The Holiday Table

Staff Picks

Christmas Tree Cake

Despite its intricate appearance, this Christmas Tree Cake is surprisingly easy to pull off.
By Sarah Epperson

Cranberry Cookies With Orange Glaze

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Oh, so festive! These cakey cranberry cookies are a perfect Christmastime snack, dessert, or even breakfast.
By Pam Lolley

Banana Pudding Cake

One of our testers called this "the ultimate banana pudding in cake form." Tender laters of cake, creamy vanilla custard, and bananas come together to create a mouthwatering dessert. Warning: There won't be leftovers.
By Pam Lolley
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Inspiration and Ideas

Must-Have Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes
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. 
19 Make-Ahead Recipes for Your Yom Kippur Break-Fast
You spend all of Yom Kippur counting down the moments until you can dig into a glorious tray of freshly baked bagels, but what else are you planning for your break-fast spread? We have plenty of recipes that are perfect for any end-of-fast meal—everything from savory eggplant Parmesan to sweet cinnamon rolls. These recipes are easy to make ahead, so they're ready as soon as the clock strikes time to eat. Plus, we made sure they are all meat-free, so you can enjoy these at any kosher dairy table. 
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All The Holiday Table

Our Best Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

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

103 Hottest Holiday Cookies

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

35 Easy Holiday Desserts

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. 

Hanukkah Dinner Menus

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

Favorite Side Dishes for a Crowd

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.

No-Bake Holiday Desserts

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

31 Rosh Hashanah Dinner Ideas

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.

18 Rosh Hashanah Desserts

There's nothing more delicious than a sweet start to a new year, so here are our favorite dessert recipes, perfect for Rosh Hashanah. These Jewish New Year recipes include everything from apple cake and chocolate rugelach to apple galettes and pomegranate tarts.

18 Sandwich Cookie Recipes That'll Double Your Holiday Fun

What’s better than one cookie? Two cookies, joined together by creme, chocolate, or fruit filling, otherwise known as a sandwich cookie. Some of the most popular cookies around (Hello, Oreos) come in sandwich form, and your holiday cookie swap is incomplete without at least one kind of cookie sandwich on the table. Take a look at our best sandwich cookie recipes and make your holiday baking sessions twice as nice.

The Best Cookies for Holiday Gifting

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.

Festive Fruit Salads

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

Festive Holiday Drinks—Hold the Spirits

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!

24 Thumbprint Cookie Recipes to Add to Your Holiday Baking List

Cookies are great any time of year, but you can't deny that the holiday season kicks cookie fantasies into full gear. Whether you're looking for a cookie that'll stand out at the cookie swap or just something to dunk into your hot cocoa, these thumbprint cookie recipes will add a lot of flavor and fun to your cookie platters this year. 
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