3,300 acorn recipes

Simple hard candy Christmas molds made with sugar, corn syrup, and your choice of flavoring and color. Just 5 ingredients and a candy thermometer for sparkling holiday treats kids love to unwrap.

Tacos de requeson: corn tortillas stuffed with ricotta cheese, fried golden and crisp, then filled with a tangy lime-radish-cilantro salsa. A traditional Mexican street food you can make at home.

Microwave dark chocolate fudge made with corn syrup, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, walnuts, and powdered sugar. No candy thermometer, no soft-ball stage, just 3 minutes in the microwave to creamy fudge.

Mexican chicken wings coated in chili-cumin-oregano oil and dredged in crushed tortilla chips, then baked until golden and crispy. A crunchy, spicy oven-baked wing.

Airy honeycomb candy cooked to hard crack, foamed with baking soda, then dipped in melted chocolate for crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade treats.

Barbara Tropp's China Moon chili-lemon oil infused with Szechuan peppercorns, red pepper flakes, ginger, and bright lemon zest. Homemade Chinese-inspired condiment for drizzling on noodles, dumplings, or grilled meats.

Chocolate lace cornucopias: delicate chocolate-nut cookies rolled warm into crisp cones and filled with whipped cream. A stunning, bakery-style dessert cookie.

Luck of the Irish quiche with a corned beef hash crust, Swiss cheese, and a creamy egg custard. A crustless-style quiche that skips the pastry for something heartier.

Chocolate snappers with unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, and corn syrup rolled in sugar and baked until crackled. A chewy, crinkle-style chocolate cookie with a sugary crust.

Sweet corn tamales with roasted corn folded into whipped butter-masa dough with poblano peppers and Monterey Jack, steamed in corn husks. Vegetarian comfort wrapped up tight.

DIY Halloween makeup uses pantry corn syrup, cornstarch, and food coloring layered with tissue strips for kid-safe, lickable face paint. Build warts, scars, and ghoul effects.

Mini Reuben appetizers on toasted white bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a horseradish-chili mayo. Bite-sized party snacks baked until the cheese melts and bubbles.

Pineapple fudge cooked stovetop with crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and pecans, then beaten to a creamy, old-fashioned finish. Ready in 30 minutes and yields nearly 49 pieces.

Classic divinity candy with a detailed step-by-step guide for getting it right every time. Sugar, corn syrup, and whipped egg whites folded with nuts and vanilla into cloud-like confections.

Surprise your family this Christmas with these decorative cookies that can bring out the holiday cheer in everyone.

Popcorn surprises made with candy-coated popcorn ground fine and mixed into melted chocolate, then molded or cut into shapes. A unique candy that makes about 50 pieces.