Jennifer Piercy, Recipe Tester

Last-minute gift, anyone? Repurpose your Christmas tree by infusing vodka with a sprig or three. A celebratory and cinch of a project that extends the Christmas spirit–and spirits.

• (5)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 24

Dense and savory, this bread recipe is shot through with cheddar cheese and plenty of green chiles for an inspired loaf of amazingness, New Mexico style.

• (2)
• 30 M
• 3 H, 45 M
• 6

This toss-it-together-and-shove-it-in-the-oven casserole is exactly what macaroni and cheese ought to be—easy, cheesy, crumb-topped, and knee-wobblingly indulgent.

• (19)
• 25 M
• 1 H
• 58

This savory cheesecake is much, much more than just another cheese course. It’s a darn near soul-satiating beginning or ending to your next dinner party.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 5 H, 25 M
• 2

“Delicate.” “Flaky.” “Perfect.” “I could not stop eating it!” That’s what folks are saying about this hors d’oeuvre that’s a cinch to make—and devour.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 5

Never give zucchini away again with these equally tempting yet uniquely different slaws. You get to choose—rich and creamy or tart and sweet.

• (6)
• 25 M
• 25 M
• 18

Wicked. Sinful. Indulgent. Those are just a few of the words being bandied about by folks who’ve succumbed to this crack-like concoction. What better to do than make some and settle in with Netflix?

• (4)
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 26

Chicken Marbella, a sell-out at The Silver Palate, is quartered chicken flavored with vinegar, brown sugar, dried plums, olives, and herbs.

• (4)
• 25 M
• 3 H
• 11

Only subtly spicy, these pork chops take on an air of intrigue with their warming and evocative aroma and taste. Certain to spark conversation, if not seconds.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 1 H, 35 M
• 3

This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn’t be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.

• (6)
• 50 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 16