Christmas Recipes

My grandmother created this recipe after my grandfather left the well-drilling business and invested all their money in a mushroom...

When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...

Every Christmas, my family would visit a display of the most amazing gingerbread houses. Of course, we’d get to munch...

With their cranberry dipping sauce, these no-fuss appetizer meatballs make use of traditional Thanksgiving ingredients, so they're ideal around the...

I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...

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...

My family loves pork tenderloin, so I created this hearty meal. The slightly sweet dish is one of our favorites....

I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...

Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte...

I have been making crown roasts for many years but was only satisfied with the results when I combined a...

This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it...

Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California

Serve your family and friends this delicate twist that showcases one of the most popular flavors of the season—peppermint! —Taste...

Speckled with chopped nuts and topped with a candied cherry, these tender cookies will disappear fast.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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

Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon...

I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...

Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...

This recipe truly lives up to its name. The pecan-dotted cake is stacked in three layers, and made-from-scratch frosting is...

A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as...

This light, delicious holiday salad is very popular in my family and has been requested every year since I first...

Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...

Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...

Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...

I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...

As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my...

Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...

These flavorful and colorful appetizers are so fun they'll be the talk of the party. And they're so easy: Simply...

These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...