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New Year’s Recipes

  • Hoppin John

    1 hr
    Hoppin' John! A classic Southern dish to celebrate New Year's. The black-eyed peas are for good fortune in the coming year.
  • Baked Brie

    35 min
    Easiest baked brie EVER! Brie cheese topped with jam, wrapped in puff pastry or crescent roll dough, and baked until melty. Delicious!
  • Perfect Cheesecake

    3 hrs
    Say hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER.
  • Swedish Meatballs

    1 hr, 20 min
    The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce.
  • Holiday Punch

    6 hrs, 5 min
    Here's a festive holiday punch that's fit for a crowd! We make it with cranberry juice, orange juice, bourbon, and hard cider, though we include a non-alcoholic version so kids to enjoy, too.
  • Collard Greens

    25 min
    Gluten-Free
    Fresh collard greens cooked with onion, garlic, chile pepper flakes, bacon fat, and dark sesame oil. Learn how to cook collard greens with this basic recipe.
  • Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls

    50 min
    Ham balls! Made from ham, bacon and ground pork, glazed with pineapple juice, brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup and dry mustard.
  • Champagne Sorbet

    3 hrs, 20 min
    Champagne sorbet recipe, perfect dessert for the holidays or special occasions.
  • Pomegranate Lime Juice cocktail

    5 min
    This ruby red Pomegranate Paloma is just the cocktail you need for the holidays! Vibrant, cheerful, sweet, tart, and bubbly.
  • Chocolate Pavlova

    2 hrs
    Gluten-Free
    This chocolate pavlova topped with whipped cream and raspberries is a show-stopper, for sure. It also happens to be easy to make! If you can make meringue, you can make this.
  • How to make the best bloody mary

    5 min
    Get your brunch on with a Bloody Mary! Or skip the vodka and make it a Virgin Mary. Just the thing for brunch or soothing a hangover.
  • Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers - smoked salmon dip with crackers on tray

    10 min
    Low Carb
    Take your party appetizer game up a notch! This pretty pink smoked salmon dip is ready in minutes, makes any occasion feel extra special, and tastes just as good with crackers as it does with crudités.
  • Fancy French 75 cocktail with champagne gin and simple syrup ingredients

    5 min
    The lovely classic French 75 cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne. A great drink for brunch or a fancy party!
  • Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with brittle sugar topping on a slate board wtih a slice cut out and fruit nearby.

    1 hr, 45 min
    Do you love crème brûlée, but you also love cheesecake? Get the best of both worlds with this luscious Crème Brûlée Cheesecake! A buttery graham cracker crust balances the light and creamy cheesecake, then it’s finished with the sweet and satisfying crack of brittle sugar.
  • Vegetable Lentil Soup in a bowl with a spoons.

    1 hr, 15 min
    Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Three things make this vegetarian lentil soup so good: caramelized onions, toasted tomato paste (it's easy!), and lots of carrots and celery. Make a big pot to have some now and save some for later—this soup is freezer friendly!
  • Slice of the best slow cooker banana bread pudding topped with a scoop of ice cream and drizzeld with caramel sauce on a gray plate. A jar of caramel sauce is off to the side.

    4 hrs, 40 min
    Whipping up a batch of bread pudding doesn’t get easier than this! The slow cooker creates a smooth and custardy texture. This version is rich with bananas, warm spices, and caramel sauce for a bread pudding twist on the famous New Orleans dessert: Bananas Foster!
  • Hot cocoa mix, red velvet cookies, and muffins for the holidays

    Want to give your loved ones a homemade treat this season? From Red Velvet Cookies to Holiday Spice Granola, any one of these favorite recipes would make a wonderful food gift!
  • brandy and heavy cream cocktail with grated nutmeg

    5 min
    The boozy Brandy Alexander is made with brandy, crème de cacao, heavy cream, and topped with freshly-grated nutmeg. It's a decadent and delicious wintry cocktail, and a good choice for a holiday party.