Candy's Black Sheep

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway.

Caribbean Black Fruitcake

Don’t be fooled by its innocent chocolaty appearance— this Caribbean cake is spicy, boozy, and every bit as wicked as devil’s food cake.

Fennel Digestif

If black licorice went boozy, you’d have this digestive.

Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

The classic salad combo turns into an hors d’oeuvre.

Fried Calamari

Fresher and tastier than the typical happy-hour fare.

For anise-lovers only.

Dried Fig and Nut Bars

Chewy fennel-flecked energy bars, packed with dried figs, almonds, and hazelnuts.

Tomato-Basil Arancini

These small Italian rice croquettes are perfect party appetizers.

Hot Chocolate Indulgence

Variations on the classic that will keep you warm until spring.

Make Your Own Digestifs

After-dinner alcohols to snap you out of a food coma.

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

10 Homemade Food Gifts

Gourmet presents you can afford to give.

What's a Maraschino Cherry?

That sweet, bright-red orb can’t possibly be fruit.

Cooking with Winter Ingredients

The cold-weather produce you should cook with now.

Holiday Central

Recipes, menus, gifts, and entertaining tips for all your celebratory needs.