Snow Day Treat: Tex-Mex Hot Chocolate

Tex-Mex is literally a blend of American and Mexican flavors. What’s more Tex-Mex than a spiced Mexican hot chocolate with a dash of Louisiana Tabasco sauce? Sip on this flavorful mug on the next snowy day. Spike it with tequila or mezcal for the adults!

Missing Summer’s Tomatoes? Things to Make All Winter with Preserved Tomatoes

We miss summer’s tomato bounty. While we dream of warm days, we’re happily digging into these recipes that use preserved tomatoes. We like to cook with Pomì’s Italian tomatoes that are such high quality and full of the taste of summer.

Braised Lamb Shanks

Dig into this cozy meal of braised lamb shanks that is as comforting as a warm blanket on a snowy evening.

Filled Maple Cookies

These beautiful maple cookies are filled with a sweet cream filling and are seriously irresistible.

Hummus and Pesto Tofu Buddha Bowls

Looking for a delicious, Mediterranean-inspired dinner? These Vegan Pesto Tofu Buddha Bowls are perfect and packed with flavor.

Chocolate Covered Oranges

These chocolate covered oranges are such a great, sweet snack. They’re juicy and topped with just a pinch of salt.

Moroccan Chickpea Soup: Harira

This bright, tart Moroccan chickpea soup is usually served with lemon wedges and handfuls of freshly-chopped cilantro. It’s lively and delicious.

How to Whole Roast Cauliflower

For a stunning side dish or main attraction, learn how to roast cauliflower whole with flavorful spices to match the presentation.

Inspire Your Cooking with Vegan Recipes from Chantelle Nicholson

Multi-award winning chef Chantelle Nicholson has a lot of ideas about food. Inspired by her vegetable garden and her career as a professional chef, Chantelle has thought beyond the usual vegan menus and has created a bunch of seasonal vegan recipes we can all love and be inspired by too.

Sheet Pan Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli

This Teriyaki Tofu and Roasted Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner is so quick you’ll feel like your dinner dream came true.

Chinese Five Spice Fried Chicken

This crispy, juicy, finger-licking five spice fried chicken is easy to make and so much better than any fast food fried chicken.

10 Pancakes From Around the World to Make ASAP

Everyone loves pancakes. And just about every culture has some sort of a cake batter cooked in a pan or oven. Check out these 10 pancakes from around the world, sweet and savory.

Elegant Chocolate Truffle Mousse

Ring in the new year with this exquisite Chocolate Truffle Mousse. It’s delightfully rich and satisfying.

New Year’s Eve In: Chocolate and Bubbles

SPONSORED POST: French chocolate maker, Cémoi, strives to introduce new ways for us to taste…

Giant German Chocolate Brownies

These Giant German Chocolate Brownies are simple dark chocolate brownies topped with a thick layer of everyone’s favorite coconut-pecan frosting.

Fried Oysters with Deviled Egg Sauce

Need a delightful party appetizer? Make and serve fried oysters with a deviled egg sauce from Chef Kevin Johnson of The Grocery. They’re perfect with a glass of bubbly!

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Pancakes

If you love cinnamon toast crunch cereal, then you are really going to love these cinnamon toast crunch-infused pancakes.

Cémoi Chocolate Dessert Board

A Chocolate Dessert Board is an elegant, delicious way to end your next dinner party. With fruit, cheeses, crackers and full-bodied, incredibly delicious chocolates, this unique “dessert” is sure to be memorable.

Michelin Star Mauro Colagreco’s Sacher, Dulce De Leche Dessert

Mauro Colagreco is known around the world as a World’s Best and 2-Michelin Star Chef.…

Sweet Potato-Ginger Cupcakes

Paired with a light and fruity Beaujolais, these soft, gluten free, Sweet Potato-Ginger Cupcakes with a ginger frosting are a delightful way to end any supper or holiday gathering.

