Christmas Recipes

"I love to put small variations on this salad, depending on what I have on hand, but this version is...

Packed with pears, this jolly gelatin salad is a light and refreshing treat. My mom knew that fruit served in...

During the remodeling of my kitchen, I lost the recipe for these mushrooms. But I'd shared it so many times,...

Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones. Not only do these pretty...

This recipe was adapted from one that my Italian-born mother and grandmother followed. They used old irons on a gas...

Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...

You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That’s the beauty of...

Requested every year by my family during the holidays are these shrimp appetizers. We're all familiar with bacon-wrapped shrimp bites,...

In my part of the Midwest, baked oatmeal is a Mennonite specialty. My daughters are always delighted if we have...

Not quite as thin as true crepes, these light-as-a-feather French pancakes are topped with preserves and a dusting of confectioners'...

Wake up the sleepyheads in your household with this moist, tender coffee cake that’s both sweet and savory. Bacon and...

These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and...

I've been cooking this strata for years, and my family just can't get enough! Fresh basil gives the healthy brunch...

When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolate mousse torte is all you need....

This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...

My family eats this flavorful bread as fast as I can make it. Sometimes I add different herbs, red onion...

Roasted potatoes are amazing. Add some rosemary and caramelized onions and they are over-the-top delicious! —Mary Jones, Athens, Ohio

Instead of offering traditional french fries, try these oven-baked root vegetables as a flavorful side dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

These wonderfully moist morsels are too tempting to resist. They melt right in your mouth. Rather than sprinkling the chocolate...

My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made since there...

Here's a simple-to-fix side that is perfect for a festive dinner. It looks beautiful with any entree. Roasting brings out...

When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use...

Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for...

This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this...

This is a recipe from my mother. I like to make up a batch or two and store in the...

This round breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are...

Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds...

My mother used to bake these mouthwatering cookies for an after-school treat. Though it's been 55 years since I first...

Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts...