This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes peppermint pattie martinis, perfect roast potatoes, mini brie en croute and more.

Easy Madras Cucumber Pickle

How-to video of the cutest Festive Mashed Potato Snowmen!

Almond Amaretto Cookies - almond spice cookies with Amaretto glaze

Classic Mulled Wine with orange, honey, cinnamon and spice

Soft and Chewy Gingersnaps with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Layered Rice & Prawn 65 Biriyani, touch of indian spices

Orange Pound Cake, favorite Coffee Cake ever!

Salad with Pomegranate, Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Cheesecake with Lemon Curd, aromatic, the essence of Christmas

Indian Chicken Curry

Sweet and tender Brussels Sprouts tossed with balsamic vinegar, pecans and raisins, perfect for the holiday table, gluten free, vegan

Inari Sushi Pockets with Teriyaki-flavored Mock-Duck, tasty, simple, vegan

Most-Read Recipes of 2012 in the pages of the wsjournal, from Mom-and-Pop Pulled Pork to the pictured German Gooseberry Cream Cake

Very easy to make and yummilicious Chocolate Mug Cake - baked without an oven

Coconut Hazelnut Eggnog French Toast, sinful way to start your Christmas morning, after all, it's the holidays

Turkey Sriracha Toast, the perfect healthy snack!

Ultimate Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies - for the chocolate lover on your list

Marvelous Mince Pie, twist on the classic, filled with Amaretto soaked raisins, cranberries, almonds, figs, the list goes on ...

Orange Bourbon Slush - Christmas Tradition, yum!

Peppermint Bark Rice Krispie Treats, festive, delicious, ready in 20 mins, new favorite holiday treat!

Beautiful recipe Wall Calendars featuring seasonal recipes from Liz Carver Design

Caramel Apple Galette with Champagne Whipped Cream, perfect New Year's Eve dessert

Mulled Wine in the Slow Cooker, low-sugar

Strawberry Eggnog Baked French Toast - prep the night before for an easy, decadent, Christmas morning breakfast!

The King George - A perfect maple syrup cocktail to go along with your brunch waffles.

Orange Meringue Tarts with Grand Marnier, perfect little party bites in phyllo cups!

Candied Mandarin with Cherries

Spiced Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Caramel Syrup - light, fluffy pancakes spiced w/ cinnamon & clove, drown in caramel syrup!

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles, decadent, rich, but made with dates, chia seeds and flax for a healthier holiday indulgence

Absolutely perfect Gingerbread Men

Cranberry Orange Spritzer

Brioche style bread shaped as Santa, easy to make, perfect for Christmas breakfast

Peppermint Pattie Martini

Gujia / Somaas, sweet dumplings filled with semolina and wholemilk fudge, perfect Indian pastry for any festival

Sausage Vegetable Minestrone Soup to warm the soul

Chocolate Cherry Kirsch Cupcakes

Nutella Brownie Truffle Bites, no-bake fudgy brownie meets rich & decadent sliceable truffle, make in 5 mins

Toffee & Caramel Mallow Cookies - stepping up a classic for an over-the-top treat!

Lightly Smoked Trout on Herb Orzo with Lardons and fresh mint

Affogato with Crushed Candy Cane Toppings, the perfect ending to a feast

Homemade Gnocchi and Sausage in Red Sauce, delicious and fun Italian dinner

Linzer Torte, ground almond crust, topped with apricot marmalade and a lattice top

Hamachi-Jalapeño Pizza