Holiday Honey Chicken with Fruit

Serve with fluffy white rice to soak up all the juice. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist. (By Rebecca Rather)

Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake

Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Flip

A classic egg tail. (By Rob Chirico)

Tom and Jerry

A traditional Christmas drink from the early 19th century. (By Rob Chirico)

Christmas Coconut Cake

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

Marble Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake you eat with your hands. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Spiced Cranberry Sangría

Warm spices and tart cranberries make this sangría ideal for a winter holiday celebration. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Popcorn Balls

Simple enough that even the kids can help. (By CHOW Food Team)

Icebox Sugar Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Fry them up for Hanukkah. (By Adapted from Marlene Sorosky)

Cranberry "Spread"

Maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and candied orange zest make this holiday classic fun. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Lo Scintillante

Hard to pronounce, easy to make. (By Michele Foley)