How to Host a Chocolate Tasting

We can all agree chocolate solves just about any problem, but how much do you know about the flavors that make up your chocolate? Host a chocolate tasting with your friends and family and learn together while eating chocolate. What could be better?!

White Chocolate-Cranberry Coffee Cake

A moist coffee cake with a cranberry filling and white chocolate glaze. Great to serve to holiday house guests!

Cranberry and Puff Pastry Bites

These 3-Ingredient Cranberry Bites are an easy appetizer for a party. Made with Puff Pastry, Brie Cheese, and Cranberry Sauce, it’s a delicious starter to any gathering.

Super Flaky Lardo Biscuits

Swap out some of the butter in a super flaky biscuit recipe for pesto bianco, aka lardo, for absolutely delicious biscuits.

Mushroom Bruschetta with Triple Cream Brie

Mushroom Bruschetta with Triple Cream Brie, Sage and Truffle Oil – a surprisingly easy appetizer that tastes amazing and looks elegant! Plus, it pairs perfectly with sparkling Prosecco Superiore wine.

Tips for Cooking a Vegetarian Dinner Party

Want to cook a vegetarian dinner party? Or do you have vegetarian guests coming over for the holidays? The new cookbook, Feasts of Veg brings together recipes that are beautiful for gatherings.

Dairy-Free Coconut Peppermint Cheesecake

Need an easy and delicious dairy-free dessert for the holiday? Look no further! This “cheesecake” is made with simple food like dates and almond milk to create a creamy peppermint cheesecake.

Zucchini Noodle Thai Curry Soup

This Thai curry soup is spicy, creamy, and warming with refreshing bites of zucchini noodles. Dig in!

Salted Caramel and Banana Custard

These jars of Salted Caramel and Banana Custard are simple to make with just a few ingredeints, but they pack a punch of rich flavor.

Don’t Forget the Veggies – Festive Holiday Sides

It’s easy to focus on the bread, the main dish, the drinks and dessert, they’re often more exciting. But don’t forget the veggies! Check out these festive holiday sides that are flavorful and far from boring. They might even steal the spotlight.

Sausage and Spinach-Stuffed Rolls

These pull-apart stuffed rolls are like little calzone bites filled with spinach and sausage and warm melted cheese.

Perfect Pecan Sandies

These Pecan Sandies are an easy, buttery slice of baked shortbread cookie loaded with nuts. Simple and oh so sweet.

Gnocchi All’Arrabbiata

Dig into this delicious Gnocchi All’Arrabbiata recipe which is vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast

Make your holiday dinner special with a flavorful bacon-wrapped pork roast served next to perfectly roasted potatoes, garlicky sautéed spinach and a glass of Santa Cristina Rosso Toscana wine.

Chorizo Hash Breakfast Skillet

Brunch must be the best meal of the day, right? It certainly will be if you serve this yummy chorizo hash breakfast skillet

Pumpkin Soufflé

Executive Pastry Chef Rachel Maynard has perfect the Pumpkin Soufflé and you can totally make it at home.

How To Build The Best Dairy Free Cheese Platter (Italian Style)

A 6 Step Tutorial on How to create the best dairy free cheese platter, with delicious vegan Italian cheese and lots of healthy and whole food add ons!

Easy Holiday Treats the Kids Can Help With

There are so many fun treats and sweets to make this time of the year. Let the kids help! These easy holiday treats are fun, festive, delicious and totally doable, even if you have a long to-do list.

Triple Chocolate Pop Tart Pastries

Chocolate on chocolate, stuffed with chocolate. These triple chocolate pop tart pastries are a perfect treat for the ultimate chocolate lover. Plus, the chocolate dough just so happens to be gluten free.

Cheesecake Scotcheroo Bars

These no-bake scotcheroo bars are a beautiful mashup or butterscotch rice krispie treats and creamy cheesecake.

An Easy Winter Cheeseboard and Beaujolais Wine

This easy winter cheeseboard paired with Beaujolais wine makes holiday entertaining a snap. Plus, to sure to check out the recipe for a five-minute pomegranate chèvre cheeseball.

