Holiday recipes

This festive chicken, baked in a single roasting pan with vegetables, will be the centerpiece of your holiday table and fill your home with magical aromas. Before roasting, rub the chicken with...

When beautiful bread crumbs are used to make holiday casseroles and appetizers, unwanted trimmed crusts are often left over. You can, of course, munch on them while you're making dinner, or you can use them...

These miniature puff pastries with spicy jalapeño rings will appeal not only to true cowboys but also to anyone who loves savory snacks. They're easy and hassle-free to make using store-bought puff pastry.

The Christmas "Log" sponge roll is the most impressive yet simple holiday dessert. This recipe is not only easy to make, but also makes it easy to serve...

Bake four different flavors of holiday cookies on one baking sheet. All of these are American classics loved by kids and adults alike! For this recipe, you'll need store-bought cookie dough...

A cheese log appetizer looks very festive, especially the one prepared according to this recipe, with green pistachios and red pomegranate seeds – all in Christmas colors! The base of the log...

One of the easiest ways to serve smoked salmon as an appetizer is on thin slices of toasted country bread spread with your favorite spread, topped with slices of fresh...

Smoked salmon appetizers are always popular at any holiday party. Black bread and refreshing cucumber pair perfectly with smoked salmon. In this recipe, cucumbers...

Low-calorie and low-carb, yet delicious appetizers are a rare find on the holiday table, but for some, they're a real lifesaver! Here's one such healthy option. Instead of...

Offer your guests a variety of mozzarella cheeses as a wine appetizer, not just a simple sliced ​​cheese, but a full-blown bar with additional snacks so they can create their own crostini...

Brie cheese baked in a crispy puff pastry roll is a perfect treat for your celebration. The cheese wheel is sprinkled with a mixture of pecans, cranberries, cinnamon, and honey, then wrapped in store-bought puff pastry...

Looking for a fun treat for a friendly get-together? While you're waiting for the chimes to strike midnight, offer your guests bruschetta (toasted slices of bread with various toppings), but let them assemble their own...

After roasting your holiday turkey in the oven, don't drain the rich juices from the roasting pan. They contain a lot of concentrated flavor—the perfect base for a wonderful gravy! Reduce them with a little dry...

A superb combination of lemon and coarsely ground black pepper gives this festive turkey its distinctive flavor and rich aroma. The bird is rubbed inside and out with a mixture of lemon zest and pepper, and...

These fluffy, golden-brown buns, shaped like delicious knots, are filled with sweet and tart cranberry pieces and a citrusy, spicy aroma from lemon zest and nutmeg. A perfect treat for winter...

This baked brie appetizer in a bread bowl is the perfect choice for those who prefer savory snacks over sweet ones. Salty, creamy brie is placed in a bread bowl and topped with...

You can fry the steak for this appetizer in advance and refrigerate it, or use leftover fried steak, slicing it very thinly across the grain. The base of the appetizer, crispy...

Beetroot and cashew dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can be served to guests with potato chips or fresh vegetable slices for dipping. Blend the dip in a blender until...

Delight your guests with the incredible combination of crisp filo pastry, chewy, tender Gruyere cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries. This appetizer looks elegant and sophisticated, yet is quite simple and...

This recipe is an attempt to replicate the fried shrimp served in restaurants. The result is incredible! Tender shrimp, coated in a super-crispy golden crust, are served in a sweet and spicy...

Bright pomegranate seeds, like a scattering of precious stones, adorn any winter appetizer. This light salad is no exception. Arugula, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and coarse Parmesan shavings are topped with...

Fruit, herbs, nuts, cheese, and vinaigrette are a winning combination for a delicious, elegant salo (lard). Sweet, juicy pears are perfectly complemented by tart pieces of blue cheese.

These bright red and green deviled eggs will decorate your New Year's or Christmas table like Christmas ornaments. To color the egg whites, you'll need the appropriate food coloring, and for the filling...

