Christmas Coconut Cake

Three white cake layers covered with a light snowfall of flaked coconut. (By Rebecca Rather)

Crawfish Boil

Why not do your own boil? (By Adapted from Gregg Sedotal)

Not suitable for vegetarians (in a good way). (By Rick Browne)

Glazed Poppy Seed Turnips

Browned, buttery turnips get a boost of flavor from a sweet poppy seed vinaigrette. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Broccoli Baby Food

If you can boil water, you can make baby food. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Calvados and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur ramp up this classic cold-weather tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Lemon Verbena Drink

A light, lemony drink sweetened with honey. (By William Yosses)

Kiwi Cheesecake

This rich, creamy, New York-style cheesecake is great on its own or topped with honey-soaked kiwi. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame

Beloved snacking ingredients marry up for an addictive snack. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Eggplant and Hummus Pita Crisps

Flavorful and crispy. (By Stephen Gibbs)

Green Beans with Shallots

A quick and tasty take on green beans that’s a crowd-pleaser of a side dish. (By Francine Maroukian)

Frozen Lambic Ice

Like raspberry sorbet with a boozy kick. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Late-Night Asian Noodles

What better after a night of frat parties? (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Blue Blazer

Scotch-based drink that is mellowed by honey (By Rob Chirico)

Jell-O Shot

Last seen causing debauchery on fraternity row. (By Rob Chirico)