Christmas Recipes

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...

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

Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could...

Be sure to make enough of these crispy coated ravioli. They're bound to be a hit at your party. The...

After finding this idea in a magazine, I changed it up to make it my own. I like to keep...

Serve up comfort food for breakfast with this cheesy casserole featuring frozen hash browns. It requires just 10 minutes of...

Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...

Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee

I belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The...

When I wanted a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet, my friend gave me a wonderful recipe. This...

Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...

This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...

We had a family reunion for 50 relatives from the U.S. and Canada, and it took four pans of this...

Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at holidays, birthday parties and Cub...

I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to...

Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...

Delight family and friends with this holly jolly Christmas tree cookie recipe. Iced with creamy frosting and dusted with sparkly...

You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch...