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...


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    Basic Cannoli Dip

    Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet...

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    Espresso Martini

    For a change of pace from mimosas, serve this wake-up cocktail for your next brunch. Coffee lovers will thank you....


    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Smoked Walnut Pie

    My husband loves to grill and use his smoker. I've been trying to think of unique recipes to try using...


    Zeppole (Italian Doughnuts)

    You don’t have to wait for an Italian festival to enjoy Italian doughnuts, or zeppole. These delicious fried Italian doughnuts

    Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

    We think the best kind of baked good is the snack-y sort. Something not too sweet but definitely cozy—more suited


    Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Neutral-tasting soy milk doesn't detract from the potato flavor in this quick-to-fix version of vegan mashed potatoes. —Taste of Home...


    Amaretti Cookies

    1 review

    These amaretti cookies are slightly crispy on the outside with a soft and chewy center. The classic Italian cookies are...


    Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    These gluten-free gingerbread cookies taste just like the classic version. The aroma of them baking in the oven is sure...


    Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

    Gluten-free shortbread cookies couldn't be easier to make. They are delicious on their own, or you can dress them up...

    Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

    Red velvet recipes make showstopping desserts. And is any cake more distinctive than red velvet cake? Bright red and capped


    Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

    With crisp topping and sweet, jammy filling, fruit crisps are one of our favorite fall baking recipes. Since the topping


    Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A visit to Olive Garden undoubtedly calls for a bowl of Olive Garden minestrone, one too many Olive Garden breadsticks


    Vegan Stuffing

    Mushrooms add earthy flavor to this vegan dressing. Crunchy toasted pecans are stirred in before baking, but walnuts or almonds...


    Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

    Does anyone go to Texas Roadhouse and skip the famous pillowy dinner rolls? Their Awesome Blossom is a must-have on


    French Crullers

    Nothing beats a fresh doughnut with the perfect texture. And while most doughnut recipes are made with a rich, heavy


    Smoked Salmon Dip

    Did you know that you can use salmon to make a great dip? There are plenty of ways to enjoy


    Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

    Cream cheese and red velvet cake go together like bread and butter, so I figured why not make a cheesecake-filled...


    Cherry Cordial Cookies

    This is hands-down my most-requested cookie recipe at holiday gatherings. These cookies are reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries, so they are...

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    Copycat Samoa Cookies

    We love Girl Scout cookies, especially Samoas, but you can only buy those once a year. I started tweaking a...


    Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Rosemary

    This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...


    Classic Almond Ricotta Cake

    1 review

    After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

    1 review

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it wants me...


    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

    With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...


    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...