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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    Mushroom Sausage Strata

    12 reviews

    This flavorful casserole is a hearty mainstay for our family's Christmas Day brunch menu. Being able to assemble the recipe...


    Grandma’s Orange Rolls

    6 reviews

    Both our two children and grandchildren love these fine-textured sweet rolls. We have our own orange, lime and grapefruit trees,...


    Peppermint Twist Kisses

    6 reviews

    As rosy as Santa's cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one...


    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    32 reviews

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...


    Roasted Grape Crostini

    3 reviews

    A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks...


    Poppy Seed Thumbprints

    12 reviews

    My oldest son is a huge fan of these thumbprints, so I make sure they're on my baking list every...


    Pear-Stuffed French Vanilla Toast

    4 reviews

    My handyman, who is originally from Nicaragua, shared this classic breakfast dish his mother used to prepare. He says he...


    Cheddar Ham Cups

    13 reviews

    When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in...

    Pecan Meringue Pie

    1 review

    My good friend sent me this recipe and when I made it, it was every bit as delicious as she...


    Mushroom & Smoked Salmon Tarts

    3 reviews

    This recipe came from a "what's in the fridge?" moment, and it's so good. It makes two tarts for brunch...


    Harveys Coconut Macaroons

    1 review

    As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a...


    Big-Batch Dinner Rolls

    1 review

    Here’s a home-baked roll you can make for every holiday. Just mix, knead, shape and par-bake, then pop 'em in...


    Grandma’s Biscuits

    16 reviews

    Homemade biscuits add a warm and comforting touch to any meal. My grandmother makes these tender biscuits to go with...


    Salted Caramel Cookie Cups

    5 reviews

    When I brought these salty sweet cookies to a potluck, I overheard people talking about how wonderful they were. I'm...


    Orange-Almond Choclava

    1 review

    A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...


    Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini

    1 review

    Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. —Athena Russell,...


    Homemade Marshmallow Pops

    5 reviews

    Homemade marshmallows are fun to eat on a stick or to stir into your favorite hot chocolate. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture...

    Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic Glaze

    4 reviews

    I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time...


    Rosemary Jelly

    1 review

    This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip...


    Mushroom and Bacon Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My clan loves anything with cream cheese, so I knew this savory cheesecake appetizer would go down as an all-time...


    Sugared Red Velvet Cake Roll

    7 reviews

    Moist and tender, this classic cake wrapped around luxurious cream cheese frosting is a sweet feast for the eyes. You’ll...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Miniature Almond Tarts

    1 review

    My family requests these adorable little tarts each Christmas. I always enjoy making them since the almond paste in the...

    Streusel Strawberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    My friends and I enjoy trying new recipes that are good nutritionally. These tasty muffins rely on yogurt and sour...


    Mint-Frosted Chocolate Cake

    5 reviews

    I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...


    Pork Tenderloin with Pear Cream Sauce

    6 reviews

    Pork’s mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I’ve teamed it with both—luscious pears and a...


    “Everything” Stuffing

    24 reviews

    My family goes crazy for this stuffing that I make in the slow cooker. It freezes well so we can...


    Coconut Joys

    6 reviews

    If you like coconut, you’ll love these no-bake, no-fuss sweets. They are cute as can be and make a satisfying...


    Breakfast Pizza Skillet

    2 reviews

    I found the recipe for this hearty stovetop dish several years ago and changed it to fit our tastes. When...