Christmas

My holiday traditions start with these favorite recipes, special occasion menus, and of course music

Crudité Wreath

Crudité Wreath

This beautiful and festive Crudité Wreath is healthy, easy to make, and a bright and refreshing addition to a holiday party spread.

Christmas Guitar

Christmas Guitar

This Christmas playlist is a collection of mellow instrumental guitar versions of holiday favorites.  

Christmas Eve 2020

Christmas Eve 2020

Christmas Eve isn’t on a Saturday this year, but it is a special night deserving of a special menu, including Fettuccine Alfredo and a spectacular Chocolate Hazelnut Torte.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is the perfect special occasion dish – festive and special, rich and creamy, but so simple to make it comes together in 15 minutes, so you have more time for making merry.

Silent Night (Jazz for Christmas)

Silent Night (Jazz for Christmas)

This Christmas jazz playlist has all the classics, in instrumental arrangements ideal for tree trimming, cookie baking, present opening, or relaxing by the fire.

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte is a masterpiece that tastes as decadent as it looks, with dark chocolate and hazelnuts flavoring each rich and sinful layer.

Linzer Cookies

Linzer Cookies

In this twist on classic Linzer Cookies, a delicate almond shortbread is filled with raspberry preserves and topped with either powdered sugar or sugared almonds,

Winter Salad with Prosciutto and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Winter Salad with Prosciutto and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

This winter salad is simple but special, with tender baby lettuces, juicy cucumber, salty prosciutto and crunchy hazelnuts tossed in a sweet and tangy pomegranate dressing.

Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossom Cookies are everyone’s favorite Christmas cookie. Follow these tips for the softest, most chocolate-y, peanut-buttery version of the classic.

Sticky Buns

Sticky Buns

Gooey, buttery, cinnamon-laced, drenched with caramel topping and scattered with crunchy pecans, Sticky Buns are the ultimate breakfast roll.