RECIPE: Cranberry & Pomegranate Holiday Brie

Baked Brie is a special-occasion favorite, and very easy to make. It goes great with sparkling and still wines and cocktails. In the spirit of the season, this easy recipe from Liren Baker of Kitchen Confidante will have guests fighting for the cheese knife. It’s a good thing this recipe makes two wheels! TIP: If…
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RECIPE: The Easiest Seasonal Bundt Cake

If you’re home from work for the holidays with guests dropping by, here’s a very easy seasonal bundt cake recipe. It freezes well, so you can stick it in the freezer and cut slices whenever you need them. It’s a delicious alternative to coffee cake, and a homey cake to bake for friends. What makes…
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THANKSGIVING COCKTAIL: Cranberry Maple Cooler

While people often default to their favorite cocktails, we enjoy the occasion to serve a specialty cocktail. Here’s a Thanksgiving cocktail developed by Lee Anne Wong, one of our favorite cheftestants from the first season of “Top Chef,” for Maker’s Mark Bourbon. RECIPE: CRANBERRY MAPLE COOLER Ingredients For 1 Drink 1-1/2 parts bourbon 1 tablespoon…
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RECIPE: Ham On A Biscuit With Cranberry Balsamic Reduction

Glazed ham on a biscuit (photo © Dietz & Watson).   Many hams will be baked this holiday season, generating many pounds of leftover ham. Much of that ends up on a simple ham sandwich. Here’s an alternative: Make your sandwich on a biscuit. It’s that much more special. We enjoy this recipe with breakfast…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cranberry Mayo

Enjoy those turkey sandwiches (or turkey burgers, veggieburgers or regular burgers) with cranberry mayonnaise instead of other condiments. Just blend regular mayonnaise with cranberry sauce in a 3:1 proportion. Some people like even more cranberry—experiment down to a 2:1 proportion. Find more condiment ideas in our Gourmet Condiments Section. Mix some of the leftover cranberry…
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