Legend has it that in 1920 Bhupinder Singh, the maharaja of Patiala, was determined that his cricket team would triumph over a visiting English team. To gain the upper hand, he hosted a grand party the night before the match at which he served his guests Patiala pegs, famously generous four-finger whisky pours traditionally measured …
Recipes
Best Ball Drop Cake Recipe
In my opinion, there simply aren’t enough desserts that really SCREAM New Year’s Eve. That’s why I had to create this over-the-top, extremely festive dessert worthy of throwing a party for. Filled with a chocolate mousse and glazed with a sparkly, glittery mirror glaze, this ball drop cake is a show-off in the best way …
Helen Goh’s New Year’s Eve espresso martini pavlova bar – recipe | Food
Your favourite cocktail is now a DIY pavlova party! Pile crisp coffee meringues high with espresso cream, boozy cherries, a drizzle of whisky caramel and a flicker of edible gold leaf, then shake, spoon and sparkle your way into the New Year. A few tips: arrange the toppings in glass bowls or on tiered trays …
How to turn excess herbs into a showstopping sauce for just about anything – recipe | Sauces and gravies
Whenever I want to cook something special, my first thought is always salsa verde, and Christmas is no exception. This vibrant sauce is so forgiving and endlessly versatile – a last-minute showstopper that can be whipped up with a few store-cupboard ingredients and some herbs. It’s normally made with parsley, garlic, capers, anchovy fillets, olive …
Best Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe
While I love classic hot chocolate, when I’m hosting a party, I want a little something special (and no, I’m not just talking about mini marshmallows). Made with creamy whole milk, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and a little bit of whiskey to keep you warm, this boozy spiked hot chocolate is just the thing. A …
Crunchy, tangy and fun: nine summer salad recipes to make this Christmas | Australian food and drink
The sun is beaming, cicadas are chirping and the air conditioning is on full blast. What better than a fresh salad to sit amid the holiday spread? While beautiful in theory, when it comes down to it, salad is often the bottom of the Christmas food hierarchy, resulting in a slap-dash selection of soggy, underseasoned …
Best Melting Snowman Mimosa Recipe
PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE SavePrint We all want a white Christmas. That is the dream, is it not? Going outside, playing in the snow, building a snowman…unless you live somewhere with no snow. Enter this melting snowman mimosa! It’s a classic, simple cocktail with a beautiful twist, and it even puts on …
Best Rum Rum Rudolph Recipe
By itself, a rum and Coke is an objectively perfect cocktail. Those smooth, rich notes of the sugarcane-based spirit pair especially well with the nuanced flavor profile of cola, and it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most beloved mixed drinks of all time. Rum and Cokes are simple, tasty, and accessible—but admittedly, …
Best Biscuits and Gravy Bake Recipe
Parker Feierbach SavePrint Hot take: No brunch dish is better than biscuits and gravy, and this is the perfect way to serve them to a crowd. An extra-thick layer of sausage gravy with lots of black pepper makes this bake absolutely perfect. Plus, I’m using a shortcut store-bought refrigerated biscuits to make this casserole easier …
Best Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Everyone needs a salad on their holiday table to break up all of the comforting casseroles and decadent mains, and this roasted beet salad is my go-to. With tangy goat cheese, roasted beets, creamy avocado, and toasted walnuts, this is the epitome of a winter salad. Beet lovers—get ready to meet your new favorite side …









