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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    Clam Stew

    2 reviews

    Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...


    Southern-Style Meat Loaf

    1 review

    When my husband and I moved to the South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! Its addition lends flair...


    Cranberry Apple Sheet Pie

    2 reviews

    My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules...


    Bananas Foster Cookies

    I was in a Christmas baking frenzy, trying to decide what to make next. My roommate suggested something with bananas...


    Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake

    1 review

    I have been making this delicious gingerbread cake for years and it's won several blue ribbons. Serve it with whipped...


    Grilled Turkey Drumsticks

    Try something different this Thanksgiving and learn how to grill turkey drumsticks! These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks are easy to...


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    Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    1 review

    This Brussels sprouts recipe features pine nuts, balsamic glaze and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve the quick and easy side...


    Spiced Carrots with Pistachios

    4 reviews

    Give the classic carrot side dish a little extra crunch with this recipe. This quick and easy dish is gluten...

    Pumpkin Cannoli Cake Roll

    My family has been serving this pumpkin roll every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. This last...


    Armagnac Chocolate Almond Tart

    I am a pecan pie lover...this is my twist on pecan pie. I use almonds instead of pecans and golden...


    Maple Bourbon Salmon

    2 reviews

    This flavorful salmon feels fancy for a holiday but it is so simple to make! —Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas

    1 review

    These cute pumpkin cheesecake empanadas make the perfect treat—and we love that they are baked and not fried! —Taste of...


    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...


    Buddy the Elf Bark

    2 reviews

    Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...


    Malted Milk Bark

    1 review

    An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted...


    Chocolate Bacon Bark

    2 reviews

    Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...


    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    1 review

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...

    Peppermint Bark Trifle

    2 reviews

    We're always looking for those showstopping desserts, especially during the holidays. This one is very impressive, but couldn't be easier...


    Reese’s Pieces Bark

    1 review

    Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...


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    Peppermint Sugar Cookies

    These peppermint sugar cookies take my taste buds right to winter. Their crisp, distinct taste reminds me of the peppermint...


    White Chocolate Coconut Bark

    Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...


    Matcha Bark

    How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...


    Grandma’s Roasted Duck

    1 review

    When I was growing up, my grandma always served roast duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout...

    Orange and Olives Salad

    My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and...


    Turnip Greens Salad

    1 review

    My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    2 reviews

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Turkey Corn Chowder

    9 reviews

    This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped...


    Egg Yolk Cookies

    These simple egg yolk cookies truly melt in your mouth. They're thin cookies, just like the ones my grandma used...


    Cherry-Tarragon Holiday Dinner Rolls

    1 review

    My grandmother made these holiday dinner rolls for any big holiday, and we would all clamor at the table to...