Food

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Southern grandmas used the finest bourbon to make this old-fashioned cake, which was often served during the holidays. The perfect...

Hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, or peanuts also work well in this delicious variation of pecan pie.

These snowmen are even more fun to build than the usual kind and certainly tastier.

The distinctive oval shape of this traditional German Christmas cake is said to represent the Christ child wrapped in swaddling...

Infused with ginger, vanilla, and lemon, this luscious dessert is delicious served with Chocolate Leaf Cookies -- or all by...

Simple cooked shrimp pairs well with this garlicky, sun-dried tomato dip.

Easy yet elegant, this appetizer can be made up to one day before serving.

With a prep time of 2 minutes or less, these delicious nibbles win the prize for easiest hors d'œuvre.

You might want to make a double batch of these spicy nuts. They're totally addictive!

This bird, with its sumptuous stuffing and flavorful gravy, could be the star of your next holiday feast -- and...

The pickling process gives these veggies a great bite-and they look gorgeous too.

This traditional Italian chocolate, nut, and fruit cake is a specialty of Siena, Italy. It is best to make it...

These delectable shrimp take less than 15 minutes to make. Serve them on simple wooden skewers.

You can prepare these addictive cookies in less than an hour if you don't gobble up all the batter first.

Crunchy, flavorful and non-fat, these sweet nothings are a truly guilt-free treat.

Bursting with tangy flavor, this pie is a perfect ending to a great party.

Pack these delicate cookies in an airy, open-weave basket to give as a present.

In this dish, the traditional Italian appetizer becomes an easy-to-serve salad.

Mixing wild mushrooms with green beans is a great way to make the most of a pricey but delectable ingredient....

Guests will gobble up these petite cheese puffs so quickly, you might want to make a double batch.

These scones look great made into a variety of shapes (use large cookie cutters). To give, arrange scones on a...

This treat takes a bit of effort, but the result are truly divine.

Flavored with lemon and glazed with tangy hot-pepper jelly, these ducklings are the stars of an elegant dinner. Finish them...

Try this refreshing -- and Christmasy -- twist on an old favorite.

Try this refreshing -- and Christmasy -- twist on an old favorite.

This festive punch is the perfect color for Christmas.

This festive punch is the perfect color for Christmas.

This rich spread makes a hearty appetizer. Cut it into thin slices and serve with assorted crackers, mustards, and cornichons.