Let's Stay Home for the Holidays
We all start the holidays with grand dreams of sparkling celebrations, but all too oftern our to-do lists overflow, and out big plans get pushed into the "maybe next year" category. Well not this year! From ham and biscuits to hummus to truffles, this merry menu helps you work smarter, not harder, to pull of a holiday snack feast for the record books.
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus with Pistachio Crunch
Yes, this is more complicated than opening a tub of store-bought hummus, but it’s worth the extra work! Seriously, though, this recipe is super simple, and everything can be made ahead. Feel free to...
Shrimp Cocktail for a Crowd
Shrimp is the ultimate mix-and-mingle party food, and it’s a host’s dream, because you can purchase it by the pound, pre-steamed. Feel free to stir up your own homemade cocktail sauce; we love...
Happy Holiday Snack Mix with Kale and Root Chips
This is your favorite guilty-pleasure snack mix, except all dressed up for the season! Savory and sweet with a kick of subtle heat, it’s a healthy upgrade to the norm thanks to whole-grain cereal...
Cheesy Spinach and Leek Dip with Crispy Prosciutto
Hot, cheesy dips may not be the most elegant of appetizers, but they’re always the first thing gone at a party. Here we’ve updated the perennial favorite with a few flavor-packed upgrades,...
Blue Cheese, Apple and Beet Endive Boats
In a field of rich appetizers, these crunchy, plant-forward bites are a nice break. The quick-fix vinaigrette offers a tart counterpoint to the sweet apple, bold cheese and earthy beets. You can toss...
Crème Fraîche Biscuits with Thyme and Parmesan
Biscuits are the ultimate party trick, because you make them months in advance, and bake them just before your guests arrive. Here, I’ve updated my classic recipe with crème fraîche, which gives...
Old Fashioned Bourbon Truffles
A nip of bourbon, a splash of cherry juice and a pinch of fragrant orange zest work their magic to mash up one of our favorite cold-weather cocktails into a bite-sized dessert. Use the best chocolate...
Setting the Scene: Creating the Perfect Holiday Table
There's more to a holiday dinner than preparing the menu. This season, create a table setting that reflects your...
