Christmas recipes

These balls are filled with the luxurious flavor of English Christmas cake with dried fruit, but you don't need a cake or oven to make them. Soaked in a little alcohol...

Enjoy the wonderful combination of maple syrup and walnut flavors in these soft cookies, coated in a crisp sugar crust. They captivate not only with their flavor but also with their simplicity...

Maamoul is a soft cookie popular in Arab countries filled with dates, dried fruit, or nuts. It's typically baked during major religious holidays, but it's so delicious that it's hard to...

Marble cookies impress with their beautiful appearance and pleasant flavor with hints of ginger and lemon, and they're not as difficult to make as they might seem. The dough is divided into two parts: one with lemon, and...

Invite the kids to make their own chocolates to give to friends or serve with family tea. These truffles are filled with healthy nuts and dried fruits, and...

These charming gift boxes are made with sugar cookies and royal icing. They're perfect for gifting candies or other small treats. The recipient will be delighted...

In the United States, dried fruit cake has become a national subject of holiday jokes, as if the same loaf is given away every year for Christmas. Despite the ridicule, this recipe...

Bright rainbow carrots in a sweet-tart vinaigrette make a wonderful side dish for holiday meat or poultry. For the best flavor, let the carrots marinate in the dressing for at least 2 hours, and...

Everyone loves chocolate toffee, and this Advent wreath-shaped dessert will be a true highlight of your celebration. It's quick to make and delicious. The wreath is made from frozen...

"I think the ultimate comfort food is candy," says Ina Garten, "any kind of candy, from a store-bought Snickers bar to handmade chocolate truffles. Besides the fact that we...

There are countless reasons to gather the whole family, and one of them is making tamales, which requires an extra pair of hands. In Mexico, this dish has long been associated with...

These giant cookies are a must-have for your holiday treat list if you're looking to impress everyone with something new. A ball of dough is rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture, then...

These giant gingerbread snowflake cookies are a triple delight: they're incredibly easy to make, perfect for sharing with kids, and they're stunning enough to be the centerpiece...

If you and your guests love a combination of sweet and savory in cookies, you'll be delighted with these giant oatmeal cookies. They're filled with a whole host of deliciousness, including hearty oatmeal...

These cheerful holiday cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles to your guests' faces. They're not only decorated with a variety of sprinkles on top, but also inside. It's an incredible explosion of color! You can find different sprinkles...

This delicious yet easy-to-make appetizer can be made ahead: poach the mussels in white wine, mix the aioli sauce, and refrigerate until ready to assemble just before...

Gluten-free bread goes stale faster than regular bread, and this casserole is a great way to use it up, creating a new, delicious dish while saving money. Strata is typically baked with bread...

A whole pork loin baked in the oven will be a stunning addition to any holiday dinner. Before adding the meat and sautéed vegetables to the oven, sear it on all sides until golden brown.

Once you try this juicy, hearty vegetarian lasagna, you'll forget all about the meat. It's made with a rich tomato-carrot sauce, layered over noodles with...

Make a big batch of the perfect hot chocolate for your family or friends with this easy slow cooker recipe. Dark chocolate is best for this drink, as it has a rich, creamy flavor...

Boneless pork loin (ask the butcher to have it flattened or butterflyed) is ideal for making pork roulade. Firstly, it's tender meat,...

Kourabiedes are crumbly Greek cookies often baked for Christmas, but they're also popular at weddings, Easter, and any other holiday. This recipe uses a mixture of...

Sugar cookies are a popular holiday treat, made in a variety of themed shapes that are loved by both children and adults. This recipe calls for brown sugar to be added to the dough....

Make a crispy хворост (brushwood) for a special occasion that the whole family will love. This recipe features dough pieces shaped into bows, also known as angel wings. Sprinkle the finished brushwood with...

According to an old tradition, Italian families living in the United States celebrate the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve. All relatives gather around a large table, eat seafood, and drink wine while waiting for Santa. This...

