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Favorite Nibbles for Holiday Parties All holiday appetizers

  • Best Garlic Bread EVER on a round plate

    18 min
    Here's how to make the BEST garlic bread! Two classic garlic bread methods: toasted and crisped under the broiler, the other soft from being wrapped in aluminum foil and heated in the oven.
  • A cutting board with slices of focaccia topped with caramelized onions, cranberries, and brie.

    1 hr, 20 min
    Vegetarian
    Wow your taste buds with this festive focaccia appetizer topped with sweet caramelized onions, tart cranberries, and creamy brie. It will become your new favorite holiday starter!
  • Platter of golden air fried crispy cauliflower heaped on the right of the platter. A small bowl of creamy dip swirled with hot sauce is placed next to the cauliflower on the platter. The cauliflower is resting on a few leaves of lettuce.

    17 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Crispy cauliflower for the win, thanks to your air fryer! Make the cauliflower even tastier and crispier with spices, a little egg, and a light coating of breadcrumbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.
  • Swedish Meatballs

    1 hr, 20 min
    The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce.
  • The best cheese ball is in the center of a platter and surrounded by crackers.

    20 min
    This super easy cheese ball recipe is a holiday classic! Form cream cheese, cheddar, and some simple seasonings into a ball and roll it in crunchy pecans. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables.
  • Stuffed mushroom caps on an appetizer tray

    40 min
    Vegetarian
    These classic stuffed mushrooms are loaded with shallots, garlic, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and chopped mushroom stems. Sprinkle with Parmesan, pop them in the oven, and you've got a great appetizer for the holidays.
  • Baked Brie

    35 min
    Easiest baked brie EVER! Brie cheese topped with jam, wrapped in puff pastry or crescent roll dough, and baked until melty. Delicious!
  • Gougeres Cheddar Cheese Puffs

    50 min
    Light and airy savory cheese puffs (gourgères) with cheddar cheese and thyme.
  • How to make salmon mousse

    6 hrs, 25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Be the hit of the party with this salmon mousse! Perfect for spreading on crackers and crudite dips.
  • Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

    1 hr
    Cranberry glazed meatballs with lean ground turkey, thyme, fennel seeds, ricotta, glazed with a spicy-sweet ruby red cranberry sauce.
  • Goat Cheese Bacon Pops

    25 min
    Gluten-Free
    Easy goat cheese bacon pops! Such a fun and festive appetizer for any party or holiday gathering. Make-ahead. Gluten-free.
  • Honey Hazelnut Baked Brie

    45 min
    Festive Baked Brie! Drizzled with a sweet and sour honey sauce and toasted hazelnuts.

  • 20 min
    Once you taste these salty-sweet Herb-Spiced Mixed Nuts, you'll be glad you invited people over to help you eat them. They're dangerously good. Make them right before guests walk through the door and be prepared to make a second batch!
  • Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon in a white casserole dish

    35 min
    Gluten-Free
    This Spinach Artichoke Dip with crunchy smoky bacon will disappear in a flash at your next party! Make this for football parties, game nights with friends, or any gathering that needs a dip on the table.
  • Pimento Cheese in bowl surrounded by crackers

    15 min
    Vegetarian
    Pimento Cheese! It's a Southern staple: a spreadable dip for celery, sandwiches, crackers. We make ours with pimentos, cheddar and jack cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese. Dig in!
  • Easy focaccia bread with rosemary baked and cooling on a cooling rack

    4 hrs, 50 min
    Homemade focaccia is simply the BEST! It's easy to make, but be sure to give yourself the afternoon. You'll be rewarded with a rich, rosemary-scented bread that feeds a crowd. Serve as an appetizer or as a side with soup, roasts, or braises.
  • Hot Crab Dip with Cream Cheese and Mayo

    30 min
    Gluten-Free
    This Hot Crab Dip is a MUST for your holiday party, Super Bowl party, or dinner party. Made with lump crab meat, cream cheese, and mayo. Make it ahead and then bake until bubbly when you're ready to serve!
  • the best potato latkes on a blue platter with sour cream

    30 min
    Our deli-style potato latkes recipe is made in the food processor! They're crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Serve hot with plenty of sour cream and applesauce!
  • Potato Herb Tart

    55 min
    Vegetarian
    Potato Herb Tart! This appetizer is so simple, but looks super fancy. Just puff pastry with thinly-sliced potatoes and herbs. It's the perfect recipe to have in your back pocket for dinner parties and around the holidays.
  • Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers - smoked salmon dip with crackers on tray

    10 min
    Low Carb
    Take your party appetizer game up a notch! This pretty pink smoked salmon dip is ready in minutes, makes any occasion feel extra special, and tastes just as good with crackers as it does with crudités.

