Photo:Courtesy of BrandAnytime I can open a treat every day is something I can be completely on board with—especially if that treat is from the coveted French jam companyBonne Maman.Known for its fruity spreads inside checkered lid-glass jars that’re just begging to sit alongside butter and a baguette, folks flock toits yearly advent calendar releasefor the tiny jars and exclusive flavors. And I am no exception. I got one last year, but as soon as the brand let me know they were launchingthis year’s calendar, I had no choice but to try it again....

Immune healthhas become front-of-mind for many for obvious reasons over the last few years. And with that comes a lot of advice on the best way to prepare your body’s defenses for any lingering bugs. Our lifestyle, food choices and more can all have a big impact on our immune system. But what helps and what hurts? Here we take a look at four common myths about immune health and see what the science says....

Ever since the low-fat diet days of the ’90s—and even a few decades before as scientists dove into the topic of dietary cholesterol sources—the prevailing societal view has been that cholesterol is a “bad guy.” But we’ve moved on from theno-yolks phase(hallelujah!) and are learning that healthy fats are absolutely worth including in our diets, and some of the cholesterol in our body is actually a boon for our overall health....

Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:1Yield:3 dozen cookiesJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:1Yield:3 dozen cookies Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Yield:3 dozen cookies Yield: 3 dozen cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupsalted butter⅔cupgranulated sugar2large eggs1teaspoonvanilla extract1cupwhole-wheat pastry flour6tablespoonscocoa powder2tablespoonscanola oil1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, (optional)Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½cupsalted butter ⅔cupgranulated sugar...

Close Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:2 hrsTotal Time:2 hrs 10 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:2 hrsTotal Time:2 hrs 10 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time:2 hrs Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time:2 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsHot Chocolate3 ½cupswhole milk2tablespoonsDutch-processed cocoa2tablespoonspure maple syrup2ouncesbittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), broken into pieces1ouncebittersweet chocolate (70% cacao), broken into pieces2teaspoonsvanilla extract1cupliqueur (such as Kahlua, Frangelico or Baileys; optional)½cupheavy cream¼teaspoonsaltAccompanimentsCrushed hard peppermint candiesMini marshmallowsSprinklesWhipped creamWhite and dark chocolate piecesCaramel sauce or caramel candiesButter mint candiesCookies (such as Oreos, pirouettes or shortbread)Graham crackers...

Close Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 cup each Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings, about 1 cup each Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1medium onion, chopped2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, or vegetable broth1medium russet potato, peeled and diced½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper1 1/2 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip)2teaspoonsred-wine vinegar¼cupreduced-fat sour cream1tablespoonprepared horseradish1tablespoonfresh chopped parsley...

Close Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:1 hr 45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 1/3 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:1 hr 45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each Cook Time:40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time:1 hr 5 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time:1 hr 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8...

Close Photo: Jacob Fox Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6 Active Time:1 hr Active Time: 1 hr Total Time:1 hr 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients16-inch baguette, preferably whole-wheat1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, divided1cupjarred roasted red peppers, rinsed1smallclove garlic, crushed and peeled, plus 3 cloves, chopped1 ½tablespoonsplain breadcrumbs¼teaspoonkosher salt, divided1cupchopped leek1cupsliced fennel2tablespoonstomato paste1cupdry white wine¼cupPernodorpastis4cupsfish stock6ouncesfingerling potatoes, scrubbed and cut diagonally in half½teaspooncrushed saffron threads1bouquet garni: 1 bay leaf, 3 sprigs thyme, 3 parsley stems, 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns, 3 whole cloves, 2-inch strip orange peel, tied in cheesecloth1poundmussels, scrubbed and debearded12raw shrimp (31-35 count; 8 ounces), peeled and deveined12sea scallops, tough side muscle removed12ounceswhite fish fillet, such as grouperorsnapper, cut into 6 piecesChopped fresh parsley for garnish...

Close Photo: Rick Poon Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2ouncesbourbonorrye whiskey1ounceCampari1ouncesweet vermouth2dashesorange bitters (optional)Orange peel for garnish Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2ouncesbourbonorrye whiskey 1ounceCampari 1ouncesweet vermouth 2dashesorange bitters (optional) Orange peel for garnish DirectionsFill a rocks glass with ice and set aside....

Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Yield:1 cocktailJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Yield:1 cocktail Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Yield:1 cocktail Yield: 1 cocktail Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1teaspoonhoney1teaspoonwater1 ½ouncesbourbon1tablespoonfresh lemon juiceIceLemon slice for garnish Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1teaspoonhoney 1teaspoonwater 1 ½ouncesbourbon 1tablespoonfresh lemon juice Ice Lemon slice for garnish DirectionsCombine honey and water in a cocktail shaker; stir until the honey is dissolved....

Close Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:16 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½gallonapple cider1(750 milliliter) bottlebourbon2tablespoonscaramel sauce Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½gallonapple cider 1(750 milliliter) bottlebourbon 2tablespoonscaramel sauce DirectionsStir cider, bourbon and caramel sauce together in a large pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes before serving....

Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupbittersweet chocolate pieces¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder4cupsfat-free milk2tablespoonshoney½cup(4 oz.) bourbon1pinchGround cinnamon Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½cupbittersweet chocolate pieces...

Close Photo: Victor Protasio Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½ouncesbourbon1tablespoonfresh lime juiceIce cubes½cuplight ginger beer, such as Fever-Tree Naturally Light1fresh mint sprig1lime slice Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ouncesbourbon 1tablespoonfresh lime juice Ice cubes ½cuplight ginger beer, such as Fever-Tree Naturally Light...

Close Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:2 hrsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:2 hrsServings:6 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¾poundssweet potatoes (3 medium)1large egg, lightly beaten3tablespoonsbourbon or orange juice2tablespoonshalf-and-half1teaspoonground cinnamon1teaspoonvanilla extract¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper¼cupold-fashioned rolled oats1 ½tablespoonsbrown sugar1tablespooncold butter, cubed1tablespoonchopped pecans Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ¾poundssweet potatoes (3 medium) 1large egg, lightly beaten...

Close Cook Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:32Yield:2 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:32Yield:2 cups Cook Time:5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:32 Servings: 32 Yield:2 cups Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupheavy cream3tablespoonsconfectioners’ sugar1tablespoonbourbon1teaspoonvanilla extract Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1cupheavy cream 3tablespoonsconfectioners’ sugar 1tablespoonbourbon 1teaspoonvanilla extract DirectionsJust before serving, beat cream with sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form....