Christmas recipes

Ellie Krieger's delicious hot chocolate is made with just a few common ingredients found in almost any kitchen. Rich cocoa powder and aromatic cinnamon make it delicious without...

Giada De Laurentiis infused this moist cornbread with several traditional holiday flavors, like tart cranberry and refreshing orange. Each slice is drizzled with...

This quick cake is made with store-bought sponge and pudding mix. Simply layer all the ingredients in a pan (no kneading required!), top with eggnog, and pop in the oven, where...

If the weather turns out to be warm and slushy during the winter holidays, don't worry. Instead, make a joke about it, which will also lift your guests' spirits. This gorgeous snowman cake is a little...

Enjoy the exquisite combination of coconut and white chocolate in these elegant cupcakes. Coconut milk added to the batter not only adds a distinctive flavor but also makes the cupcakes a delightful...

Million Dollar Chicken is one of the most popular dishes at New York City's The Standard Grill, where it's served in a cast-iron skillet with lemon, slices of bread, and...

Thin veal chops are dredged in flour and egg, then fried to a delicious golden brown and served with a wonderfully tart butter, caper, and white wine sauce. This is...

This recipe uses store-bought sponge mix, which makes the process much easier. To make these fancy Christmas cupcakes, you won't need to buy any fancy...

These cookies will solve your dilemma of what to do with leftover dough. But be prepared for your family to go crazy over them, and you'll have to mix up a new batch of dough just for them. Instead...

Melissa de Arabian layers thinly sliced ​​potatoes, Swiss cheese, and chopped green onions in muffin tins and bakes them. This potato gratin is easy to serve, share, and...

Preparing a variety of dishes for a holiday table quickly depletes your supply of dried herbs and spices. This piquant spice blend will help replenish them for your hosts. Believe me, any...

Since rosemary and citrus flavors dominate many Christmas and New Year's dishes, this vinegar infused with fresh rosemary, orange zest, and garlic makes a good,...

Hot chocolate is perfect for Christmas or New Year's gifts. Ree Drummond pours the hot chocolate mix into a jar in beautiful layers and attaches a note with the instructions...

These cute cupcakes will brighten your holiday morning just by looking at them. With gummy candies, lollipops, jelly beans, and pretzels on hand, you can easily transform them into reindeer, cups of hot chocolate, and more.

These amazing chocolate cupcakes are baked in cone-shaped paper cups, then drizzled with melted chocolate and decorated with red, green, and silver dragees. They look just like...

Granola lovers love the clumps or clusters they find most. So why not make homemade granola entirely in clusters? Ree Drummond places them in bags, ties them with ribbons, and...

To give the popular Italian liqueur limoncello its unique flavor, replace lemons with seasonal kumquats, a winter citrus fruit that, despite its diminutive size, packs a very...

Anyone who's ever been to New York City has tried the signature bagels topped with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt, dried onions, and garlic. These crispy breads taste just like that—absolutely amazing! Their...

Clear bottles filled with vinegar, fresh cranberries, and thyme sprigs look bright and festive. Give them as a perfect Christmas or New Year's gift to your loved ones and friends.

These baklava-flavored truffles require no baking and are so easy to make, you can get the whole family involved, even the little ones, to whip up a big batch. Before you know it, you'll be...

"This savory brittle is my take on a peanut recipe a friend gave me," shares Rachel Ray. "I adapted it by adding several types of nuts, chili pepper, cinnamon, and a little..."

These adorable edible Christmas gifts are made with crispy homemade crackers. Each box contains a generous portion of cheese spread, perfect for dipping various snacks, including...

Fresh and crunchy homemade brittle will leave no one indifferent. It's easy to make, and the best part is, you can use any nuts you like and customize the flavor every time. Try it...

Garlic, white wine, and fragrant fried bacon give these chickens a wonderfully rich flavor. Even though the cornichons are cooked whole, the entire dish, including the gravy, will only take...

