Christmas

These Christmas-related recipes run the gamut—from delicious cookies and confections to Christmas dinner main dishes and sides.

  • Fresh Fruit Salad

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 15 minutes

    A vibrant holiday fruit salad with strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, and oranges in a honey-citrus dressing.

  • Sugared Cranberries

    ByDiana Rattray

    Sweet-tart sugared cranberries make a festive garnish or snack with only three ingredients.

  • Creamed Leeks

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 22 minutes

    Creamed leeks are a delicious side dish. Cooking them in cream brings out their sweetness, and they pair perfectly with various main courses.

  • Instant Pot Baked Ham

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot baked ham recipe. Tender and mouthwatering results in a fraction of the time.

  • Linzer Cookies

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Linzer cookies are delicate shortbread sandwich cookies filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar.

  • Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

    Impress friends and family with this roasted boneless leg of lamb recipe. Seasoned with garlic, lemon, and rosemary, it’s a great choice!

  • Honey and Pineapple Baked Ham

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes

    a plate of baked ham with pineapple, sweet potatoes, and broccoli

  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

    Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade chocolate crinkle cookies. Perfect for parties or holiday events, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser.

  • Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 22 minutes

    A simple royal icing decorates these basic sugar cookies. The royal icing is made with meringue powder rather than fresh egg whites.

  • Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 54 minutes

    This rich Mississippi sweet potato pie is a keeper! The recipe makes two amazing Southern-style pies—prepare to take a bow!

  • Italian Ricotta Cookies

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 24 minutes

    Your friends and family will fall in love with these soft, cake-like Italian ricotta cookies! They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!

  • Herb Crusted Ribeye Roast

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

    This herb-crusted rib eye roast is the perfect roast for a holiday meal. For best flavor, season the beef and refrigerate it for a few hours before roasting.

  • Festive Coconut Shortbread Squares

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

    A buttery shortbread crust is topped with almonds, coconut, and candied fruit mixed with sweetened condensed milk.

  • Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour

    A cranberry upside-down cake is the perfect elegant dessert for a holiday get-together!

  • Classic Red Velvet Cake With Ermine Frosting

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

    This red velvet is a traditional one made with a boiled milk ermine frosting. It’s a classic southern cake that always delights!

  • Herb Crusted Beef Ribeye Roast

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

    A succulent ribeye roast is the perfect choice for a special occasion, holiday meal, or Sunday dinner!

  • Roast Beef Tenderloin With Root Vegetables

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

    This roast beef tenderloin with root vegetables is a stunning holiday-worthy meal. Juicy beef tenderloin is roasted alongside potatoes and carrots and served with a silky red wine sauce.

  • Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Add a delicious twist to your holiday meals with homemade apple cider cranberry sauce. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!