatest food traditions, and the cocktail culture is second to none. Several great drinks have risen to the top and solidified themselves as classics.
At A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt. Here are our top most popular New Orleans cocktails to try! There’s the boozy Sazerac, with its surprising black licorice finish, centuries-old Milk Punch with its refreshing creamy sweetness, and the ever popular fruity Hurricane. Want to make them all? Let’s get started.
Here’s a boozy classic New Orleans cocktail is one of the all time greats! The Sazerac is a low ball cocktail made with Cognac or rye whiskey, absinthe, and Peychaud’s bitters. If you love boozy drinks like the Old Fashioned, this one’s for you. It's got a surprise element: absinthe gives a black licorice finish to each sip! This outlawed liquor is now back in good graces (since 2007, at least), and it’s good reason to try this famous slow sipper.
History: This drink dates back to the mid 1800's. Some sources state the Sazerac was invented as early as 1838 by New Orleans apothecary Antoine Peychaud. Others claim that the owner of the Sazerac Coffee House, Aaron Bird, created the drink in the 1850’s.
It’s fruity and extra boozy: meet the Hurricane! The Hurricane is a classic New Orleans cocktail made with light and dark rum, passion fruit syrup, lime, and grenadine. The passion fruit gives it a tropical nuance, and a hint of grenadine gives it extra sweetness and a rosy-golden color. It’s a unique rum cocktail that’s festive and fun!
History: The Hurricane was invented by Pat O’Brien in the 1940's, owner of the popular Pat O’Brien’s bar in New Orleans. Pat created the drink to use up a surplus of rum and served it in a glass shaped like a hurricane lamp. It was an instant hit, and remains a classic to this day.
Here’s an over-the-top impressive New Orleans cocktail: the Ramos Gin Fizz! The impossibly tall frothy topping and tangy burst of lime, lemon and orange blossom water makes it taste just like a lemon meringue pie. We didn't think anything could beat the classic Gin Fizz. But one sip of this one, and you’ll realize just how special this drink is.
History: The Ramos gin fizz is a variation on the gin fizz, invented in New Orleans in 1888 by a bartender named Henry Ramos. Invented at his bar the Imperial Cabinet Saloon, it was originally called the New Orleans Fizz. It took a whopping 12 minutes to shake up back in the day (not so, today).
It’s glowing green, it’s rich and creamy, and it’s delightfully mint chocolate. Yes, it’s everyone’s favorite: the Grasshopper! Turns out, this classic cocktail has more history than you’d expect. And the traditional version of this drink doesn’t call for ice cream, either! Shake this classy, creamy after-dinner drink in a cocktail shaker and strain it into a martini glass. One creamy, mint chocolate sip and you’ll be sold.
History: The Grasshopper was invented in New Orleans in 1918 by the owner of the bar Tujague’s, or so the story goes. According to Tujague’s, Philip Guichet invented it for a cocktail competition in New York City, where it got second place. He brought it back to his bar and Tujague’s has been serving it ever since.
The Vieux Carre is a unique classic cocktail comes from New Orleans: the name means “French Quarter” in French. It’s strong and alcohol forward, made with not one but two types of bitters. The complex flavor is ideal for whiskey lovers who love to relax with a slow sipper in hand. It’s essentially a fancy Manhattan: starring rye whiskey and vermouth like the standard drink, but adding quite a bit of extras.
History: The Vieux Carré cocktail comes from the 1930’s: it was created in the New Orleans’ Hotel Monteleone by a bartender named Walter Bergeron. He named it after the French Quarter, called Vieux Carre. The drink was first printed in a cocktail book in 1937.
The La Louisiane cocktail is a classic cocktail from the 1800’s that most people have never heard of. It’s a lot like a Sazerac: but better. How? It's made with rye whiskey, absinthe, vermouth and Benedictine, which gives it more complexity in flavor. It’s herbal from Benedictine and lightly sweet from vermouth. And of course there’s absinthe, the historically banned liquor that adds a black licorice finish to each sip!
History: The exact date La Louisiane appeared is unknown, but it was likely invented between 1880 and 1912, when absinthe was banned. It began as the house cocktail of the Restaurant La Louisiane in New Orleans.
Here’s New Orleans cocktail that surprises you with its complex, creamy flavor: Milk Punch! This tasty drink is one of the oldest cocktails there is, featuring brandy, bourbon, milk and sugar. It’s a popular brunch drink in New Orleans and in the American South. And the concept sounds baffling until you try it. Then you realize the genius of it: the creamy, cool milk against the spice of the brandy and the nuance of vanilla extract.
History: This drink was first written down in 1688 in Scotland! How’s that for history? The first mention in a cookbook was in 1711. Benjamin Franklin even recorded a version of it in 1763. The drink was not invented in New Orleans, but it's become a mainstay at restaurants in the city.
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Here’s how to make a Sazerac, the official cocktail of New Orleans! Cognac, whiskey and absinthe make up this famous drink that tastes like no other.
