Christmas Recipes

The subtle almond flavor of both marzipan and almond paste works well in everything from thumbprints to tassies.

Ever wondered why the holidays and fruitcake go hand-in-hand?

People always crack a smile when they break open a package of homemade bark or brittle. Make these chocolaty, nutty,...

My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...

Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for...

—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Executive Culinary Director

This gorgeous infused water would make a great addition to your holiday dinner table. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy...

To make sure your oven is ready for everything you'll throw at it (or in it), remember three things: Calibrate...

Keep your little elves busy with these festive activities and happy with the cheerful (and tasty!) kids' table decor.

Packed with holiday flavors – from cranberry to cinnamon, citrus to spice – we're sure these festive slow cooker recipes...

Have kids who are excited about cooking? Look through our Christmas gift ideas for kids for something they'll truly love.

Pop! Fizz! Clink! We love to celebrate with a bottle of bubbly. Share the love and the festive spirit with...

I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

'Tis the season for cozy Christmas recipes and creative holiday decor. Use our best Christmas ideas to make...

Do you want to build a snowman? Check out these recipes for cookies, candy and more snowy treats to learn...

We've rounded up 100 of our favorite Christmas cookie recipes to help you get into the holiday spirit. Now, grab...

From fast food to a seven-course feast, here's what Christmas dinner looks like around the globe.

Love spritz cookies but don't know if you should rely on Grandma's vintage cookie press or a new one? We...

Looking for a tasty gift, but tired of the rock-hard fruit cakes and heavy fudge that traditionally accompanies this season?...

Make this Christmas even more merry with these easy-prep dump and go recipes made for your slow cooker, oven...

Having food allergies is extra hard around the holidays. Luckily, we have a selection of gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free and dairy-free...

Hosting a hungry crowd this holiday season? Keep everyone merry with these festive and tasty snacks!

Between shopping for gifts and entertaining guests, the most wonderful time of the year can get pretty stressful. Save time...

Have some fun this season by creating elaborately decorated cutouts or using these tips to make your simple cookies stand...

Cook up some down-home goodness with these rustic Christmas dishes.

For Christmas baking, you can't go wrong with a dash of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. The gingerbread flavor brings holiday...

Get into the holiday with this gingerbread house template and step-by-step guide!

In The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays, Ree Drummond shares her go-to gingerbread cookies. We gave them a...