38 festive recipes to deck the halls (and your table)
Get ready to make this Christmas extra tasty with 38 festive recipes. Sweet, savory, and everything in between, these dishes help you celebrate the season in tasty style. Perfect for hosting and sharing with family and friends during the holidays.
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Chocolate candy cane cookies are one-bowl chocolate cookies dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes. They’re festive, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for gifting or adding to your holiday cookie tray. Get the recipe: Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Texas Glazed Pecans
Texas glazed pecans are the sweet and savory snack your night deserves. With the perfect balance of crunch and flavor, they’re sure to be the first thing to disappear. Get the recipe: Texas Glazed Pecans
Spatchcock Turkey
Spatchcock turkey is the key to a simpler holiday meal, cooking faster and giving you more time with family. With a few tips for crispy, golden skin and juicy meat, it’s surprisingly easy. Get the recipe: Spatchcock Turkey
Reindeer Chow
Reindeer chow is a festive Christmas Chex mix that combines muddy buddies with M&Ms, peanut butter cups, and pretzels. It’s a sweet and salty snack that kids and adults will both love. Get the recipe: Reindeer Chow
Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake
This cheesy cauliflower broccoli bake is the side dish you didn’t know you needed. Loaded with veggies and melted cheese, it’s the perfect comfort food to complement any meal. Get the recipe: Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
These easy 5-ingredient peanut butter balls are a no-bake win that comes together fast with pantry staples. They’re perfect for making ahead, gifting, and sneaking onto every holiday cookie tray. Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
Easy Sausage Rolls
Flaky, golden sausage rolls are made with seasoned ground pork wrapped in buttery store-bought puff pastry. This easy recipe comes together fast and bakes up crisp on the outside. Get the recipe: Easy Sausage Rolls
Almond Flour Apple Cake
This gluten-free apple cake is loaded with warm spiced apples and a rich almond flour base, layered with a sweet cinnamon sugar streusel. Tender, moist, and perfectly spiced, it’s a healthy-ish dessert. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Apple Cake
Baked Brie Bites
Baked brie bites are the ultimate sweet and savory combo, with melty cheese, flaky pastry, and just the right touch of jam or honey. They’re fancy enough to feel special but easy enough to eat with one hand. Get the recipe: Sweet & Savoury Baked Brie Bites
Chewy Ginger Cookies
Chewy ginger cookies are full of warm, spicy flavour and have a wonderfully soft and chewy texture. Made with almond flour, they’re naturally gluten-free so that you can serve these to everyone. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Ginger Cookies
Fluffy Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Soft and fluffy bread machine dinner rolls come out melt-in-your-mouth tender. The bread machine does all the work, so you get homemade rolls with minimal effort, perfect for holidays or easy weeknight dinners. Get the recipe: Fluffy Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
This sweet potato egg casserole is perfect for feeding the crew any time of day. With creamy eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, garlicky spinach, and a cheesy top, it’s also great for meal prep and reheats like a dream. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
Gumdrop Nougat
Gumdrop nougat candy is a fun and festive no-bake treat for the holiday season. White chocolate and marshmallows combine with colorful gumdrops for sweet flavor in every bite. Easy to make and sure to impress friends and family. Get the recipe: Gumdrop Nougat
Honey Roasted Peanuts
Honey roasted peanuts are the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy, so you get all the snack vibes in one bite. Plus, they’re easy to grab by the handful, which is perfect for guests. Get the recipe: Honey Roasted Peanuts
Cranberry Pistachio Wreath Cookies
These cranberry pistachio wreath cookies add a festive touch to any holiday cookie plate. Tart cranberries, pistachios, and a lemon glaze make every bite bright and delicious. Easy to make and perfect for gifting or sharing. Get the recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Wreath Cookies
Air Fryer Baked Brie with Blueberries
Air fryer baked brie with blueberries is an elegant and easy appetizer that steals the show. Creamy brie, juicy berries, and golden flaky pastry combine with a caramel drizzle. Quick to make in the air fryer, it’s ideal for holiday parties or anytime parties. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Baked Brie with Blueberries
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Turkey Breast
Slow cooker apple cider turkey breast is a cozy, low-effort meal. A savory apple cider brine with herbs and spices keeps the turkey juicy while the slow cooker does the work. With minimal prep, it’s a simple dish that’s perfect for fall or festive gatherings. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Cider Turkey Breast
Christmas Tree Brownies
Christmas tree brownies are chewy, one-bowl treats decorated to look like festive Christmas trees. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to delight both kids and adults. Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Brownies
French Onion Dip