Best Holiday Desserts All holiday desserts

  • Side view of a new york style cheesecake on a cake stand.

    3 hrs
    Say hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER.
  • Easy fudge recipe cut into squares and stacked.

    4 hrs, 20 min
    This fudge recipe is adapted from the original Kraft back-of-the-can recipe—but with extra chocolate. It's easy to make with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. It makes a huge batch so you can share with friends!
  • Gingerbread Man Cookies

    2 hrs
    Gingerbread Cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with spices and molasses. Decorate with royal icing and enjoy them for dessert or on your Christmas tree!
  • Easy English Toffee in Bowl

    1 hr, 30 min
    Homemade English toffee! Top this crunchy, caramel toffee with dark chocolate and toasted nuts. It's so easy to make and keeps for weeks. Ships well, too!
  • Walnut Snowball Cookies

    45 min
    These festive holiday Snowball Cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts, flour, and vanilla, then rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. They freeze well and ship well, too!
  • Chocolate Truffles

    2 hrs, 45 min
    Chocolate Truffles are EASY to make! Your sweetheart will LOVE these homemade truffles. With chocolate and cream, assorted flavors, and coated with either cocoa or chopped nuts. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
  • Finished Candy Cane Cookies on Baking Pan

    3 hrs, 28 min
    Candy Cane Cookies! Twists of red-and-white cookie dough flavored with peppermint extract. Such a fun way to celebrate the holidays!
  • Overhead view of a homemade coconut cream pie with a slice removed and set on a plate to the right.

    1 hr, 10 min
    Toasted coconut and creamy custard in a perfectly flaky pie crust topped with pillowy whipped cream: this is all you need to make any day feel like a day at the beach. This toasted coconut cream pie will become a family favorite in no time!
  • Pumpkin Snack Cake frosted with cream cheese is set on a table with two plates with pieces of cake to the right.

    45 min
    It’s fall, which means everyone needs a fluffy, light pumpkin cake scented with all those wonderful warming spices like cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg. Finish it with an easy cream cheese frosting, and dessert is ready!
  • Brightly frosted holiday sugar cookies set on a platter.

    1 hr, 20 min
    These Christmas Cookies are buttery, tender, and ready for icing. A tried-and-true family favorite, this is THE cookie that Santa wants on his cookie plate!
  • Overhead shot of magic cookie bars ready to eat

    35 min
    Classic 7-layer magic bars with chocolate, nuts, butterscotch, and coconut! They're the perfect make-ahead dessert for your next party.
  • Easy Peanut Butter Cookies on a serving plate

    3 hrs, 40 min
    These are the best peanut butter cookies ever! Use your favorite store-brand peanut butter and a combination of white and brown sugar. For the best cookie shape, let the dough chill for at least three hours before baking.
  • Mini Easy Ginger Lemon Cookies placed in a footed serving bowl.

    2 hrs, 32 min
    Move over gingerbread man; there's a new cookie in town! These one-bite slice-and-bake spiced ginger and lemon cookies pack a flavorful punch. Be prepared—they are the first to go on any holiday cookie tray.
  • Overhead view of the best chess pie with a slice removed. The slice is on a blue plate with forks and a pie server to the right.

    1 hr, 10 min
    Serve up this Southern classic chess pie to friends and family alike! It’s made with basic pantry ingredients, keeps well, and you can freeze it. The secret ingredient is a little cornmeal mixed into the custard.
  • Overhead view of the best apple pie bars cut into rectangles and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

    1 hr, 50 min
    These apple pie bars have all the sweet cinnamon flavors of an apple pie in hand-held form! They’re easy to make, easy to share, and easy to transform into caramel apple pie bars should you want to make them extra special. If you need to plan ahead these bars are even freezer friendly! Let the fall baking commence!
  • Pumpkin cheesecake topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream and pecans.

