
Pastrami Roll-Ups
For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled a disappearing act. —Merritt Heinrich, Oswego, Illinois


Flourless Chocolate Torte
Flourless chocolate torte is the perfect dessert for chocoholics—no flour gets in the way of the rich chocolate flavor. Bake...

Raspberry Hot Cocoa
Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake...

Cheddar-Pecan Crisps
Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The...


Honey Challah
Our honey challah is a braided bread that can be made with three, four or even six strands. In this...

Makeover Sweet Kugel
This is a traditional recipe I make for the holidays. My close friend and I used to bake together until...

Lemon Creme Brulee
Elevate your dessert game with this delightful Lemon Creme Brulee recipe. This sophisticated yet simple treat balances creamy custard with...

Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette
This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. There's a lot to love! For...

Hot Christmas Punch
I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch...

Honey Coffee
For a soothing pick-me-up, sip this pleasantly sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte. —Taste of...

Easy Cappuccino
Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk....

Lemon Noodle Kugel
Comforting kugel is a traditional dessert at our family's Polish Christmas Eve supper. Rich with butter, sugar, sour cream and...

Noodle Pudding
Whenever I bring this creamy dish to gatherings, it always prompts recipe requests. The surprising sweetness comes from apricot nectar,...

Apricot Cheese Kugel
This sweet noodle kugel is a fun dessert and a super addition to any brunch buffet. My family and friends...

Jewish Apple Cake
This Jewish apple cake recipe makes a dense, moist cake layered with cinnamon and fruit. It's perfect for Rosh Hashanah,...

Swiss Potato Kugel
I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...

Braided Egg Bread
For Rosh Hashana, loaves of braided bread—commonly called challah—are baked to symbolize continuity. Since I first made this bread some...

Butter Mint Cookies
These delicate mint cookies were a big hit when I made them for a party at work. —Anita Epitropou, Zion,...


Jewish Brisket
Our Jewish brisket recipe creates a tender, moist brisket with a richly flavored sauce and vegetables.

Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century...

No-Knead Ciabatta
Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...

Cranberry Persimmon Cookies
During the holidays, I bake double batch after double batch of these moist drop cookies. Dotted with dried cranberries and...

Honey-Nut Swirls
Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats...

BBQ Beef Brisket with Horseradish Cream
Chipotle peppers give a nice hint of heat to tender slices of oven-braised brisket. The cool, creamy horseradish sauce also...

Baked Figs
Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache
This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...

Smoky Beef Brisket
A friend and I first ate this brisket at a restaurant, then came home and duplicated it with great success....

Herbed Leek Tarts
This savory, nontraditional tart is a favorite among our family and friends! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin