Every year, I buy cookbooks to give as holiday gifts. They’re some of my favorite presents for people who love to cook. Filled with bright photography, mouthwatering recipes, and the author’s personal insights, they provide me with tons of inspiration in the kitchen, and I love to share that with others. So many wonderful cookbooks are coming out these days that you can find...

These Christmas appetizers will be a hit at any holiday party this season! I’ve made them for countless family gatherings, cozy cocktail hours, and get-togethers with friends over the years. Fun, flavorful, and festive, they’re crowd-pleasers every time. These Christmas appetizers include tasty finger foods, delicious dips, platters, and more. Many can be made ahead, and oth...

This hot chocolate recipe is so much better than a powdered mix! Made with two types of chocolate—a chopped bar and cocoa powder—it’s deliciously rich, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s super easy to make too—it comes together with 5 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes. We’ve already made this homemade hot chocolate a few times this December, and I have a f...

I’ll be baking Christmas cookies on repeat for the next few weeks! They’re one of my favorite parts of the holiday season—sweet, festive, and perfect for making with family and sharing as a gift. If you ask me, there’s no better way to spread holiday cheer. In case you’re ready for holiday baking too, I’ve rounded up my best easy Christmas cookie recipes below. They include ...

These pignoli cookies are a new addition to my holiday cookie lineup, and I already can’t get enough of them. A toasty, crunchy pine nut crust surrounds the chewy cookies, which are bursting with almond flavor (my favorite at Christmastime). They’re easy to make with 7 ingredients, but I think they’d be the star of any holiday cookie plate. Though my family is Italian, I did...