Sweet-and-Spicy Sesame Walnuts

A gentle heat makes these seasoned walnuts ideal with cocktails.<br /><br /><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/sweet-spicy-sesame-walnuts-recipe-fw1110" target="_blank"><b>Sweet-and-Spicy Sesame Walnuts</b></a>
Con Poulos

A gentle heat makes these seasoned walnuts ideal with cocktails.

Roasted Beet Toasts with Horseradish Cream

<p>Top Chef Masters finalist Traci des Jardins creates a gorgeous cold-weather hors d'oeuvre with roasted beets, horseradish cream, and rye toast.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/roasted-beet-toasts-horseradish-cream-recipe-fw1211%22 target="_blank"><b>Roasted Beet Toasts with Horseradish Cream</b></a></p>
Ray Hom

A gorgeous cold-weather hors d'oeuvre.

Cranberry-Spice Cocktail

This festive, sweet-tart cocktail will make a splash at your party.
 Recipe: Cranberry-Spice Cocktail
Johnny Valiant

Serve this festive, sweet-tart cocktail at your next holiday party.

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Ellie Miller

Arranged artfully on a platter, these sandwiches make a fantastic cocktail-party nosh.

Blood-Orange Punch

<p>Martha Stewart and TV news journalist Ann Curry made this blood orange punch together. Light rum and a dash of bitters offset the sweet juices to perfection.</p><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/blood-orange-punch-recipe" target="_blank">Blood-Orange Punch</a> </b></p><p>For guests who prefer their brunch drinks on the savory side, have a batch of <a href="/recipefinder/bloody-mary-mixer-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Bloody Mary Mixer</b></a> and a bottle of high-quality vodka on hand.</p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Martha and journalist Ann Curry made this blood orange punch together.

Orange Marmalade-Glazed Ham

Orange Marmalade-Glazed Ham - RBK 1207
Frances Janisch

Ham is the easiest thing to serve when you want to set out the food and enjoy the fun.

Mulled White Wine

<p>A lean white wine that hasn't been aged in oak works best for this drink. You can make the citrus base (step 1) up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Reheat to continue.</p><br />

<b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/mulled-white-wine-recipe-mr1210" target="_blank"><b>Mulled White Wine</b></a>
James Carrier

Add a few fresh lemon, orange, and kumquat slices to this light drink for decoration as well, if you like.

Whiskey-Cheese Fondue

Whiskey-Cheese Fondue
Ditte Isager

This terrific cheddar-Jack cheese fondue includes whiskey, which adds a great kick.

Norwegian Meatballs

<p>In Scandilicious, her new cookbook, London-based Signe Johansen shares her unusual cocoa-sauced meatball recipe.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/norwegian-meatballs-recipe-fw1211" target="_blank"><b>Norwegian Meatballs</b></a></p>
Ray Hom

London-based Signe Johansen shares her unusual cocoa-sauced meatball recipe.

Candy-Stripe Cookie Sticks

<p>These festive cookie sticks are a holiday favorite. Enjoy them all year round by tinting the stripes another color besides red.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/candy-stripe-cookie-sticks-recipe" target="_blank">Candy-Stripe Cookie Sticks</a> </b></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Festive Candy-Stripe Cookie Sticks are a holiday favorite.

Best Linzer Cookies

Best Linzer Cookies
Frances Janisch

These delicious and festively decorated linzer cookies will quickly become a new holiday tradition.

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Chocolate-Pots-de-Creme
Anastassios Mentis

This chocolate custard is so decadent that just one spoonful will leave you hooked for seasons to come.