Christmas Recipes

Homemade turtle brownies are a sweet addition to the appetizer table on game day. Your guests might forget the score,...

My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative—and we don’t miss the crust at...

It doesn't take long for a platter of these buttermilk doughnuts to vanish. Our grandkids go for them in a...

I tuck a rich chocolate surprise into each of these cute bites. Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch. —Gloria...

I often serve this as an appetizer alongside a meat and cheese tray. But it can also be a side...

When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more...

We make a Western-style omelet with ham and hash browns using the slow cooker. From youngest to oldest at brunch,...

My chocolaty triangles layered with raspberry jam are a must during the holiday season. The cakelike bars look festive, and...

Brown sugar gives these spritz cookies a lovely light caramel tint. This variation has a rich buttery shortbread taste and...

I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...

The Italian word "frittata" refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet. These baked individual frittatas include salami, roasted...

These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...

My mother got this recipe in about 1910 when she was a housekeeper for the local physician. The doctor's wife...

I can't remember the origin of this recipe, but I use it often. It's easy to prepare and makes a...

“Here’s one of my favorite dressings. It’s thick, creamy and terrific with greens and vegetables,” relates field editor Lois Taylor...

This rich pie is always on our Thanksgiving dessert table. Find more of my recipes on my blog, A Southern...

A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...

My mom makes this cheesecake a lot because it's so good and really pretty. She calls it a "go-to" recipe....

This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when...

These coffee-flavored cookies are so delicious they make my own kitchen seen like a gourmet bakery!

Folks always ask me to make these tender nutty logs. Not overly sweet, they're just right with a steaming cup...

I have taken this popular cheesecake to every gathering since I created the recipe about 15 years ago. My family...

This cheesecake is easy to make—but it's definitely not easy to wait till the next day to eat it! The...

We created these delicious blondies to satisfy any health-conscious cook. Applesauce moistens the batter, while dried cranberries, white chips and...

If you like maple flavor, you will love this recipe. It is so pretty with all the twists and is...

Tiramisu didn't do it for me until I tried this recipe with its luscious layers of cheesecake. It's one of...

This is a very quick, easy and fun dessert for any occasion. The possibilities are endless with these cute bites....

This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the results are sweet! They really help to make the holidays...