Made with brandy, rye whiskey, dark Jamaica rum, cream sherry, extra large eggs, large eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream
Time: over 5 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.
Modern Version of George Washington's Egg Nog
Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider
Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
British Christmas Victoria Sandwich Cake
Prepare yourself for a slice of history with this delightful Victoria sandwich cake, a time-honored recipe that marries sweet simplicity with a touch of...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Bark Candy
Easy chocolate bark. Just stir your favorite add-ins into the melted chocolate coating (white, dark, milk, etc) and let harden in desired shapes.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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Santa Claus Cake
This Santa Claus cake is an enchanting blend of maraschino cherries and nuts, baked to perfection in a charming mold. It's straightforward enough for novice bakers while still...
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
Peppermint Candy
Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
Whip up some Christmas peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in a few simple steps. These treats mix, chill, and are ready to be enjoyed...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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 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
Christmas Morn' Eggnog Muffins
Add a festive touch to your holiday baking with these delicious eggnog muffins. Light, fluffy, and full of holiday cheer, these muffins are the perfect addition to your...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Christmas Cranberry Punch
Ready to add a splash of pizzazz to your holiday festivities? This vibrant Christmas cranberry punch combines juices that promise to tingle your taste buds and make every...
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Carb Eggnog
This low carb eggnog is a great holiday option for people who are on the keto diet, a low-sugar eating plan, or any carb-restricted diet.
Time: over 5 hours
Christmas Stollen
Made with active dry yeast, milk, egg, sugar, salt, butter, bread flour, currants, sultana raisins, red candied cherries
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Festive Wassail
A mulled cider like this one is the perfect finishing touch on a holiday meal. Bright citrus with warming spices and an optional pour of rum makes a perfect wintertime punch.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Hot Mulled Cider
'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Christollen Bread
Made with raisins, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, cardamom, milk, sugar, margarine or butter, salt, egg, mixed candied fruits and peels
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Christmas Cookie Frosting
Made with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, milk, butter or margarine
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Punch
This festive holiday drink works well with low sugar/diet ingredients as well as regular. Float the cranberries on top for a festive look.
Time: under 30 minutes
Candy Cane Cocktail
A fun holiday cocktail made with vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and of course, candy canes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Drunken Gingerbread Men Cupcakes
Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Classic Snickerdoodles
Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Holiday Gingerbread
Made with sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter, molasses
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Roll Out Christmas Cookies
Grab your rolling pin because it's time to get those festive cookie cutters out and roll with it. This simple dough is your canvas for holiday creativity, with plenty of room...
Method: oven
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
Dad's Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Made with ground ginger, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves
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
Simon And Seafort's Prime Rib With Horseradish Relish
Made with salt, sugar, cider vinegar, coarse salt, beef prime rib roast, seasoned salt, black pepper, fresh horseradish
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Oatmeal Snickerdoodle Cookies
Made with baking soda, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, oats
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Little Jack Horner's Christmas Pie
Made with all-purpose flour, pecans, salt, shortening, water, pears, dried tart cherries, sugar
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Relish
Made with salt, sugar, white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Overnight Caramel French Toast for Christmas Morning
Made with salt, sandwich bread, brown sugar, eggs, butter, milk, corn syrup, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Lace Almond Tuiles
Made with vanilla extract, butter, sugar, egg whites, all-purpose flour, almonds
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Zuccarini
Made with butter, oil, sugar, eggs, lemon or anise extract, flour, baking powder, salt, water
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Rainbow Cake
Made with Cool Whip, water, lime gelatin powder, white cake mix, cherry gelatin powder
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Standing Rib Roast With Burgundy Gravy
Made with dried marjoram, savory, dried thyme, black pepper, roast of beef, gravy seasoning, burgundy wine, roast beef drippings, all-purpose flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree
Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Brandy Prime Rib
Made with fresh oregano and thyme sprigs, beef stock, standing rib roast, garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, brandy
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Bourbon Pecan Cake
Made with baking powder, pecan halves, whole red candied cherries, seedless white raisins, bourbon, butter, sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Brazil Nut Christmas Fruit Cake
Made with sugar, whole Brazil nuts, walnuts, pitted dates, raisins, candied orange peel, candied green cherries, candied red cherries, flour, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Reindeer Milk Cocktail
Made with vodka, clam juice, ketchup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Rib Roast With Currant Sauce
Made with currant or grape jelly, rib roast, garlic, dry mustard, salt, water, black pepper, brown beef gravy, dried thyme
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Christmas Cranberry Salad
Made with whipping cream, salt, walnuts or pecans, cranberries, miniature marshmallows, sugar, apples, seedless grapes
Time: over 5 hours
Overnight Caramel Rolls From Bread Dough
Made with butter, butterscotch pudding, frozen bread dough, cinnamon, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Braunschweiger Mold
Made with pimientos, parsley, braunschweiger, chili sauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.