    2 hrs, 20 min
    This Thanksgiving, make a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert! This cheesecake has all the best parts of pumpkin pie (pumpkin! cinnamon! nutmeg!) combined with the creaminess of cheesecake. Top it with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
  • Overhead view of Butterhorn Cookies Filled with Walnut Meringue in a pink bowl.

    2 hrs, 25 min
    If light buttery cookies with a nutty filling are on your holiday must-have list, this is the cookie for you. Rolled up, filled with a walnut meringue, and dressed in a snowy glaze, these cookies are perfect with tea, as an afternoon snack, or part of a holiday cookie exchange.
  • Gingerbread Bars frosted and decorated with festive sprinkles and set on a rack.

    33 min
    Dress up your holiday table with these easy and delicious Gingerbread Cookie Bars. Make them a day in advance so the flavors come together. Cream cheese frosting with sprinkles adds that extra special touch.
  • Best fruit cake on a serving platter

    2 hrs, 15 min
    This easy fruitcake is perfect for the holidays. It's light, tender, and full of dried fruits and nuts. Sprinkle the loaf with brandy, or leave it out! Either way, this fruit cake is a welcome addition to the holiday table.
  • Royal icing for sugar cookies piped into a variety of patterns and sent on a cooling rack.

    30 min
    The secret to easy sugar cookies? Cream cheese! These homemade sugar cookies are easy to roll out but firm enough to decorate. Bet you can’t eat just one! Decorate with frosting, royal icing, or sparkling sugar.
  • Pumpkin Pie

    1 hr
    This is absolutely the BEST homemade pumpkin pie recipe! Make it with canned or fresh pumpkin puree and up to several days ahead. Also freezes well! Thanksgiving pie never looked so good or so easy.
  • A crumb topped easy shoofly pie.

    55 min
    This wet bottom Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie is the perfect pantry pie recipe. If you love molasses and simple ingredients, this pie is for you. The strong molasses flavor is tempered with butter and a warm-spice crumble topping. This pie is just what your coffee break needs.
  • Easy chocolate mousse in serving glasses and set on a tray.

    8 hrs, 35 min
    Classic chocolate mousse makes any dinner feel a little more fancy. It's great for a dinner party because it looks so pretty, everyone gets their own serving, and you can make it ahead.
  • Homemade Caramel Candy cut into squares.

    3 hrs, 35 min
    Making classic, soft and chewy caramel candies to stuff into stockings, gift to loved ones near and far, or simply treat yourself is easier than you might imagine. You can make these sweet candy treats in about 30 minutes. Then all you need to do is let them cool and wrap!
  • Homemade blondie bars on a plate

    40 min
    These homemade blondies are rich, buttery, and chewy — the perfect treat for Game Day, birthday parties, and potlucks. They keep for several days and freeze like a dream.

Signature Holiday Cocktails

  • Two Glasses of Coquito

    40 min
    Think of Coquito as the Puerto Rican version of eggnog! It's made with a blend of coconut ingredients, cinnamon, and rum. One batch makes plenty for a party.
  • Sidecar cocktail with a halved lemon to the left and a lemon peel on the edge of the glass.

    5 min
    The sidecar is a classic cocktail made with Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. It’s equally appropriate at a backyard barbecue or a fancy dinner party! Try some of our favorite variations, too!
  • Cosmopolitan ingredients on a counter with a cosmo drink in front.

    5 min
    Nothing like a Cosmopolitan! Made with citrus vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup, this easy-to-make cocktail is a favorite for every occasion.
  • Overhead view of two Negronis with non alcoholic gin, bar nuts and an orange wedge.

    3 min
    All the delight of a negroni cocktail, but without the alcohol! This non-alcoholic negroni relies on alcohol-free gin and vermouth to make a cocktail that’s just as bold and delicious as the original.
  • Homemade Eggnog Recipe served in glasses with a sprinkle of nutmeg

    1 hr, 25 min
    Homemade Eggnog is EASY to make! Plus, it doesn't have all the fillers of the store-bought stuff. Just cream, sugar, eggs, and spices. Enjoy it spiked or without alcohol for a kid-friendly version.
  • Low-proof cocktail in a coupe glass with a black salted rim. Lime, bitters and a bottle are in the background.

