In case you missed them, here’s a wrap up of our favorite blog posts of the week. Read, get inspired, and start cooking!
 Truffled Mac & CheeseBreak out the special-occasion ingredients this time of year. Comforting macaroni and cheese reaches a new level with a drizzle of sumptuous truffle oil. |
 Gifts with TasteWith the holidays just around the corner, we asked some top tastemakers in the food community to curate their own gift guides from our collection. Check out our Gifts with Taste and start making your own gift list! |
 Behind the Scenes: Scarpato PanettoneIn Italy, the holidays aren’t complete without panettone, the light, aromatic cake studded with dried fruits and scented with warm, toasty vanilla. The Scarpato panettone is one of our favorite foods we bring in this time of year! Read on for the inside story behind this delicious tradition. |
 Ingredient Spotlight: CabbageCabbage may have a reputation as old-fashioned peasant food, but it’s at the center of a renaissance (kimchi, anyone?) Here are some of our best tips for working with cabbage, plus delicious new ways to prepare it from the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen. |
 Cookie Tips & TechniquesThere’s nothing more satisfying to bake (and eat) at home than cookies. Here are our tips & techniques for making the perfect batch, every time. |
 How to Make Perfect CocktailsTo learn how to create classic cocktails at home, we turned to Rich Bubbico, the General Manager at Schiller’s Liquor Bar in New York. Here, he shares his best tips for mixing drinks: when to shake, when to stir, and the best drinks to serve a crowd. |
 Recipe Roundup: Gifts from the KitchenWe all know homemade gifts taste best. And while cookies always hit the spot, we have plenty of other sweet and savory treats that are perfect for sharing with friends and family this time of year. Here’s a roundup of our favorites! |
 Cookie Decorating How-TosBeautifully decorated Christmas cookies make a wonderful and impressive gift that are almost too gorgeous to eat. We talked to food stylist Cathie Lopez about her tips and tricks and recipes for making foolproof, exquisite cookies every time. |
 Recipe Roundup: Elegant AppetizersHosting a holiday party this month? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of our favorite recipes for hors d’oeuvres that impress. |
 What We’re Reading: Schiller’s Liquor BarTo help you make spirits bright this season, look to Keith McNally and Rich Bubbico, authors of the new book Schiller’s Liquor Bar Cocktail Collection. Here, we ask Rich all about how he started mixing cocktails, his favorite recipes from the book, and the most important techniques for mixing. |
 Grand Marnier SouffleA venerable French dessert, this dramatic souffle is always a showstopper. Serve it at the end of a special dinner for an elegant finale. |
 Crab Cake & Butter Lettuce SaladMilky-sweet crab meat is a treat when formed into little cakes and panfried. If you can resist eating them immediately on their own, a bed of tender butter lettuce and a drizzle of creamy lemon dressing are a match made in heaven. |
 Cocktail Party MathIf you’re hosting a holiday party, plan for success by making sure you have everything you need to serve a crowd of any size, for any occasion. The numbers and quantities here will help you stock your bar and prep your appetizers — and we’ve also included some of our favorite recipes for a soiree. |
 Weekend Project: Homemade MarshmallowsMix mugs of rich, delicious hot chocolate, and top them with these sweet, airy treats for a wintry drink you won’t forget. Here’s how it’s done! |
 Cookie of the Day: Chocolate Chip-Pecan BarsChocolate chips and pecans add texture and contrast to this big batch of blondies. See all of our Cookie of the Day posts here! |
 Beaufort, Chive and Black Pepper GougèresThe buttery flavor of French Beaufort cheese enhances these classic cheese puffs, which are perfect for entertaining. Bake a batch for your party this month! |
 Party Planner: Cocktail PartyWith a few special touches, a cocktail party becomes the ultimate festive holiday occasion. We have everything you need to make spirits bright: handcrafted drink recipes, expert mixology tips and sparkling glassware. |
 Cookie Saturday: Tips and a Recipe from Baked!Every Saturday until Christmas, we’ll be talking to some top cookie experts for the inside scoop, sharing their best cookie tips and go-to recipes for the holidays. Here, we’re featuring Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, owners of the Brooklyn bakery Baked. |
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[…] Truffled Mac & Cheese Break out the special-occasion ingredients this time of year. Comforting macaroni and cheese reaches a new level with a drizzle of sumptuous truffle oil. Gifts with Taste With the holidays just around the corner, we asked some top tastemakers in the food community to curate their own gift guides from our collection. Check out our Gifts with Taste and start making your own gift list! Behind the Scenes: Scarpato Panettone In Italy, the holidays aren’t complete without panettone, the light, aromatic cake studded with dried fruits and scented with warm, toasty vanilla. The Scarpato panettone is one of our favorite foods we bring in this time of year! Read on for the inside story behind this delicious tradition. Ingredient Spotlight: Read The Full Story […]