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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    Our Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Gingerbread, peppermint and meringue, oh my! Make your holiday a little sweeter with 150 of our favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

    No-Bake Christmas Wreath Treats

    Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake Christmas treats from our Test Kitchen. Dressed up...


    Christmas Dinner Ideas

    Looking for Christmas dinner ideas? Browse our collection of show-stopping entrees, sides, salads and soups perfect for your Christmas menus.


    Easy Christmas Desserts for a Crowd

    Have half an hour? Then you have time to prep these easy Christmas desserts that feed at least a dozen...


    Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

    Looking for the best Christmas Eve dinner ideas to complement the best Christmas cookies to complete the perfect holiday menu?...

    Italian Christmas Cookies

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    A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


    Cherries Jubilee

    Made with sweet or tart cherries and doused in brandy, cherries jubilee will be a flaming success! —Taste of Home...

    Seared Scallops with Minted Pea Puree

    I'm always in the mood for mint, whether it's in a mojito or alongside a roasted leg of lamb. As...




    Pork Tenderloin with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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    This is my go-to dish for both special occasions and weekday dinners because it's so easy and delicious. We love...


    Minty Avocado Christmas Cookies

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    Best known in the Southwest, avocado cookies are becoming more popular now that avocados are available year-round. These minty cookies...


    Gingerbread Bundt Cake

    This gorgeous gingerbread Bundt cake's light and airy yet moist texture has made me a true fan. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon,...



    Grasshopper

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    A grasshopper is the perfect dessert cocktail. It's creamy and rich with refreshing minty flavor, plus it has all the...

    How to Make the Christmas Fettuccine from ‘The Holiday’

    Celebrate the season like characters in 'The Holiday' with a bowl of Christmas Fettuccine!


    The Most Popular Christmas Cookies by State, According to Google

    In 2022, gingerbread and peanut butter blossom cookies are the reigning favorites, followed by international treats like Italian and Mexican...


    This Genius Hack Will Keep Your Holiday Ham from Drying Out

    Slice up the juiciest ham this holiday with this extremely easy trick that'll teach you how to keep ham from...


    The Best After-Christmas Sales to Save Your Way Into the New Year

    Santa has one last gift for us this year: after-Christmas sales! Save up to 70% on cookware, pet supplies and...


    This Saran Wrap Christmas Game Is Perfect for the Holidays

    Bust boredom, claim fun prizes and entertain the entire family? Must be a Christmas miracle!


    People Are Obsessed with Sparkly Disco Christmas Decor—Here’s How to Do It

    Up the glitz this holiday season with disco-inspired decorations, like mirrorball ornaments, faux fur throws and gold-rimmed glasses


    How to Make Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    Every bit as delicious as the traditional recipe, these gluten-free gingerbread cookies are easy to make and offer endless possibilities...


    The Most Popular Christmas Candy In Every State

    You'll be surprised to learn that holiday favorites like candy canes and peppermint bark aren't as popular as you'd think!


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    These Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies Will Be the Cutest Addition to Your Holiday Table

    This clever cookie design is sure to be a hit this holiday season!

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    The 14 Best Holiday Gift Baskets from 1-800-Baskets

    Bonus: They all ship straight to your loved one's door!


    How to Care for Poinsettias So They Last All Season

    Keep this festive holiday plant looking good all season long.


    Real vs. Artificial Trees: Here’s Martha Stewart’s Take

    Martha Stewart's Christmas trees are always all decked out for the holidays. But are they real or artificial?


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    13 Festive Christmas Mugs for Jolly Winter Mornings

    Reach for one of these cute Christmas mugs, and pour yourself a cup of cheer!


    Charcuterie Houses Are the Holiday Season’s Latest Trend

    Who needs Christmas cookies when there's charcuterie?


    16 Best Christmas Gift Baskets for Everyone On Your List

    A Christmas gift basket—brimming with delicious things to eat and drink—is just the thing to send to friends, family members...