Parmesan Cheese Straws
Crisp puff-pastry Parmesan cheese straws with black pepper and an egg-washed twist.
Pretzel Rolo Bites for Cookie Boxes
A three-ingredient pretzel, Rolo caramel and pecan bite for a holiday cookie box; a working bake-and-set method to test before publishing.
Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows
Pillowy homemade vanilla marshmallows made with gelatin and a 240°F sugar syrup, set and cut in a square pan.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Baked pumpkin cheesecake in a crisp gingersnap crumb crust, cooled and thoroughly chilled before slicing.
Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Soft eggnog snickerdoodles rolled in cinnamon-nutmeg sugar, with a measured splash of pasteurized store-bought eggnog.
Ginger Pear Warm Fruit Punch
An alcohol-free warm pear-and-apple punch gently steeped with ginger, orange and whole spices.
Panettone French Toast
Thick panettone slices dipped briefly in vanilla-orange custard and browned in a skillet.
Rosemary Focaccia with Sea Salt
A nine-by-thirteen-inch olive-oil focaccia with rosemary needles and flaky sea salt.
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Shredded chuck roast in a tomato-based slow-cooker ragù for serving over cooked pasta.
Salmon en Croute with Spinach
A whole salmon fillet with dry spinach and herb cream cheese inside golden puff pastry.