If you’ve never had strata, it’s the perfect Christmas morning treat as most of the work is done ahead of time, and it’s a hearty, warming dish ideal for a cold winter morning. This spin on a family favorite ups the flavor with a homemade mushroom cream sauce and crispy shallots!
This swirl coffee cake started as a half-written family recipe and evolved into a babka-inspired showstopper. Soft yeasted dough, bold cinnamon-sugar swirls, and a tangy sour cream-lemon icing honor my grandma’s original while turning up the flavor, structure, and drama – without making it fussy.
Traditional Ohio Buckeye candy gets an upgrade with reduced sugar, and ground peanuts, graham crackers and a hint of vanilla added. These dark chocolate coated peanut butter balls are a nostalgic treat that I can’t stop eating!
These perfectly spiced molasses cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, paired with a light lemon buttercream are a new take on my grandma’s recipe. These holiday cookie sandwiches balance warm spices and bright citrus for an unforgettable seasonal treat.
My grandma’s beloved corn pudding recipe, which turned out to be from a Jiffy Mix box, gets a update with serrano peppers for heat and a savory miso whipped cream topping.
This sheet pan stuffing delivers everything you want on a holiday table: crispy edges, a deeply golden top, a custardy center, and layers of fall flavor from Italian sausage, dried figs, and cranberries. Inspired by beloved Ina Garten classics, it’s easy, riffable, and perfect for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.
These Extra-Peppery Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes take classic Thanksgiving comfort and turns up the volume Warm cream infused with black and white pepper folds into fluffy Yukon Golds, finished with Pecorino Romano and Parmesan. The result: silky, savory, umami-rich potatoes that hold their own with or without gravy.
Inspired by Radio Bakery in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, this recipe recreates their smoked salmon sandwich using homemade everything bagel focaccia. Adapting Claire Saffitz’s focaccia recipe, it’s topped with everything seasoning and filled with scallion cream cheese, smoked salmon, and pickled onions.