Holiday Recipes

This absolutely decadent cake will become your new addiction! A popular dessert in Venezuela, the Marquesa cake requires no oven, making it perfect for hot summer days. The finest Callebaut baking chocolate takes the recipe to a new level of exquisite, while the traditional Maria cookies keep it wonderfully familiar.

A sumptuous appetizer that couldn't be easier to make! Sweet crab meat is blended with mayo and seasoned to perfection, placed on freshly toasted brioche bread, then topped with gruyere and melted to au gratin goodness.

A shaving of fresh truffle crowns these delicious deviled eggs infused with creamy truffles stracciatella cheese from Italy in this incredible deviled eggs recipe.

Our rustic country pate with black pepper finds the perfect match in a sweet apple chutney, for a canape recipe that's sophisticated and delicious.

A traditional Dutch Christmas treat, these deliciously spiced holiday Speculaas cookies are a welcome respite from the classic sugar variety. Served in Holland (and the rest of Europe) during the Christmas season, these cookies are made from a buttery spiced batter.

Fresh mozzarella is elevated to fabulous levels with a quick marinade in walnut oil and zesty Piment D' Espellete. Matched with sweet strawberries and juicy cherry tomatoes to balance out that heat, it's a match made in summer-produce heaven.

Simple but simply delicious! Rustically cut into wedges, seasoned with smooth olive oil and a generous helping of crunchy sea salt, and roasted to crispy perfection. Serve them alongside meats, chicken, or fish, or make a flavorful cheese dip and serve as

A tried-and-true combination of flavors: lamb, garlic and rosemary, but in a slightly different presentation. Rather than the whole leg or rack, we take a small, manageable lamb sirloin with no bones to contend with, season it simple, sear then bake it, and serve it with a sweet sherry reduction. Delish!

This traditional holiday dessert will make your holiday spirit bright! In the classic yule log shape, it's the perfect finish to a magical night. We filled ours with a sumptuous whipped cream, but any ganache, caramel cream or chestnut spread will work wonderful. The little mushroom meringues give it that special winter-wonderland touch.

Just one bite into these addictive, crunchy and buttery pecan bars and we guarantee you won't be able to stop at just one. Absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make, you can make these for any occasion - we love them with our afternoon break coffee.

Is there something more mouthwatering than a gorgeous pot of filled with steaming soup and bubbling melted cheese? We think not! This French onion soup recipe is simple and straightforward, bringing out the flavor of perfectly caramelized onions and the savoriness of Gruyere.

With a sumptuously light and creamy texture, and a decadently rich chocolate flavor, our Dark Chocolate and Nutella Gelato is perfect for a luxurious dessert - summer or winter! Top them with our Easy Candied Almonds or go the easy route with our Spanish Caramelized Walnuts.

Ever wonder how to make plump, delicious ravioli from scratch at home? Here you go! Making your own pasta, in this case Ravioli, is not as complicated as it sounds. Our recipe for Pumpkin and Pancetta Ravioli is served with a creamy butter and sage sauce, and topped with chopped nuts - the perfect dish for cool nights and crisp fall days!

We give the classic carrot cake recipe a flavorful twist with spices that will warm you up - perfect for when the weather gets chilly. It's moist and light, while the sweet cream cheese frosting gives it a decadent final touch.

Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other sweet occasion, these decadent chocolate brownie truffles are chock-full of premium chocolate.

A deliciously unique and scrumptious gluten-free cheesecake recipe made with goat cheese, and served with a strawberry balsamic reduction and homemade sabayon.

You won't be able to resist this luscious gooey chocolate fudge with rum-soaked raisins and a topping of meaty and crunchy walnuts! Make a big batch ahead and enjoy as a snack, as a Valentine's Day gift, or put in pretty packaging to give out during the Holidays.

A country classic, gone sophisticated! You'll love these little cornbread bites topped with fresh truffled stracciatella cheese, and a shaving of fresh truffle. The stretchy, creamy straciatella is the perfect topping for these sweet mini appetizers.

What would Thanksgiving be without a killer stuffing recipe? We like ours with flavorful sausage (see our how to cook sausage guide!)and smoky pancetta, to really bring the flavor to the turkey. Also great as a side dish for chicken or serve with a simple wild rice.

A delicious truffle that will wow adults and kids alike! Yummy truffles with a chocolate chip cookie center, dipped in smooth bittersweet baking chocolate and decorated with white chocolate.

The luxury of gold, the warmth of chocolate, now in edible dessert glory! This decadent cake is masterfully filled with chocolate ganache and frosted for a smooth, glamorous look, then gilded with edible gold.

A few carefully selected spices and herbs, a marinade, the juiciest, most tender chicken in the world...and you've got a super easy and incredibly delicious Spanish-style roasted chicken that you can serve any day of the week.

Our secret recipe for the ultimate, juiciest, moistest Thanksgiving turkey yet! A simple, classic and traditional recipe that doesn't take obscure ingredients or an inordinate amount of time, and lets the lovely flavor of the turkey shine.

A classic dessert for the holidays, you'll be tempted to make our salted caramel pecan pie for any occasion! Buttery, a bit crunchy, we topped our pie with a luscious caramel topping and finished it with some sea salt flakes for a salty twist. Superb!

For the lover of seafood, it doesn't get any better than a traditional risotto di mare - seafood risotto. We designed this as an appetizer, to be served on small bowls at parties where you don't want to fill up with just one thing. However, you can serve these in regular plates and bigger portions (the servings will change from 6 to 2).

These Halloween cupcakes are full of gothic, glamorous drama! A simple chocolate cupcake becomes the centerpiece of your Halloween dessert table, or the perfect treat to bring to work on October 31st. Sweet without being overly cloying, they're equal parts treat and Halloween decor!

Our breakfast rendition of the classic Parisian street food, this delicious croque madame is enrobed is a flaky puff pastry and baked to crispy perfection. 

An easy recipe for classic German beef stroganoff with spaetzle pasta, the perfect comfort food on a cold winter's night. Invest in a proper spaetzle maker to make the pasta, or just serve with regular pasta or some rice - or even polenta will do! Filling, hearty, and totally delicious with a bottle of bold red wine.