Easy Christmas Recipes

Christmas dinner recipes and easy Christmas treats for a holiday season that are festive and fun

You can pull off these impressive Christmas meal ideas without spending a week in the kitchen. Find out how to cook the perfect turkey for a traditional Christmas dinner menu with creamy mashed potatoes and my homemade stuffing recipe. Or make a boneless prime rib roast with healthy vegetable side dishes.

I love easy Christmas cookie recipes, like these simple sugar cookies and honey cinnamon cut out cookies you can use for ornaments. A soft peanut butter cookie recipe and Santa face decorated cookies are perfect for cookie gift baskets. For something a little more formal, try a pretty cake or pie.

Brussels Sprouts With Apricots & Pistachios

Learn to blanch tender green Brussels sprouts then sauté them for some caramelized flavor. Top with sweet and tangy dried apricots and chopped pistachios for a delightful veggie side, any time of year. This quick Brussels sprouts side dish can be prepped ahead if you need a make-ahead side dish ...

Roast Ham with Spiced Honey Glaze

This delicious glazed baked ham is great for a crowd. The simple spice rub and honey glaze is all it takes to make a perfect roast ham recipe for holidays or a family dinner. Classic roast ham I'm here to say I love a big family dinner with a roast ham as the main dish. It's salty ...

Holiday Ham Recipe with Pomegranate Brown Sugar Glaze

I love how simple and festive this ham recipe is. A no-fuss spiral cut ham gets roasted with a sweet and juicy glaze, and makes the most beautiful presentation for any holiday or special gathering. This holiday ham recipe boasts an easy glaze for ham with pomegranate juice. It makes an ...

Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich with Ham and Chutney

A breakfast biscuit recipe with sliced ham, grainy mustard and sweet chutney is perfect for a crowd. An easy way to use leftover ham from your holiday dinner. Make ham biscuits for breakfast with leftover ham from your holiday dinner. What an easy way to please a crowd! Chutney and ...

Christmas Dinner Party Ideas - One Holiday Grocery List

Christmas dinner party ideas for hosting a crowd this holiday. Plus simple table decorations and ways to use leftovers for an easy breakfast! This Christmas dinner party ideas post is sponsored by Stop & Shop and may include affiliate links. See my disclosure statement for ...

The Best Holiday Appetizer - Christmas Tree Lettuce Wraps

An easy lettuce wraps Christmas tree is the best holiday party appetizer. Use frozen meatballs and fresh veggies. With sweet chili sauce, it's Christmas party food that's sure to please. Thanks to Farm Rich for partnering on this content. If you're throwing a Christmas party, attending ...

Maple Caramel Pie with Hazelnuts

Like a pecan pie filling, this impressive pie is loaded with nuts and sweet caramel. I use some maple syrup as a corn syrup substitute too! Caramel nut pies are one of my favorite desserts. The buttery crust with the rich nuts and gooey, soft filling can't be beat. Best pie recipes ...

The Best Frosting For Cookies

I'll tell you how to choose the best homemade frosting for cookies. Get tips and recipes for your treats no matter what kind you are making. Do you make cookies at home? Well if the answer is yes, you're in the right place! I love cookies, and all the delicious icings and frostings ...

Pulla Bread - Finnish Cardamom Bread

Sweet cardamom bread called Pulla Bread is a staple in Finland. Soft and aromatic, it has a sprinkling of pearl sugar and almonds. These braided loaves of sweet cardamom bread are soft and light and disappear fast. This post may include affiliate links. For more information please see my ...

Soft Sugar Cookies for Cutouts

Classic, soft sugar cookies, perfect for cutting into shapes and sprinkling with sugar, or covering with frosting. These cookies are so delicious, they'll disappear quickly! When I need a go-to, soft sugar cookie to roll and cut, this is my recipe. Soft like a Lofthouse cookie you find at the ...

Golden Potato and Carrot Gratin

Golden Potato and Carrot Gratin is a warm, cheesy dish, spiced with thyme and nutmeg. The rich flavors of the vegetables and spices mixed with the gooey cheese will draw you back for seconds, and most likely thirds. This post may include affiliate links. For more information please see my ...

Roast Leg of Lamb With Apple Mint Chutney

Lemons and fennel add color and fresh flavor to no-fuss Roast Leg of Lamb with Apple Mint Chutney. A festive Easter dinner can be special and gorgeous, but doesn't need to be complicated. With a make-ahead tip for the accompanying chutney, you can focus on the main event, the savory roast leg of ...

Short Ribs With Cheesy Polenta

Short Ribs with Cheesy Polenta is an easy slow cooker meal that's perfectly comforting. Like a Sunday dinner with tender meat, lots of veggies and creamy polenta. Cheesy polenta makes everything pretty divine. Short ribs are delicious on their own, so you can imagine the perfection of this ...

Roast Parsnips With Sage Butter

Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter are a sophisticated, warm side dish that will diversify your meal. The recipe is easy to make, flavorful and comforting. Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter bring a rich flavor to your table, while requiring minimal work to prepare. They serve as the perfect ...

Winter Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

This easy winter salad is sweet and tangy. The cranberry vinaigrette pairs perfectly with juicy oranges and dried fruit, freshening up your classic winter flavors. I’m always looking for a salad worthy of my special holiday dinners and great for the winter months. It needs to be pretty enough for ...

Baby Lamb Chops Appetizer with Red and Green Sauces

Baby lamb chops with festive holiday sauces are as elegant as they are delicious. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for any celebration. A party buffet needs all sorts of delicious, and festive dishes. Baby lamb chops, with frenched bones for handles and red and green sauces, are just what your ...

Spice Cake With Creamy Caramel Icing

Spice cake with creamy caramel icing is light and flavorful. The cooked caramel frosting is smooth and delicious like brown sugar fudge. Take it from me you won't want to miss this combination. Spice cake with caramel! It's one of the best things in life. This two-layer, easy-to-make ...

Cashew Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting

Cashew Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting are my favorite oatmeal cookie from childhood. Chewy and full of nuts, topped with buttery icing. I could eat the entire pan of these cashew cookies with brown butter frosting. They are like soft, buttery oatmeal cookies on cashew steroids, plus the ...

Shredded Brussels Sprouts With Orange And Almonds

Shredded Brussels sprouts with orange and almonds comes together in under 15 minutes. It's a flavor-packed side dish that works for a holiday meal or weeknight dinner. • • • I love cooking seasonally. Using fruits and veggies that are grown nearby, in that season. Brussels sprouts are one of those ...

Almond Ginger Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Almond Ginger Cookies are even better with a fluffy, ginger cream cheese frosting. There is nothing better than warming up with these flavorful cookies. As seen on my appearance in The Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge! I always know that the holidays are just around the corner when ...