Is there a more divisive holiday drink than eggnog? Made of cream or milk, sugar, and (yes) eggs—usually with a spirit stirred in—eggnog can be a cocktail of wonder…when made well. The right amount of spice, the perfect proportion of dairy to egg, and of course just enough sugar to bring it all together can…

We’ve partnered with Cacique®—family-owned makers of authentic Mexican ingredients like cheeses, cremas, and chorizos—to highlight what’s on the forefront of Mexican cuisine, from plant-based takes on classic recipes to the regional dishes you can expect to see more of in 2020. Here, expert chefs, a food writer, and mixologist share their go-to recipes and tips…

Many holiday recipes contain dairy, eggs, or meat (or all of the above). But what if you’re not eating milk or eggs, or entertaining guests that aren’t, or simply want a short respite during the holidays before diving back in again? Below are 34 of our best vegan holiday recipes—but with no sacrifice in flavor,…

Table for One is a column by Senior Editor Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself—and only himself—and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms. It’s coming up: December 21. The first day of winter, the shortest day—and the longest night—of the year. To prep for the winter solstice, which is…

Food52 turned 10 this year (ICYMI), which got us to reflecting on the past—how we started, how far we’ve come, and everything we’ve done with our community along the way. In our first 10 years, we grew from two employees (see above—hi, A&M!) to 92, collected over 50,000 recipes, moved five times, won quite a…

When shopping for holiday gifts, deciding how much to spend on each person can be really hard. How much do you really want to spend on Aunt Susan (who never fails to give you unsolicited advice on your love life)? Should you splurge on your brother-in-law because you like him best (sometimes even more than…