Christmas

This almond biscotti recipe gets oomph from a splash of brandy.

Think of this flexible biscotti recipe as a formula for whatever flavor of crunchy cookie you’re craving.

Deep, rich dark chocolate, milky white chocolate, and sharp peppermint come together in a gift-worthy brownie.

A waffle iron gives your hash browns a ton of surface area for crisp golden edges. Load it up with cheddar and eggs and brunch is served.

These shortbread-like cookies are tossed in a mixture of freeze-dried fruit pulverized with granulated sugar, coating the outsides in a fun blanket of fruity flavor.

This midcentury take on a medieval dish is bright and balanced, with a luscious sauce and crispy duck skin.

Buttery cookie dough and brandy-soaked dried fruit make these Italian fig cookies a holiday must-have.

Store-bought versions are rarely as good as you want them to be. Take matters into your own hands with this step-by-step recipe.

Remember that tin of Danish butter cookies you used to love? These are better.

This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.

Tender buttermilk biscuits are the perfect vehicle to sop up creamy, velvety sausage gravy.

As appealing as an old-fashioned pecan pie but super simple with a press-in crust, this luscious pistachio tart is a nut lover’s dream dessert.

This riff on pound cake subs out the plain ol’ butter for golden butter, or butter that is cooked just shy of brown butter.

This punch, made with hibiscus and orange liqueur, puts mulled wine on ice for refreshing but cozy holiday celebration.

Yes, it’s safe. Of course, it’s delicious. And with these tips it’s even easier than you imagined.