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FULL PLATES, FULL HEARTS

A holiday menu from Mashama Bailey marks the 10th anniversary of her restaurant, The Grey—and honors the woman who inspired her to become a chef.

CHRISTMAS

South India is home to one of the world's oldest Christian communitiesand distinct, delicious traditions.

HANUKKAH

For Italy's Jewish communities, the festival of lights means one thing: lemony fried chicken.

THE F&W GUIDE TO CAVIAR

For special occasions, at dinner parties, or in the comfort of your own home, caviar is the answer for easy celebrations.

YALDA NIGHT

For this Persian celebration of the winter solstice, late-night snacks are in order.

A FAT AFFAIR

Life lessons from the richest—and Frenchest—holiday tradition on earth

CINNAMON SEASON

Winter is the perfect time to explore the versatility, rich history, and nuanced flavors of this fragrant, celebratory spice.

Start Small, Think Bliss Partnering with the James Beard Foundation makes Windstar's cruises a delicious route into French Polynesia.

ASI SIPPED A ROBUST CUP of French roast while leaning against the bow railing of our yacht, we glided into the sapphire waters of Taiohae Bay, deep in the South Pacific.

HOME SWEET HOME

An all-butter gingerbread and a streamlined, stylish design are the secrets to these modern gingerbread houses. We've got the recipe and plans you need to get your (gingerbread) house in order.

Barefoot in France

How a life-changing recipe inspired Ina Garten's career

SHÖGATSU

The Japanese New Year starts off with a simple bowl of soup.

KWANZAA

Seven days of celebration offer endless opportunities for connection and creativity.

THE FRW GUIDE TO OYSTERS

How to shop, shuck, serve, and savor oysters at home

DOUGH IT YOURSELF

YOUR HOLIDAY SECRET WEAPONS ARE ONLY A GROCERY RUN AWAY. USE PREPARED PIE CRUST, PHYLLO, AND PUFF PASTRY TO HELP LIGHTEN THE LOAD OF SEASONAL BAKING AND TURN OUT TREATS THAT COULD HOLD THEIR OWN IN THE BAKERY CASE.

DIP RIGHT IN

The holidays call for a low-fuss dessert with a bit of festive flair. Enter pecan pie, now in dip form. We're riffing on the dunkable treat made famous on Allrecipes social media with three flavorful variations.

SPARK JOY

Pop the cork for these bubbly cocktails (and a mocktail, too). Sparkling wines meet from-scratch cordials and simple syrups for striking sips worth celebrating.

Feeding the Frenzy

Culture Shift Food plays an important part in alleviating loneliness. \"So much of our life is centered around food and what it symbolizes in terms of bringing people together,\" says Frank Infurna, PhD, professor of psychology at Arizona State University and director of its Lifespan Development Lab.

QUICK-PICKLED CARROTS AND RADISHES

HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 4 HR, 20 MIN SERVES 24 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE REVIEW

secret ingredients CAPERS

Tiny pickled flower buds bring a hit of briny, tangy flavor to more than just bagels and puttanesca sauce.

HEALTH NUT

Reach for a handful of nuts to help your body reset and reduce stress. (The holidays can be stressful, after all!) Read on to find out which nutrients have a calming effect.

Elizabeth Heiskell, cookbook author and professional caterer, knows a thing or two about throwing a party.

Here, she shares her go-to dishes for the holiday season, plus her tips for hands-off hosting.

BOURBON SLUSH WITH DRUNKEN CHERRIES

HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 8 HR, 30 MIN SERVES 10 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS

HANDS-ON 30 MIN TOTAL 2 HR, 15 MIN MAKES 36 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

SMOKED SALMON DIP

HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 2 HR, 15 MIN MAKES 4 CUPS SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

PASS THE NOODLES

Beloved for their versatility, shelf life, and cozy, comforting carb-iness, noodles serve as a canvas for countless dishes and cuisines around the world. These recipes for pastas, noodle bowls, and soups show just how much starch can do.

ALL TOGETHER

Loneliness has become the latest epidemic negatively affecting Americans' physical and mental health. The good news? Food and cooking can prevent isolation and help boost overall well-being.

DINNER FIX

Get dinner done in 30 minutes (or less) with these cold-weather meals and mains.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE

HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 50 MIN SERVES 8 SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH HEISKELL NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE REVIEW

BREAKFAST WITH THE ROKERS

Today show co-anchor, journalist, and dad AI Roker takes family breakfast seriously especially around the holidays. In his new cookbook, AI Roker's Recipes to Live By, he teams up with his daughter Courtney, a recipe developer and trained chef, to preserve dozens of family favorites. Here's just one from their breakfast table.

HAPPY PET HAPPY HOLIDAY

Hosting can be a tense time for everyone in the house including pets.