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 Nutella Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Festive Potato Salad

    Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads....


    Mother’s Rolls

    These golden cloverleaf dinner rolls were one of my mother's specialties. We always looked forward to them on holidays and...


    Smoky Cauliflower Bites

    4 reviews

    These healthy little treats work well as a side or as fun bite size appetizers. Roasting the cauliflower adds deep...


    Sunshine Crepes

    "My family wanted just a light brunch and coffee this year for Christmas morning, so I whipped up these sweet...


    Maple Cream Meringue Pie

    4 reviews

    This dessert won first place in the pie category at the annual Vermont Maple Festival. It’s simple to make and...


    Honey Maple Cookies

    13 reviews

    Honey and maple syrup make these chocolate chip cookies a little different. The maple flavor is light and subtle. —Barbara...


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    Parmesan-Ranch Pan Rolls

    5 reviews

    Mom taught me this easy recipe, which is perfect for feeding a crowd. There is never a crumb left over....

    Cinnamon-Walnut Sticky Buns

    3 reviews

    The sweet honey-walnut topping and tender texture make these sticky rolls a surefire crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri


    Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares

    25 reviews

    Satisfy your cheesecake craving with these bite-sized delights! The party favorites are perfect for the holidays. —Esther Neustaeter, La Crete,...


    Holiday Almond Tassies

    20 reviews

    I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They’re...


    Sweet Potato Pudding

    5 reviews

    “I’ve made this recipe for the holidays for years,” says Boise, Idaho’s Trisha Kruse. “I came up with this low-fat...


    Egg-Free Apple Cake

    5 reviews

    “This originated during the Depression when staples were scarce, but I made a few changes to make it healthier and...


    Apple and Goat Cheese Salad

    7 reviews

    This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples,...


    Creamy Succotash

    1 review

    This is a creation from my sister, Jenny. When I saw her make it, I didn't think the combination would...


    Seasoned Baked Potatoes

    5 reviews

    Her friends still remember these crisp, delicious potatoes brushed with basil, garlic and onion salt that Ruth Andrewson of Peck,...


    Mandarin Pecan Salad

    4 reviews

    Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts...

    Hot Cider

    5 reviews

    I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...


    Freezer Crescent Rolls

    7 reviews

    Bake up sweet convenience with this freezer-friendly dough from Kristine Buck of Payson, Utah. “This recipe was handed down to...


    Apple & Herb Roasted Turkey

    13 reviews

    My daughter loves to help me make this moist apple turkey. Her job is to hand Mommy the ingredients—if she...


    Tiny Tim Sandwich Cookies

    36 reviews

    When I was growing up, my mother and I created special Christmas memories in the kitchen preparing these cute, bite-sized...


    Simple Harvard Beets

    2 reviews

    A colorful and nourishing addition to any autumn table, this quick and simple dish from Stella Quade of Carthage, Missouri...


    Baked Vegetable Medley

    9 reviews

    If you get all the chopping done the night before, it’s smooth sailing when company arrives the next day. “Just...

    Lemon Pudding Souffles

    1 review

    With their tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, these pretty little souffles make the perfect finish to a special meal....


    Caramel Nut Tart

    5 reviews

    My mom loves caramel, nuts and cream cheese, so when I found this tart recipe I knew I had to...


    Hearty Shrimp Omelet

    "I've been cooking for 30 years and enjoy making quick, easy and tasty meals," relates Greg Parsons of Candor, North...


    Garlic-Chive Whipped Butter

    5 reviews

    Looking for a way to dress up ordinary bread or dinner rolls? Set out a bowl of this creamy garlic...


    Crescent Apple Dessert

    5 reviews

    My family loves any dessert that tastes like apple pie, and this one's so easy, the children can help make...


    Mini Caramel Rolls

    38 reviews

    Here's the perfect warm treat for pajama-clad family mornings. These ooey-gooey baked rolls come together in moments—thanks to a tube...