Sausage and potatoes are a great pairing to begin with, so why not put shredded potatoes right in the sausage?
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas

While most holidays have some special foods attached to them, Christmas seems to have the most variety. It's probably because Christmas is celebrated in so many ways leading up to the actually holiday - and it usually involves food. No matter how you celebrate at the holidays, we hope that these recipes will make things just a little extra festive for you and your family.
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celebrating the holidays
Office, school, or just celebrating "the holidays" with friends. These parties often involve festive drinks like wassail or hot buttered rum. Cookies are another huge part of Christmas. It seems like everyone has their favorite kinds that they make year after year: shortbread, candy cane cookies, cathedral windows, cherry winks, mincemeat and more
christmas dinner
The actual Christmas feast can include a day-long feeding frenzy from a family brunch to dessert after dinner. Some traditional dinner foods include prime rib, turkey, goose, or ham. The side dishes often are similar to those served at Thanksgiving and include sweet potatoes, green beans, or stuffing.
Potatis Korv (Swedish Christmas Sausage)
Copycat Caribou Coffee's Hot Apple Blast
Thought hot apple cider was good already? It may be, but throwing in caramel and cinnamon syrups a la Caribou makes it simply fabulous.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Colonial Hot Buttered Rum
A classic holiday drink made in the crock pot. This version of hot buttered rum is made with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, rum, and topped...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
7 Bone Standing Rib
Prime rib is a prime choice for an impressive dinner. This recipe uses a peppercorn-garlic rub with rosemary and basil to give the rib an herby seared crust.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cinnamon Wassail
You can't go wrong with hot apple cider on a cold night, but this mulled wassail made with whole cloves and cinnamon takes it to a new level.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Vegan Tom & Jerry Cocktail
Thanks to some Silk Nog, this creamy holiday treat is going vegan. Splashes of rum and brandy along with cinnamon and nutmeg make this cocktail a splendid choice for those...
Time: under 30 minutes
Pink Cotton Candy Cherry Fluff Salad
This perky pink dessert is always a favorite of kids and grownups. It uses a combination of cherry and strawberry pie fillings but you can use all of one flavor if...
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Ginger glazed carrots are a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your side dish. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Marinated Prime Rib
With a marinade of red wine, Worcestershire and herbs, this mouthwatering main course tastes even better than it sounds.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Shortbread
Butter, sugar, flour...if you think you can't bake desserts, this shortbread is here to prove you wrong. It's a great base recipe to turn into all sorts of shortbread flavors or...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Double Chocolate Cherry Bourbon Balls
These little chocolate balls have a little kick of Bourbon while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
No Bake Fruit Cake
A holiday favorite that doesn't require the oven. This is also known as an ice box cake, made with wafer cookies, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, fruit, and nuts.
Time: 2-5 hours
Jingle Bell Fudge
This fudge is all the rage at the holidays. Sweet butterscotch and rich peanut butter mixed together and topped with chopped walnuts make a perfect treat for Santa.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lena's Buttery Rum Balls
With creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of rum, these bite-sized rum balls are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Rudolph's Chocolate Truffle Cake
Made with eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, whipping cream, semisweet chocolate
Method: microwave, stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Fragrance
Get into the holiday spirit with this simple recipe. Simmer cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in water on the stove for a wonderful scent that will fill the house.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dolly Parton's Christmas Sugar Cookies
The famous country singer has another talent - baking! These simple cut-out cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Hard Rock Cinnamon Candy
Try your hand at candy making with this simple recipe. Cook sugar, corn syrup and water to the hard-crack stage, then add in cinnamon oil for flavor and red food coloring.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Prime Rib Baked in Rock Salt
Made with beef rib roast, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned pepper, kosher salt, Italian dressing mix, egg whites, water, beef broth, onion soup mix
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Starbucks' Caramel Apple Cider
Make your own version of the popular drink from Starbucks made with apple juice, cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and caramel syrup.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pistachio-Coconut Cookies
Easy cake mix cookies that are the perfect sweet treat
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cherry Wink Cookies
Made with shortening, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Holiday Eggnog
This eggnog recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic festive favorite without all of the added sugar. The creamy texture and warm spices give it an inviting flavor that...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
White Wine Eggnog
A unique, warm eggnog made with white wine, lemon, milk, and honey.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Austrian Christmas Gebackener Karpfen
If you're looking to spice up your Christmas dinner, look no further than Gebackener Karpfen. This dish offers a scrumptious nod to Austrian holiday traditions...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Red Wine Wassail
Red wine wassail is the perfect drink for a cold winter night. It's warm, sweet, and packed with flavor. This holiday drink is sure to spice up any party.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Australian Traditional Christmas Cake
The folks down under have a killer take on a Christmas cake. Brandy, lemon zest, warming spices, and raisins make for a deliciously fruity affair.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Spiced Wassail
Treat yourself to the warmth and comfort of your favorite holiday drink year round with this recipe. The spice combination brings depth, while still perfectly balancing sweetness
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Three-Ingredient Ice Cream Eggnog
This egg-free eggnog cuts through the unnecessary steps and goes right for what really matters: ice cream and liquor. Some fresh-grated nutmeg adds a little...
Time: over 5 hours
Christmas Meatballs
Meatballs for the holidays? Why not. These cranberry glazed, sweet and savory meatballs will make a great addition to your Christmas spread, or on toothpicks as a festive holiday...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Fudge Truffles
Is there any dessert bite better than a rich, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle? These truffles will send you straight up to chocolate heaven.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins
Unwrap the joy of baking with these Christmas morning cranberry muffins. They're like little gifts of flavor, bursting with cranberries and a hint of orange...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Edgar Allan Poe's Baltimore Eggnog
Looking to put a twist on traditional eggnog? Edgar Allan Poe's Baltimore eggnog features an intriguing mix of brandy, rum, and Madeira wine, offering a fun take on a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Sourdough German Stollen
Made with lemon peel, almond flavoring, salt, slivered almonds, currants, seedless raisins, golden raisins, sourdough starter sponge, milk, candied orange peel
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Modern Version of George Washington's Egg Nog
Made with brandy, rye whiskey, dark Jamaica rum, cream sherry, extra large eggs, large eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream
Time: over 5 hours
Pecan Green Beans
Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Pecan Cookies
Made with just a few simple ingredients, these pecan cookies come together in just minutes. Pecans add a lovely crunch, while the brown sugar gives the cookies a beautiful caramel...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oreo Eggnog
Eggnog and oreos blended with whipped topping makes a heavenly holiday treat.
Time: under 30 minutes
Best-Ever Prime Rib
You can't go wrong with a classic prime rib recipe, and this is one of the best we've ever tried. The key to success is to start with a good quality cut of beef and cook it low and...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Clementine Cake
Made with eggs, orange liqueur, clementine, icing sugar, clementines, sugar, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Butter Cookies
Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Appetizer Wreath
In just a few steps, you can whip up this appetizer wreath that combines the delicious crispiness of crescent rolls with a zesty cream cheese spread and a colorful array of fresh...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Austrian Christmas Weihnachtsbaeckerei
The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cherry Christmas Jam
Get ready to jar up some joy with this cherry Christmas jam. It's a sweet, tangy, and utterly festive addition to your holiday table or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Holiday Sugar Cookies
Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Spice Potpourri
Add a little holiday fragrance with this easy to make recipe for potpourri. The combination of orange and lemon peels, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaves will...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Candy Cane Bark
Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Jack in the Box Egg Nog Milk Shake
Blend the nostalgia of a classic milkshake with the holiday allure of eggnog, and you've got yourself the ultimate indulgent sipper.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Macadamia Cookies
Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.
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