The Holiday Table

The holidays are busy enough, so put some of that stress aside with easy dessert recipes everyone will love. Whether your holiday season calls for gingerbread, cake, brownies, chocolate bark, cookies, or fruity cobbler, we've got a simple, delicious dessert that will fit your occasion. 

Winter citrus adds a splash of color to your holiday table whether served as a salad, side, or dessert.

Our top holiday cookies are gorgeous, delicious, and guaranteed show stoppers at any cookie swap or holiday party.

Whether you add chocolate, fruit, or nuts, our favorite oatmeal cookie recipes are sure to please.

These festive drinks will refresh and delight your young party guests and non-drinkers. Whenever you host a party, it's important to provide non-alcoholic drinks for your guests so that if they choose not to drink alcohol, they have most options that just soda and water. Fun "mocktails" are tasty and trendy, so pick a recipe that fits your party's vibe. We're partial to serving them in fun, real glassware and saving the plastic cups for your weekend picnics. Bottoms up, friends!

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 make great holiday gifts.

When your oven, microwave, and even your neighbor's oven are full, don't worry–there's always room for dessert.

Discover which of our holiday recipes are most popular among your fellow pinners!

If you’re seating a host of guests for dinner, you’ll need side dishes that will feed a crowd. All of these side dishes serve 8 people or more.

From gooey bread pudding to slow cooker cake, these mouthwatering desserts are our editors' top picks this holiday season.

No holiday party would be complete without a festive bowl of Christmas punch, so spread some good cheer and make spirits bright with these festive holiday drink ideas to serve a crowd.

Set a merry mood by perfectly dressing the dining room for your holiday feast.

It's our most dramatic menu ever. 

For the holiday table, look no further than the perfect pan of stuffing to feed a crowd. Whether you're looking for a great stuffing to accompany the holiday ham or Thanksgiving turkey, look no further than this timeless classic.  Add new twists and combinations by playing up different ingredients such as chorizo, apples, or cranberries to achieve the perfect flavor to compliment your feast. 

Use these holiday recipes from Cooking Light's 450-recipe 2012 Cookbook, The New Way to Cook Light,  to create a light and healthy holiday meal.

Hosting Thanksgiving is a right-of-passage for any cook.  We've hand-selected our favorite Thanksgiving recipes that keep things simple, while making sure your first Turkey Day meal is truly memorable.

This season, carve into a juicy main dish worthy of a celebration, and our online reviewers' top rating.

Is there a foodie in your life who is in need of kitchen supplies? Equip his or her kitchen with these kitchen necessities. From basic tools to trendy gadgets, we have a gift that’s guaranteed to please both beginning and accomplished cooks.

Which of these classic Christmas cookie recipes do you consider the ultimate recipe for your holiday treat? Vote now!

Observe the Festival of Lights with special menus and recipes that reflect the spirit of the season.

The cornbread dressing may be a more important part of the holiday meal than the turkey or the dessert.  You’re guaranteed to get it right if you use any one of these tasty dressing recipes. 

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!

Our fresh-from-the-oven recipes make fixing homemade dressings and stuffings a snap.

Usher in the New Year with these delicious dinner recipes, featuring everything from gefilte fish and matzo ball soup to honey-glazed chicken and apple casserole.