A Hungarian snacking tray, aka a “hidegtál, is low-key brilliance for the new decade.

Pomegranate-rum punch; a fun, festive, flavorful prep-ahead favorite for New Years.

A hearty, flavorful dish for winter; lamb stew with Israeli couscous.

Puerto Rican Coquito, a rum based cocktail for Christmas Eve that’s even better than traditional eggnog.

An easy no-bake chocolate wafer icebox cake for Christmas.

Traditional Israeli jelly donuts “Sufganiyot”, a must for Hanukkah.

Panettone, Italian Christmas bread, with hints of citrus, vanilla, and candied fruit is a worthy holiday endeavor.

Mix it up this holiday season with these sweet cherry Kolaczki (Polish Christmas Cookies).

Duck a l’orange, a timeless French classic for the holidays.

The drink of the season: a spiced rum Old Fashioned.

Simple, easy and elegant French Palmier cookies for the holidays.

No-bake (slightly less guilt) vegan cowboy cookie power bites for the long week ahead.

Homemade pot pies, the recipe you’ll need for the day after Thanksgiving.

Cranberry coffee cake perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning.

A healthier green bean side dish for Thanksgiving.