Desserts

Steamed Plum Pudding

Made with raisins, figs, currants, citron, and spices, this rich and old-fashioned steamed plum pudding recipe is a Christmas classic.

Desserts

Grandma Goldberg’s Honey Cake

Made with just a little bit of coffee, this old-fashioned family recipe for honey cake has a wonderful aroma as it bakes.

Desserts

Chocolate Bûche de Noël

A simple chocolate jelly roll recipe becomes an impressive Christmas Bûche de Noël thanks to chocolate filling and buttercream frosting.

Desserts

Vegetarian Samosa-Style Potpies

These vegetarian potpies celebrate Indian flavors and use store-bought puff pastry to make them suitable for everyday cooking.

Desserts

Bourbon Walnut Pecan Pie

Made with walnuts, pecans, and just the right amount of bourbon, this walnut pecan pie is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Desserts

Apple-Pear-Cranberry Crostata

This sweet Apple-Pear-Cranberry Crostata doesn’t require any fussiness on your part, and makes an impressive Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Desserts

Apple-Plum Cobbler

Any combination of early-season apples and local stone fruits work well in this cobbler recipe, but red or purple plums will give you the prettiest color. 

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