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QUICK-PICKLED CARROTS AND RADISHES

HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 4 HR, 20 MIN SERVES 24 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE REVIEW

DIP RIGHT IN

The holidays call for a low-fuss dessert with a bit of festive flair. Enter pecan pie, now in dip form. We're riffing on the dunkable treat made famous on Allrecipes social media with three flavorful variations.

SPARK JOY

Pop the cork for these bubbly cocktails (and a mocktail, too). Sparkling wines meet from-scratch cordials and simple syrups for striking sips worth celebrating.

Feeding the Frenzy

Culture Shift Food plays an important part in alleviating loneliness. \"So much of our life is centered around food and what it symbolizes in terms of bringing people together,\" says Frank Infurna, PhD, professor of psychology at Arizona State University and director of its Lifespan Development Lab.

DOUGH IT YOURSELF

YOUR HOLIDAY SECRET WEAPONS ARE ONLY A GROCERY RUN AWAY. USE PREPARED PIE CRUST, PHYLLO, AND PUFF PASTRY TO HELP LIGHTEN THE LOAD OF SEASONAL BAKING AND TURN OUT TREATS THAT COULD HOLD THEIR OWN IN THE BAKERY CASE.

secret ingredients CAPERS

Tiny pickled flower buds bring a hit of briny, tangy flavor to more than just bagels and puttanesca sauce.

HEALTH NUT

Reach for a handful of nuts to help your body reset and reduce stress. (The holidays can be stressful, after all!) Read on to find out which nutrients have a calming effect.

Elizabeth Heiskell, cookbook author and professional caterer, knows a thing or two about throwing a party.

Here, she shares her go-to dishes for the holiday season, plus her tips for hands-off hosting.

FULL PLATES, FULL HEARTS

A holiday menu from Mashama Bailey marks the 10th anniversary of her restaurant, The Grey—and honors the woman who inspired her to become a chef.

THE FRW GUIDE TO OYSTERS

How to shop, shuck, serve, and savor oysters at home

THE F&W GUIDE TO CAVIAR

For special occasions, at dinner parties, or in the comfort of your own home, caviar is the answer for easy celebrations.

Barefoot in France

How a life-changing recipe inspired Ina Garten's career

CINNAMON SEASON

Winter is the perfect time to explore the versatility, rich history, and nuanced flavors of this fragrant, celebratory spice.

A FAT AFFAIR

Life lessons from the richest—and Frenchest—holiday tradition on earth

YALDA NIGHT

For this Persian celebration of the winter solstice, late-night snacks are in order.

CHRISTMAS

South India is home to one of the world's oldest Christian communitiesand distinct, delicious traditions.

HANUKKAH

For Italy's Jewish communities, the festival of lights means one thing: lemony fried chicken.

KWANZAA

Seven days of celebration offer endless opportunities for connection and creativity.

HOME SWEET HOME

An all-butter gingerbread and a streamlined, stylish design are the secrets to these modern gingerbread houses. We've got the recipe and plans you need to get your (gingerbread) house in order.

SHÖGATSU

The Japanese New Year starts off with a simple bowl of soup.

Start Small, Think Bliss Partnering with the James Beard Foundation makes Windstar's cruises a delicious route into French Polynesia.

ASI SIPPED A ROBUST CUP of French roast while leaning against the bow railing of our yacht, we glided into the sapphire waters of Taiohae Bay, deep in the South Pacific.

NOCHEBUENA

Christmas Eve means big gatherings, big meals, and beloved traditions for Latino families around the world.

ST. LUCIA'S DAY

Fragrant, pillowy saffron buns add sweetness and warmth to the Scandinavian holiday.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE

HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 50 MIN SERVES 8 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE REVIEW

BOURBON SLUSH WITH DRUNKEN CHERRIES

HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 8 HR, 30 MIN SERVES 10 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS

HANDS-ON 30 MIN TOTAL 2 HR, 15 MIN MAKES 36 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

SMOKED SALMON DIP

HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 2 HR, 15 MIN MAKES 4 CUPS SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

SIMPLE SIDES

Make these speedy side dishes for potlucks or pair them with weeknight mains.

BREAKFAST WITH THE ROKERS

Today show co-anchor, journalist, and dad AI Roker takes family breakfast seriously especially around the holidays. In his new cookbook, AI Roker's Recipes to Live By, he teams up with his daughter Courtney, a recipe developer and trained chef, to preserve dozens of family favorites. Here's just one from their breakfast table.

HAPPY PET HAPPY HOLIDAY

Hosting can be a tense time for everyone in the house including pets.