    5 min
    A chocolatey riff on the classic Adonis cocktail, this drink is made with crème de cacao, sherry, and vermouth. This low-proof cocktail feels so special you won’t know what you’re missing. It’s equally perfect for a holiday cocktail party or Friday movie night!
  • Holiday Punch

    6 hrs, 5 min
    Here's a festive holiday punch that's fit for a crowd! We make it with cranberry juice, orange juice, bourbon, and hard cider, though we include a non-alcoholic version so kids to enjoy, too.
  • Apple Sangria with Cranberries

    4 hrs, 15 min
    Make this Cranberry Apple Sangria for the holidays! It's infused with orange liqueur, cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon. You can also warm it up and turn it into a mulled wine.
  • Grasshopper Cocktail

    5 min
    Grasshopper Cocktail! Minty, chocolatey, creamy, cool, and wonderfully retro. Only 3 ingredients, easy to make!
  • Pomegranate Lime Juice cocktail

    5 min
    This ruby red Pomegranate Paloma is just the cocktail you need for the holidays! Vibrant, cheerful, sweet, tart, and bubbly.

Awesome Holiday Side Dishes All holiday sides

  • A show bowl with Thanksgiving mashed potatoes inside.

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Want the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between.
  • A close up side view of a glass casserole dish with a wooden spoon scooping out the potato casserole.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Vegetarian
    Cheesy Potato Casserole without the canned cream of anything soup. This recipe relies on simple ingredients in your pantry to make a quick and easy cheese sauce. It sounds fancy, but don’t worry. It’s easy!
  • Best Garlic Bread EVER on a round plate

    18 min
    Here's how to make the BEST garlic bread! Two classic garlic bread methods: toasted and crisped under the broiler, the other soft from being wrapped in aluminum foil and heated in the oven.
  • Turkey Stuffing

    3 hrs
    Classic Thanksgiving turkey stuffing recipe made with French bread cubes toasted in butter, walnuts, onion, celery, apple, green olives, and stock made from turkey giblets. No stuffing is better than Mom's!
  • Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    1 hr, 25 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Don't stress over mashed potatoes, make them ahead! These extra-rich make-ahead mashed potatoes can be kept refrigerated or frozen, and then reheated when you're ready to eat.
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a bowl with chives

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Make mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker for Thanksgiving or just as an easy side dish! They're ready in about 30 minutes, from start to finish and are perfect every time. Add garlic if you like.
  • Platter of golden air fried crispy cauliflower heaped on the right of the platter. A small bowl of creamy dip swirled with hot sauce is placed next to the cauliflower on the platter. The cauliflower is resting on a few leaves of lettuce.

    17 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Crispy cauliflower for the win, thanks to your air fryer! Make the cauliflower even tastier and crispier with spices, a little egg, and a light coating of breadcrumbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.
  • Raw Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette on a plate with a fork to the right.

    30 min
    Dairy-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    This hearty Brussels sprouts and kale salad is full of crunchy nuts and bacon, and tossed with a tangy dressing. Plus, several elements can be prepared ahead, making assembly a breeze for your holiday table or weekday lunch.
  • A white serving dish with roast parsnips inside.

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Roasted parsnips are the perfect side dish for a fall meal or holiday dinner. These parsnips are roasted in butter and stock and then tossed with parsley, chives, garlic, and a touch of horseradish.
  • A skillet with Homemade Creamed Spinach and a serving spoon set on a wood table.

    25 min
    Creamed spinach is easy to make and comes together in minutes. A rich sauce gets a flavor boost from Dijon mustard. Serve this simple vegetable side dish alongside roast chicken, steak, or pork loin.
  • Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes

    1 hr, 7 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mashed sweet potato yams with butter, brown sugar, and holiday spices. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
  • Side view of a flaky spring pie on a large blue platter. One slice of the pie is missing and the cheesy artichoke filling is visible on the plate. The lower left has a pile of forks on a white plate. A grey linen tablecloth is on the table and a glass is in the upper left corner.

