Christmas Recipes & Ideas

This Guinness Sundaes Recipe is a real show stopper, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a grown-up dinner party. It isn’t usually made with a savory stout beer—caramel is typically just sugar and cream—but we’ve …

This Corn and Poblano Lasagna is a real show stopper, perfect for a vegetarian feast or a unique Mexican-inspired dinner. It isn’t usually made with a sweet corn purée instead of a tomato-based sauce, but …

This Stracotto (Pot Roast) with Porcini Mushrooms is a real show stopper, perfect for a long, lazy Sunday lunch. It isn’t usually made with dried porcini mushrooms cooked directly in the broth—often they are soaked …

This Sausage-and-Rice Timbale is a real show stopper, perfect for a grand Sunday lunch or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. It isn’t usually made with a hidden layer of sliced provolone—traditional timbales often just mix …

This Cassoulet With Sausage is a real show stopper, perfect for a grand holiday meal or a long weekend cooking project. It isn’t usually made with cinnamon and nutmeg in the lamb rub—traditional recipes are …

This Smothered Pork Chops Recipe is a real show stopper, perfect for a hearty Sunday supper or when you need some serious comfort food. It isn’t usually made with buttermilk in the gravy—often it’s just …

This Cherry Cuba Libre is a real show stopper, perfect for a summer BBQ or a festive holiday party. It isn’t usually made with cherry liqueur—the classic is just rum, cola, and lime—but we’ve added …

This Winter Sangria is a real show stopper, perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights by the fire. It isn’t usually made with warm spices like cinnamon or honey, but we’ve added them to give …

This Grape and Ricotta Galette is a real show stopper, perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or an elegant brunch. It isn’t usually made with white grape juice in the dough or ground fennel, but …

This Sardinian Spaghetti is a real show stopper, perfect for a special date night or a hearty family meal. It isn’t usually cooked with saffron threads in everyday pasta, but we’ve added them to give …