Appetizers

Cider-Soy-Glazed Chicken Wings

If cider-soy-glazed chicken wings sound unusual, think of your favorite orange-chicken dish at your local Chinese restaurant and you’ll see how well fruit can pair with soy sauce. These wings are crisp, tangy, sweet, and salty, all at the same time.

Breads

Glazed Chocolate Doughnut Muffins

The secret ingredient in these delicious glazed chocolate doughnut muffins is potatoes, those heroes of early-spring cooking.

Food

Holiday Cheese Puffs

We love these Holiday Cheese Puffs as a quirky appetizer that’s a fun alternative to cheese twists.

Food

Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies

These festive chocolate peppermint whoopie pies have a refreshing peppermint-marshmallow cream filling that’s perfect for Christmas.

Food

Eggnog Chiffon Pie

Based on a 1942 wartime Thanksgiving recipe from the Yankee archives, this delicious Eggnog Chiffon Pie is both easy and delicious.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Jasper White’s Lobster Chowder

Made with homemade lobster stock, bacon, and potatoes, this hearty and flavorful lobster chowder recipe is a keeper.

Desserts

Swedish Visiting Cake

This Swedish tea cake recipe from award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan is the perfect holiday treat to serve to guests.

Appetizers

Retro Party Mix | History & Recipe

With its flavorful seasonings and satisfying crunch, party mix (more commonly known as “Chex Mix”) is a favorite festive snack.

Desserts

Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnap S’Mores

Replacing the usual graham crackers with spicy gingersnaps gives these Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnap S’Mores cookies a warm holiday kick.

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