Christmas Recipes

This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...

Plain pretzels get a pretty coating and tangy taste from this thick, festive blend. —Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

My friends, family and I enjoy this spiced wine during cold-winter gatherings. This warm drink will be a special treat...

The colorful tomatoes, lettuce and chiles make these bite-sized snacks a perfect addition to a holiday buffet. —Beverly Matthews, Pasco,...

This smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chiles and crunchy pecans. It’s always a hit,...

To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chiles and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could...

A flavorful sidekick to chiles, soups and stews, these biscuits can also stand alone with a simple pat of butter...

A great addition to any meal, this cornbread uses basic ingredients and is simple to make. This recipe is a...

My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't...

These soft, chewy cookies make a super snack any time of year. Their light cinnamon-sugar flavor is the perfect complement...

Two of my family's favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve...

This is one of the best (and most simple) ways I’ve found to serve broccoli. It’s also good with Parmesan...

My sweet-tart cookies make a terrific addition to a holiday dessert tray. I love the creamy orange filling.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...

Manicotti shells are filled with a three-cheese mixture, when topped with store-bought spaghetti sauce beefed up with flavorful sausage. Enjoy...

The first time I made this, I gave some to my daughter, who hates zucchini, and she said it was...

When I want a cookie that's as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules...

The only limit to these fun cutouts is your cookie cutter collection and your imagination! If you prefer crisp cookies,...

I love to experiment with new pasta dishes, and these chicken lasagna roll-ups are my favorite. Ingredients I had on...

I can’t think of the holidays without these luscious bars. The scent and flavor of ginger are just right for...

I made this soup for the first time in the summer, but when I saw its bright red and green...

This is my Grandma Ostendorf's corn recipe I grew up enjoying. Now a grandmother myself, I still serve this comfy,...

I use the vegetables from our garden in all my cooking. Dotted with parsley and red pepper, this souffle is...

This dish has been a longtime family favorite for Christmas morning. It is light, airy, and filled with eggs and...

The recipe serves eight, but plan to double it. Fresh mushrooms and lump crabmeat make it hard to turn down...

You could call this the "so good casserole" because that's what people say when they try it. It's a southern...

These cookies have been a Christmas tradition in my family since I was a little girl. The big bears are...

Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area. This recipe has pleased just about everyone who has...

I got the idea for these appetizers from my favorite sandwich at a local restaurant—a symphony of sweet fig, roasted...

When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...