Classic peanut butter cookies are decorated with white candy melts, marshmallow slices, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter cup hats, and colorful sprinkles to look like adorable melted snowmen. These playful, whimsical cookies are a guaranteed hit at holiday cookie swaps and a fun baking project for kids and adults alike.

Basmati rice simmered with dried cranberries in chicken broth, then folded with toasted almonds and fresh parsley. A festive, jeweled side dish that bridges traditions and ties together any blended holiday menu.

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.

Layers of homemade pound cake, strawberries simmered in preserves, and cream cheese whipped cream stacked in a trifle bowl for a stunning layered dessert. A beautiful, show-stopping presentation that transforms a classic strawberry shortcake into a queenly grand finale.

INGREDIENTS 4 cloves 3 whole star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 1 bottle red wine 1/4 cup sugar, optional (depending on sweetness of wine) 2 strips orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler 1 1/2 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed and strained, or store-bought 1 small sprig rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Wrap the cloves, star anise and cinnamon in a small square of cheesecloth and secure it with kitchen twine. 2. Combine the wine, sugar if using, orange zest, orange juice, rosemary and the spice pouch in a slow cooker. 3. Cook on low heat until hot, about 1 hour. 4. Adjust the slow cooker to the 'warm' setting. 5. Serve in mugs with a rosemary sprig as garnish.

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.

A rich yeast dough flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest is rolled around a cream cheese-cinnamon filling with a hidden plastic baby, shaped into an oval, baked golden, then iced and decorated with festive purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar. This iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition brings carnival spirit to any celebration, with the lucky baby-finder crowned king or queen of the party.

Tender pumpkin puree doughnuts baked in doughnut pans and coated in cinnamon-sugar with melted butter for a warm, spiced finish. A festive fall treat that fills the house with the irresistible aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon.

Toasted walnuts coated in a glossy mixture of corn syrup, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon, baked until golden and caramelized. A sweet, crunchy nibble that sets a regal tone as guests arrive for an elegant dinner.

Toasted cinnamon raisin bread cubes combined with hot Italian sausage, fennel, celery, and onion, bound with broth and eggs and baked until golden. A sweet-savory stuffing that adds an unexpected, delicious twist to the Thanksgiving table.