Holidays Recipes

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond this year with our easy party ideas and holiday recipes that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

    To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn


    Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake

    Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...


    Land of Enchantment Posole

    My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, “New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.” We usually make it around...


    Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

    When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family. Cheese adds flavor and heartiness...


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    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...


    Creamy Butternut Soup

    Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes....


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...


    Cranberry Creme Brulee

    Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...

    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Layered Brownie Dessert

    A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


    Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

    I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...


    Easy White Chocolate Party Mix

    I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...


    Sweetheart Coconut Cookies

    Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect gift...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

    My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...


    Burnt Custard

    The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...

    Raspberry Coconut Cookies

    My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly...


    Frozen Mocha Torte

    For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is...


    Steak Diane

    When I want to provide a memorable dinner but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this is the...


    Chocolate Angel Cake

    When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...


    Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    My children always looked forward to these after-school snacks. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. —Hazel Fritchie Palestine, Illinois


    Raspberry Linzer Cookies

    These wonderful cookies require a bit of extra effort to make and assemble, but the delight on the faces of...

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    Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken

    In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika,...


    Earthquake Cake

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.


    Matcha Cake test

    Our matcha cake is as easy to make as any layered cake, but its cool sophistication is second to none.


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    Announcing the Winners of Our 2024 Cookie Exchange

    Three hundred bakers brought handmade treats to a cookie exchange hosted by Taste of Home and Instagram star Kelsey Elizabeth....


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    Potato Galette

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    Crispy on the outside and cheesy in the middle, potato galette is a great side dish for a holiday party...


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    The Best Trader Joe’s Christmas Items for 2024, Ranked

    It's the best time of year to share a good treat with family and friends. Here are the best Trader...