The holidays certainly don't end with Thanksgiving. Find our favorite holiday recipes, reviews, tips, and gift ideas, plus America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country TV episodes for extra inspiration.
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America's Test Kitchen's Holiday Guide 2022
Your holiday headquarters for our best recipes, reviews, and more.
By Published Nov. 25, 2022.
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Holiday Recipes
We've got the recipes you need, no matter what holiday you're celebrating and who you're celebrating with. Here are some of our favorites.
30 Recipes
Elegant Mains for Your Holiday Celebration
From beef wellington to a whole side of salmon, these elevated dishes are sure to be a hit.Get Recipes
32 Recipes
Holiday Cookies That Aren't Chocolate Chip
This special time of year calls for out-of-the-ordinary sweets. Find your new go-to holiday cookie here.Get Recipes
32 Recipes
Holiday Desserts That Aren’t Cookies
These desserts are anything but cookie cutter.Get Recipes
20 Recipes
Hands-On Holiday Recipes That Will Get the Kids Involved
Holidays are all about spending time together. Why not spend it in the kitchen stirring, shaping, smashing, and slicing?Get Recipes
28 Recipes
Perfect Recipes for Your Holiday Brunch
Brunch is big around the holidays. These recipes will make it memorable, too.Get Recipes
18 Recipes
Our Favorite Holiday Drinks
Our favorite festive cocktails or nonalcoholic beverages to the menu this year.Get Recipes
33 Recipes
Holiday Recipes for Special Diets
Your vegetarian, gluten-free, and paleo guests deserve the best, too. These recipes will impress them—and everyone else at the table.Get Recipes
24 Recipes
Homemade Foods That Make Great Holiday Gifts
The best holiday gifts are the ones you make yourself.Get Recipes
Equipment Reviews
Every year, we put thousands of products to the test to determine which ones are worth your money. These are the holiday essentials that you'll use year round.
Equipment Review
Carving Boards
Clever features on new carving boards promise easier carving and serving. But does clever always mean useful?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Roasting Pans with Racks
We went looking for a model that we’d want to use all the time, not just twice a year.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Rimmed Baking Sheets
A rimmed baking sheet is essential for sheet cakes and handy for cookies. But if yours is flimsy or you use it only for baking, you’re not getting your money’s worth.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Instant-Read Thermometers
We've recommended a Thermapen for more than a decade, but there's new competition. Is it still the best digital food thermometer?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
Slicing/Carving Knives
Want perfect slices at your holiday table? Lose the chef’s knife.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Chef’s Knives for $75 or Less
Our longtime favorite chef's knife is sharp, capable, and comfortable to hold. But is it still the best?Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Pie Plates
Ingredients are important, but the real secret to a perfect pie may be the dish you bake it in.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Pie Servers
Don't destroy your pretty pie with a subpar serving tool.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
Pie Weights
For a perfectly baked pie crust, use the best pie weights.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
Pie Carriers
Traveling with a delicate pie can feel like tempting fate, but a good pie carrier can make the task easier and more secure.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Silicone Baking Mats
For cookies and tuiles, silicone baking mats are as good as parchment—and sometimes better.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Tart Pans
For making crisp-looking tarts, pans with a sharper, fluted design have the edge.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Kitchen Scales
No matter what you’re cooking or baking, weighing the ingredients helps guarantee perfect results. But only if your scale is accurate and easy to use.Read Our Review
Equipment Review
The Best Cocktail Shakers
We tested three Boston shakers and eight cobbler shakers with capacities ranging from 16 to 28 ounces, using them to make stirred, muddled, and shaken drinks.Read Our Review
Tips and Techniques
How do you fix seized chocolate? Or put together the ultimate charcuterie board? Find the answers to important holiday cooking and baking FAQs here.
