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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    Easy Breakfast Strata

    12 reviews

    We start this strata recipe the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we...


    Pumpkin Bisque

    24 reviews

    I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a...


    Special Radicchio-Spinach Salad

    2 reviews

    Almost too pretty to eat, this colorful salad combines mint, chipotle pepper and honey to create a refreshing sweet-spicy flavor...


    Grinch Punch

    17 reviews

    My family expects to see this frothy green beverage on my buffet each Christmas. It always makes everyone happy. —Janice...


    Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

    35 reviews

    Inspired by my love of lasagna, pasta shells and seafood, I created this recipe that's easy to make but special...


    Jam Biscuits

    1 review

    My teenage granddaughter, Holly, and I have enjoyed cooking together since she was 4 years old. We like to make...


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    Grandma’s Poultry Dressing

    26 reviews

    Every family seems to have their own favorite dressing recipe that becomes a tradition, and this is ours. It came...


    Cream of Crab Soup

    9 reviews

    One of our Chesapeake Bay delicacies is the Maryland Blue Crab. It's abundant from May through October and used in...

    Vintage Shortbread Recipes That are Perfect for the Holidays

    There's no better way to celebrate Christmas than baking up a few dozen shortbread cookies. We've rounded-up our top 20...


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    29 Christmas Bar Recipes for Sweet Celebrations

    Sweet and simple, bars are so much fun to bake up for casual celebrations. These Christmas bar recipes are tasty,...


    25 Gluten-Free Sides for Your Holiday Feast

    Make your gluten-free friends and family feel like VIPs at Christmas dinner this year. There are plenty of indulgent gluten-free...


    How to Make a Christmas Ham

    This year, go ham for the holidays with the only recipe you'll ever need.


    Here’s What Happened to the Christmas Goose

    Over the past few decades, the ever-popular Christmas goose has disappeared from most families' menus. Here's what people are eating...


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    16 Festive Leftover Candy Cane Recipes

    Stuck with a box full of perfectly good candy canes and don't know what to do with them? No worries!...


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    57 Traditional Christmas Desserts to Bake Up This Year

    The holiday season is all about traditions, like trimming the tree and listening to our favorite carols. This also includes...


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    60 Easy Christmas Salad Recipes that Complete a Feast

    Kick off your holiday dinner with a bright and beautiful Christmas salad.


    32 Make-Ahead Christmas Recipes

    Keep calm and get your meal prep on. This batch of make-ahead Christmas recipes takes the chaos out of having...

    17 Cookie and Wine Pairings to Try This Holiday Season

    We love sitting down with our favorite Christmas cookies and a glass of milk, but sometimes we want to get...


    20 Slow Cooker Holiday Drinks to Serve a Crowd

    Spice up your party with these easy holiday drinks, served straight from the slow cooker!


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    32 Fun Christmas Recipes to Make with Kids

    One of the best parts of the holiday season is creating festive treats with the kids! Our fun Christmas food...


    70 Sweet Potato Dishes to Make This Holiday Season

    Switch up your holiday dinner routine with these fresh and fun sweet potato recipes. Home cooks are sharing their coziest...


    What Is Figgy Pudding, and What’s it Made of?

    It's mentioned in A Christmas Carol and in actual carols. Why do we sing about this Dickens of a dessert?


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    Our Best 5-Ingredient Christmas Recipes

    An amazing Christmas dinner doesn't have to be complicated, and these recipes prove it. These ultra-easy Christmas recipes come together...

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    38 German Christmas Recipes

    Bring home your favorite Christkindlmarket flavors with these German Christmas mains, sides and desserts!


    25 Christmas Pudding Recipes for the Holiday Season

    Now, bring us some Christmas pudding! Whether your favorite is sticky with toffee, loaded with cranberries or oozing with chocolate,...


    70 Make-Ahead Holiday Recipes

    Want to deliver a beautiful holiday spread, but don't want to neglect your guests? Use these lifesaving make-ahead recipes to...


    Sugar Cookies, Butter Cookies and Shortbread…What’s the Difference?

    Sugar, butter and flour are the ultimate cookie-baking staples. Find out how to turn them into three classic and distinctly...


    How to Host a White Elephant Gift Exchange

    Ready for a night of giggles and a bit of chaotic fun? Here are some basic guidelines and suggestions for...


    23 Low-Carb Christmas Recipes

    Just because you're eating healthier doesn't mean you can't indulge in classic holiday recipes. Thanks to our spinach dip, breakfast...