Homemade Gift Guide

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Christmas Cookie Ornament
Whether you’re looking for a special gift for that difficult person on your list, a delicious gift for friends, or for a unique and useful hostess gift, something made with love at home can be... read more

Party-Perfect Eggnog

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Homemade Eggnog
Starting the week of Thanksgiving, eggnog begins to appear on store shelves around the country. From lattes to ice cream, truffles to candles, eggnog is a seasonal treat — and scent... read more

Sam's Serious Eggnog Recipe

Posted by Sam Barbieri, Special Contributor
Eggnog
A traditional recipe for the classic holiday drink from Sam Barbieri at Waterfront Ale House in New York City. Sam suggests using quality ingredients for the best result, like farm-fresh milk and..... read more

Sardines in Saor Recipe

Posted by Carmen Quagliata, Special Contributor
Sardines
This recipe from Chef Carmen Quagliata of Union Square Café, in New York City, is one of his favorite dishes for the Italian ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ on Christmas Eve. It’..... read more

Sugar Cookies Recipe

Posted by Nancy Olson, Special Contributor
Sugar Cookies
Nancy Olson, the Pastry Chef at Gramercy Tavern in New York City uses these sugar cookies to make edible ornaments, decorated with colorful royal icing, for the Tavern's holiday tree. .. read more

Royal Icing Recipe

Posted by Nancy Olson, Special Contributor
Sugar Cookie Ornament
From Nancy Olson, the Pastry Chef at Gramercy Tavern. Nancy uses this recipe to decorate the sugar cookie ornaments she creates to decorate the restaurant's holiday tree. .. read more

Hot Cocoa Recipe

Posted by Cindy Bearman, Special Contributor
Hot Cocoa
A basic recipe for a wintertime favorite from Cindy Bearman of ABC Kitchen. Serve topped with a homemade marshmallow, and a chocolate mint cookie on the side... read more

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

Posted by Cindy Bearman, Special Contributor
Marshmallow
A special homemade treat from Cindy Bearman of ABC Kitchen. Try experimenting with the marshmallow, dyeing it different colors, or adding different flavored extracts, or using fun cookie cutters when..... read more