Feeding a crowd: North African Chicken and Couscous 'Everything' Salad

Perfect for the holidays - Cranberry Phyllo Baskets have tangy cream cheese and crunchy hazelnuts and they're a snap to make.

"Poppy Chow"-chocolate peanut butter popcorn covered in powdered sugar.

Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies!

stocking stuffers for the kitchen

Mexican Chocolate Tart with Cinnamon Crema. It's a caliente twist on a holiday standard with just enough south-of-the-border spice to chase away the winter chill.

Healthy spicy creamy Ukrainian beet salad. (Vegetarian)

Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate Ganache & Salted Caramel Sauce ~ Lick My Spoon shares this lovely dressed up version of the classic pie.

kitchen equipment bonanza list from LAtimes

wonton noodle soup: it's what to dig into while it's cold outside

Challah Bread (Braided Egg Bread) for Hanukkah

KitchenAid Vs Kenwood Chef. Which would YOU choose?

Profiteroles with a Double-Creamy Blue-Cheese Filling

The posts are looking delicious on Tasteologie and the drinks at Liqurious are quite literally on fire!

Mozzarella, tomato and gnocchi bake!

Quirky collared plates with zippers & cuffs from designer Marianne Van Ooij.

how to confit tuna and make friends with this flavoursome butter bean salad

Apple Rosette Crostata

Gorgeous little syphon coffee maker by Hario

Strawberry and Watermelon (yes! watermelon) cake with rose scented cream. The combination works and is delicious!

marshmallow candy cane cocoa stirrers

An Affair Remembered - Tarte Tatin

Due Ice Oro stainless steel flatware in brushed gold, from Italian designers MEPRA.

Sydney Rock Oysters, Smoked Ocean Trout & Pickled Ginger with Mirin & Tamari Dressing

Roast Pork Belly ~ Saveur shares this mouthwatering roast pork, prepared in a Catonese style.

Butterscotch and White Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Japanese beef and asparagus stir fry, with jalapeno, mirin and soy.

Pears baked in homemade pomegranate syrup and spices

Cappuccino Biscotti that's worthy of a hot cup of joe - not just in need of one.

Panellets- Catalan cookie made of marzipan rolled in pine nuts.

Caramel popkorn balls on a stick ~ A treat for the kid in us all.

Carmelized onions and creamy cheeses between layers of flaky biscuit bread: Cheesy Onion Bread

Turkey or chicken picadillo empanadas, an appetizer you can make now and freeze for New Year's entertaining.

Passion fruit custard with rose soup

A trio of Asian snacks - Pumpkin mochi, savory pumpkin cake, and thousand layer spiral mooncakes.

Gathering Heirloom Beans in preparation for a winter of local eating. This photograph shows Hutterite Soup Beans from our field.

Learn how to make this easy Chinese pumpkin sesame cakes.

Eco Pocke My Hashi. Cute reusable chopsticks in a great case from Idea International.

Aunty Caryl's Ginger Cake Recipe is a good one for the winter months

Extremely Chocolaty Chip Cookies from Michel Richards new cookbook - "Sweet Magic, easy recipes for delectable desserts”

Here are my favorite 10 Soup Recipes to Slurp Up other than your typical chicken noodle soup this winter...

This week's Holiday Recipe Exchange features Scharffen Berger Chocolate. Come enter your recipe for a chance to win! {recipe: Chocolate Citrus Gingerbread}

Steam Roaster by Compeixalaigua Design Studio.

Smoked cheddar and chive crackers: like crunchy bacon and toast.