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Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.

By Emily Saladino
Dec 16, 2025 5:50 am - It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.
This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist

By Ellie Krieger
Dec 16, 2025 5:46 am - A tahini-and-honey-coated shredded wheat topping studded with toasted sesame seeds gives this chocolate bark an irresistible crunch. It makes for a satisfying better-for-you dessert or edible gift.
A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition after years of effort

By MARK KENNEDY
Dec 16, 2025 5:07 am - The Italian cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness” was first published in 1929 and became a go-to for classic Italian recipes. This year, the first complete English edition, with nearly 1,700 recipes, is being released.
Bright bites for the holiday season bring festive flavor without the fuss

By Biz Velatini
Dec 10, 2025 6:11 am - Whether you’re hosting a crowd, attending a potluck or simply looking for fresh ideas to brighten up your weeknight meals, this trio of recipes brings festive flavor without the fuss. They are approachable, quick and designed to fit right into the rhythm of the season.
No-fail, four-ingredient doughnuts, just in time for Hanukkah

By Karen Nochimowski
Dec 10, 2025 5:21 am - If you’ve tried and failed to make Hanukkah Sufganiyot, here’s a trick for you: a doughnut pan. These easy doughnuts are not the traditional jelly-filled Hanukkah treat, but they require only four ingredients and five minutes of prep.
Are the best boxed brownies gluten-free? Maybe

By Don Mauer
Dec 10, 2025 5:06 am - Surprised to see a gluten-free offering atop Tasting Table’s ranking of the best boxed brownie mixes, Don Mauer decided to take the winner to the kitchen to put it to the test.
This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your holiday table

By KATIE WORKMAN
Dec 09, 2025 5:29 am - This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. It’s a great addition to a holiday table, a cheery little side dish, or a center-of-the-plate offering for the vegetarians in the house.
These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effort

By Ellie Krieger
Dec 09, 2025 5:25 am - These pasta shells stuffed with spinach and cheese offer familiar saucy, comfort-food appeal in a healthier way. The ricotta filling packs double the usual amount of spinach, and there’s just enough cheese to make the shells creamy and rich while keeping them light and fresh.
How to talk about wine like a normal person

By Emily Saladino
Dec 09, 2025 5:22 am - It’s entirely possible to talk about wine in straightforward, everyday language that’s easy to follow. In other words, technical fluency isn’t a prerequisite for appreciating what’s in your glass. By focusing on concepts such as weight, budget, broad flavor categories and even vibe, everyone can find wines they’ll love.
German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition (no margarine allowed)

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER
Dec 09, 2025 5:10 am - Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years. The traditional pastry, made only for the Advent season, combines buttery yeast dough with golden raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and almonds. Strict rules govern its production, including a ban on margarine and artificial additives.

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