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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 polish christmas kluski z makiem

Polish Christmas Kluski z Makiem

Made with butter, poppy seeds, sugar, noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bourbon pumpkin caramel cheesecake

Bourbon Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

Made with pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, caramel sauce, cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mincemeat drop cookies

Mincemeat Drop Cookies

Made with powdered sugar, margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, mincemeat, pecans or walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for strawberry cider

Strawberry Cider

Tired of the same old cider? Add some frozen strawberries to the mix and spice things up with cloves and cinnamon sticks. It's a hot drink you'll want all year round.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas 4-cheese cheese ball

Christmas 4-Cheese Cheese Ball

Made with fresh parsley, cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheez Whiz, process cheese product, MSG, Old English cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, pecans


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for bread machine bohemian christmas bread

Bread Machine Bohemian Christmas Bread

Made with almonds, active dry yeast, bread flour, lemon peel, salt, sugar, egg, butter, milk, water

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roast prime rib with thyme au jus

Roast Prime Rib With Thyme Au Jus

Made with bone-in prime rib, garlic, salt and coarsely ground black pepper, red wine, beef stock, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 candy cane jello shots

Candy Cane Jello Shots

Made with peppermint schnapps, cherry jello, Hot Damn liquor, sweetened condensed milk, water, unflavored gelatin powder


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for meringue snowflakes

Meringue Snowflakes

Made with colored sugar or edible glitter, lemon, peppermint, orange, or almond extract, confectioner's sugar, cream of tartar, egg whites

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 festive carrots & pineapple

Festive Carrots & Pineapple

Made with fingerling carrots, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate popcorn balls

White Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Made with white chocolate, popcorn, rainbow colored sprinkles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy green bean casserole with water chestnuts and mushrooms

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Water Chestnuts and Mushrooms

Made with margarine, onion, all-purpose flour, half and half, sharp Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce, hot pepper...

Method:   stovetop, oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mahogany butter crunch toffee

Mahogany Butter Crunch Toffee

Made with bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, baking soda, sliced almonds, light brown sugar, water, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pumpkin rum pound cake

Pumpkin Rum Pound Cake

Made with rum, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for christmas ribbon cookies

Christmas Ribbon Cookies

Made with green food coloring, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for standing rib roast with yorkshire pudding

Standing Rib Roast With Yorkshire Pudding

Made with flour, milk, beef rib roast, salt, black pepper, eggs


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for christmas confetti dip

Christmas Confetti Dip

Made with zucchini, red bell pepper, sour cream, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, cucumber, carrot


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for elf belly buttons

Elf Belly Buttons

Made with red hot cinnamon candies or maraschino cherries, baking powder, shortening, sugar, lime gelatin, eggs, almond extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for maple yule logs

Maple Yule Logs

Made with powdered sugar, brown sugar, egg, salt, flour, maple flavoring, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for austrian christmas sachertorte

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

recipe for reindeer punch

Reindeer Punch

Made with orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine syrup, ginger ale, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for snowman soup

Snowman Soup

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for australian traditional christmas pudding

Australian Traditional Christmas Pudding

Made with breadcrumbs, butter, brown sugar, currants, raisins, sultanas, citron peel, eggs, salt, brandy

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 jell-o christmas wreath

Jell-O Christmas Wreath

Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, maraschino cherries, (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained, (8 1/2 oz.) can sliced pineapple, blotted on paper towel, water, (6 oz.)...


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for low calorie, sugar free eggnog

Low Calorie, Sugar Free Eggnog

Whip up a batch of this delicious, low calorie eggnog without the sugar rush. Perfect for those who love eggnog but are watching their waistline.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for yule-log cookies

Yule-Log Cookies

Made with pecans, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 clothespin cookies

Clothespin Cookies

Made with milk, butter or margarine, flour, eggs, sugar, salt, candied red cherries, candied green cherries, ricotta cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 ensalada de noche buena (christmas eve salad)

Ensalada De Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad)

Made with pineapple, pineapple chunks, oranges, bananas, apple, beets, sliced beets, jicama


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 eggnog for a crowd

Eggnog For A Crowd

Made with heavy cream, milk, brandy, light rum, eggs, confectioners' sugar


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mrs. claus' eggnog cake with whipped cream frosting

Mrs. Claus' Eggnog Cake With Whipped Cream Frosting

Made with ground nutmeg, cornstarch, eggnog, rum extract, heavy whipping cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 eggnog orange punch

Eggnog Orange Punch

Made with ginger ale, eggnog, frozen orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spiced hot buttered rum punch

Spiced Hot Buttered Rum Punch

Made with cinnamon, spiced rum, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese christmas wreath

Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath

Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for old english wassail

Old English Wassail

Made with cider, oranges, lemons, sugar, water, whole cloves, allspice berries, ground ginger, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 popcorn snowman

Popcorn Snowman

Made with fruit leather, jelly pretzels, cinnamon candies, unsalted butter, miniature marshmallows, popcorn, milk, gumdrops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate balls

Chocolate Balls

Made with paraffin wax, butter, graham cracker crumbs, pecans, coconut, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate raspberry truffles

Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Made with crushed almonds, confectioners' sugar, sweetened condensed milk, raspberry liqueur, butter or margarine, raspberry jam, semisweet chocolate morsels

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for icebox shortbread

Icebox Shortbread

Made with candied cherries, butter, icing sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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