Christmas Recipes

As a salesperson in the medical field, I'm often in hospitals during the lunch hour. One day, I was fortunate...

Here's a busy host's dream! Stir together the zippy, Christmasy red salsa ahead of time, then just spoon it over...

Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog...

These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a...

This easy punch will be the highlight of any party. The fruity flavors blend perfectly together, making it impossible to...

An almond-flavored frangipane creates a nutty bottom layer for my apple tart. Golden phyllo dough creates a delicate and crispy...

My late aunt who lived in Hawaii gave me this cherished recipe. She would prepare a traditional tropical meal for...

A friend and I first ate this brisket at a restaurant, then came home and duplicated it with great success....

Marjoram stars in this recipe. I use the rub on a variety of beef cuts—it locks in the natural juices...

This recipe is definitely from the South. We had a friend who used to make our family a prune cake...

A perfect holiday drink for adults, these are simple and fun to make.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

This recipe puts stuffing into a muffin form for a special presentation. I made these when I cooked my first...

I love to use my slow cooker when family comes over. On Sundays when I make my special turkey meat...

Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop...

As a festive, non-alcoholic beverage for adults, our Test Kitchen staff came up with this pretty pink drink. It has...

We developed this classic Christmas pudding that's served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it's...

A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...

As a grandmother, I've been cooking for many years and love to share my recipes. This pretty pastel dessert is...

Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling....

Be prepared to swoon when you dip into this indulgent flourless cake and warm chocolate oozes from its center. This...

Wow friends and family with this rich blend featuring shiitake and portobello mushrooms. Canned soups just can’t compare! —Michael Williams,...

Crown roast makes a regal Christmas dinner. Flavored with rosemary, sage and thyme, it’s elegant and simple, a real blessing...

I found my stuffing recipe in a magazine years ago and made a few tweaks. I took out the pork...

We make this punch for our annual Christmas brunch, and everyone loves it! I usually triple this recipe for a...

I always whip up a batch of these flaky, drizzled crescents to take to family gatherings at Christmastime. Serve the...

Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. —Sherri...

Surprise the ghouls and goblins at your Halloween party with these thirst-quenching martinis. Cranberry juice and sour apple liqueur makes...

Bacon, cheddar and sour cream turn ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary twice baked potato casserole. It's one of our family's...

The luscious sweet potato pecan recipe was handed down through my husband’s family, and it’s become a tradition for me...