Christmas Recipes

This scoopable side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. —Joan Hallford,...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

These tender crab-stuffed mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at parties! The crab filling is a delicious...

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...

These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a...

I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the...

I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself—this recipe is worthy of my hard-won...

I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...

Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...

This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting...

I like to make my own savory cream sauce for the timeless green bean casserole. This time I added another...

Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...

We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley—it reminds us of...

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last...

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...

A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...

My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...

The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and...

This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....

You can use this recipe for parties as an appetizer or for dinner gatherings as the first course. The rustic...

Orange and cranberry form the base of this incredibly smooth holiday punch, hitting just the right seasonal note. Feel free...

A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive...

This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive...

I'm not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking, I use up...

These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for...

This fruity chutney gets deep flavor from ginger, cardamom, allspice and balsamic vinegar. It tastes amazing on grilled chicken or...

Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to...

I love fish and chowder, so this stew is a favorite of mine. It's made without cream or whole milk...