2,605 recipes
Silky baked egg custard with fresh ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently cooked in a water bath for a wobble-in-the-center finish. Serve warm or chilled.
Steamed cabbage-beef rolls stuffed with ground beef, rice, and sage, finished with a chili-tomato pan sauce. An Eastern European golubtsi-style dish with tender, juicy filling from steam cooking.
Venison marinated up to 48 hours in red wine, brandy, and aromatic herbs, then baked tender and served with a rich pan gravy, carrots, and onions. A hunter's reward worth the wait.
Classic French-Canadian tourtiere with seasoned ground pork, mashed potatoes, sage, and nutmeg baked in a flaky yogurt pastry crust. A hearty meat pie that's a holiday tradition in Quebec kitchens.
Bite-sized shrimp quiches with a buttery cream cheese pastry shell, Swiss cheese, chives, and a hint of nutmeg. A from-scratch appetizer for parties and holidays.
Pickled African peaches spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and chili in a sweet vinegar syrup. A complex condiment that improves over two weeks.
Sweet potato and apple casserole microwaves cubed sweet potatoes and Golden Delicious apples with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then thickens the syrup with cornstarch. A 35-minute holiday side without the oven.
Broccoli custard timbales baked in a water bath, topped with homemade hollandaise sauce. Elegant French vegetable side dish ready in 30 minutes for two.
Light Italian-style chicken dumplings with lemon zest and nutmeg poached in a bright lemony broth. A comforting, elegant soup ready in 40 minutes that feels like a warm hug.
Classic finnan haddie in cream sauce with hard-cooked eggs, pimiento, and broiled bread crumbs. Inspired by the Nero Wolfe mystery novels, served with anchovy toast.
No-sugar raisin bars sweetened only with raisins and unsweetened apple juice, made with whole wheat flour and warm spices. Low calorie and naturally sweet.
A silky baked banana custard set over a layer of homemade caramel, similar to a banana flan. Made with evaporated milk, eggs, and fresh nutmeg, then chilled overnight and inverted to serve.
A bold, slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with beer, molasses, Dijon mustard, and a powerhouse blend of nine spices including cayenne and cumin. Two hours on the stove builds serious depth.
Adorable spiced cider "bugs" made from dried orange halves filled with brown sugar, cinnamon stick legs, clove eyes, and a nutmeg head. Drop into hot cider for a festive holiday drink.
Christmas Lizzies are boozy Southern fruitcake cookies loaded with candied cherries, raisins, dates, pecans, and citrus zest, soaked in whiskey. Make them weeks ahead and drizzle with spirits to age.
Apple-cranberry pie with Golden Delicious apples, fresh cranberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg under a crunchy brown sugar crumble topping. A fall and holiday favorite.