Watch the Video Start by stirring the icebox fruitcake mixture with a big wooden spoon. But soon enough, you’ll realize there’s no avoiding it—you’ll need to get in there with your hands to mix it ...

Blame it on the nutmeg. Of course it’s a holiday staple, a sprinkling grated over eggnog, half a teaspoon for mulled cider, a quarter teaspoon in a pumpkin pie. But when a recipe calls for grating one ...

Let the farmers market be your guide when it comes to this cobbler—any mixture of fresh summer stone fruits and berries can be cooked down to make the perfectly sweet-tart, jammy filling. Aim for 2 ...

This updated fruitcake recipe replaces candied fruit with dried cranberries, apricots and figs. Soak fruit overnight in an orange-flavored liqueur to add extra flavor. In a mixing bowl, place dried ...

During the Christmas season, we bake. We bake rich, show-offy treats for big parties and once-a-year gatherings. But we also bake for the quiet moments, the times that will become treasured memories.