This homemade French onion dip is made from scratch with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, butter, garlic, and golden caramelized onions. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, it’s everything you want in a classic party dip. Guaranteed to be more delicious than anything store-bought. Get the recipe: French Onion Dip
Sheet Pan Ham Dinner
This sheet pan ham dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or even a simple holiday dinner. Ham steaks roast alongside rosemary potatoes and green beans for a simple, well-balanced meal.Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Ham Dinner
Alabama Firecrackers
Alabama firecrackers are the spicy option every party needs. Perfect with creamy dips, they are crispy, salty, and perfectly spicy. They’ll have everyone coming back for more. Get the recipe: Alabama Firecrackers
Garlic Herb Bread Wreath
This festive garlic herb bread wreath makes a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table or cozy weekend dinner. Dough is swirled with garlic butter, parmesan, and fresh herbs, then shaped into a beautiful twisted wreath. This pull-apart bread is as fun to bake as it is to eat. Get the recipe: Garlic Herb Bread Wreath
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Best chocolate crinkle cookies made simple with step-by-step photos and instructions. This recipe helps you bake perfect, fudgy, and crackly cookies every time. Get the recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Spiced Walnuts
If you’re after a quick, tasty, and delicious recipe, you’ll love these spiced walnuts. They’re not just great for snacking on their own, they’re also perfect to toss on salads, grain bowls, or charcuterie boards for a little extra crunch. Get the recipe: Spiced Walnuts
Holiday Beef Wellington
Switch things up this year with a show-stopping holiday beef Wellington for your holiday dinner. Beef tenderloin, prosciutto, and mushroom duxelles come together for an elegant dish. Get the recipe: Holiday Beef Wellington
Brussels Sprout and Potato Gratin
This ultra-creamy Brussels sprout and potato gratin with crispy fried onions is a holiday side dish even picky eaters will love. Made with real ingredients, tender Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and melty gruyère and cheddar cheese. Get the recipe: Brussels Sprout and Potato Gratin
Best French Toast Recipe
Making the best French toast is an art, and these tips show you how to get the perfect balance of buttery, crisp edges and custardy centers. Use these tricks to take your French toast to the next level at home. Get the recipe: Best French Toast Recipe
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Simplify your holiday dinner with this rolled and stuffed turkey breast that’s both stunning and surprisingly easy to make. The turkey is filled with a sweet and savory stuffing, then paired with turkey gravy. You just make you forget about cooking whole turkeys forever. Get the recipe: Stuffed Turkey Breast
Baked Brie with Honey
Baked brie with honey and candied walnuts is ready in under 15 minutes and couldn’t be easier to make. Warm, gooey brie pairs perfectly with honey and maple candied walnuts. It’s an appetizer that always shines at parties. Get the recipe: Baked Brie with Honey
Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
These savory butter roasted sweet potatoes are made with simple ingredients like fresh herbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and sweet potatoes. A fancy side dish that’s sure to become a new favorite. Get the recipe: Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
This easy apple pie with graham cracker crust and crumb topping is a must-bake. Sweet caramel apples meet a buttery store-bought graham cracker crust for the perfect combination. Get the recipe: Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Potato Bacon and Egg Casserole
This potato, bacon, and egg casserole is a hearty, all-in-one dish that’s perfect for holiday brunches or any meal, really. Packed with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fluffy eggs, it’s the ultimate comfort food. Get the recipe: Potato Bacon and Egg Casserole
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
These bite-size bacon-wrapped shrimp are a quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for game day, holidays, or special occasions. Shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon are brushed with a sweet-and-spicy honey glaze. Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Easy Overnight Sticky Buns
Easy overnight sticky buns use just 7 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for a sweet, delicious treat. They make a simple and tasty breakfast that’s perfect for holiday mornings. Get the recipe: Easy Overnight Sticky Buns
Cornbread Dressing
This Southern-inspired cornbread dressing is made with sweet cornbread, Italian sausage, vegetables, and fresh herbs. Buttery, savory, and perfectly moist, it’s a holiday side dish that’s always a family favorite. Get the recipe: Cornbread Dressing
Jalapeño Honey Glazed Ham
Sweet and spicy, jalapeño honey glazed ham is baked in a homemade glaze of honey, brown sugar, jalapeño, and spices. This ham is sure to be the star of your holiday table. Get the recipe: Jalapeño Honey Glazed Ham
Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
These pesto puff pastry Christmas trees are flaky, cheesy, and full of herby flavor. Made with store-bought pastry and layered with pesto. Serve them as a starter, snack, or party nibble. Get the recipe: Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Christmas Charcuterie Board
This Christmas charcuterie board is a festive favorite, piled with cookies, candy, fresh fruit, and seasonal treats. Make this sweet Christmas candy charcuterie board for your next holiday gathering. Get the recipe: Christmas Charcuterie Board