Desserts 101
How to Fix Seized Chocolate
What causes chocolate to seize? Is there any way to undo it? A simple guide to fixing your chocolate.Learn More
Edible Gifts
How to Pack Cookies for Shipping
Pack your care package with care.Learn More
Better Leftovers
The Best Way to Reheat a Roast
Have a leftover portion of a beef roast or pork roast? Here’s the best way to reheat your leftovers without drying them out.Learn More
Test Kitchen Experiment
The Importance of Letting Cookie Sheets Cool
We baked sugar cookies on three cookie sheets of different temperatures to determine if it makes a difference.Learn More
Better Baking
How to Substitute Chocolates
Chocolate is a finicky ingredient, so it's always best to use the type called for in a recipe. But in a pinch, here's how to substitute these common kinds.Learn More
Expert Guide
How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board for Any Occasion
Our expert tips will help you put together a balanced board that looks as good as it tastes.Learn More
Safer Celebrating
How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Without Taking Someone's Eye Out
I had to open dozens of bottles of bubbly at a wedding. I've learned a few tricks.Learn More
Smart Shopping Tips
Vanilla 101
Vanilla comes in several forms: liquid, paste, powder, and whole beans. Here’s how and when to use each version of the world’s most popular spice.Learn More
Watch and Cook
America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country TV shows are chock-full of holiday recipe inspiration. Watch the casts prepare holiday showstoppers, special brunches, and delicious desserts and then add them to your menu.
Episode
Home for the Holidays
Happy holidays! Join the America's Test Kitchen cast as they share their favorite holiday recipes and memories.Watch Now
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Holiday Feast
In this episode: Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Brussels Sprout Gratin, and a review of electric knives.Watch Now
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Elegant Dinner Party
In this episode: Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro; Duchess Potato Casserole; and a review of twist corkscrews.Watch Now
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Chuck Roast and Potatoes
In this episode: Roasted Beef Chuck Roast with Horseradish-Parsley Sauce, Torn and Fried Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, and a review of kitchen timers.Watch Now
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Holiday Dessert and Salad
In this episode: Cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust; Wheat Berry Salad with Radicchio, Dried Cherries, and Pecans; a tasting of blue cheese, and a roundup of the best green gear.Watch Now
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Holiday Roast and Potatoes
In this episode: Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding and Jus, Lighthouse Inn Potatoes, and a tasting of black tea.Watch Now
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Prime Rib and Popovers
In this episode: Sous Vide Prime Rib with Mint Persillade, Popovers, and a review of vacuum sealers.Watch Now
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Italian Seafood Suppers
In this episode: Linguine allo Scoglio, White Bean Stew with Shrimp, a review of manual pasta machines, and a roundup of restaurant tools every home cook should use.Watch Now
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Roast Beef and Potatoes
In this episode: Classic Roast Beef Tenderloin, Lyonnaise Potatoes, and a review of tongs.Watch Now
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How to Roast Everything
In this episode: Beef Tenderloin with Smoky Potatoes and Persillade Relish, Turkey Breast en Cocotte with Pan Gravy, and a tasting of turkey.Watch Now
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Sous Vide for Company
In this episode: Sous Vide Rosemary–Mustard Seed Crusted Roast Beef, Sous Vide Crème Brûlée, and reviews of handheld vacuum sealers and funnels.Watch Now
Episode
The Perfect Cookie
In this episode: Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies, Best Lemon Bars, and reviews of parchment paper and silicone baking mats.Watch Now
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Eggs for the Holidays
In this episode: Orange, Cranberry, and Mint Pavlova; Holiday Eggnog; a tasting of vanilla; and a review of cocktail tools.Watch Now
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Elegant Desserts
In this episode: Millionaire's Shortbread, Gâteau Breton with Apricot Filling, and a review of serrated knives.Watch Now
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The Very Best Paris-Brest
In this episode: Paris-Brest and a review of burr grinders.Watch Now
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Chocolate Delights
In this episode: Foolproof All-Butter Pie Dough, Chocolate Cream Pie, Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce, and a tasting of cocoa powder.Watch Now
Episode
Never Enough Chocolate
In this episode: Triple-Chocolate Sticky Buns, Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies, and a tasting of milk chocolate.Watch Now
Episode
Brunch Favorites
In this episode: Coffee Cake with Pecan-Cinnamon Streusel, Broccoli and Feta Frittata, and a roundup of smart kitchen gadgets.Watch Now
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Brunch at Home
In this episode: Eggs Benedict, German Pancake, and a review of espresso machines.Watch Now
Episode
The Ultimate Sticky Buns
In this episode: Sticky Buns, a review of waffle irons, and a tasting of almond butter.Watch Now
Episode
Shareable Spanish Fare
In this episode: Albondigas en Salsa Almendras (Spanish-Style Meatballs in Almond Sauce), Espinacas Con Garbanzos (Andalusian Spinach and Chickpeas), and a review of meat pounders.Watch Now
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Tristate Treats
In this episode: New Jersey Crumb Buns, Cheese Blintzes with Raspberry Sauce, and a review of nonstick skillets.Watch Now
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