Slow Cooker Duck Confit

With the aid of a slow cooker, duck confit becomes a no-brainer. (By Kate Ramos)

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Cabbage

Simmered in an apple and tomato sauce. (By Adapted from Jeannette Hartman)

Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile

Melt-in-your-mouth meat. (By Richard Haake, Robert Mondavi)

Chile Hot Chocolate

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate. (By Kate Ramos)

Pulled Jerk Chicken Sandwiches

You’ll never say chicken is boring again. (By Ali LaRaia)

Kamut with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

All that’s missing is the steak. (By Kate Ramos)

Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs

A quick, savory dish that can be eaten for breakfast or dinner. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Red-Cooked Pork

A slow-cooked dish with Chinese flavorings. (By Kate Ramos)

Oysters with Mignonette Granité

Transforming a sharp mignonette sauce into icy shards makes serving oysters simpler. (By Roy Finamore)

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Just as they should be: creamy and buttery. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Canelazo

A warming Ecuadoran cinnamon-and-aguardiente tail that’s surprisingly potent. (By Kate Ramos)

Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce

Gnocchi are taken to the next level with chestnut flour. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Screwdriver

Vodka-based version of the Orange Blossom. (By Rob Chirico)

Eggnog

A rich, creamy festive classic. (By Rob Chirico)