Beverages
Braided Almond-Cream Wreath
Make this traditional German Kranzkuchen for a festive sweet treat to serve on Christmas morning.
Raspberry and Thyme Hot Toddy Punch
Serve this festive, warming punch to welcome guests in from the cold or along with dessert at the end of a holiday feast.
Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
Two warnings about these cookies: Don’t give them to young children before bedtime and don’t leave them lying around, if you want any left for yourself. These cookies are crisp on the edges and have a chewy middle strewn with pockets of soft chocolate. The espresso powder, as Kelsey (The Naptime Chef) noted, amplifies the chocolate, but not the sweetness, making it a grown-up cookie. When making any cookies, make sure to cream the butter really well—this aerates the cookies and integrates the sugar—but be conservative with your mixing once the dry ingredients are added.
The Trick to Making Perfectly Clear Ice Cubes
Here's how to make (almost!) fancy-bar-quality ice in your home freezer.
The 12 Cocktails Of Christmas
Classic holiday tipples for the 12 days of Christmas.
Suzette Sauce
Classic orange Suzette sauce is great for crepes, regular pancakes, waffles, and French toast. Maple syrup can sit this one out.
Sparkling Julep
Mint julep + bubbly? This cocktail recipe combines the two delicious classics and is the ultimate way to celebrate.
Build a Spritz
Skip the $$$ vintage bubbly for this spritz recipe. Go with an affordable Champagne, cava, Prosecco, or other dry sparkler.
This Rhyme Explains Punch Like 1-2-3
If you can recall 1-2-3-4, you can make punch.
How to Add Some Punch to Your Holidays
Tips and recipes for tasty eggnogs and punches from mixologist Dale DeGroff.
How to Make Starbucks' New Spiced Cold-Brew Drink at Home
(And how to make it hot, too. Hey, winter is coming!)
This Week in Food News: Bitter Is Back
But did it ever leave? Plus: malnutrition in the nation's "salad bowl."
Epicurious Went to Sonoma to Make a Wine (And This Is What Happened)
And you thought we just whipped up irresistible dishes...
Cider-Braised Chicken With Apples and Kale
Mustard-rubbed chicken legs get super-tender when braised in apple cider and white wine for this cozy fall dinner.
Champagne Punch with Ginger, Lemon, and Sage
This sparkling punch, with its aromatic mixture of sage, lemon, and ginger, is refreshing and light enough to drink all night.
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
This rich gravy gives a boost of extra flavor to vegetable broth thanks to an earthy thyme-garlic oil and umani-rich cremni mushrooms. Spoon it over #Vegducken, stuffing, or use it as a base for your next veggie pot pie.
Buckwheat Banana Cake with Espresso Yogurt
Earthy, nutrient-rich whole grain flours add personality to this breakfast- or dessert-ready banana loaf.
Bourbon and Brown Sugar Glazed Turkey
Separate cooking techniques for breast and legs in this recipe ensure that the different cuts reach their most delicious potential. Cutting the raw turkey into parts is the only challenge here; if possible, ask your butcher to do it for you.
Earl Grey–Bourbon Punch
Turn this punch recipe up a notch with a decorative ice ring.
Everything You Need to Know About Cider
And we're not talking about the sweet juice you get every year at the farmers' market. Here's how to buy and store the hard stuff.