Christmas Recipes

When it comes to the holidays, we jingle all the way for Christmas. With traditional Christmas recipes ranging from appetizers to dinner to dessert, entertaining ideas and Christmas cookie recipes galore, we’ve got everything you need to make merry.

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    Our Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Gingerbread, peppermint and meringue, oh my! Make your holiday a little sweeter with 150 of our favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

    No-Bake Christmas Wreath Treats

    Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake Christmas treats from our Test Kitchen. Dressed up...


    Christmas Dinner Ideas

    Looking for Christmas dinner ideas? Browse our collection of show-stopping entrees, sides, salads and soups perfect for your Christmas menus.


    Easy Christmas Desserts for a Crowd

    Have half an hour? Then you have time to prep these easy Christmas desserts that feed at least a dozen...


    Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

    Looking for the best Christmas Eve dinner ideas to complement the best Christmas cookies to complete the perfect holiday menu?...

    Italian Christmas Cookies

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    A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


    Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta

    This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...

    Mother’s Day Ham

    1 review

    After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...


    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...


    Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

    A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


    Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

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    We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years....

    Jack Frost Cocktail Recipe: How to Make It

    Try a tropical twist on a Christmas cocktail with this Jack Frost cocktail. The rum, blue curaçao, coconut and pineapple...


    I Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy

    Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt...


    How to Make Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies

    Take something fun and different to your holiday cookie swap. Here's how to make kitchen sink Christmas cookies to celebrate...



    How to Make a Rum Rum Rudolph Cocktail

    'Tis the season for festive cocktails! With a ruby red hue and a crisp white foam top, this Rum Rum...

    How to Make No-Bake Christmas Pretzel Wreaths for a Super Festive Treat

    This no-bake dessert calls for only three ingredients!


    The Most Popular Holiday Cocktail in Every U.S. State

    Do you agree with the drink for your state?


    11 Ina Garten Holiday Recipes for Your Table

    'Tis the season for Ina Garten holiday recipes! Hanukkah and Christmas are the perfect time to share Ina's kitchen magic.


    How to Make Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)

    Pan de Jamon isn't just for Christmas—it makes a tasty snack bread any time of year.


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    Unlock Taste of Home's exclusive Holiday Favorites e-book and gain access to videos from our recipe vault!


    How to Make Panettone

    Boxed panettone has nothing on this recipe. Make your own fruit-studded panettone bread for the holidays, either for...


    How to Make Mexican Buñuelos

    Mexican buñuelos are a sweet and crispy treat usually enjoyed around Christmas.


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    Fancy Panz Are Our Secret Weapon for Holiday Hosting

    Serve and transport hot casseroles, crisp salads and decadent desserts with ease with Fancy Panz.


    The Best Balsam Hill Christmas Trees

    Are top-of-the-line Balsam Hill trees worth the hype? Our Christmas expert picks the top options.

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    We Tried a Smart Twinkly Christmas Tree—And “Smart” Is an Understatement

    Two of the holiday season's superstars, Balsam Hill and Twinkly, teamed up to create a smart Christmas tree that left...


    Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

    Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    The 26 Best Advent Calendars for Everyone on Your List

    We tested over 40 Christmas countdowns to find the absolute best Advent calendars. Discover our top picks for coffee, chocolate,...


    The 15 Best Harry & David Gifts That Make Holiday Shopping Easy

    These Harry & David gifts are guaranteed to please just about everybody on your list for Christmas, Hanukkah and beyond.


    14 Tea Advent Calendars for the Coziest December Yet

    From morning to night, these tea Advent calendars keep you warm throughout the holiday season. Bring your favorite blanket and...


    The Yawn Brew Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar Keeps Me Cozy All Winter Long

    This hot chocolate Advent calendar adds 24 small moments of indulgence to your holiday season.