The star of this recipe is cookie spread, a creamy, nut-free spread typically made from spiced Belgian speculoos cookies. It's sold in jars in the peanut butter aisle. Mix...

Impress your guests at your next Sunday brunch with this unique yet easy-to-make baked French toast with apples, cranberries, and pecans. Everyone is sure to...

The easiest and quickest way to decorate your Christmas table is to make a salad in the shape of an Advent wreath. It's not only impressive, but also delicious and even healthy. A great way to add variety...

Bake this fragrant, sweet-and-spicy wreath with cardamom, cinnamon, and coffee for Christmas. Topped with pearl sugar and powdered sugar, it looks wintry and tastes delicious...

These stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer to serve before a holiday dinner. They're easy to make: stuff each mushroom cap with a cube of Brie cheese, sprinkle with a mixture of breadcrumbs...

To brighten the anticipation of a big holiday dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer in Christmas colors. A dipping sauce of sour cream and fresh herbs is served on a tray surrounded by fresh or...

This impressive, fluffy pie is quick and easy to make, no special equipment required. A variety of ingredients can be used for the filling, but soft garlic cheese with smoky chili peppers, fresh...

Decorate your holiday with this edible Christmas wreath in vibrant shades of green and red, perfect for serving as an appetizer to guests while they wait for the big dinner. To assemble, you'll need green...

Vegetable platters (crudites) are the perfect appetizer for any holiday, especially when served with a delicious dipping sauce. If you're planning a New Year's or Christmas party, assemble crudites...

Traditional winter fruits and berries are combined in this festive cocktail, prepared in a huge punch bowl for a large gathering. All the ingredients are simply poured into the bowl, and the result is...

These tart buns are made with store-bought bagel dough and topped with spinach, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, and toasted red onions for a festive pop of color.

This sweet, cream cheese-based dip will remind you of the delicious cookie dough you probably loved sneaking out of a bowl as a kid. It's light, airy, and perfectly...

This pasta salad will be a vibrant addition to your holiday table, thanks to its traditional Christmas colors: green spinach-almond pesto dressing, bright red pieces...

These biscotti have the same warm, spicy flavor and crisp texture that everyone loves about gingerbread men, but they're quicker and easier to make than classic Christmas cookies. Each cookie...

Rum balls are a popular Christmas treat in Europe and English-speaking countries. They're made from crushed biscuits and nuts, shaped like mini truffles, and require no baking. As you can see from...

You don't need to preheat the oven to make Welsh cookies: they're fried in a pan like pancakes, and they turn out soft, with a golden crust and a pleasant buttery, spicy flavor...

Decorate your holiday party with a unique layered alcoholic jelly in Christmas colors. The main alcoholic ingredient is white rum, but you can use any other colorless spirit...

Brighten up your holiday celebration with these charming, colorful cookies. They're easy to make and last a long time, so you can bake several batches for both New Year's and Christmas. Swedish...

This large pie contains all the popular components of an American hearty breakfast: fried potatoes (hash browns) are the pie shell, and inside it is a filling of juicy pork cutlets, ham,...

Beautiful holiday cookies with colored glass centers will fill your celebration with a magical atmosphere. Children will be especially delighted. To make stained glass sugar cookies, you...

"Fried sole is one of my favorite dishes," admits Geoffrey Zakarian. "It reminds me mostly of New York City, with its legendary restaurants serving the dish, especially in...

Sablés are French shortbread cookies. With the addition of chocolate, they become incredibly delicious and festive. In addition to cocoa powder, dark chocolate is also added to the dough, and...

These Italian cookies are made in the style of a fruitcake, with dried fruits, candied peel, nuts, and alcohol. These types of cakes are popular in the West during the winter holidays, especially at Christmas. Why not make one too...

The beauty of syringe-pressed cookies is that you can shape them into virtually any shape using the included discs. Kids especially love the shaped cookies, and you can customize the flavors...