These Brandied Cranberry Cookies are easy, fast and the perfect companion for your favorite drink. It’s time to add a new favorite to your holiday baking list. These Brandied Cranberry Drops are tender, buttery drop cookies studded with cranberries that have been soaked in brandy. They combine classic holiday flavors—dried fruit, a hint of brandy, … Read more

This white Russian mocktail is a creamy, refreshing family favorite that’s simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Made without alcohol, it captures the classic flavor profile using coffee or coffee-flavored syrup and a smooth cream base. You can also use strongly brewed cocoa beans or a coffee-flavored syrup if you prefer a sweeter, syrup-forward version. … Read more

Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my favorite appetizers for game day and tailgating. All the bold, cheesy flavors are still present in this dairy-free version — it’s creamy, spicy, and crowd-pleasing without any dairy. It’s also naturally gluten-free when served with gluten-free dippers, making it a great option for groups with dietary … Read more

These eggless snickerdoodle cookies deliver everything you love about a classic snickerdoodle — soft centers, a light tang from cream of tartar, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating — but they’re made without eggs. The dough is mixed using room-temperature water and a little vanilla, then rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking. They’re soft, chewy, and … Read more

These homemade carrot cupcakes are finished with a tangy, from-scratch cream cheese frosting. The cupcakes are quick to whip up — about 10 minutes of hands-on time for the batter and another 10 for the frosting — and you don’t need an electric mixer to make the cupcakes themselves. If you’re as fond of carrot … Read more

Smoking a beef brisket takes patience, but the reward is worth it: a deep smoky flavor, a crunchy bark and a juicy, tender interior. Fire up your Traeger or other electric smoker, apply a generous brisket rub, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing smoked brisket that keeps people coming back for more. Smoked Brisket Brisket is … Read more

The best deep dish caramel apple pie you can make from scratch in a deep-dish pan or cast-iron skillet. This version features an old-fashioned cinnamon caramel apple filling and a flaky homemade crust — rich, saucy, and perfect for autumn gatherings. Best Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie Recipe *This post contains affiliate links — as … Read more

I make this Cranberry Cake with Warm Vanilla Butter Sauce every Christmas without fail. It’s one of my favorite holiday cakes—simple to prepare and reliably delicious. The warm vanilla butter sauce is the finishing touch that makes this cake irresistible. Originally published December 9, 2013. Table of Contents You’ll love this cranberry cake with warm … Read more

This grilled whole snapper is a surprisingly simple weeknight meal that feels special without demanding a lot of time or fuss. I called my fishmonger ahead so the fish arrived gutted and scaled, which made the evening effortless: a quick oiling, a little seasoning, lemon and herbs stuffed in the cavity, then a brief sear … Read more

A Traditional Porter Cake Made With Stout Porter cake is a dense, richly flavored fruit cake made using porter or stout — a dark beer with deep malt character. Once a staple of 18th- and 19th-century working-class kitchens, porter was named for the London porters who favoured it. Traditional porter is brewed from darker, slightly … Read more