Christmas 2019: Your Ultimate Guide to Holiday Cooking, Baking, and Entertaining

Celebrate the holiday season with Christmas recipes for everything from fancy feasts to casual parties. Plus, find seasonal favorites like cake recipes, eggnog recipes, casserole recipes, and gingerbread recipes.
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Our Top 100 Holiday Cookies

Our top holiday cookies are gorgeous, delicious, and guaranteed show stoppe...
Our top holiday cookies are gorgeous, delicious, and guaranteed show stoppers at any cookie swap or holiday party. Whip up a batch or two of these holiday cookies for teachers, hostess gifts, coworkers, or for your family to enjoy on a cozy night in. Drop cookies, meringues, traditional holiday cookies, cut outs, bars, balls, and bonbons all make their way into our top rated holiday cookie list, so browse, drool, and pick your favorite to bake this holiday season. Don't forget to pick a special one for Santa!
How To

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Holiday Cookies

You don't have to be a seasoned pastry chef to bake and ice the perfect Chr...
You don't have to be a seasoned pastry chef to bake and ice the perfect Christmas cookies that will wow your friends, family, and neighbors this holiday season. Preparation is the key to sucess in nearly every area of the baking process, which includes knowing what could go wrong. Take care to avoid these common cookie baking newbie mistakes, and you're well on your way to the perfecting the quintessential holiday treat.
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Our Favorite Traditional Christmas Dinners

Bring out your best traditional Christmas dinner menu when you host the big...
Bring out your best traditional Christmas dinner menu when you host the big holiday meal. From beef tenderloin to traditional ham, check out our favorite menus for Christmas dinner and use this collection to inspire your next holiday meal. These menus cover everything from winery-inspired feasts to amazing regional-specific fare. While it's important to incorporate expected traditional recipes into your menu, it's also good to add in new recipes every year to shake up the menu and inspire your guests. Pick your favorite, make a few new dishes, and ask for feedback while you all enjoy a delicious holiday dinner.
How To

8 Easy, Budget-Friendly Holiday Decorating Tips

We asked one of our in-house prop stylists to give us her best tips, tricks...
We asked one of our in-house prop stylists to give us her best tips, tricks, and advice on creating an eye-catching tablescape for the holidays, keeping budget in mind. Here are 8 approachable ways to create modern elegance, warm ambiance, and visual intrigue for all of your holiday feasts. 
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Holiday Baking Essentials

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Homemade Holiday Pies

Serve dinner guests a mouthwatering pie that tastes as good as it looks. Wh...
Serve dinner guests a mouthwatering pie that tastes as good as it looks. Whether you're a baking beginner or born with a sifter in hand, we've got the recipe for you.
Holidays and Occasions

Showstopping Holiday Cheesecakes

There's nothing quite like unveiling a luscious, irresistible cheesecake at...
There's nothing quite like unveiling a luscious, irresistible cheesecake at the holiday table. Eyes will widen and jaws are sure to drop when you present these showstopping cheesecakes at your next festive fete.
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Fabulous Holiday Cookies

From brownies to sugar cookies to pecan bars, we've collected some of our b...
From brownies to sugar cookies to pecan bars, we've collected some of our best holiday cookies. Warning: You may feel the urge to eat your screen!
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The Best Cookies for Holiday Gifting

If you're looking for the perfect cookies to send along as gifts this holid...
If you're looking for the perfect cookies to send along as gifts this holiday season, we've assembled some great recipes to use. Whether you need to prep and freeze your cookies ahead of time, pack them in a container, or wrap them up, we've got some great cookies that can withstand transport and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Those on the receiving end of these great gifts are sure to be delighted and feel plenty of holiday cheer! 

