This drink is the perfect complement to a Thanksgiving pie or can be enjoyed as dessert itself. Keep the ingredients on hand for those pesky family members who stop by unannounced during the holidays. – Lauren

Pizza Dolce was a typical dessert my Grandmother would make around the holidays.  The Ricotta Cheese makes it a little lighter than a typical cheesecake and the lemon zest gives it a nice fresh flavor. – Patty

After a friend brought this to Friendsgiving, this became one of my favorite appetizers. It's easy to make and a crowd-pleaser! - Katie

My favorite bar in town serves these on a secret menu just as soon as the weather gets a chill in the air. They actually pre-make the mix and keep it in the fridge and scoop out individual servings as needed. This one definitely warms you up!

Tried and tested and almost impossible to mess up! You can add or remove ingredients to make it your own. The best thing about this curry other than it being delicious, is it’s dairy free, gluten free and practically calorie free! – Noëlla

Holiday cookies are one of my favorite things to make and eat. I've always loved Italian cookies and lemon so this recipe is the perfect blend of both. — Patty

This hearty soup recipe is from a friend's mother who was French but wanted to meet the dietary desires of her Italian husband. She did not disappoint! It became a family favorite and one of mine now too! - Kathy

These cookies have been a Christmas tradition in my family for as long as I can remember, with the recipe card now littered with notes from slight changes made over the years. While it may seem odd to put gummy candy in a cookie, they are a great seasonal twist on the classic oatmeal cookie - just make sure you use spice drops, not fruity gum drops, to get the right flavor. - Meghan

While sheltering in place during the pandemic, I was introduced to this tasty soup by my friend Nathalie who claims it's "probably one of my favorite soups in the world." And now it's one of mine as well, when I have the time.

Warm the cockles of your heart with this classic European, warm winter drink. A festive party favorite that can stay warm on the stove - if it starts running low, just keep topping it up! – Noëlla