The winter holidays are the perfect time to enjoy aromatic tangerines in a variety of forms, including drinks. This version of the Cosmopolitan cocktail is made with tangerine juice, and...

Make chestnut puree a special side dish for your holiday meats. Add butter for a rich, creamy flavor and velvety texture. Your guests will...

This bright and striking chocolate bar, studded with dried cranberries, dried apricots, and cashews, makes a great gift or even a treat when guests stop by for a cup of coffee. Plus, it's delicious!

Combine two popular desserts—cinnamon rolls and bread pudding—into one casserole that everyone will love. No, you won't have to crumble up your favorite rolls for this pudding. Instead, use pieces of...

This thin meringue bar is filled with the exquisite flavor of a mocha with hints of chocolate, coffee, and almond. Crispy and airy, it's a great alternative to regular chocolate, and an unusual...

Instead of regular cocoa powder, Giada De Laurentiis adds chocolate-hazelnut spread to the cookie dough, which not only adds chocolate flavor to the cookies but also enhances the hazelnut flavor. Light and...

Braciole are beef rolls stuffed with Parmesan cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs. This recipe features slices of dry-cured ham for a richer, more succulent flavor.

Wool bread got its amusing name from its resemblance to a skein of wool thread. To achieve this effect, yeast dough is cut into thin strips and rolled into a roll. This is the first such...

Delicate creamed spinach is the perfect side dish for meat or poultry, equally good for holidays and everyday meals. Seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and nutmeg, it...

These miniature cookies are easy to make and look airy and festive. Try making them with your kids. Roll the dough into balls, roll them in coconut, then...

Green beans are lightly pan-fried for this side dish. They should remain crisp and bright green, and the sautéed mushrooms with garlic and rosemary make a wonderful complement...

To make these adorable holiday mini tarts, you'll need a few cookie cutters—round and tree-shaped—store-bought puff pastry dough, and ready-made cherry filling for...

These decadent cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and filled with a rich, spiced filling of nuts and dark brown sugar. You'll fall in love! These rolls are easy...

This huge cinnamon roll, shaped like a pie and serving eight, is delicious and mouthwatering. It's sure to wow your guests at your party. The apple is quite...

This simple recipe adds an unexpected citrus twist to the classic warm flavor of cinnamon rolls. Orange zest and freshly squeezed juice are added to both the dough and the icing for a...

Aligot is a delicate mashed potato and cheese purée from the Aubrac region of central France. Traditionally, aligot is made with tomme d'Auvergne, a young cheese with a nutty flavor and excellent...

Once you've tried homemade eggnog made with custard eggs, you'll never want to drink store-bought eggnog again. This is our perfect, safe Christmas drink recipe. It's so festive and very...

Preparing a Christmas dessert is truly a creative process for the home cook, so recipe author Heather Baird has left it to you to unleash your creativity, both in detail and in simplicity...

"Bløtkake is a festive Norwegian cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. I first tried it at a party celebrating Norway's Constitution Day, and then at Christmas...

Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that will brighten up any celebration. They're easy to make, all the ingredients are readily available and inexpensive, and they look impressive, especially when you pipe the filling...

This refreshing cranberry punch captivates with more than just its sweet and spicy flavor. Just look at those colors! Ruby-red cranberries cover the entire surface of the drink, and the frozen cubes...

"Instead of drinking regular soda, I keep this refreshing spritzer with real fruit juice in the fridge," says Giada De Laurentiis. "It's a pomegranate and cranberry drink...

The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail from the 1930s. Its complex flavor is as captivating today as it was nearly a century ago. The cocktail, whose name translates as...

Violet Crème de Violette, elderflower St. Germain, and lavender bitters infuse this sparkling Champagne cocktail with a sophisticated floral aroma, complemented by citrus...

This large salad of fresh greens, shaped like a vibrant Christmas wreath, will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table. And its taste is as delightful as its appearance. Dense salad greens...

This simple holiday beef recipe is a must-have for anyone who doesn't have the time to cook but still dreams of delighting their guests with a royal dinner. The meat turns out...