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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    Swedish Creme

    12 reviews

    This thick and creamy dessert is my interpretation of my mother’s recipe for Swedish krem. It has just a hint...


    Cheese/Grape Appetizers

    8 reviews

    These small bites are well worth the time they take. Serve them as part of an antipasto platter or as...


    Iced Coffee Latte

    15 reviews

    This amazing alternative to regular hot coffee is much more economical than store-bought coffee drinks. Sweetened condensed milk and a...


    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    5 reviews

    Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...


    Asparagus Roll-Ups

    2 reviews

    These roll-ups are simply divine. A friend shared the recipe after serving them at a church brunch, where they disappeared...


    Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing

    5 reviews

    When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...


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    Traditional Hot Cross Buns

    15 reviews

    On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard-boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross buns....


    Cinnamon Chip Scones

    63 reviews

    These scones will melt in your mouth. They’re delicious hot, warm or even cold! —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida

    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    24 reviews

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...


    Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

    5 reviews

    Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep...


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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    Praline Cookies

    9 reviews

    These cookies are both crisp and chewy. They can be frozen after they're iced for real convenience. With two small...


    Low-fat Oatmeal Cookies

    15 reviews

    These oatmeal cookies are chewy with old-fashioned goodness and are low in fat.—Kathleen Nolan, Lawrenceville, Georgia


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    Italian Brunch Torte

    78 reviews

    We always serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges. It is one...


    Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits

    12 reviews

    A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own recipe with sausage, green chiles and cheeses. It just...


    Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

    9 reviews

    I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or...


    Pecan Shortbread Tea Cakes

    1 review

    My Grandma Ellis made her shortbread cookies only at Christmas because the ingredients were so indulgent. The results are too!...

    Great-Grandma’s Prune Roll

    3 reviews

    Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint...


    Cardamom Braid Bread

    4 reviews

    I came across this recipe in 1983 and have been making it for the holidays ever since. One year I...


    Cranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns

    2 reviews

    Looking for a fantastic brunch item? Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns. They use frozen roll dough and couldn't...


    Brownie Crackles

    68 reviews

    These chocolate chips and brownie mix cookies pack a rich chocolate taste while remaining simple to make. Rolling the dough...


    Overnight Baked Oatmeal

    30 reviews

    My husband and I spent a long weekend at a bed-and-breakfast not far from our home. The owners shared this...


    Roasted Tomato Quiche

    7 reviews

    This cheesy quiche comes together quickly enough that I don't have to wake up really early to get it on...

    Herb Focaccia Rolls

    11 reviews

    Yeast rolls speckled with fresh thyme and rosemary are a breeze to make without kneading and long wait times. Break...


    Easy Rhubarb Relish

    1 review

    I remember eating this relish at my grandmother's over 50 years ago. My mother made it for years and now...


    Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    44 reviews

    As a mother of three sons, sweets are a staple in my kitchen! I buy ripe fruit on sale and...


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    Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce

    27 reviews

    To ring in the New Year, we invite friends for dinner and usually serve this prime rib with horseradish sauce....


    Cheesy Stuffed Baked Potatoes

    35 reviews

    These special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare...


    Mocha Frosting

    Our Test Kitchen culinary experts dress up purchased cupcakes and angel food cake with this easy-to-make coffee-flavored frosting. —Taste of...