    1 hr, 20 min
    Vegetarian
    Canned artichokes, lemon zest, and parsley combined with a cheese trifecta of Ricotta, Swiss, and Parmesan make this surprisingly light, cheesy artichoke pie. It only takes 30 minutes to assemble and less than an hour in the oven!
  • Candied Yams

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Candied yams, garnet sweet potatoes, glazed with a brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, orange sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays!
  • Yorkshire Pudding

    1 hr, 40 min
    Traditional Yorkshire pudding to serve with roast beef, batter of flour, salt, eggs, butter, milk, cooked in pan with roast drippings.
  • Au Gratin Potatoes baked in a casserole dish until golden brown.

    30 min
    Potatoes Au Gratin is a traditional potato dish baked in a cheesy cream sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. Don’t let the beauty of this classic holiday side dish fool you—this potato recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.
  • Scooping Easy Cauliflower Bake out of a glass casserole dish.

    50 min
    Low Carb
    Low carb and utterly delicious, this quick and easy cheesy cauliflower casserole makes a decadent holiday or weeknight dinner side dish. Keep it simple with tender florets and a rich cheese sauce, or load this cauliflower bake with bacon and minced chives.
  • Close up shot of roasted brussel sprouts in a skillet

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    Even the most adamant sprouts haters will love these roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. So crispy and delicious!
  • The best popover recipe baked in a muffin tin.

    42 min
    The best popovers are tender and soft inside with a thin crispy outside. Make them plain, savory, or sweet, and serve them with custard, jam, or butter. Make a batch now and freeze some for later to serve at your holiday table, alongside a Sunday roast, or for a light breakfast
  • Side view of cranberry sauce homemade.

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    This homemade cranberry sauce is classic. Made from fresh or frozen cranberries and ready in 20 minutes, it's a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make-ahead, too!
  • Duchess Potatoes

    55 min
    Gluten-Free
    Classic Duchess potatoes, mashed with butter, nutmeg and cream, then baked until the tops are golden brown.
  • Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Gruyere

    1 hr, 20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Gorgeous scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for holiday entertaining!
  • Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    1 hr, 20 min
    Brussels sprouts blanched and baked in a cheesy white sauce with pancetta and gruyere. A perfect Thanksgiving side!
  • Hasselback Potatoes

    1 hr, 30 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Vertical slicing and an extra-long roast in the oven make these potatoes both beautiful and delicious. Look at all those crispy edges!
  • Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Thyme

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Butternut squash cubes, seared in brown butter, tossed with thyme. Easy Thanksgiving stovetop side! The browned butter brings out the most amazing flavor in the butternut squash.
  • Cider Roasted Root Vegetables

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Beautiful roasted root vegetables—garnet yams, parsnips, carrots, beets—tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette and roasted until tender and caramelized.

Recent Holiday Recipes & Ideas

  • Overhead view of two Negronis with non alcoholic gin, bar nuts and an orange wedge.

    3 min
    All the delight of a negroni cocktail, but without the alcohol! This non-alcoholic negroni relies on alcohol-free gin and vermouth to make a cocktail that’s just as bold and delicious as the original.
  • Sliced prime rib roast on a platter

    5 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Prime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season.
  • Homemade Eggnog Recipe served in glasses with a sprinkle of nutmeg

    1 hr, 25 min
    Homemade Eggnog is EASY to make! Plus, it doesn't have all the fillers of the store-bought stuff. Just cream, sugar, eggs, and spices. Enjoy it spiked or without alcohol for a kid-friendly version.
  • Stuffed mushroom caps on an appetizer tray

    40 min
    Vegetarian
    These classic stuffed mushrooms are loaded with shallots, garlic, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and chopped mushroom stems. Sprinkle with Parmesan, pop them in the oven, and you've got a great appetizer for the holidays.
  • A cutting board with slices of focaccia topped with caramelized onions, cranberries, and brie.

    1 hr, 20 min
    Vegetarian
    Wow your taste buds with this festive focaccia appetizer topped with sweet caramelized onions, tart cranberries, and creamy brie. It will become your new favorite holiday starter!
  • Best fruit cake on a serving platter

    2 hrs, 15 min
    This easy fruitcake is perfect for the holidays. It's light, tender, and full of dried fruits and nuts. Sprinkle the loaf with brandy, or leave it out! Either way, this fruit cake is a welcome addition to the holiday table.
  • Christmas morning pancakes spread on a plate and topped with pears and creme fraiche. Additional pears are in a bowl next to the plate.

