Holidays

Apple Cake with Brown-
Sugar Frosting

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A Culinate favorite: apple-filled cake with frosting that tastes like maple-bar icing.

Apple-Pecan Stuffing

From the book A Cook’s Journey by

Use this traditional stuffing inside a bird or on its own.

egg and bacon breakfast sandwich

Bacon and Egg Biscuit Sandwich

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

A wholesome breakfast sandwich.

Banana Boats

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

This snack — served with a glass of milk — is one that kids will love and parents will appreciate.

Basic Scones

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection
blueberry pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this summertime favorite with fresh local berries.

Brandied Late Summer Fruit

From the collection
burnt caramel gelato

Burnt Caramel Gelato

From the book Recipe of the Week: Ice Cream by

A mistake turns into magic with this variation on ice cream.

carrot-pineapple cake

Carrot-Pineapple Cake

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A birthday favorite that’s terrifically sweet and rich.

apricot cherry crisp dessert

Cherry-Apricot Crisp

From the collection

Deborah Madison’s recipe combines stone fruits with an almond topping.

chicago-style hot dogs

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

Try it, you’ll like it: A crazy but delicious combination of flavors.

chicken pot pie

Chicken Pot Pie

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A diner classic, made at home.

Chipotle Chicken Tacos

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make large quantities of chipotle chicken for dinner tonight, and dinner tomorrow.

frosting

Cookie Icing

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection
cornmeal cake

Cornmeal Cake with Sweet Rosemary Syrup and Blackberries

From the collection

An unusual summer cake.

cranberry-orange scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Another variation on a winning combo (cranberries and orange zest).

Creole Hoppin’ Jean

From the collection

Bryant Terry’s vegan version of the classic New Year’s Day good-luck dish.

chocolate ice cream

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

From the book Recipe of the Week: Ice Cream by

Use good-quality chocolate in Sally Sampson’s rich frozen delight.

dinner rolls

Dinner Rolls

From the collection
dolmades

Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this tasty meze for a Mediterranean party.

faux trifle

Faux Strawberry Trifle

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Try this faster version of an English party classic.

fish tacos

Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Sauce

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Fresh, bright flavors make these tacos a winner.

berry tart

Fresh Raspberry Blueberry Tart with a Shortbread Crust

From the book The Cape Cod Table by

This free-form shortbread crust is a perfect start if you are new to pastry-making.

german chocolate cake

German Chocolate Cake

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A well-loved, old-fashioned family favorite.

gingerbread men

Gingerbread Men

From the collection
gingerbread cake

Gingery Gingerbread

From the book Get Cooking by

From Mollie Katzen’s new book, a spicy year-round cake recipe.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

By , from the Wendy Cohan collection

Grand Central Bakery Pumpkin Bread

From the book The Grand Central Baking Book by and

A favorite recipe from the new Grand Central Baking Book.

hot apple cider

Hot Apple Cider

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A spicy autumn classic, best served in a pumpkin patch.

Hot Cross Buns

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Traditional Easter fare, adapted from Betsy Oppenneer.

italian plum cake

Italian Plum Cake

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A quick and easy cake that both kids and adults appreciate.

Jammers

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Biscuits baked with jam are a favorite weekend breakfast treat.

whole grain banana bread

Janice’s Banana Bread

From the collection

Bananas and carrots make this whole-grain quick bread moist and tasty. Flaxseed and walnuts make it nutty.

Last Word in Nutmeg Muffins

From the book The Breakfast Book by

Irresistible muffins from Marion Cunningham.

Lemon Cornmeal Muffins with Berries

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Lemon zest adds zing to these easy-to-make breakfast muffins.

lemon curd

Lemon Curd

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Fold this citrusy wonder into whipped cream for an elegant dessert.

Ma-Ma’s Deviled Eggs

From the book Deviled Eggs by

Debbie Moose wrote the book on deviled eggs. Here’s her grandmother’s recipe.

madeleines

Madeleines

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Simple, delicate French tea cakes.

Manchego and Dates

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

If you haven’t tried these flavors together, you’re in for a sweet, salty, and sublime treat.

Marinated Olives

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Paired with cheese, bread, and salad, these olives dress up a simple dinner.

Milk-and-Honey Steamer

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A spoonful of honey and a splash of vanilla or almond flavor this steamer.

Orange Frosted Pumpkin Cake

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A moist and delicious cake with a creamy orange frosting.

Peach and Raspberry Cobbler

From the collection
pear and ginger cake

Pear and Ginger Cake

From the book Bake! by

A delicious fruity, spicy cake from Nick Malgieri’s newest book, ‘Bake!’

perfect brownies

Perfect Brownies

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Exactly halfway between cake and fudge.

potato and green bean salad

Potato and Green Bean Salad

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A Dijon vinaigrette and chives flavor seasonal produce.

potato frittata

Potato, Green Onion, and Parmesan Frittata

From the collection

Frittatas make for a delicious — and uncomplicated — supper.

pumpkin bread

Pumpkin Bread

From the collection

This easy recipe yields two moist loaves of rich, sweet, cake-like quick bread.

pumpkin pecan pie

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A pie that blends two classic Thanksgiving flavors.

rice pudding

Rice Pudding

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A basic recipe for a classic dessert of milk, sugar, and rice.

lamb dinner

Roast Lamb

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Roasted Green Beans with Roasted Red Peppers and Hazelnuts

From the collection

Everyone will love this full-flavored vegetable dish.

rum balls

Rum Balls

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection
appetizer

Sautéed Peppers with Goat Cheese

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A sweet and tangy appetizer.

Savory Ginger-Spiced Walnuts

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

This easy recipe from Georgeanne Brennan is perfect party food.

semolina almond cake

Semolina Almond Cake

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A light, moist, nut-topped pound cake, redolent with the Mediterranean flavors of citrus and almonds.

shepherd's pie

Shepherd’s Pie

From the book The Adaptable Feast by

Vegetarian and omnivores alike will appreciate this stick-to-your-ribs fare from Ivy Manning.

german apple cake

Sonja’s German Apple Cake

From the collection

Essentially a free-form apple pie, baked in a standard casserole dish.

Spelt Pancakes

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Spelt flour lends a nutty flavor to these whole-grain pancakes.

sticky toffee pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding

From the book Sweet! by

A moist cake full of dates and crowned with toffee sauce.

Suzanne’s Fudge Bars

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Craving chocolate? These bars hit the spot!

cornbread

Sweet (or Savory) Cornbread

From the collection

Make this reliably fluffy quick bread as sweet (or not) as you like.

sweet potato pudding

Sweet Potato-Coconut Pudding with Toasted Coconut

By , from the Deborah Madison collection

Use orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for this Deborah Madison recipe.

Tapioca Pudding

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this easy classic with one of several flavor variations.

tea ice milk

Tea Ice Milk

By , from the Jehnee Rains collection

Frozen refreshment for a hot day, from Jehnee Rains.

The Basic Burger

From the book How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition) by

Mark Bittman’s go-to hamburger is just the thing for Memorial Day weekend.

marmalade

Three-Fruit Marmalade

By , from the Kelly Myers collection

Turn the season’s bounty of citrus into a delicious toast topper.

toasted pecan gelato

Toasted Pecan Gelato

From the book Recipe of the Week: Ice Cream by

From the book Recipe of the Week: Ice Cream, by Sally Sampson.

turkey broth

Turkey Stock

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection
melon popsicles

Watermelon Mint Pops

From the collection

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