Christmas Recipes

I've always enjoyed cooking and experimenting with recipes. My corn pudding is a variation of a recipe from a friend....

Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child,...

These are the easiest and best biscuits I've ever made. They're light and buttery and they go well with virtually...

The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy...

Every Christmas, my daughter and I have a 1-day cookie-making spree. We roll out more than 60 dozen cookies, including...

"Orange marmalade and walnuts make this chilled cranberry sauce a delightful change from the ordinary," assures Anita Curtis of Camarillo,...

I rely on vanilla and almond extracts to get two great flavors from one hot beverage mix. At Christmastime, you...

I like this recipe since I can prepare it in advance when entertaining. Even people who don't care for cranberries...

Spice up a holiday party with these well-seasoned nuts or keep a batch in the freezer to give as last-minute...

I use the jam made from our farm's plentiful wild raspberries to give this pretty dessert its marbled effect. While...

I've been whipping up this Christmasy treat— with its jolly red and green candied cherries and scrumptious chopped nuts— since...

Even though my two grown sons aren't big "sweets eaters", they think these candies are exceptional. The big peanut butter...

For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away...

“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...

My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my...

These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy...

Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in...

For a festive holiday drink or something to keep you warm during those winter months, you'll love sipping this warming...

This cheese bowl salad looks impressive but is a cinch to make. I won't tell if you don't! —Melissa Wilkes,...

I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...

Shrimp and grits are a house favorite—if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar...

My friends, family and I enjoy this spiced wine during cold-weather gatherings. This warm drink will be a special treat...

Fans of Caesar salad will find the dressing used in this tasty version one of the best. My sister, Jan,...

I tweaked this bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe to please my family, and boy were they glad! For less heat, skip the...

This is an extremely easy recipe designed to impress your guests. It can serve as an appetizer for a large...

Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow...

For a light bite, Elaine Sweet created these pretty appetizers. “I really like asparagus, so I’m always trying it in...