Kitchen

Host a holiday-themed party complete with cake, cookies, and cocktails (pg. 92), and plan an all-star Christmasmorning brunch with easy make-ahead recipes, including Glazed Blueberry Rolls

and pale, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture just until combined.

3. Cook milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Slowly stir into batter just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan.

4. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Adapted from The Little Women Cookbook by Wini Moranville.