Adriana’s grandmas famous pierogi recipe.

This festive new cake, specially created for Cosmic Crisp by celebrity chef Chadwick Boyd, is perfect for the holidays. Boyd treats the beautiful, ruby-red fruit not only as a flavorful ingredient but as a colorful holiday decoration. When cooked or baked, Cosmic Crisps retain their shape and much of their crimson color, resembling — in this dessert — vintage red-glass holiday ornaments.

Butter beans are a common menu item in Spanish tapas bars, but they are fairly unknown in the Western Hemisphere. They have a comfort food feel but are quite healthy and easy to execute. I prefer starting with dry beans—canned beans will work in a pinch, but starting from dry will yield the best texture.

This recipe is a game changer and a modern take on a traditional holiday side dish. Though it’s served at my Thanksgiving dinner table, the combination of oranges and cranberries remind me of old fashioned Christmas stories and celebrations from my childhood.