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Donuts are definitely one of our favorite breakfast foods, and the idea of adding a little bit of Bailey's Irish Cream just makes us love them even more. You can play around with the recipe to find a flavor that you like the best, and you can even change up the booze depending on what time of year you're making the donuts.

If you're still on the hunt for a recipe that'll steal the show at your holiday feast this year, take our bourbon sweet potato casserole recipe for a spin. It's boozy, sweet, loaded with butter — and we can guarantee you won't miss those marshmallows once you try this pecan crumble topping.

Were you ever given the task of egg-sitting in school as part of a science lesson? Me neither, but I imagine it's a very similar process to cheesemaking. You're basically babysitting cheese for about a month. Last week, I joined Nicole Easterday of FARMcurious for a lesson in how to make cheese. In fact, I made my own Baby Camembert at Nickel & Nickel winery in Napa, CA. (I live in neighboring Sonoma.)

Creamy comfort soup at it's finest, this Whole30-approved recipe is actually made with cashews and nutritional yeast instead of dairy! That's a double diet win!

Cold weather usually calls for either soup or booze to keep you cozy. We’ve made the perfect pairing with this Bloody Mary Soup recipe. It will be sure to warm you up with just a few bites! On top of that, we’ll show you how to step up your soup game with a grilled cheese skewer. Try this soup with a kick — it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Cold weather usually calls for either soup or booze to keep you cozy. We’ve made the perfect pairing with this Bloody Mary Soup recipe. It will be sure to warm you up with just a few bites! On top of that, we’ll show you how to step up your soup game with a grilled cheese skewer. Try this soup with a kick — it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

The holidays can be nutty, but baking Christmas cookies makes things better. These goodies can be rolled out, cut, and decorated to your liking. Plus it makes for a fun date night or girls' day activity. Christmas cookie decorating doesn't necessarily mean sitting down with fancy candy topping and buckets of royal icing. It could be as simple as throwing together some easy cookies with a few ingredients or hacking cake mix to make the dough. Check out these Christmas recipes and get to baking!

Just when you thought mini Reese's cups couldn't get any better, they make impressively convincing snowmen hats on these unique Christmas cookies. Don't forget to save a couple cups to snack on later! Christmas cookie decorating doesn't necessarily mean sitting down with fancy candy topping and buckets of royal icing. It could be as simple as throwing together some easy cookies with a few ingredients or hacking cake mix to make the dough. Check out these Christmas recipes and get to baking!

If you love the elegance of sushi but don't want to leave fish out all night, this might be the best Christmas appetizer recipe for you. You'll never guess what the vegan "salmon" is made from. These are also a great way to make sure any vegan family members aren't excluded.

What's more festive than cranberries and brie?! Bright, cheery, and just a bit sweet, this Christmas appetizer recipe is exactly what any party needs to get going. And they're simple to make, too! They also make a great dessert alternative.

If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, rest assured making a turkey is *not* that difficult. If you follow a step-by-step process, you'll have no trouble at all learning how to make a turkey. This year, serve up a delicious, moist, and succulent holiday meal. This turkey recipe has a cranberry glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness to this savory dish, not to mention oodles of flavor. So take a deep breath, relax, and whip up this insanely good turkey dinner.

Serve these creamy mushrooms as an indulgent side dish. They pair wonderfully with roast beef and prime rib. When it comes to hosting holiday feasts, we always try to take into account everyone's dietary needs. But there's a new dietary trend that's recently soared in popularity — according to Pinterest, saves of ketogenic recipes are up 4,460 percent over this time last year. The focus is on low-carb, high-fat foods, and starchy items and refined sugars should be avoided.

Brussles sprouts wrapped in bacon are a keto recipe everyone will gobble up. Serve it with aoili for dipping. When it comes to hosting holiday feasts, we always try to take into account everyone's dietary needs. But there's a new dietary trend that's recently soared in popularity — according to Pinterest, saves of ketogenic recipes are up 4,460 percent over this time last year. The focus is on low-carb, high-fat foods, and starchy items and refined sugars should be avoided.

Garlic-Stuffed Olives-in-a-Blanket: If you have vegetarian guests coming to your party, you’ll want to have a tasty option for them. These do the trick nicely. As a bonus, most store-bought crescent roll dough is vegan.

Chili and Rosemary Roasted Nuts: Even if you don’t have a ton of time, you can roast up a batch of these smoky mixed nuts before guests arrive. Ingredients are as follows: 9 oz. Back to Nature Cashew Almond Pistachio mix (about 2 cups), 9 oz. Back to Nature Jumbo Cashews (about 2 cups), 1 ½ Tbsp. avocado oil (such as Primal Kitchen), 1 ½ tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. ground cumin, Juice of ½ lime, and 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary. Preheat those ovens and let's get started!

