Holidays

Nothing's better than warm oliebollen, or Dutch doughnuts, thanks to their crisp nooks and crannies and their pillowy centers hidden beneath a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

Cranberries add a chewy, sweet-tartness and pistachios bring a buttery tasting richness to these biscotti, making them a must-make for Christmas.

This is just about as traditional as tradition gets. Save for the slight plot twist of maple syrup. Intrigued? You should be.

Turkey legs are slowly braised in a spice-infused stock to become more seductive than you'd ever imagined. Not your grandma's Thanksgiving now, is it?!

This is why we have pressure cookers. Because they render an inexpensive cut of pork and plain pinto beans into a smoky, soulful, put-your-spoon-down-and-sigh chili in a fraction of the usual time.

Everyone needs a classic, foolproof, go-to turkey gravy recipe. This is it. And all it takes is pan juices or drippings from your turkey, stock, butter, and flour. And a lot less time and effort than you'd imagine.

We'll take this sweetly tart mingling of muffin and coffee cake any time someone cares to plunk a slice down in front of us.

Eating healthy was never so easy—or mingled so nicely with tortilla chips and beer.

Sorta like potato gratin, except the nutty, cheesy white sauce swaddles leaves of spinach, not sliced spuds. Sure beats salad.

A slightly tipsy sweet potato filling topped with a crumbly streusel. Thwarting tradition at Thanksgiving never tasted so good.

If you've been thinking maybe you're done with pumpkin everything, wait'll you experience this aromatic pound cake that boasts the perfect balance of sweet and spice.

Just three ingredients--parsnips, maple syrup, and olive oil. And it's so easy. Just slice, toss, roast, and be reminded just how nice simple tastes.

Become your own bootlegger. Start with vodka, toss in some apples and spices, and wait overnight. That's it. Then splash it in a punch bowl, pour it into Mason jars or just keep it all to yourself and indulge in a nip once in a while.

Sweet, salty, savory--this salad has ‘em all, with each element perfectly in sync with the others. And without any guesswork on your part. That’s a good thing.

Maple Sriracha bacon isn't just the title of this simple recipe, it's the ingredient list as well. Which means you probably already have everything you need on hand.

Far Breton is a custardy cake similar to a clafouti gilded with rum-soaked prunes and a specialty of Brittany, France. And you know any dessert lovely enough for the French is gonna be something really quite special.

Folks are saying this is the simplest ice cream recipe they've ever made. They're also calling it the most satisfying.

This slightly sweet, subtly tangy, entirely apple-y vinaigrette recipe is going to come in far more handy than you can ever imagine.

An easier yet no less elegant riff on the classic chicken Marbella. Ideal for the Jewish high holidays yet ecumenical enough for Sunday suppers everywhere.

Because there weren't enough tempting potato salads in the world, The South came up with its own rendition. And yes, it calls for Duke's. And a whole lotta other tempting things.