Instant Pot Chicken-Green Chili

If you want a comforting, warm, hearty meal that you can easily make on a…

Get Cozy with Pasta: Favorite Winter Pasta Recipes

In the winter we crave carbs. It’s all a part of our hibernation process. Check out these favorite winter pasta recipes to get cozy with.

Something Different For Christmas – Venison Medallions

If you want something completely different this Christmas (yes, we are all Turkey’d out!) how…

How to Make Persian Doughnuts

Check out how to make Persian doughnuts with floral flavors of rose water and saffron. These fried delights are also known as bamieh.

Chocolate Banoffee Tarts

Sweet banana, chocolate and caramel tarts look stunning and are a delightfully decadent way to…

Lamb Ragu Pappardelle Meets IGT Rosso Santa Cristina Wine

A hearty winter dish of Lamb Ragu Pappardelle is a delicious taste of Tuscany to pair with an IGT wine, Santa Cristina Rosso 2016, which provides another taste of the land.

Layered Brazilian Chocolate Cake Roll

This impressive 16-Layer Brazilian Chocolate Cake Roll filled and frosted with chocolate ganache and garnished with berries is a modern version of the classic seventeenth century “Bolo de Rolo” from the state of Pernambuco.

Snowball Mulled Wine aka Chai Mulled Wine Float

This Snowball Mulled Wine float is an easy and fun holiday drink made from chai, red wine, honey, orange juice, spices, fruit, and vanilla ice cream. It’s perfect for the holidays and other wintertime entertaining events!

Spectacular Holiday Brunch Recipes

There’s nothing better than spending a cozy winter morning with your favorite people, good food and a warm cup of coffee. Relax in your pjs and make one of these holiday brunch recipes for your family or to feed a crowd of visitors.

Family-Style Holiday Menu and Vinho Verde Wine Pairing

Your holiday menu can be easy to serve and still be bursting with elegance, classic foods and great wine for your next holiday gathering.

Date Night: Homemade Pappardelle with Winter Squash and Loire Valley Wine

Rather than going out, get into hibernation mode and have a date night at home. Spend an evening in the kitchen together making homemade pappardelle pasta with roasted winter squash and a perfectly paired bottle of Loire Valley wine.

Weeknight Fried Rice

Quick and easy, this fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights and meets all of requirements for a fast, tasty meal that’s sure to satisfy. There’s minimal prep work and it’s full of comforting flavors.

Honey Mustard-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Looking for an incredibly easy appetizer that is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser? These Honey Mustard-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts are made with just 5 ingredients and are such a hit.

Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle

This Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle is a perfect balance of chocolate mousse and traditional tiramisu. It’s surprisingly easy and ideal for a holiday gathering.

Instant Pot Meat Sauce with Rotini

Transform weeknight dinners with this Instant Pot meat sauce pasta, a hearty and flavorful dish that brings comfort to the table in a flash.

Holiday Entertaining Tips and Appetizer Recipes

Entertaining during the holiday season can be a blast or it can seem daunting. Check out these holiday entertaining tips complete with appetizer recipes that pair with the ever-festive Prosecco Superiore wine for a stress-free, yet elegant, holiday gathering.

Monster Cookies with Almond Butter

These almond butter monster cookies can easily be made vegan and are loaded with pretzels, oats and delicious nuttiness from the almond butter addition. They’re colorful, delicious and make us feel like a kid again.

Dijon Mustard Chickpea Fritters

These crispy little Dijon Mustard Chickpea Fritters make a fun holiday appetizer or can easily be turned into a main course for a busy weeknight meal.

Roast Beef Crostini and Dijon Horseradish Sauce

Ready or not, the holiday season is here. Try this super easy and delicious crostini with a kick that will impress your guests at your next gathering. This roast beef crostini with Dijon Horseradish Sauce is so simple to make.