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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    Whiskey-Glazed Pecans

    2 reviews

    I call these my Jack Daniels Pecans. The subtlety spiked buttery coating makes them an addictive little nosh during a...


    Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons

    14 reviews

    I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...


    Quicker Blueberry French Toast

    12 reviews

    Sit down to hot-off-the-griddle stuffed French toast and fresh blueberry sauce in as little as 30 minutes. The bread's toasted...


    Pecan-Topped Carrot Pie

    8 reviews

    People are often surprised to learn that carrots are the main ingredient in this tasty dessert. It's a different twist!...


    Crusty Rolls

    6 reviews

    THANKS to Clancy Strock's article mentioning Milwaukee bakeries in a past Reminisce, I was reminded that I, too, missed those...


    Chocolate Almond Pinecones

    1 review

    Our Test Kitchen suggests this clever way of dressing up any winter dessert. Make these "pinecones" when you have some...


    Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Pie with Bananas

    7 reviews

    I created this pie in tribute to Elvis, who was my favorite entertainer, and to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the town where...


    Moist Poultry Dressing

    6 reviews

    Tasty mushrooms and onions complement the big herb flavor in this amazing stuffing. This dressing stays so moist because it’s...

    Cherry Brandy Old-Fashioned

    1 review

    This old-fashioned recipe features the flavor of cherry brandy instead of whiskey. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Caramel-Mocha Ice Cream Dessert

    1 review

    You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for...


    Potluck Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

    20 reviews

    Pennsylvania is often referred to as the "Mushroom Capital of the World." These sausage-stuffed mushrooms are delicious appetizers and always...


    Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce

    1 review

    This cake is simple, but is delectable and looks elegant. The cake is very moist with great flavor. The drizzle...


    Applesauce Sweet Potatoes

    2 reviews

    During the holidays, using a slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a...


    Veggie Pull-Apart Bread

    5 reviews

    A bread machine hurries along the dough-making process, but chopped vegetables, bacon and cheese make the buttery wreath unforgettable. —Christi...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Minis

    5 reviews

    My daughter and I trimmed down a recipe from a television cooking show, and these bite-size cheesecakes were the result....


    Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup

    3 reviews

    You’ll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed...


    Russian Krendl Bread

    2 reviews

    While dinning with a Russian immigrant family, I jumped at the chance to add this wonderful bread they served to...

    Cardamom Cookies

    9 reviews

    Field editor Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin sent her recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth morsels. Cardamom, almond extract and walnuts...


    Orange Poppy Seed Cookies

    2 reviews

    My friend Sandy and I have gotten together for years to bake Christmas cookies. One year we made 16 different...


    Rosemary-Garlic Roast Beef

    5 reviews

    This tender and juicy roast looks beautiful when I serve it to guests. It also makes the house smell wonderful...


    Apple-Brie Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    In the summer, I don't like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I'm always on...


    Cranberry-Orange Trifle

    6 reviews

    I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing—or adding—ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. —Raymonde Bourgeois,...


    Pumpkin Pan Rolls

    3 reviews

    Serve these spicy-sweet pumpkin rolls for dinner—or at any time of day–and get ready to hear a chorus of yums...

    Pumpkin Apple Pie

    7 reviews

    The first time I made this for my family, they gobbled up this wonderful change-of-pace holiday dessert. It has a...


    Christmas Morning Oatmeal

    2 reviews

    When I first tried this dish, I was convinced I was eating yummy apple crisp for breakfast. I even cut...


    Cranberry Pecan Pie

    15 reviews

    I first prepared this pie at Thanksgiving to share with my co-workers. It was such a success! Now I freeze...


    Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts

    3 reviews

    What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I've been making these tasty treats for my children and...


    Bacon Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze

    1 review

    I made this for Christmas one year and now people request it for every special event. Omit the jalapeno if...


    Traditional New England Clam Chowder

    4 reviews

    I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...