Special Project Recipes - Tasting Table

Six temarizushi sushi balls on a wooden plate

Rika Hoffman

Temarizushi (Decorative Sushi Balls) Recipe

This easily constructed, decorative sushi dish can be customized with all manner of toppings, making it perfect for a build-your-own activity with a group.

spinach and prosciutto stuffed croissant

Jessica Morone

Prosciutto, Spinach, And Goat Cheese Shortcut Croissants Recipe

These shortcut croissants come together faster than the classic and are filled with salty prosciutto, tangy goat cheese, and honey for a sweet and salty twist.

Kara Barrett

Pull-Apart Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Your stand mixer will do most of the work for these sweet, pillowy cinnamon rolls, which are stacked and baked in a loaf pan for extra ease.

Coffee purin (Japanese custard pudding) in the foreground with a moka pot and scattered coffee beans in the background

Rika Hoffman

Coffee Purin (Egg Custard Pudding) Recipe

This silky, coffee-flavored pudding with bittersweet caramel draws inspiration from Japanese kissaten and is the perfect sophisticated dinner party dessert.

Leah Maroney

Cinnamon-Sugar Churro-Crusted Cheesecake Recipe

Cool and creamy dulce de leche cheesecake contrasts perfectly with crispy, sweet, deep-fried churro crust for a unique twist on two classic desserts.

Eight balls of takoyaki, drizzled in sauce and mayo

Rika Hoffman

Fun And Easy "Build-Your-Own" Takoyaki Recipe

Gather around the table for a shared takoyaki party. Everyone can choose their own fillings and toppings for these savory Japanese pancake bites.

Hazelnut thumbprint cookies filled with chocolate ganache on a white countertop

Rika Hoffman

Chile Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Cinnamon, cayenne, and chipotle powder add a tingly spice to these unique cookies, made extra sophisticated with crushed hazelnuts and silky chocolate ganache.

Katie Rosenhouse

Homemade Cranberry Bagels Recipe

Perfect for weekend brunch, this foolproof bagel recipe has a hint of cinnamon and citrus and can be paired with either sweet or savory toppings.

Rika Hoffman

Zingy Honey Almond Nougat With Lemon And Ginger Recipe

Zingy honey almond nougat with lemon and ginger may require some elbow grease, but it's sticky, delicious, and endlessly customizable -- well worth the effort.

pumpkin filled donuts in basket with cloth napkin

Jessica Morone

Filled Pumpkin Pie Donuts Recipe

These homemade donuts are a special project, but they're certainly worth the effort for the smooth custardy filling and crunchy, pumpkin spiced sugar coating.