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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    Apple-Pecan Baked Brie

    3 reviews

    As family arrives for a get-together, I make sure this fruity and savory Brie is in the oven so the...


    Sweet and Tangy Beets

    1 review

    Fresh beets are delicious when combined with aromatic spices and a hint of orange. These have the ideal balance of...


    Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

    6 reviews

    What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because...


    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...


    Slow-Cooked Ham with Pineapple Sauce

    19 reviews

    We serve this dish during the holidays because everyone is crazy about it. But it makes it to the table...


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    Olive-Stuffed Celery

    11 reviews

    My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas...


    Hot Cocoa for a Crowd

    1 review

    This is a simple, delicious and comforting hot cocoa recipe with a hint of cinnamon. It has just the right...


    Slow-Cooker Crab & Green Onion Dip

    4 reviews

    This creamy dip reminds me of my dad, who took us crabbing as kids. Our fingers were always tired after...

    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    5 reviews

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


    Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding

    9 reviews

    Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! —Judith Bucciarelli,...


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    Quick White Sangria

    2 reviews

    Using white wine makes my version of sangria a little lighter, yet it still has the same wonderful sweetness. Frozen...


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    Glazed Lemon Blueberry Muffins

    77 reviews

    Bursting with berries and drizzled with a light lemony glaze, these muffins are moist, tender and truly something special. This...


    Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Puffs

    This extraordinary dessert showcases homemade pumpkin ice cream and cream puffs. The effort is worthwhile...and you can make the parts...


    Slow-Cooked Crab Dip

    2 reviews

    Dips made in the slow cooker are ideal for entertaining since they free up the oven. Leftovers of this one...


    Hot Wing Dip

    25 reviews

    Since I usually have all the ingredients on hand for this recipe, this is a terrific go-to snack when entertaining...


    Caramel and Pear Pudding

    16 reviews

    Here is a lovely winter dessert that uses fresh seasonal pears. It's easy to fix and a comforting treat after...


    Corn and Broccoli in Cheese Sauce

    16 reviews

    Save room in the oven by making this savory side in your slow cooker. It is a standby in my...

    Sweet Kahlua Coffee

    3 reviews

    I have this beverage brewing in my slow cooker at my annual Christmas open house. I set out the whipped...


    Stuffed Shrimp Appetizers

    1 review

    “This wonderful low-fat treat is delicious, full of flavor, and its presentation makes it especially appetizing. We love it.” Shirley...


    Apricot-Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink...


    Fried Cheese Ravioli

    5 reviews

    Be sure to make enough of these crispy coated ravioli. They're bound to be a hit at your party. The...


    Mulled Merlot

    3 reviews

    This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Savory Cucumber Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    Italian salad dressing easily flavors this simple snack. You can also omit the bread and serve the spread as a...

    Cider-Glazed Ham

    4 reviews

    “We raise our own pork so I’m always looking for new ways to serve it that’ll warm up everyone at...


    Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms

    Ever since I found this recipe in a magazine years ago, these seafood-stuffed mushrooms have been making my family and...


    Chocolate Pecan Fondue

    When our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include...


    Curried Squash Soup

    2 reviews

    Cayenne pepper gives a little kick to this pretty curried squash soup, a first course that everyone seems to love....


    Cider Cheese Fondue

    2 reviews

    Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue cheese dip that has just a hint of...


    Cranberry Ice Cream

    "A traditional treat for Christmas and Thanksgiving, this recipe was my great-grandmother's," relates Nona Dumas of Wilmar, Arkansas. "It was...