Ingredients
3–4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
1 sugar cube
1 teaspoon absinthe
1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) Cognac
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) rye whiskey
Lemon twist
Instructions
In a mixing glass, add the sugar cube and coat it with the bitters. Muddle the sugar cube with a cocktail muddler or wooden spoon until mostly dissolved. Add the Cognac, rye whiskey and absinthe and fill the mixing glass with a handful of ice.
Stir until cold. Strain the drink into a chilled low ball glass.
Use a knife to remove a 1″ wide strip of the lemon peel. Squeeze the lemon peel into the drink to release the oils. Gently run the peel around the edge of the glass, then place it in the glass and serve.
These delicata squash recipes are deliciously fun ways to eat this sweet root veggie! Make it roasted, fries, salads, soups and more.
Got delicata squash? This seasonal root vegetable is taking the world by storm. Why? It’s simple to prepare and its flavor is robust, buttery, and sweet. It’s so easy to cook, it gives butternut squash a run for its money! Here are our top delicata squash recipes for the season if you find a few at your farmers market or grocery. It’s so simple to roast, make into fries, and use for soups, salads and more!
But first, what is delicata squash? Delicata squash is an oblong winter squash that is creamy-white to yellow in color, with vibrant green and orange stripes. Delicata has edible skin, making it very easy to cook with no peeling required. The flavor is very sweet, with a rich, moist texture similar to a sweet potato. This type of squash has become popular in the past decade, and you can find it at many mainstream grocery stores and farmers markets.
Here's our favorite delicata squash recipe: roast it into fries! This root vegetable cooks quickly with no need to peel, and has a sweet, buttery flavor. Slice it into fries and serve it as a side dish with a homemade creamy sauce!
Another great delicata squash recipe? Roast it up for a stunning salad! This one is something special, a hearty and healthy salad perfect for entertaining or to pair with a cozy soup. Roast up that squash in just 20 minutes, and in the meantime prep those refreshing pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and tangy honey mustard dressing.
Delicata squash roasts up into beautiful half-moons, with edible skin (no peeling!) and a sweet flavor that’s something like a sweet potato. Even better, it’s quick to cook: just 20 minutes in a hot oven! It's a delightfully simple side dish that's ready in no time.
Here's how to make delicata squash into a meal! Make a chipotle glaze for the outside of the squash. Then roast it up with a stuffing of rice, black beans, corn, and salsa. It's so delicious and a fun way to make a fall dinner.
This cozy orange puree warms you from the inside out, ideal with a grilled cheese for lunch or as a first course to a fall dinner. There’s no need for heavy cream: just a handful of vegetables and spices make a robust, cozy flavor.
Stuffed delicata squash is a perfect fall main dish: it’s homey, autumnal, and good for you, too! For stuffing, combine brown butter with sage and wild rice, along with vegetables and sharp cheddar cheese. The sweetness of the brown butter against the herbs and chewy wild rice is spot on!
Creamy, flavorful, this delicata squash orzo is made in one pot, risotto style, but comes together so much faster! The perfect vegetarian main dish or amazing side dish to any autumn dinner. via The Natural Nurturer
This tasty pasta dish is a combination of salad and pasta in one! It stars bits of chewy pasta, roasted delicata squash, and peppery arugula with a coating of butter and Parmesan. A perfect fall dinner idea! via Naturally Ella
Here's another fun delicata squash recipe: stuff it with quinoa and chickpeas to make it a main dish! The stuffing also features mint, dried cranberries and pistachios for herby, sweet and crunchy components. via Simple Veganist
This tasty salad featurese roasted delicata squash, kale, crispy walnut-Parmesan breadcrumbs and a creamy peppercorn dressing. This hearty roasted squash salad is filled with fall flavors and can double as an entree or side dish! via Dishing Out Health
Got an air fryer? Try it out with delicata squash for an easy fall side dish! Seasoned with a blend of garlic, Parmesan and spices, it's deliciously sweet and roasted to perfection in about 15 minutes! via Marisa Moore
Here's a fun and beautiful delicata squash recipe to impress! It stars baked squash, creamy tahini sauce, pomegranates, hazelnuts, and fresh parsley. It’s a symphony of texture and flavor, and utilizes some of autumn’s best produce. via Minimalist Baker
One of the best delicata squash recipes? Roast it up with a coating of Parmesan and thyme, and it's crispy and irresistibly delicious! It's a simple side dish in 30 minutes. via Skinny Taste
Here's another delicata squash recipe that makes it into a hearty dinner! Whole wheat pasta is tossed with homemade walnut-sage pesto and topped with roasted delicata squash. It's a vegetarian pasta that comes together quickly, but is impressive enough for special occasions. via A Beautiful Plate
Last up, here's a delicata squash recipe to impress: a skillet tian! Toss squash rings with butter and savory herbs, then roasted to perfection and topped with parmesan cheese! via Hungry Hobby
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