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Christmas

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.



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recipe for icelandic christmas salad

Icelandic Christmas Salad

Made with lemon juice, red cabbage, red currant jelly, raspberry preserves or apricot jam


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grandpa's hot buttered rum

Grandpa's Hot Buttered Rum

Made with water, butter, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, vanilla ice cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, dark rum


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef rib roast with currant sauce

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


recipe for hot spiced cider and rum punch

Hot Spiced Cider And Rum Punch

Made with rum, oranges, whole cloves, apple cider, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas cauliflower

Christmas Cauliflower

Made with paprika, cauliflower, green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, butter or margarine, milk, all-purpose flour, Swiss cheese, pimientos, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for christmas coconut rum eggnog

Christmas Coconut Rum Eggnog

Made with ground cinnamon, cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, white rum, water, cinnamon sticks, egg yolks, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for new braunfels christmas lights wassail

New Braunfels Christmas Lights Wassail

This wassail recipe is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. The apple cider and cranberry juice give it a festive flavor, while the rum and orange add a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy christmas poke cake

Easy Christmas Poke Cake

Made with frozen non-dairy whipped topping, water, box (3 oz size) lime gelatin powder, box (3 oz size) raspberry or cherry gelatin powder, super moist cake mix


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for eggnog orange punch

Eggnog Orange Punch

Made with ginger ale, eggnog, frozen orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bread machine turkey stuffing bread

Bread Machine Turkey Stuffing Bread

Made with milk, egg, onion, butter, bread flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, celery seed, salt, dried sage

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for double divinity

Double Divinity

Made with superfine sugar, salt, corn syrup, egg whites, water, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked ham and pineapple rings

Baked Ham and Pineapple Rings

Made with ground ginger, Worcestershire sauce, center cut ham, sliced pineapple in syrup, cider vinegar, light brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for christmas breakfast omelet

Christmas Breakfast Omelet

Made with salt, milk, bread, Cheddar cheese, bacon, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for candy cane puffs

Candy Cane Puffs

Made with candy canes, white chocolate, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, peppermint extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bourbon pecan cake

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

recipe for peppermint mints

Peppermint Mints

Made with sugar, water, butter, oil of peppermint, food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sleigh ride punch

Sleigh Ride Punch

Made with ice mold, lemon-lime carbonated beverage, cranberry juice, tangerines, ground cloves, cinnamon sticks, sparkling cider or sparkling white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for gala goose

Gala Goose

Made with all-purpose flour, celery, chicken stock, white wine, parsley, green apple, whole cloves, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried porcini mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for snowman soup

Snowman Soup

Made with candy cane, hot chocolate mix, chocolate kisses, miniature marshmallows


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fudge balls

Fudge Balls

Made with powdered sugar, flour, butter or margarine, unsweetened baking chocolate, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shortbread spritzer cookies

Shortbread Spritzer Cookies

Made with decors or colored sugar or chopped nuts, food coloring, butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond flavoring, egg, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas bark

Christmas Bark

Made with white chocolate, dried cranberries, pistachios or chopped macadamia nuts

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas gift brandied apricots

Christmas Gift Brandied Apricots

Made with semi sweet chocolate chips, dried apricots, sugar, brandy, vodka


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for christmas party mints

Christmas Party Mints

Made with powdered sugar, margarine, evaporated milk, peppermint flavoring, food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for christmas morning sausage ring

Christmas Morning Sausage Ring

Made with apple, onion, milk, sausage, crackers, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for christmas wreath frozen salad

Christmas Wreath Frozen Salad

Made with whipping cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red maraschino cherries, green maraschino cherries, crushed pineapple, pecans, miniature marshmallows


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for christmas pickles

Christmas Pickles

Made with cucumbers, pickling lime, alum, powdered ginger, vinegar, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for christmas beer cake

Christmas Beer Cake

Made with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, sour cream, beer, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot buttered rum batter

Hot Buttered Rum Batter

Made with brown sugar, butter, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cherry chocolate candy-topped cookies

Cherry Chocolate Candy-Topped Cookies

Made with white chocolate-striped candy kisses with almonds, milk chocolate candy kisses with almonds, white cake mix, oil, almond extract, rum extract, eggs...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp tree

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

recipe for new orleans fruit cake

New Orleans Fruit Cake

Made with dates, candied cherries, candied pineapple, sugar, eggs, pecans, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for southern fruitcake

Southern Fruitcake

Made with candied pineapple, dried peaches or apricots, raisins, all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, brown sugar, eggs, peach or apricot nectar, honey, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pretzel nut clusters

Pretzel Nut Clusters

Need an easy candy fix? Mix pretzels and nuts into melted chocolate for a sweet "bark" style treat.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coconut balls

Coconut Balls

Made with shortening, semisweet or milk chocolate chips, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, pecans, vanilla extract, coconut, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sweet potato cranberry casserole

Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

Made with ground ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange, sweet potatoes or yams, onions, olive oil or vegetable oil, cranberries, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frosted anise cookies

Frosted Anise Cookies

Made with sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, anise extract, light cream or half-and-half, butter, powdered sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled prime rib with jumbo asparagus

Grilled Prime Rib With Jumbo Asparagus

Made with tomato, fresh sage, fresh thyme, prime rib, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, jumbo asparagus, lemon pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cider and tequila hot toddy

Slow Cooker Cider And Tequila Hot Toddy

Made with lime and lemon, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, tequila, orange liqueur

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cake mix christmas cookies

Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

Made with powdered sugar, nuts, cake mix, eggs, shortening, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

Made with fresh chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for christmas nut thins

Christmas Nut Thins

Made with pecan halves, vanilla extract, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas aspic with avocado dressing

Christmas Aspic With Avocado Dressing

Made with unflavored gelatin, tomato juice, tomato, cucumber, celery, non-stick cooking spray, lettuce, avocado, plain nonfat yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for candied fruit christmas cookies

Candied Fruit Christmas Cookies

Made with candied cherries -- cut up, bleached raisins -- cut up, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, flour, eggs, shortening, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for light egg nog

Light Egg Nog

Made with cinnamon sticks, evaporated milk, frozen egg product, thawed or egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, light rum, skim milk, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for christmas spinach salad

Christmas Spinach Salad

Made with Dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar, baby spinach, avocado, red onion, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, cranberry juice concentrate


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lemon babka (polish christmas bread)

Lemon Babka (Polish Christmas Bread)

Made with all-purpose flour, sugar, sea salt, unsalted butter, lemon extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest, large eggs, half and half, bread flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for braised rib roast with melted tomatoes

Braised Rib Roast With Melted Tomatoes

Made with standing beef rib roast, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, margarine, onions, garlic, beefsteak tomatoes, thyme

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic studded bone in prime rib

Garlic Studded Bone In Prime Rib

Made with carrots, shallots, bone-in prime rib, garlic, oil, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker christmas in england wassail

Slow Cooker Christmas in England Wassail

Made with allspice, orange, cloves, sugar, apple juice, cranberry juice, aromatic bitters, rum, cinnamon sticks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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