More Sweet Treats

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Classic Holiday Chocolate Bark Recipes

Chocolate bark is a classic treat during the holidays, and what's not to lo...
Chocolate bark is a classic treat during the holidays, and what's not to love about it? Simply melt chocolate, spread it out, and top it with your favorite ingredients. Plus, it makes a super-easy, giftable treat. Simply, wrap in clear plastic and tie with a festive bow for a lovely homemade Christmas gift.
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No-Bake Holiday Desserts

When your oven, microwave, and even your neighbor's oven are full, don't wo...
When your oven, microwave, and even your neighbor's oven are full, don't worry—there's always room for dessert. Check out a few of our no-bake desserts that call for minimal hands-on time and deliver top-notch flavor.
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Our Best Peppermint Bark Recipes

Christmas goodies don't get much easier than melting chocolate, spreading i...
Christmas goodies don't get much easier than melting chocolate, spreading it out, and adding your favorite toppings. You really can't beat classic peppermint bark during the holiday season. It's simple to make, requires just a few ingredients, and is highly addictive--don't say we didn't warn you! For homemade holiday gifts, wrap the candy up in bags and tie with festive ribbon.
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Last-Minute Holiday Desserts

Got company? These quick and easy desserts using on-hand ingredients are pe...
Got company? These quick and easy desserts using on-hand ingredients are perfect for hectic holiday entertaining.

Christmas Dinner

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Recipes for the Holiday Dinner Table

This holiday season, gather around the table to celebrate and share a memor...
This holiday season, gather around the table to celebrate and share a memorable and delicious meal with family and friends. Fill up your plate with some incredible main dishes and sides to pair with such a special occasion.
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Classic Christmas Dishes

Celebrate Christmas this year with traditional recipes you love to make yea...
Celebrate Christmas this year with traditional recipes you love to make year after year. From succulent meats, to sweet treats, we have plenty of recipes that bring you right back home in every bite.
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How to Make a French Onion Cheese Ball

Rather than serving French Onion soup topped with bread to a crowd, serve a...
Rather than serving French Onion soup topped with bread to a crowd, serve a more easily-shared, portable version with all of the same flavor. A  French Onion Cheese Ball with toasted baguette slices makes the perfect game-watching appetizer and it much less likely to spill during the celebration of a big play.  Get the Recipe: French Onion Cheese Ball
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How to Make Ham for Two

Want the warm and comforting flavors of a freshly baked ham without all of ...
Want the warm and comforting flavors of a freshly baked ham without all of the extra portions? Minimize with this easy pork tenderloin recipe that's perfect for two people. Get the Recipe: "Ham" for Two 
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Cozy Holiday Casseroles

Check out our top holiday casserole recipes featuring all the side dishes y...
Check out our top holiday casserole recipes featuring all the side dishes you need from green beans and broccoli to corn and potatoes.
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Healthy Holiday Desserts

Desserts are not off-limits when you make these lightened versions of holid...
Desserts are not off-limits when you make these lightened versions of holiday favorites.
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5-Star Holiday Sides

These top-rated seasonal side dishes are easy to prepare and perfect for ho...
These top-rated seasonal side dishes are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday entertaining.
Recipes

Perfect Roasted Beef Tenderloin

This beef tenderloin recipe is magic. The result is delicious enough for a ...
This beef tenderloin recipe is magic. The result is delicious enough for a special occasion, yet it is simple enough to be made on a weeknight. You can let the beef tenderloin chill for up to 24 hours, if desired. If you prefer medium, cook the tenderloin until it reaches an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees. Purchasing high quality meat will make all of the difference in the tenderness and flavor of the final product. Serve this main with roasted potatoes, asparagus, and a glass of red  wine. 
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Honey-Bourbon Spatchcocked Turkey

The brine is all the seasoning you need for this fantastic bird. While the ...
The brine is all the seasoning you need for this fantastic bird. While the amount of bourbon used in the brine may seem generous, it will impart a very subtle flavor to the meat once all the water is added, diluting it slightly. If you want a more intense smoke flavor, add a handful of soaked applewood chips to the grill. For a deeply bronzed, almost mahogany look, brush the skin with a mixture of water and honey each time you go to rotate the bird.

Got Leftovers?

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The Best Ways to Use Up Leftover Holiday Ham

Some would argue the best part of a big holiday feast are the leftovers. An...
Some would argue the best part of a big holiday feast are the leftovers. And much like bacon, the great thing about ham is that it can be added to virtually any dish to amp up its savory flavor. Here are some of the best ways to hamify your post-Christmas meals to get the most use out of your holiday feast’s main dish.