Surprise someone by making this chocolate covered strawberry recipe as a fantastic gift.

Vodka has long been a part of Polish tradition, with some blends dating back centuries. Learn to drink like a local.

Avocado and Sardine Sandwich: healthy fast food inspired by Alton Brown.

Inspiration: Peppermint! A visual look at the red, white, stripey deliciousness that screams holiday season!

Homemade English Muffins ~ Michael Ruhlman shares a great way to start a homemade breakfast off right.

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup!

An easy, delicious and fool proof way to make goat cheese (chèvre) at home without any fancy equipment.

Just like Focaccia, this pizza like bread is topped with herbs and veggies

Bacon Jam - Contrasting salty and sweet makes this a year around delicious condiment or gift.

8 Biscotti Recipes for Gift Giving: Better than cookies, they're so much easier to make & package up!

Pumpkin-Oat Bread with Golden Raisins & Walnuts

A bit of holiday inspiration from Heston Blumenthal and Ashley Palmer-Watts of the Fat Duck Group in Bray includes recipes for a Tudor inspired feast: meat fruit, hay-smoked mackerel with pickled lemons and taffety tart.

Potato soup of my dreams pretty much sums it up.

Spicy Stir-Fry Bok Choy with Ginger & Soy Sauce is a needed break from all of the holiday baking.

It's a vegetarian nut loaf. A great, hearty, holiday dish - especially for those who aren't sure about the whole vegetarian thing!

Maple Rosemary Glazed Pork: Sweet maple syrup & rosemary transforms pork into something impressive!

Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn’t mean baking with pumpkin has to be over too! {Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Tart}

A cotton candy machine... that uses almost any candy you put into it to make the delicious candy floss!

a warming soup made with authentic french baguette croutons.

Australian Finger Lime a.k.a. lime caviar. One part of an exotic meal at Kajitsu in NYC.

What's Gaby Cooking shares her recipe for Simple Homemade Fudge that is perfect for hand made holiday gift giving.

SPAM sliders from: The Hollywood "District" is on my Beat. A Restaurant Review

Caramel popcorn on a stick is one of the treats my 4 year old, Enzo, is convinced that Santa eats in the North Pole, among others things.

Mexican chocolate paletas spiced with cinnamon and ancho chili powder.

Figgy (Bread) Pudding a new holiday tradition for the Kitchen Play SideCar Series.

The CRKT Eat'N Tool is a spoon, fork, bottle opener, screwdriver/pry tip, metric wrench, carabiner and clam.

Home made steamed dumplings, shu mai.

Bourbon Chocolate Bundt Cake (BOOZY!)

Raspberry tartlet

Chewy lemon cookies: a little bit of sunshine for the winter days.

Coffee isn’t just for breakfast and I just looove a rich cup of coffee after a delicious home cooked meal. Better yet, add a shot of Kahlúa and a dollop of fresh whipped cream and you have the perfect cup of coffee.

Chocolate Almond Rochers. A perfect treat to have with your afternoon cup of tea or coffee.

Quay's Chocolate and macadamia petit fours. With white choc crumbs!

Beneath a swirl of chocolate mousse, and enrobed in dark chocolate, is a delectable butter cookie from Jean-Paul Hévin’s Paris boutique

White Chocolate Saffron Truffles

A Killer Salad That Won't Kill You! Avocado Pomegranate salad.

A classic Malaysian Dessert 'Cendol' with a twist (Mung Bean Jelly Noodles, Salted Coconut Milk and Palm Sugar & Lime Granita)

Cider brined roast turkey, from a very gluten free Thanksgiving

Eataly inspired long fusilli with Italian sausages

Deconstructed beignets. Perfection in one bite at Luma in Toronto.

Roasted pears with balsamic glaze and Manchego cheese offer a bit of rustic sophistication.

Sourdough Ciabatta Rolls

Chocolate, date, bourbon, toffee - comfort is just 4 words away.

chocolate and salt on a stick - ready to dip into your coffee. from "chocolate workshop @the bluehouse"