    55 min
    This holiday season, start a new tradition with gingerbread pancakes. Rich molasses, cinnamon, clove, and ginger added to classic buttermilk pancakes make a short stack worthy of Christmas morning. Top with whipped cream and caramelized pears to make this an extra special treat.
  • Three photos side by side. On the left is a pan of Raspberry Jam Rolls. In the center is a platter of Swedish Coffee Bread. On the right is Caramel Apple Monkey Bread.

    Draw your family from their sweet slumber on Christmas morning with the smell of freshly baked breakfast rolls wafting through the air. Sticky Buns studded with pecans, Cinnamon Rolls (regular or gluten free), Raspberry Jam Rolls or S-shaped St. Lucia Saffron Buns make the morning extra special.
  • Gingerbread Bars frosted and decorated with festive sprinkles and set on a rack.

    33 min
    Dress up your holiday table with these easy and delicious Gingerbread Cookie Bars. Make them a day in advance so the flavors come together. Cream cheese frosting with sprinkles adds that extra special touch.
  • Homemade Caramel Candy cut into squares.

    3 hrs, 35 min
    Making classic, soft and chewy caramel candies to stuff into stockings, gift to loved ones near and far, or simply treat yourself is easier than you might imagine. You can make these sweet candy treats in about 30 minutes. Then all you need to do is let them cool and wrap!
  • A pan of easy gluten free cinnamon rolls being topped with icing.

    There’s nothing quite like a soft, tender cinnamon roll filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting. This gluten free version uses both yeast and baking powder to create a roll everyone will love.
  • Hot chocolate in a decorative cup with a saucer.

    15 min
    Homemade hot chocolate is a dreamy treat on a cold day. Make it with real chocolate, whole milk, and vanilla, and top it with a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Sidecar drink with chocolate in a coupe glass with a second glass behind it. Ingredients for the cocktails are behind the glass.

    5 min
    This riff on the classic sidecar is made with cognac, tawny port, fresh lime juice, and dark créme de cacao for a chocolate-y hit. It’s smooth, sultry, and sophisticated -- perfect for any cocktail party!
  • Beef Bourguignon served over mashed potatoes in a bowl

    3 hrs, 15 min
    This version of Julia Child's classic Beef Bourguignon (or Boeuf Bourguignon) is made by stewing beef with carrots and mushrooms until it's fall-apart tender. The sauce is rich, hearty, and worth every minute of slow cooking. Serve for Christmas dinner or any special winter meal.
  • Au Gratin Potatoes baked in a casserole dish until golden brown.

    30 min
    Potatoes Au Gratin is a traditional potato dish baked in a cheesy cream sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. Don’t let the beauty of this classic holiday side dish fool you—this potato recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.
  • The best cheese ball is in the center of a platter and surrounded by crackers.

    20 min
    This super easy cheese ball recipe is a holiday classic! Form cream cheese, cheddar, and some simple seasonings into a ball and roll it in crunchy pecans. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables.
  • Brightly frosted holiday sugar cookies set on a platter.

    1 hr, 20 min
    These Christmas Cookies are buttery, tender, and ready for icing. A tried-and-true family favorite, this is THE cookie that Santa wants on his cookie plate!
  • Mini Easy Ginger Lemon Cookies placed in a footed serving bowl.

    2 hrs, 32 min
    Move over gingerbread man; there's a new cookie in town! These one-bite slice-and-bake spiced ginger and lemon cookies pack a flavorful punch. Be prepared—they are the first to go on any holiday cookie tray.
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    35 min
    We're taking this beloved, retro recipe up a notch with Italian sausage, gooey Camembert cheese and fresh herbs. Meet your new favorite appetizer, or a mighty fine addition to family movie night!
  • Three photos side by side. To the left is a glass mug of Hot Buttered Rum, in the center are three flutes of Chamb' and Bubbly. To the right is a glass mug of hot mulled wine.

    Let’s show 2020 the door and enjoy ourselves while we’re at it! Grab a cocktail shaker and mix a different drink every day of the month! Whether you prefer an Old-Fashioned or a French 75, we have the recipes for you.
  • Overhead view of Butterhorn Cookies Filled with Walnut Meringue in a pink bowl.

