Christmas Recipes

My sweet rectangles get their name from the old-fashioned tri-colored ice cream. Our whole family prefers them. —Mary Chupp, Chattanooga,...

Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of...

Chock-full of cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts, these cookies are fun to eat. They offer a change of pace from...

A very dear friend gave me this recipe so I make these to remind me of our time together. I...

Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it’s perfect for weeknight noshing or...

After a big Christmas dinner, we love the cool refreshment of a frozen lemon pie. Limoncello brings a little sophistication...

This moist, hearty sage stuffing is nicely seasoned with sausage and fresh mushrooms. Sometimes I use it to stuff my...

My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind....

For special meals, here’s a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon...

My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead...

I love trying new recipes, and my family enjoys most of my "experiments". Salads are always in demand at our...

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...

Want a quick treat that's delicious and easy to make? These tartlets will do the trick. You can serve them...

Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask me for the recipe. Sometimes...

Meet the Cook: Of all the herbs, rosemary is my favorite. This bread goes great with a roast, chicken or...

When I have garlic oil in my pantry, I swap it for regular olive oil. The garlic adds a little...

Using prepared pasta sauce makes this hearty and hot one-pot dinner a cinch. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington

I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...

Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will...

These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled cookies into one frosting or each side...

I had never tried pistachios until I visited a friend who served me these cookies. I was in love! I...

These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the...

These appetizers are always a hit when I serve them on holidays or special occasions. The flaky cheese-filled twists (made...

Take summery iced tea into fall and winter by stirring in pear nectar and adding a fresh pear slice to...

This warm cider chases the chill on cool evenings…and it’s perfect for winter holidays, too. —Trinda Heinrich, Lakemoor, Illinois

For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over premade cheesecake. It always makes busy holidays...

Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep...

Mom loved sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato casserole. With its nutty topping,...

The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...