These golden, crispy wontons with a delicate cream cheese filling, seasoned with hot sauce and green onions, will be a hit at your party. They have the perfect texture and a stunning...

This cheese dip is the most delicious you've ever tasted. It's literally loaded with salty bits of fried bacon, crunchy almond needles, three types of cheese – Swiss, blue, and...

These juicy oven-baked meatballs can be served as a holiday appetizer, with skewers or toothpicks nearby for piercing. Pickled jalapeños, added to the meatballs, add a touch of flavor...

The festive wreath theme is especially popular at Christmas. Let it carry over into your appetizers, too. Place a wreath of sausage rolls with dipping sauce in the center. Everyone will love this...

While your guests are waiting for dinner, offer them this wonderful cheese appetizer shaped like a Christmas tree. It's easy to make, yet looks very impressive and atmospheric. Make it with well-chilled cheese...

These crispy, mustard-flavored breadsticks with a cheesy crust will be a hit at your party. With minimal effort, they make a delicious appetizer. For this recipe, you'll need store-bought...

This festive pie boasts a crystal-clear mint filling nestled in a crumbly chocolate crust atop a layer of dark chocolate. It's topped with fluffy...

If you can't find a suitable cookie plate for your New Year's or Christmas table, bake an edible one and decorate it accordingly! To do this, you'll need a heat-resistant plate (like...

Kransekage is a spectacular Scandinavian dessert whose name can be translated as "wreath cake." The cake consists of numerous rings of varying sizes, baked from...

Danish Christmas bread (Julekage) is fragrant with cardamom and cinnamon and filled with dried fruits, candied orange peel, and nuts. Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients: most of them are rather...

This is one of those desserts you just can't stop gazing at. These individual cheesecakes are shaped like magical snow globes and require no baking. Each cheesecake is served on a graham cracker crust...

This kugel, a Jewish noodle casserole, recipe was inspired by the Greek spanakopita pie, and features egg noodles paired with spinach, onions, lots of herbs, and feta cheese. If you're looking for a new holiday...

This spice blend, with the perfect balance of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other added spices, is perfect for more than just delicious gingerbread: add it to pancakes, pies, and any winter...

Hanukkah money (Hanukkah gelt) is traditionally given to children during the holidays for sweets. This Jewish tradition dates back to ancient times as an incentive for children to study the Torah. Over time, along with real...

Shape this magical winter cocktail into a snowman. This treat will look beautiful at a Christmas or New Year's party. The eggnog base can be made in advance and served whole...

Try the wonderful combination of juicy, sweet and tart berries, delicate vanilla pudding, and spicy gingerbread cookies. This dessert is incredibly delicious and looks exquisite. Perfect for...

These miniature appetizers look impressive, but they're easy and inexpensive to make. The cream cheese filling is delicious and rich, so you'll only need...

Prepare a festive pizza-flavored appetizer with a puff pastry base. Inside, everyone will be treated to a Pepperoni pizza topping: savory sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and juicy...

This impressive tart is perfect for a festive gathering with friends. Bake the base crust from store-bought puff pastry the day before, then decorate it with the remaining...

The highlight of this appetizer is the tomato-ginger chutney, served over large shrimp (two per guest). It can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then before assembly...

A bright, crisp, and slightly tart salsa verde made with gherkins and capers is just the thing to balance the rich flavor of fried brie. Frozen pieces of brie are coated in a double breading...

Appetizers on skewers always look appealing, even if you're not at a picnic, and they're also easier to eat without getting your hands dirty. Ree Drummond suggests making some excellent holiday kebabs...

This festive appetizer, shaped like a giant Christmas candy cane, is filled with all the ingredients of a pepperoni pizza. Topped with tomato sauce, melting mozzarella, and savory sausage slices...

This beautiful festive Christmas tree salad will be a fun and delicious addition to your party. The evergreen tree itself is made from lettuce and salad leaves, and the meats...

Prepare a festive bone-in ham, deliciously coated with a glossy glaze. The spiral-cut ham is coated with a tart-sweet apricot jam glaze during baking.