Food

Holiday Open House

November 20, 2009

Hot buttered rum, cheese-stuffed figs, and chocolate coconut balls star in this sweet holiday gathering.

These savory rolls have it all—salty prosciutto, sweet figs, and creamy goat cheese.Ben Fink

Edisto Eggnog Author Shane Mitchell's grandfather use to make this eggnog for holiday parties on Edisto Island in South Carolina. Anyone concerned about consuming raw eggs should forgo this drink. See the Edisto Eggnog recipeBen Fink

Pure sugar syrup heated to the hard-crack stage becomes a hard, translucent candy. In this recipe, the addition of butter produces an opaque candy with a silkier but still crunchy texture.Penny De Los Santos

These "Irish potatoes" are not what they would seem. This great recipe from Philadelphia's Moonstruck Restaurant showcases the bite-size coconut cream balls rolled in cinnamon, sugar, and cocoa.Erik Rank

Parmesan cheese and plenty of garlic give this artichoke dip a rich, cheesy tanginess. See the Savannah-Style Artichoke Dip RecipeBen Fink

See the RecipeRussell Kaye

See the RecipeJames Oseland

Tom and Jerry — Experiencing the Tom and Jerry is like sipping a hot toddy through a brandy-laced, nutmeg-dusted froth. Serve this thick, batter-like concoction at your next holiday gathering.Todd Coleman

Gingerbread Cookies — Gingerbread cookies like these are popular in Sweden during the holidays and can be served plain or decorated with icing. This recipe comes from the 80-year-old Vete-Katten bakery in Stockholm.Todd Coleman

See the RecipeAndré Baranowski

Ham, Cream Cheese, and Red Pepper Jelly Canapés — These ultra-simple, elegant snacks are served by home cooks in the American South.André Baranowski

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