This English cream toffee recipe is a sweet throwback with a homemade twist. Perfect for when you need a little nostalgia with your sugar rush.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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.
English Cream Toffee
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
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
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
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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
Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.
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
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
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
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
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
Cherry Wink Cookies
Made with shortening, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates
Method: oven
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reindeer Milk Cocktail
Made with vodka, clam juice, ketchup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 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
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
Pistachio-Coconut Cookies
Easy cake mix cookies that are the perfect sweet treat
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
White Wine Eggnog
A unique, warm eggnog made with white wine, lemon, milk, and honey.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Clementine Cake
Made with eggs, orange liqueur, clementine, icing sugar, clementines, sugar, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
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
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
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
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
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
Christmas Punch
Any recipe that starts off with a pint each of vodka and bourbon means business. Fresh cranberries help bring out the Christmas spirit while a good pour of ginger ale adds a nice fizz...
Time: under 30 minutes
Deluxe Hot Apple Cider
Made with cinnamon sticks, star anise, pumpkin pie spice, apple cider, guava nectar, orange, clementine, dark real maple syrup, brown sugar
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
Easy Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate covered cherries are a classic sweet treat. And so easy to make! They are also great for entertaining and gift-giving.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Santa's Nightcap Cocktail
A cheerful cocktail using gin, rum, and maple syrup, topped off with fresh lime juice. Served over ice, it's a fun addition to your holiday drinks.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Braunschweiger Mold
Made with pimientos, parsley, braunschweiger, chili sauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Austrian Christmas Sachertorte
Made with butter, egg yolks, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, flour, apricot jam
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baileys Irish Cream Truffles
These truffles are rich and creamy with a hint of Irish cream flavor. They are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to indulge your sweet tooth.
Method: stovetop
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
Christmas Almond Balls Cookies
Meet your new holiday go-to: Christmas almond balls, buttery treats with a subtle almond crunch. They bake up golden and become a sweet, snowy delight with a dusting of...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Who needs presents when you have this Christmas breakfast casserole? It's a festive feast of bacon and cheese, guaranteed to make even the Grinchiest morning bright.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Rum Balls
Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.
Time: over 5 hours
Eggnog Pots De Creme
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these eggnog pots De creme. A creamy, dreamy dessert that's like eggnog in a fancier outfit. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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