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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    The Gingerbread House Kits We Can’t Get Enough Of

    Deck the halls with some edible decorations! Here are this year's standout gingerbread house kits.


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    20 Recipes That Will Change Your Opinion on Fruitcake

    It's fruity, nutty and sweet as can be—and nothing says Merry Christmas quite like our best fruitcake recipes.


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    17 Gingerbread House Ideas

    Bring some Christmas magic to your home with our favorite gingerbread house ideas.


    How to Plan a Gingerbread House Party

    It's that time of year to mull some cider and create tiny cookie houses with friends. Here's the plan!


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    3 Ways to Make Edible Snow Globes

    Magical. That’s the best way to describe these whimsical, edible snow globes.


    81 Christmas Recipes That Are Surprisingly Low-Calorie

    Indulge this Christmas without ruining your diet! From healthy Christmas cookies to lean mains and lots of veggie side dishes,...


    15 of Our Deepest, Darkest Gingerbread Cake Recipes

    Gingerbread cutout cookies are all well and good, but to be honest, the aromas and flavors come through so much...


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    19 of the Best Gingerbread Cookies You Can Bake This Holiday

    It doesn't get more festive than baking up a batch (or two) of the best gingerbread cookies. These are our...

    20 Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Christmas Movies

    Recreate your favorite Christmas movies with recipes inspired by famous holiday flicks. From the Grinch's roast beast to Clark Griswold's...


    36 Spiced Up Cookie Recipes to Warm Up Your Day

    Ginger and cinnamon and nutmeg, oh my! Savor the spicy, smoky flavors that come out of these spice cookies.


    13 Santa-Shaped Treats

    Shape Santa into cookies, cupcakes, breads and more festive recipes for Christmas.


    Our Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Discover Taste of Home's best Christmas cookies, from sugar cookies to thumbprints.


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    46 Holly Jolly Christmas Cake Ideas

    Christmas cake ideas come in all shapes and sizes—from yule logs to towering layer cakes to antlered reindeer treats. Find...


    Our Best Butter Cookie Recipes

    Tender butter cookies are a special treat for any occasion. Shake up your baking game with our best recipes.


    Easy Candy Recipes That Make the Holidays Sweeter

    When you need special treats for family gatherings, an open house or to give as gifts, these easy candy recipes...


    49 Casual Christmas Eve Recipes Perfect for a Family Game Night

    If you’re spending Christmas Eve playing games, than these casual recipes are for you. In this collection you’ll find party-ready...


    29 Christmas Food Gifts for Your Friends Without a Sweet Tooth

    Forget cookies and candies—these homemade snacks, spreads and condiments are the perfect Christmas gifts for a savory food lover in...

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    20 Festive Christmas Ham Recipes

    Is a Christmas ham the showstopper at your dinner table? Step it up this holiday with these memorable Christmas ham...


    The Best Holiday Recipes From Every Decade

    These vintage holiday recipes can be enjoyed in Christmas present, too.


    12 Contest-Winning Cookies for Your Holiday Cookie Tray

    These contest-winning Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for a cookie swap, an open house or as a thoughtful gift for...


    77 Christmas Dishes to Bring to a Church Supper

    From church potlucks and charity events to bible studies and open houses, these crowd-pleasing contributions steal the show on any...


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    10 Stuffing Recipes that Amp Up Flavor and Cut Back Calories

    Want the skinny on a healthy, happy and yummy Thanksgiving? These easy stuffing recipes are loaded with the comforting...


    32 Holiday Peppermint Cookies To Make Now

    Our most delicious peppermint cookies will round out your holiday cookie tray quite nicely.

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    Our Favorite Frosted Christmas Cookies

    Nothing takes a cookie from fine to fantastic more quickly than a dollop of frosting!


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    33 Vintage French Christmas Recipes Worth Trying Today

    Add a dash of old-world glamour to your holiday party with these vintage French recipes for Christmas. Try classics like...


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    Our Most Decadent Hot Chocolate Recipes for the Holidays

    Stay warm this holiday season with these ultra-cozy hot chocolate recipes. Try our most-loved recipes for Peppermint Mocha, Mexican Hot...


    11 Recipes for German Christmas Cookies

    Bring a taste of the Old World to your kitchen! This collection of recipes contains traditional German Christmas cookies, as...


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    31 Seafood Recipes for Christmas Gatherings

    Serving a Christmas fish dinner might seem a bit untraditional unless you're celebrating The Feast of the Seven Fishes, but...


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    Top 10 Christmas Candy Recipes

    The holidays wouldn't be complete without homemade Christmas candy! We've gathered the top-rated recipes just in time for the...