    2 hrs, 25 min
    If light buttery cookies with a nutty filling are on your holiday must-have list, this is the cookie for you. Rolled up, filled with a walnut meringue, and dressed in a snowy glaze, these cookies are perfect with tea, as an afternoon snack, or part of a holiday cookie exchange.
  • Vieux carre in a whiskey glass with ingredients to make the cocktail behind it.

    3 min
    The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail. It’s made with a blend of brandy and rye whiskey, bitters, Benedictine, and vermouth—a combination that will warm your blood and enliven your spirit.
  • roast turkey resting in the roasting pan

    4 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    How to cook the best turkey for Thanksgiving? Roast it breast-side down! This is our tried-and-true method for Thanksgiving turkey and we share all the details. From defrosting to long to cook the turkey, we've got your Thanksgiving covered.
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a bowl with chives

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Make mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker for Thanksgiving or just as an easy side dish! They're ready in about 30 minutes, from start to finish and are perfect every time. Add garlic if you like.
  • A small stack of red and white frosted cookies set next to a glass of milk.

    3 hrs, 41 min
    If you're a fan of soft and cakey Lofthouse-style sugar cookies, then this is the recipe for you! Add a generous layer of frosting and some rainbow sprinkles, and these cookies are ready for a party.

All Holiday Recipes

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  • A show bowl with Thanksgiving mashed potatoes inside.

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Want the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between.
  • Sliced prime rib roast on a platter

    5 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Prime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season.
  • Side view of a new york style cheesecake on a cake stand.

    3 hrs
    Say hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER.
  • A close up side view of a glass casserole dish with a wooden spoon scooping out the potato casserole.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Vegetarian
    Cheesy Potato Casserole without the canned cream of anything soup. This recipe relies on simple ingredients in your pantry to make a quick and easy cheese sauce. It sounds fancy, but don’t worry. It’s easy!
  • Roast Beef

    4 hrs, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
  • How to Make Gravy

    15 min
    Two easy gravy recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions.
  • Rack of Lamb

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Rack of Lamb is so elegant! Perfect for entertaining. Tender oven-roasted rack of lamb, seasoned with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, and slathered with olive oil.
  • Roast Goose

    2 hrs, 5 min
    Low Carb
    Step-by-step detailed instructions and photos on roasting a goose.
  • Best Garlic Bread EVER on a round plate

    18 min
    Here's how to make the BEST garlic bread! Two classic garlic bread methods: toasted and crisped under the broiler, the other soft from being wrapped in aluminum foil and heated in the oven.
  • Oyster Stew

    30 min
    A creamy holiday oyster stew with oysters, milk, butter, onions, celery, parsley, and a dash of Tabasco.
  • Easy fudge recipe cut into squares and stacked.

    4 hrs, 20 min
    This fudge recipe is adapted from the original Kraft back-of-the-can recipe—but with extra chocolate. It's easy to make with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. It makes a huge batch so you can share with friends!
  • Sliced Roast Leg of Lamb with pink center

    3 hrs, 30 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic roast leg of lamb recipe. Leg of lamb marinated in a citrus rosemary marinade, then oven seared and slow roasted.
  • Gingerbread Man Cookies

    2 hrs
    Gingerbread Cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with spices and molasses. Decorate with royal icing and enjoy them for dessert or on your Christmas tree!
  • Easy English Toffee in Bowl

    1 hr, 30 min
    Homemade English toffee! Top this crunchy, caramel toffee with dark chocolate and toasted nuts. It's so easy to make and keeps for weeks. Ships well, too!
  • Walnut Snowball Cookies

    45 min
    These festive holiday Snowball Cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts, flour, and vanilla, then rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. They freeze well and ship well, too!
  • Two Glasses of Coquito

    40 min
    Think of Coquito as the Puerto Rican version of eggnog! It's made with a blend of coconut ingredients, cinnamon, and rum. One batch makes plenty for a party.
  • Sidecar cocktail with a halved lemon to the left and a lemon peel on the edge of the glass.

    5 min
    The sidecar is a classic cocktail made with Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. It’s equally appropriate at a backyard barbecue or a fancy dinner party! Try some of our favorite variations, too!
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookies on Plate

    4 hrs, 35 min
    Chocolate crinkle cookies! Chocolate dough rolled in powdered sugar and baked into a festive black and white cookie. They're the perfect Christmas cookies!

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