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For the Baker »

This isn’t a complete build-your-baking-batterie-de-cuisine list; it’s not just for beginners; and it’s not in any special order. It’s a sampling of some things I really like and think you and yours might like, too.Continue reading »

Kitchen Essentials »

If you know someone who's serious about cooking at home, what better gift is there than gear? Here's a recommended list of essential tools, generally inexpensive and totally durable, priced from lowest to highest. Continue reading »

For Bacon Lovers »

If you're a Serious Eats regular, chances are you're also a bacon lover. We've created a holiday gift guide especially for you to share with your friends and family to ensure your Christmas morning is bacon-filled. You can thank us later. Continue reading »

More Gift Guides: Stocking Stuffers Under $10, Stocking Stuffers Under $20, Books for Young Foodies, Toast-Related Accessories


Cookies and Sweets »

Chocolate Chip »

An amazing big fat chocolate cookie—softish, chewy, with just a hint of crunch, not too sweet, and the perfect chocolate-to–cookie dough ratio.

Biscotti »

These Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti are absolutely perfect for dunking. They would also make an ideal holiday gift.

Gingersnaps »

Nick Malgieri's Three-Way Gingersnaps use fresh, ground, and crystallized ginger and are extra snappy.

Sugar Cookies »

Tip: Add a little bit of oil to the dough; it helps make the texture every so slightly chewy.

Gingerbread Men »

In a perfect world, you'd be able to use your favorite cookie cutters on any kind of cookie dough. But there's a reason why gingerbread men are made of gingerbread—it's a classic.

Cocoa Snowflakes »

My holiday cookie plate is going to be filled with some oldies but goodies, and I am starting off with a gem from Evelyn's recipe box, Cocoa Snowflakes.

More cookies and sweets recipes »


Celebrity Chef Holidays »

Bobby Flay »

What's Bobby Flay, famed restaurateur, Food Network personality, and cookbook author, doing for the holidays? Find out! Continue reading »

Lidia Bastianich »

What's Lidia Bastianich, famed restaurateur, public television personality, and cookbook author, doing for the holidays? Find out! Continue reading »

Mario Batali »

What's Mario Batali, our favorite Italian chef, famed restaurateur, Food Network personality, and cookbook author, doing for the holidays? Find out! Continue reading »




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Serious Eats Gift Guide: For Bacon Lovers

If you're a Serious Eats regular, chances are you're also a bacon lover. We've created a holiday gift guide especially for you to share with your friends and family to ensure your Christmas morning is bacon-filled. You can thank us later.
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Serious Cookies: Cocoa Snowflakes »