Weekly Wrap-Up (11/27-12/3)

In case you missed them, we’ve compiled our favorite blog posts of the week all in one place so you can read, get inspired — and cook!

 

Entertaining with Choux Pastry This time of year we’re all looking for easy, versatile dishes to satisfy a crowd, and choux pastry is a great one to start with. Find out how to make delicious appetizers and desserts from one simple recipe.

Recipe for a Happy Holiday Table The holidays are all about entertaining, whether it’s a casual open house or a classic Christmas dinner. With these five tips, you can free yourself from holiday stress and enjoy your party!

4 Ingredient Roast Chicken with Lemon It is one thing to say that simplicity is the essence of the Tuscan kitchen. It is quite another to taste the extraordinary deliciousness that can come from just one chicken, two lemons and a pinch of salt and pepper.

5 Ways to Warm Up with Bread Pudding Bread pudding is something of magic trick. With a little help, stale bread turns into a wonderfully rich, inviting dessert, perfect for adding some cheer to a casual family dinner or a big holiday party.

3 Great Movies, 3 Great Menus For your next movie night, try these delicious recipes to go along with three favorite comedies: Spaceballs, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Zoolander.

Tips for Hosting a Holiday Cocktail Party A great holiday cocktail party has a festive buzz — not just from the cocktails! Here are our expert’s tips for hosting a festive holiday cocktail party.

Cookie Exchange Step-by-Step Guide A cookie exchange is a wonderful way to collect an assortment of different cookies, without having to bake all of them yourself. The concept is simple: Host a party and invite friends to bring a batch of their favorite homemade cookies.

Barks & Brittles See the delicious barks and brittles created by and shared with members of the Williams-Sonoma Creative team. These simple to make treats would make great gifts to give to loved ones, friends, neighbors, and of course, your co-workers.

Cauliflower, from India to Italy Here are two original ways to prepare this fall and winter vegetable, inspired by distinct global cuisines.

Good Cheer Punches and a Toddy Hot toddies and punches are perfectly geared to entertaining. Find recipes for two non-alcoholic punches and one warm toddy — ideal for your holiday get-togethers.