This Candied Walnut Bruschetta is one of our favorite fall appetizers. It’s easy to make and perfect for your holiday appetizer tray. Serve it up this Thanksgiving to your friends and family! Ingredients are as follows: 2 1/2 cups walnuts, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 egg whites, 1 crusty baguette, 2 pears, and 8 ounces of your favorite goat cheese.

Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Little Smokies: Soy sauce and brown sugar coat these mini hot dogs, and a touch of sriracha makes them even more spice-tastic. The best part is that just five minutes prep time is needed for this effortless crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Start with some Kettle Brand Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper (or any another flavor you love!) then add... a little brown sugar, drizzle a little maple syrup, some cheddar, some bacon, a generous sprinkle of cayenne pepper, then bake, break it up, serve! It’s beyond addicting, hence the word "crack" in the title.

You don't have to be a chef to make an awesome holiday dish! Take your Hanukkah table to the next level with a recipe straight from our celebrity recipe roundup, that's easier than it looks. Featuring apples, salmon, and either sour cream or creme fraiche, an already delicious dish becomes something unforgettable.

You can forget buying chocolate syrup because this hot fudge is almost too good to be true. Try serving it with your favorite fruit (we're suckers for chocolate-covered strawberries), pouring it over a cake, or dipping some cookies in for a dessert that's festive *and* tasty.

Perfect for sipping while you watch your favorite holiday movie or decorate the Christmas tree, this recipe swaps sugar for some sweetener to keep everything keto-friendly. Don't forget to sprinkle on some nutmeg or cinnamon (or add in your favorite booze) to give this drink some extra holiday spice. It's also one of our favorite ways to sweeten coffee during the winter in lieu of coffee creamer.

From cupcakes to donuts to cookies, desserts made with sprinkles are a MUST during the holiday season. Good thing there's a sugar-free recipe! The best part about making sprinkles yourself is that you can pick which colors you use. Whether you pick gold and white or red and green, your desserts will be extra festive!

When churros and hot fudge are involved, there will always be room for dessert.

Don't want to deal with any leftovers? This crispy pumpkin-spice toffee is one of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pie because it's easy for people to take home in bags. Give some to your friends, your family, and your neighbors!

If kids are on dessert duty, they'll love dipping Nutter Butters into chocolate and customizing them with sprinkles — no oven necessary. These cookies are festive, cute, and a great dessert to make for Thanksgiving!

Reason 8,453 why Nutella makes everything better: these plump and pillowy pumpkin beignets. Your guests will love the look of these fun Thanksgiving desserts, but they'll really freak out when they take a bite from the gooey center.

Whether you follow a vegan diet year-round or took on Beyonce's challenge this month, let this collection of 20 plant-based recipes be your guide for planning an outstanding Thanksgiving meal. Featuring both hearty main courses and indulgent desserts, even your meat-eating guests will fawn over your feast. Even better: Each recipe can be whipped up with ease by well-seasoned and newly minted vegan chefs alike!

Whether you follow a vegan diet year-round or took on Beyonce's challenge this month, let this collection of 20 plant-based recipes be your guide for planning an outstanding Thanksgiving meal. Featuring both hearty main courses and indulgent desserts, even your meat-eating guests will fawn over your feast. Even better: Each recipe can be whipped up with ease by well-seasoned and newly minted vegan chefs alike!

Whether you follow a vegan diet year-round or took on Beyonce's challenge this month, let this collection of 20 plant-based recipes be your guide for planning an outstanding Thanksgiving meal. Featuring both hearty main courses and indulgent desserts, even your meat-eating guests will fawn over your feast. Even better: Each recipe can be whipped up with ease by well-seasoned and newly minted vegan chefs alike!

Want to our our favorite hostessing tip? Let your houseguests wake up to the scent of a delicious, sugary, warm baked good roasting in the oven. With this baked oatmeal recipe, you can not only do just that — you can offer a healthy-ish, nutritionally dense breakfast made with whole grains and fruit. Loaded with autumnal flavors, this breakfast-style comfort food is perfect for Sunday brunch, cozy Saturdays at home, and holiday mornings.

Your Thanksgiving guests won't forget these Cider Cheese Soup Shooters in Mini Pretzel Bread Bowls! Instead of typical glassware, these cheese soup shooters are served in mini pretzel bread bowls, making them extra unique and fun. What more can you ask for than cheesy soup, pretzel bread, and bacon all in one bite?

You guys… can I get real with you? Something beautiful happened the other day. One of the ladies at B+C had the genius idea to make mini tacos into Santa sleighs. I mean, come on! These mini taco sleighs SLAY ALL FRIGGIN' DAY! They combine our love for all things mini with our love for tacos and our obsession with the holidays.