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.

Perfect deviled eggs are filled with a mix of smoky salmon with a lime-mayo twist, then crowned with colorful and fresh salmon caviar beads for an elegant and bright appetizer.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 hearty comfort side dish, scalloped potatoes get an extra dose of luxury with the addition of fresh black truffles! Perfect for special occasions where a mix of flavor and decadence is in order. Serve this dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or just when the mood for hearty glamour comes over.

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!

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 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.

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.

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!

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).

An elegant recipe starring a fresh salmon fillet, baked and served with a vibrant roasted red pepper cream sauce and perfectly on point saffron risotto.

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. 

A fabulous recipe for luxurious champagne poached pears decorated with edible gold leaf and caramelized nuts that looks glamorous but could not be easier to make.