Christmas Recipes

This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who...

This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried...

This delicious ham looked like a sparkling jewel on the table when my mom served it for Easter dinner. The...

I created this cranberry nut bread decades ago by combining a couple of recipes from my collection. A friend suggested...

This is a tasty spread for toast, muffins, biscuits or any of your favorite breads. It is easy to make...

When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe—including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers—the...

I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...

The original version of this recipe was handed down from my great-aunt. Through the years, my mother and I have...

This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and...

With your leftover cranberry sauce and pumpkin, bake some Thanksgiving cookies. I’ve used jellied and whole-berry cranberry sauce, and...

Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or...

Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family...

Yukon Golds are ideal when making mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor and low moisture content. These taters easily...

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

This is an original recipe that I developed 15 years ago, and I can't count how many times I've used...

With this special sauce, folks on restricted diets don't have to pass on the gravy. Instead, they can say, "Please...

Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...

Gingersnaps lend crunch to my heartwarming cool-weather classic, featuring the season's juiciest fruit—pears.—Linda Robertson, Cozad, Nebraska

I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies....

Packed with dates and pecans, this sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky...

Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it...

Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute...

Grape jelly and chili sauce are the secrets that make these meatballs so fantastic. If I’m serving them at a...

I always fix this casserole ahead of time when overnight guests are visiting so I have more time to spend...

What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday...

It's worth the extra effort to make this delightful candy cane-shaped dessert. Best of all, the recipe makes two pastries,...

This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos...

Enjoy pumpkin pie flavor with these classic bagels. For a change, adjust the spices to suit your taste buds. —Kristy...