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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    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Quick Vanilla Glaze

    This is the perfect vanilla glaze for a dessert bread. It is so simple to whip up, you will be...


    Special Stuffed Strawberries

    8 reviews

    These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...


    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    2 reviews

    Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia


    Cold Chicken-Cheese Kabobs

    1 review

    These appealing kabobs will add pizazz to any party—and you don't even have to get out the grill! —Sherine Gilmour,...


    Seafood Bisque

    11 reviews

    We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


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    Festive Mint Cream Dessert

    10 reviews

    Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert,...


    Buffet Scrambled Eggs

    4 reviews

    These are my favorite scrambled eggs. The white sauce, flavored with chicken bouillon, keeps the eggs creamy and moist. It's...

    Harvest Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland


    Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

    34 reviews

    These cheesy hash browns were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published...


    Gingerbread Snowflakes

    6 reviews

    Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme...


    Frosty Pumpkin Pie

    2 reviews

    This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...


    Favorite Hot Chocolate

    10 reviews

    You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not...


    Sugared Date Balls

    4 reviews

    When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much...


    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    6 reviews

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

    8 reviews

    This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    6 reviews

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...

    Crumb-Topped Broccoli Bake

    5 reviews

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


    Shortbread Cutouts

    17 reviews

    I found this recipe in a magazine over 30 years ago and have made these shortbread cutout cookies for Christmas...


    Spinach Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...


    Easy Reindeer Cookies

    8 reviews

    One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...


    Cranberry Icebox Cookies

    6 reviews

    These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...


    Cherry-Filled Cookies

    This luscious cherry filling peeking out of these rounds is just a hint of how scrumptious they are. Using a...


    Mint Brownie Pie

    12 reviews

    I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...


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    Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    5 reviews

    There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....


    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...