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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    Pecan Pie Mini Muffins

    50 reviews

    While these are delicious year-round, you could easily turn them into an edible Christmas gift. They look festive on a...


    Cranberry Cherry Pie

    5 reviews

    "Guests won't know how quickly you made this sweet-tart pie," notes Marilyn Williams of Matthews, North Carolina.


    Holiday Rice Salad

    3 reviews

    It's nice to prepare a cold salad like this when entertaining because it can be made ahead and doesn't take...


    Chocolate-Drizzled Ravioli Cookies

    3 reviews

    My daughter Madalyn came up with the recipe for these Oreo-filled ravioli. Our family couldn't stop eating them! Even her...


    Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars

    3 reviews

    My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....


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    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    47 reviews

    My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...


    Bite-Size Fruitcakes

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: Because I didn't care for fruitcake, I had to have the recipe for this after I found...


    Easy Batter Rolls

    26 reviews

    The first thing my guests ask when they come for dinner is if I'm serving these dinner rolls. The buns...

    Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

    7 reviews

    I made this recipe when we invited both our families to celebrate our first Thanksgiving in our new home. There...


    Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

    13 reviews

    My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn't...


    Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

    18 reviews

    Showcase asparagus when you dress it in fresh rosemary and red potatoes for an earthy counterpoint to the fresh, green...


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    Roasted Asparagus

    18 reviews

    Since asparagus is so abundant here in spring, I like to put it to use with this tasty roasted asparagus...


    Pecan Pie Cookies

    3 reviews

    My family loves pecans. In fact, we have pecan pie at Thanksgiving and this pecan pie cookies recipe at Christmas!...


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    Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

    115 reviews

    I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with...


    Cheese-Stuffed Shells

    83 reviews

    When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


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    Pecan Tarts

    9 reviews

    The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little pecan tarts a satisfying snack to serve and eat....


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    Sausage Cheese Puffs

    17 reviews

    People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in this easy sausage ball recipe. Cheesy...

    Raisin-Studded Apple Stuffing

    2 reviews

    This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of...


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    Ice Cream Kolachkes

    24 reviews

    These sweet pastries have Polish and Czech roots and can also be spelled "kolaches." They are usually filled with poppy...


    Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers

    8 reviews

    Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of...


    Frozen Margarita Mousse

    3 reviews

    Who doesn't love a frozen margarita? This creamy frozen mousse combines ready-to-drink margarita mix and whipped topping (you could use...


    Three-Chip English Toffee

    9 reviews

    With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...


    Ham ‘n’ Egg Sandwich

    21 reviews

    Whenever the whole family gets together for a holiday or long weekend, they request this all-in-one breakfast sandwich. I can...

    Creamy Turkey Soup

    16 reviews

    My mother always prepared a holiday turkey much larger than our family could ever eat in one meal so there'd...


    Cream Wafers

    36 reviews

    My sons used to help me make these cookies, and now my oldest granddaughter helps. When the smaller grandchildren are...


    Golden Butternut Squash Lasagna

    3 reviews

    My rich, saucy lasagna features winter squash at its finest. The whipped cream topping adds a unique twist to this...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

    12 reviews

    Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...


    Beef Osso Buco

    3 reviews

    Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso buco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented...


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    Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake

    28 reviews

    One of my mother's friends used to bring this over at the holidays, and it never lasted long. With tangy...