"Simply the best! This is the only cut out dough I have ever used that actually works. The dough is very easy to work with.

This citrusy rum punch has a long and winding history—possibly Caribbean in origin, claimed by more than one Southern hotel, and still perfect for winter gatherings today.

As with a wine tasting, have the good stuff now while the palate is fresh and the excitement is most keen for king cake, Ian McNulty advises.

Southern women are the big fans of multiple names—and the same can be said of this year’s most-popular cake. Some call it “Texas Tornado Cake.” Others claim it’s “Cajun Cake” or “Lazy-Daisy Cake.” ...

Gingerbread houses have been part of Christmas celebrations since 19th-century Germany, where spiced breads were shaped into decorative forms during winter festivals. As the tradition spread across ...

Hot Buttered Rum is something that your body understands before your brain does. It’s actually kind of fun to see—say there’s a guest who just walked in, coat off but nose still stinging from the cold ...

Glazed eggnog scones combine the holiday flavors of everyone's favorite festive drink in the form of a comforting baked good. With nutmeg and rum and eggnog in the dough and the icing, these scones ...

Make-ahead batter melts into hot water and aged rum for a smooth, balanced take on the classic that's ready in minutes and perfect for one mug or a crowd. Aged rum, hot buttered rum batter, and a ...

Greetings, fellow yuletide travelers. Are you struggling to decide which cookies to leave out for Santa? At Washingtonian, we aren’t, because we made all of them—all of this year’s New York Times ...

So many traditional treats have a long history, so it is no surprise that gingerbread has become a holiday staple. Its glorious chewy texture, spicy taste and inviting aroma simply exemplifies what ...