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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    Praline Ice Cream

    If you're a caramel lover, you'll want to try this homemade praline ice cream topped with a rich caramel sauce....


    Festive French Pancakes

    1 review

    Not quite as thin as true crepes, these light-as-a-feather French pancakes are topped with preserves and a dusting of confectioners'...


    Coffee Punch

    3 reviews

    Guests will sing your praises when you ladle out this frothy, frosty,ice cream-coffee punch. Try brewing it with different flavored...


    Shortbread Lemon Tart

    16 reviews

    Be patient when making the crust for this lemon tart. It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the...


    Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage

    11 reviews

    Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...


    Ice Cream Cake Roll

    4 reviews

    This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...


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    Gingerbread Cutout Cookies

    42 reviews

    Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe...


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    Cinnamon Swirl Bread

    30 reviews

    Your family will be impressed with the soft texture and appealing swirls of cinnamon in these buttery breakfast loaves. —Diane...

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    Cucumber Party Sandwiches

    7 reviews

    This is one of my favorite appetizers. We have lots of pig roasts here in Kentucky, and these small sandwiches...


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    Bacon and Egg Casserole

    33 reviews

    Because it's fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this egg casserole with bacon is...


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    Blueberry French Toast

    82 reviews

    A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the...


    Creamy Caramels

    59 reviews

    I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....


    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,...