Brandied Blue Cheese Spread
Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are...
Two-Tone Butter Cookies
During the hectic holiday season, you'll appreciate the ease of these irresistible butter cookies from Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas....
No-Yeast Stollen
We always knew it was Christmas when my mother-in-law sent us a German stollen. Now, our grown children continue to...
Corn & Onion Souffle
I swapped out my old cheese souffle for one with corn. If you’re souffle-challenged, it helps to use smaller ramekins...
Honey Spiced Latte
We combine rich molasses, golden honey and a host of spices to create this warm and comforting beverage.—Taste of Home...
Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread
I had grapefruits handy, so I used the zest and juice for this lovely quick bread. It's got a nice...
Chocolate-Dipped Apple Rings
These apple treats are a staple in my Christmas goody packages. Sometimes I add an 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to...
Spinach Deviled Eggs
Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...
Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs
Peas and bacon give this traditional appetizer a nice little twist. A family favorite, these deviled eggs are always first...
Gingerbread Coffee Cake
At our house, we love gingerbread that’s not too sweet. To sweeten it, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract...
Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake
To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn
Mustard Dip
Some like it hot—but others prefer a mustard that's mildly sweet. This easy-to-make food gift can be fixed either way....
Favorite Hot Chocolate
You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not...
Almond Cherry Fudge
Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I...
Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish
Instead of the ever-popular garlic mashed potatoes, this unusual recipe calls for prepared horseradish. The zippy side dish would be...
Cranberry Fizz
With just five basic ingredients, this wonderfully tangy punch couldn't be much simpler to stir together. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California
Pumpkin-Pecan Baked Oatmeal
Here’s a yummy wintertime treat. My husband rarely eats in the morning, but when I make my baked oatmeal, he...
Budapest Roll
If you’re a fan of Yule logs and pumpkin rolls, taste my Swedish specialty made from hazelnut meringue. People are...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower
My grandkids were never huge fans of cauliflower, but the bacon makes a big difference in this dish. They like...
Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce
Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago...
Creamy Cheese Potatoes
This easy potato dish is a comfort food classic. It’s popular at winter gatherings. —Greg Christiansen, Parker, Kansas
Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake
Everyone searches for grand desserts that have easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer....
Italian Pinwheels
I love to serve these crowd-pleasing appetizer at many celebrations. It's easy to prepare, and always disappears quickly! —Cynthia M...
Traditional Holiday Stuffing
Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also...
Croissant French Toast
More like a scrumptious dessert than a main dish, this rich French toast is topped with a tangy raspberry sauce...
Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
Having a cousin who's a pork producer is a bonus when looking for great recipes. This slightly spicy entree turns...
Easy Black Forest Torte
This dessert couldn't be simpler—all you need is a boxed cake mix. pie filling, miniature marshmallows and whipped topping. This...
Pull-Apart Sticky Bun Ring
Moist, sticky and filled with rich maple flavor, this treat tastes as delicious as it looks. The gooey cream cheese...
Spumoni Torte
I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and...