Yeasted dough filled with cinnamon-brown sugar and optional pecans and raisins, prepped the night before and iced warm from the oven. A make-ahead holiday morning tradition that fills the house with the magic of Christmas Day.

Romaine and spring mix tossed with marinated artichokes, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olives, basil, and oregano in a homemade vin

A tender food processor crust made with lard and butter cradles Granny Smith apples spiced with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg under a woven lattice top, served with dollops of mascarpone whipped cream. This heirloom family recipe is the definitive all-American apple pie, with a flaky, old-fashioned crust and a filling that honors tradition in every spiced, buttery bite.

Whole milk is gently simmered with cinnamon sticks and rich Mexican chocolate until thick and fragrant, then ladled into mugs and topped with mini marshmallows. This warming, spiced hot chocolate brings the cozy feeling of a campfire indoors without ever stepping outside.

A fennel-spiced free-form tart crust filled with ricotta-almond frangipane and topped with red and green grapes, drizzled with a luscious red wine syrup. A rustic, stunning dessert that reimagines the classic fruit galette with unexpected sophistication.

Browned butter enriches a yeasted dough that rises twice, is shaped into 30 soft balls, packed into a 9x13 baking dish, and baked until golden, then finished with flaky sea salt. These pillowy, butter-rich rolls fill the house with the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread and elevate any dinner party table.

Indonesian stir-fried noodles are tossed with sliced pork tenderloin, shredded cabbage, red pepper, and sambal oelek in a homemade ketjap sambal sauce made with tamari and five-spice powder. This aromatic, wok-fired noodle dish brings the bold, sweet-spicy flavors of Indonesian street food to the home kitchen.

Crispy cornmeal-Parmesan crackers made from food processor dough, topped with wild mushrooms roasted at 450 degrees with tarragon and lemon. A sophisticated, earthy bite that elevates any wine club gathering with its rich, woodsy flavor.

Get ready to wrap up a tropical flavor bomb with these snappy shrimp lettuce cups that perfectly balance a spicy chili-crisp kick with a sweet pineapple punch!

A twelve-pound turkey rubbed with citrus-fennel butter under the skin and roasted until golden, served with a rich Marsala wine gravy. The centerpiece of a thankful family gathering, delivering juicy, aromatic meat with every slice.