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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.

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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...

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Christmas Dinner Ideas

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

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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...

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Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

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

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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...

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This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...

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Mother’s Day Ham

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After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...

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Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

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My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...

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Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...

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Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

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We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years....

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Jack Frost co*cktail Recipe: How to Make It

Try a tropical twist on a Christmas co*cktail with this Jack Frost co*cktail. The rum, blue curaçao, coconut and pineapple...

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I Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy

Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt...

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How to Make Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies

Take something fun and different to your holiday cookie swap. Here's how to make kitchen sink Christmas cookies to celebrate...

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This Easy Christmas Decorating Hack Will Make Your House Look Extra Festive

This Christmas garland hack is too easy!

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How to Make a Rum Rum Rudolph co*cktail

'Tis the season for festive co*cktails! With a ruby red hue and a crisp white foam top, this Rum Rum...

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How to Make No-Bake Christmas Pretzel Wreaths for a Super Festive Treat

This no-bake dessert calls for only three ingredients!

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The Most Popular Holiday co*cktail in Every U.S. State

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11 Ina Garten Holiday Recipes for Your Table

'Tis the season for Ina Garten holiday recipes! Hanukkah and Christmas are the perfect time to share Ina's kitchen magic.

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How to Make Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)

Pan de Jamon isn't just for Christmas—it makes a tasty snack bread any time of year.

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How to Make Panettone

Boxed panettone has nothing on this recipe. Make your own fruit-studded panettone bread for the holidays, either for...

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How to Make Mexican Buñuelos

Mexican buñuelos are a sweet and crispy treat usually enjoyed around Christmas.

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Fancy Panz Are Our Secret Weapon for Holiday Hosting

Serve and transport hot casseroles, crisp salads and decadent desserts with ease with Fancy Panz.

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The Best Balsam Hill Christmas Trees

Are top-of-the-line Balsam Hill trees worth the hype? Our Christmas expert picks the top options.

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We Tried a Smart Twinkly Christmas Tree—And “Smart” Is an Understatement

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Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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14 Tea Advent Calendars for the Coziest December Yet

From morning to night, these tea Advent calendars keep you warm throughout the holiday season. Bring your favorite blanket and...

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The Yawn Brew Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar Keeps Me Cozy All Winter Long

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FAQs

What is the easiest Christmas dinner? ›

Roast Beef and Onions

Roast beef doesn't get any easier than this. You only need three main ingredients―a boneless rib or rump roast, onions, and olive oil―and the oven does all the work. Its 1-hour cooking time gives you plenty of time to put together the rest of your meal.

What is a traditional Christmas dinner menu? ›

Traditional Christmas dinner features turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. Other types of poultry, roast beef, or ham, are also used. Pumpkin or apple pie, raisin pudding, Christmas pudding, or fruitcake are staples for dessert.

What is an inexpensive Christmas dinner? ›

Rather than going with a big-ticket whole turkey, try modest turkey cutlets, which still deliver full flavor. Round out your meal with: Swiss Chard & Turkey Au Gratin (featured) Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing. Cranberry Relish.

What is a typical American Christmas dinner? ›

Christmas dinner: Many families celebrate Christmas with a large dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Traditional dishes often include roast turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and various vegetables like green beans or Brussels sprouts.

What foods do Mexicans eat on Christmas? ›

Mexican Christmas food spans enchiladas, pozole, tamales, and plenty of desserts. These are our favorite recipes for flavorful versions of those dishes from Mexican chefs, along with a few festive drinks. Start a tamale making tradition, warm up with pozole this winter, and enjoy enchiladas everyone will love.

What are 3 food items that are popular for Christmas dinner? ›

They cover the savory side of Christmas dinner, from prime rib, baked ham, and roast turkey to scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce.

What veg do you have with a Christmas dinner? ›

Discover the perfect amounts of potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sprouts, peas and red cabbage to serve with your roast turkey. Need help planning your Christmas dinner?

What time should Christmas dinner be served? ›

It's just supposed to be a middle-of-the-day meal, so the Queen's speech, at 3pm, adapted to it rather than the other way round. In other parts of Europe, people prefer their Christmas meal on Christmas Eve and eat leftovers the next day. In Britain, much of the way we do it comes from the Victorians.

What is the most popular Christmas treat? ›

The winner: cheesecake, coming out on top in 28 states.

Wisevoter, a bipartisan educational platform, delved into America's favorite Christmas treats this year by state. Cheesecake won the Christmas favorite this year by coming out on top in 28 states, followed by sugar cookies winning the hearts of 17 states.

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