631 brandy recipes

French pear tart with almond frangipane, kirsch-soaked apricot glaze, and vanilla-poached pears. Crushed macaroons fold into the pastry cream for chewy depth, finished with green pistachios.

Spanish-inspired shrimp baked in a brandy and white wine tomato sauce with thyme, chili flakes, and a golden Parmesan crust. A stunning make-ahead gratin that's ready when your guests arrive.

Silky apricot cheese dip with cream cheese, sour cream, apricot preserves, brandy, and almonds. A sweet, creamy no-cook dip for vanilla wafers and pound cake cubes.

Baked apple halves stuffed with brandy-soaked dried cherries and drizzled with a maple caramel sauce. Served warm with vanilla frozen yogurt for an elegant fall dessert.

Traditional fruitcake studded with dates, figs, candied citron, pecans, and brandy-soaked fruits becomes a family heirloom recipe worth making.

Almond cinnamon-raisin biscotti with brandy and vanilla, twice-baked in the classic Italian style. Crisp, lightly spiced cookies for dipping in coffee, tea, or a glass of vin santo.

Cream cheese and sour cream filled crepes topped with strawberries flambeed in strawberry liqueur and kirsch. A Brennan's classic that brings the drama.

Classic lobster Newburg with whole boiled lobsters in a rich sherry, brandy, and cream sauce thickened with egg yolks. Served over toast points.

Lobster, Normandy Style (Homard a la Normande) recipe

Braised Belgian endive with framboise (raspberry brandy) in a butter sauce finished with lemon juice. An elegant French vegetable side dish with just five ingredients.

Classic red wine sangria with brandy, triple sec, frozen lemonade, orange juice, and ginger ale for fizz. Mix, chill, and serve for an easy party pitcher.

Gratineed oysters on the half shell with diced apples and a Calvados sabayon broiled golden. An elegant French appetizer pairing briny oysters with apple brandy cream.

Watermelon punch combines fresh watermelon balls and juice with brandy, simple syrup, and lemon-lime soda, served in a hollowed-out watermelon shell. A showstopping summer party drink for backyard crowds.

Mushroom stroganoff layers fresh mushrooms with rehydrated dried mushrooms in a sour cream sauce spiked with brandy and sherry, served over buttery egg noodles. A meatless take with serious umami.

Homemade turkey gravy built from simmered giblets and neck, pan drippings, half and half, and a finishing splash of brandy. Rich, properly thickened, and worth the extra step on Thanksgiving day.

Creamy vegan eggnog blended from silken tofu, vanilla soy milk, brandy, and brown sugar with a pinch of turmeric for that classic golden hue. Ten minutes, no cooking, no eggs. Holiday sipping without the dairy.