Candied Citrus Slices (By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays. (By Jonathan Hunt)

Cinnamon-Walnut Bundt Cake

A rich, dense cake that makes a great hostess gift. (By Tom Gumpel)

Lemon Digestif

Like an alcoholic Lemonhead. (By CHOW Food Team)

Mandarin Orange Digestif

Floral, sweet, and quite stiff. (By CHOW Food Team)

Fennel Digestif

If black licorice went boozy, you’d have this digestive. (By CHOW Food Team)

Basil Digestif

If you love pesto, you’ll adore this after-dinner liqueur. (By CHOW Food Team)

Marinated Bocconcini

A new take on an old favorite, marinated mozzarella. (By Kate Ramos)

Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark

With a pinch of cayenne. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Honey-Nut Brittle

A blend of almonds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds incorporated into sweet honey candy. (By Adela Jung)

White Chocolate–Cranberry Bark

A festive confection for the holidays. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Cashew and Bacon Brittle

It brings out your inner hedonist with just a few bites. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars

Peanuts, caramel, and chocolate layers on a shortbread-cookie base. (By Regan Burns)

Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Impress your friends by making these chocolate treats. (By Chuck Siegel)

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored. (By Aida Mollenkamp)