Christmas Recipes

"This Norwegian bread was popular in Spring Grove, Minnesota, where I grew up," relates Lyla Franklin of Phoenix, Arizona. "My...

Inexpensive and impressive, this recipe is a must have anytime you want to wow your guests without spending all day...

It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the...

Our family rarely have her steak without these easy-to-fix potatoes. They're creamy and full of bacon, cheese and onion flavor.

A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...

New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. The marshmallows melt...

"The treats are easy for any age to make but pretty enough to share with friends. You can add color...

I love how easy it is to assemble this savory egg casserole. Putting it together the night before really frees...

Even as a young girl, I was always going through recipe books in search of something new to make. That's...

On the outside, these look like traditional brownies. When people bite in, though, are they surprised! It's almost like eating...

A Swiss cheese sauce gives this vegetable casserole an extra special taste. I have served it for Christmas for the...

THIS RECIPE came from my mother. It's a family favorite and one I took with me when I left home.

This dough should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours. I often prepare it the night before and bake the...

I learned to cook and bake under my mother's fantastic guidance. She always treated the family to home-baked bread and...

You can create this snowman without any special equipment. Kids and adults with smile when they see this cute cake.—Betsey...

This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive...

These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.—Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

I've made these cookies for years. I like to give them out to family and friends. —Carole Vogel, Allison Park,...

“This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events...

These are among my family's favorite cookies around Christmas. The cran-orange flavor makes them special. —Nancy Rollag, Kewaskum, Wisconsin

For a bright salad with a vintage holiday feel, we stack a layer of raspberry gelatin and cranberry sauce over...

I like to serve these potato pancakes with barbecued sausage. They're also nice with baked ham and applesauce or with...

When I was in college, my roommate's mother sent these flaky horns in a holiday care package. I've been making...

A great portable treat, brownies get an extra-special rich flavor butter-scotch chips and marshmallows in this recipe from Lois Culberson...

My Mother-in-law prepared this duck for the holidays and special occasions. My husband loves duck, so I prepare this entree...

As a pastor's wife, I often cook up contributions to church dinners using on-hand ingredients. This creamy bake was such...

“Rich and creamy” perfectly describes Vonda Nixon’s scrumptious seafood pasta. “Topped with shrimp, a white sauce and cheese, this linguine...

You don't need much seasoning to add flavor to this tender beef roast. The mild blend of rosemary, basil and...

This seafood dish is perfect for casual holiday gatherings and will reel in rave reviews. I've been using this tried-and-true...