holiday Posts

Holiday spice gift kit in front of small decorative Christmas trees

16 gifts for bakers

From stocking stuffers to splurges and beyond.

Dec 5, 2023
Decorated gingerbread houses

How to make a gingerbread house — and cute gingerbread people, too

The right cookie, icing, and cutters for whimsical and well-built confections.

Oct 12, 2023
Gingerbread Bundt Cake

12 inexpensive (but wildly delicious) holiday bakes

Festive recipes that bring the flavor, without breaking your budget.

Nov 29, 2022
Qatayef (Sweet Filled Semolina Pancakes)

These baked (not fried!) qatayef are my go-to Ramadan treat

For me, these stuffed semolina pancakes are wrapped up in nostalgia and family.

Apr 12, 2022
Sliced sweet potato pudding

This Jamaican pudding turns sweet potatoes into a centerpiece

I've had a complicated "situationship" with this classic dish, but finally have a recipe I love.

Dec 22, 2021
Olive Oil-Orange Sugar Cookies

The classic sugar cookie gets a citrusy twist

Just add olive oil and orange zest.

Dec 16, 2021
Yule Log

My quest to make a perfect Bûche de Noël

Here’s what I learned about making roll cakes without cracking.

Dec 10, 2021
Straining homemade vanilla into a measuring cup.

10 ingredients to make yourself this holiday season

Going homemade yields superior results — and delicious DIY gifts.

Dec 10, 2021
Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread)

Pan de Muerto is a celebratory bread for Day of the Dead

Pati Jinich's recipe for this classic pan dulce is soft, sweet, and infused with tradition.

Oct 28, 2021
Dios Beigli

Beigli: the iconic Hungarian celebration bread

The story of this sweet yeasted roll

Mar 8, 2021
Filled cookies

Hamantaschen: a sweet celebration

Purim’s classic cookie

Feb 22, 2021
Christmas tree bread

Christmas tree bread is a tasty holiday twist

A festive treat to pine for

Dec 18, 2020
A flourless chocolate cake stenciled with confectioners' sugar, cranberries, and twinkling lights

Make a stunning holiday dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake gets all dressed up

Dec 11, 2020
Fruitcake bars on cutting board

You think you don't like fruitcake?

These tasty bars will change your mind

Dec 10, 2020
Cookie plate

How to create a festive cookie plate

The most delicious kind of gift-giving

Dec 2, 2020
Stamped holiday cookies

Cookie decorating for all

Tips and techniques for every skill level

Nov 30, 2020
Small loaves of pumpkin bread

Reducing a recipe

More isn’t always better

Nov 23, 2020
how to shape a coffeecake wreath via @kingarthurflour

How to shape a coffeecake wreath

A dressy twist for filled sweet dough

Dec 17, 2018
Sweet Breads

Sweet breads for the holidays

Crafting beautiful holiday loaves without stress

Dec 3, 2018
Homemade Boiled Cider via @kingarthurflour

Homemade boiled cider

How to make this ultra-flavorful secret ingredient

Oct 8, 2018
Slab Pie via @kingarthurflour

Transform regular pie into slab pie

Dessert for a crowd

Sep 21, 2018
Last-minute miracles via @kingarthurflour

Last-minute miracles

Holiday help for the time-challenged baker

Dec 22, 2017
Mahmoul via @kingarthurflour

Mahmoul for the holidays

A Lebanese family tradition

Dec 15, 2017
Fruit Cake Bundt via @kingarthurflour

Fruit cake Bundt

Year of the Bundt's festive holiday finish

Dec 13, 2017