Baked in Vermont

To celebrate the holiday season, Gesine Prado hosts a gingerbread house-making party for her friends. She bakes Pistachio Cinnamon Stars and Gingerbread Cookies in cheerful shapes and sets out Sugared Spicy Almonds for snacking.

Gesine Prado hosts her knitting club's monthly get-together and stitches together a menu of small appetizers including Cheese Puffs and Steak Hand Pies. Dessert includes a Charlotte Royale Ice Cream Cake and Homemade Caramels.

A chill in the Vermont air inspires Gesine Prado to make a meal cozy enough to eat by the fire. She bakes a hearty Turkey Pot Pie with a Biscuit Crust and uses the same dough for a Roasted Plum Shortcake.

Gesine Prado makes a home-cooked meal for football players from her husband Ray's alma mater, Dartmouth College. She bakes a Hearty Pork Pie with a Big Green Salad and tops it off with The Big Winooski Fudge Cookies and cake.

Gesine Prado invites a few friends for a baked brunch and cider-making in the barn. The menu is full of apple-inspired brunch favorites including Apple Cider Donuts, Latticed Apple Slab Pie and a Sparkling Apple Cider Cocktail.

Gesine Prado throws a backyard birthday party for her husband, Ray. She bakes both savory and sweet party foods, from a Creamy Artichoke and Tomato Tart to a showstopping Flaky Birthday Berry Pie with a Celebratory Jaconde.