From Fine Cooking Magazine

You can also twice-bake little fingerling potatoes, and they'll look just like miniature baked potatoes. The round shape of Yukon Golds, however, makes those potatoes much easier to hollow out.

Tiny Twice-Baked Potatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this nutty sweet sponge cake roll while celebrating the French custom of burning a Yule log, which prevents bad spirits from flowing down the chimney into the new year.

New Year's Almond Log Cake

From Fitness

Spice up microwave popcorn with garlic, cheese, and pepper for an easy snack.

Super-Savory Popcorn

From Better Homes and Gardens

Christmas and New Year's are good times to mix up this white wine cocktail recipe. This refreshing drink is extra easy to make.

Pomegranate Spritzers

From Better Homes and Gardens

Create the crackling caramel topping for this custard dessert by melting sugar in a skillet on the stove top.

Creme Brulee

From Family Circle

These quick and easy treats will make a colorful addition to your holiday table. Wrap some up in cellophane and ribbon to sell at your next bake sale.

Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Rods

From Midwest Living

These sinful brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two rich chocolate layers. Bring these sweet bars to work for an office party.

Brownie Bombs

From Better Homes and Gardens

Substitute cranberry juice for orange juice and you have a special sipper ideal for Christmas or New Year's brunch.

Poinsettia Mimosas

From Better Homes and Gardens

Apricot-flavored spreadable fruit adds sweetness to this creamy-filled phyllo appetizer.

Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Caramelized Onions

From Midwest Living

Creme de menthe adds a hint of mint to this chocolate-topped cheesecake. This is a gorgeous dessert to serve for the holidays.

Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake

From Family Circle

Although these individual pound cakes are suppose to serve one, you may want to share with another guest. Each cake is drizzled with chocolate ganache and vanilla icing.

Mini Bundt Cakes

From Family Circle

This luscious cheesecake baked in a chocolate graham cracker crust captures the flavors of the creamy sweet cocktail known as a Brandy Alexander.

Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

From Fine Cooking Magazine

If you have trouble finding fingerling potatoes, you can substitute baby red-skin potatoes; just cut any large ones in half.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Nuts

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella & Basil

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tired of turkey at your holiday meal? Serve up these Cornish game hens instead.

Cornish Game Hens with Port Sauce

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Dark brown sugar and a dollop of whipped cream give this buttered rum a deep, rich flavor. The trick to this recipe is to use the best-quality rum you can find. The spiced butter is also delicious spread onto fresh, crusty bread.

Hot Buttered Rum

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Toast Points with Black Olive Tapenade & Red Pepper Curls

From Fine Cooking Magazine

A Diamond Fizz is a Gin Fizz made with Champagne instead of club soda. This drink is sweetened with rosemary-infused simple syrup.

Rosemary's Pink Diamond Fizz

From Fine Cooking Magazine

In this version of the holiday classic, three traditional spirits come together for a cocktail with a kick. Whisking frothy beaten egg whites into the eggnog base makes for a much lighter and less cloying drink than those found in containers at the supermarket.

Triple-Shot Eggnog

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Ham, Gruyere & Honey-Mustard Palmiers

From Fine Cooking Magazine

This sweet-tangy condiment provides a wonderful balance to bites of smoky ham, and it's also delightful on its own.

Pineapple-Bourbon Chutney

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Traditional gremolata (garlic, parsley, and lemon zest) is given a spicy twist with the addition of crushed red pepper flakes.

Broccoli with Spicy Gremolata

From Fine Cooking Magazine

This traditional cold-weather drink is just what its name implies (to mull means to warm and spice): wine, usually red, infused with sugar, citrus, and spices, served warm. A seasonal clementine adds a sweet fruit note.

Orange-Scented Mulled Wine

From Fine Cooking Magazine

The whole rosemary leaves on this rich tart crisp up as it bakes.

Rustic Rosemary Tarts