Christmas
Pimiento Cheese Ball
This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.
By Amelia Rampe
Matcha Swirl Spritz Cookies
Grinch-colored, bite-size, and deeply adorable, these cookies make the case for buying a cookie press.
By Kendra Vaculin
Filipino Spaghetti
Thick, tangy banana ketchup is key to this savory-sweet spaghetti, which features hot dogs, ground pork, and marinara as the base of a Bolognese-style sauce.
By Amelia Rampe
Chile-Cheese Shortbread Cookies
Not to be confused with a cracker, these are soft, buttery cookies balanced by the right amount of salty cheese and gentle chile heat.
By Rachel Gurjar
Vegan Coquito
This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.
By Chrissy Tracey
Bûche de Noël
A little oil in this bûche de noel helps keep it pliable even when cool—perfect for rolling the Yule log shape.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Coquito
This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.
By Inés Anguiano
Brisket Bourguignon
This luscious, impossibly tender brisket is the dinner party main you’ve been searching for—and you can make the whole thing in advance.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cranberry-Orange Chutney
Whether spooned over cheese, layered in a sandwich, or blended into a smoothie, this flavorful sauce is a guaranteed hit any time of the year.
By Rachel Gurjar
Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Are these rich, hefty wedges a luscious side or meatless main? The answer is yes.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Sausage-and-Herb Stuffing
The only way to improve our very best stuffing recipe? Add breakfast sausage.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Buttery Milk Buns
These fluffy buns combine the classic folded-over shape of Parker House rolls and pillowy texture of a milk bread dough—perfect for your holiday table.
By Kendra Vaculin
Sour Cream and Onion Hasselback Potatoes
Generous swooshes of homemade onion dip provide a soft landing for tiny, crispy Hasselback potatoes.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Spam and Brie Bites
A little retro, a lot of flavor, and perfect for your next party.
By Kendra Vaculin
Hurricane Chips
Lovers of the classic salty-sweet Hawaiian popcorn flavor, these nori-seasoned potato chips are for you.
By Kendra Vaculin
Creamy Giardiniera Dip
Four simple ingredients, one party-ready dip that takes mere minutes to blitz together.
By Kendra Vaculin
Raspberry Jell-O Salad
Become the relative who has to bring their famous Jell-O salad to every family gathering.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie
A classic for a reason. Our ultimate recipe has nut-studded toffee, just-ripe bananas, and heaps of whipped cream.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Cheesy Corn Pudding
Boxed cornbread mix becomes its very best self thanks to cheddar cheese, sour cream, and lots of chives.
By Rachel Gurjar
The Easiest Glazed Carrots
Carrots need not be boring. These are sweet and sticky, with a hint of orange and ginger.
By Rachel Gurjar