Holidays

Make a classic, rich bread for Easter. 

It may be a silly day, but we’re not upset about an excuse to eat pie, and 3/14 (the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi) is as good as any. 

Pączki, king cake, Swedish semlor: you can find innumerable varieties all across Chicago and the suburbs for your Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras celebrations. 

The porky rice-and-pea dish Hoppin' John is often eaten on New Year's Day in the South. Try Cook's Country's adaptation of Gullah Geechee cook Emily Meggett's original version. 

Add peppermint flavor to homemade thin mint cookies reminiscent of Girl Scout Cookies with this recipe from PBS's Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog.

In a nostalgic Chicago History Museum image Santa, the undeniable star of the show, waves to onlookers in a Christmas parade along State Street.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite baking recipes that we think would add a little something different to your holiday table this year, including twists on old classics and cookies galore.

Try something a little bit different for the holidays with this rich, slow-cooked northern Italian dish that's similar to boeuf bourguignon.

A few Chicago chefs and artisans shared what holiday gifts they’re giving their loved ones this year – many of which are ideal for the foodie in your life.

The holidays are here, and WTTW is here to help get you in the festive spirit with a line-up of holiday programming.

Cooking with spruce is magical. It fills up the house with the fragrance of a sweet-scented forest and makes it feel oh-so-Christmassy! 

America's Test Kitchen is here to help prevent your Thanksgiving turkey from being a dry disappointment. 

Mint Creek Farm raises turkeys and other animals via rotational grazing, a practice that improves soil health and produces healthy, sought-after animals. 

Many light festivals kick off in mid-November and run through early January. Explore our round-up of light shows around Chicago.

With huge amounts of leftovers after Thanksgiving, mashed potato pancakes are a great dish.