The fillings, the toppings — everything you need. Plus a homemade chili paste.

This healthy bright-tasting holiday salad can be served warm as part of your Hanukkah menu, and it's delicious the next day, too.

This bright red hot sauce brings together classic New England flavors with serious Scoville levels to drive away the winter blues.

No icing required. With a few simple tools, you can make adorable and delicious gingerbread buttons – and tie them up in bundles for friends.

This Indian-inspired coconut and tomato curry is a natural destination for mussels, which are inexpensive and widely available in cooler months.

For a Thanksgiving crowd, the convenience of the casserole cannot be denied. And gruyere and shallots (plus plenty of butter and cream) carry the day.

Make this easy side in the time it takes the turkey to rest.

Every fresh fig deserves a little blue cheese and prosciutto. And your guests deserve this pretty appetizer. Let the easy appetizer season begin.

Instead of lemon and rosemary, try tangerine and thyme (and garlic of course) to turn plain olives into appetizers.

A hint of crunchy-crispness and a tender, chewy bite make this updated classic a winner — and it can be ready for the lunchbox (or tea time) in no time flat.