Holiday celebrations are here! And to help you (and your menus) out, we curated a selection of delicious recipes to try. Whether you want to impress your guests or satisfy your own cravings, these dishes are sure to do the trick. Happy Holidays!

Yours in media,
Elizabeth He, Visual Communications Editor

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Sweet Treats

Chocolate-Raspberry Trifle from America’s Test Kitchen (recipe)

Crowned with billowy whipped cream and sprinkles, this dessert is fit for the glitziest occasion. Here’s something sweet to soothe the soul.

Rich and Gooey Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes (recipe)

These individual desserts, featured on Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television, bake up with an oozy sauce beneath a layer of rich, tender cake. Tastes like a warm hug.

Bundt Cake, Butter Bars & Meringue from Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television (25 min episode)

Learn baking from cookbook author and owner of Back in the Day Bakery – Cheryl Day! Here’s a selection of sweet delights that’ll dazzle your tastebuds.

Savor the Flavor

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Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb and Brussels Sprout Gratin from Cook’s Country (25 min episode)

Test cook Ashley Moore shows how to make a Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb that is perfect for the holidays. Then, test cook Christie Morrison makes a show-stopping Brussels Sprout Gratin. Watch how to make this perfect pair.

Eggplant Rollatini (Rollatini di Melanzane) from Chef Lidia Bastianich (recipe)

This family recipe made from versatile ricotta always gets extra smiles. Serve this yummy bubbling pan.

Julia Child’s Coq Au Vin (recipe)

Coq au vin is probably the most famous of all French chicken dishes, and certainly one of the most delicious, with its rich red-wine sauce, its tender onion and mushroom garniture, and its browned pieces of chicken with their wonderful flavor. Make this French classic.

Christmas Popovers from Milk Street’s My Family Recipe (26 min episode)

Jessica Costantini misses her grandmother’s popovers. When she attempted to replicate them, hers ended up burnt on the outside, and doughy or dry on the inside. Can Milk Street help her out?

Winter Beverages

Deck the Halls with a Cocktail Made with Infused Bourbon (recipe)

Bourbon alone is a winner for winter cocktails. The rich, warm tones are a natural for cold nights. Steep it with vanilla and ginger to take it to a whole other level.

A Not Naughty Hot Toddy (recipe)

This nonalcoholic hot toddy goes down smooth, with the added benefit of soothing any nagging sore throats. Stir up this delicious mocktail.

Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail (recipe)

This recipe calls for making your own cranberry concentrate, and even though it adds a few minutes of prep time, it’s totally worth it. How refreshing!

Off Topic

  1. Yo-Yo Ma talks about why it’s important we listen to each other. Watch him perform Bach at the BPL Studio. (27 min video)
  2. Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles sings in Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir. Check out a snippet from the performance. (2 min short)
  3. Did you know Dick Van Dyke just turned 100? Watch the American Masters film about his amazing life. (2 min clip)