Christmas Foods

Trail mix, also known as gorp, is a portable snack made of dried fruit, cereal, nuts, chocolate chips and sometimes candy. Because it is easy to whip up a large batch, trail mix is the perfect...

Homemade Christmas cookies are an excellent gift option for family, friends and co-workers. Freshly baked treats are always appreciated and are quite affordable to make and give. Many of us...

Traditionally served on Christmas, Christmas pudding existed as early as the 14th century. Children used to stir the pudding and make a wish on "stir-up sunday." Recipes for Christmas pudding...

Christmas cookie bouquets are a creative alternative to the traditional cookies in a tin. A cookie bouquet consists of a bunch of cookies that are baked onto a stick, like a lollipop. They are...

Finger foods are a no-muss, no-fuss way to feed guests at your holiday party or event. Most finger foods don't require hours of preparation and can be made quickly for guests and partiers. Holiday...

It is a long tradition to give family and friends fruitcakes during the holidays. But since many people regift fruitcakes it is important to know how long they can last.

Holidays are exciting times for kids, full of many things to see, do and taste. If you plan to host a holiday party or event for kids, you must have snacks. Tasty holiday snacks make special days...

Christmas is a special time of year for family activities. Letting your kids help you cook can be an experience they will remember as they get older. Start a family tradition that involves cooking...

Christmas wedding showers are festive gatherings that put everyone in the holiday spirit while also celebrating an upcoming wedding. Cakes are a tradition of all bridal and wedding showers so...

You might be lucky to live in a location where it is warm enough to camp out on Dec. 25. Or maybe your family likes to celebrate Christmas in July. No matter when you go on your Christmas...

Christmas is an ideal time to present friends and family with edible gifts. Presenting a fruit basket is one way to celebrate the holidays. Finding the right vendor and variety of contents can...

Christmas cookie baskets make festive gifts that can be treasure troves of delectable delights and a few intriguing extras. The best time to start planning your Christmas cookie baskets is right...

As the holiday season approaches, it is difficult to keep your kids away from all those delectable treats at Christmastime. Between all of the family parties and school parties, they'll be...

Kids love parties, and at Christmas time they can quickly ingest a substantial amount of unhealthy food if healthy options aren't readily available. However, in order to get them to eat those...

Baking is a tradition for many families around the world during the Christmas season. One treat that's relatively easy to make is sugar cookies, and icing can be the finishing touch. Applying it...

In America, people are familiar with the Christmas tradition of plum pudding in many carols and stories but very few have actually seen or tasted it. However, in England plum pudding is an...

Every year, adults and kids get excited when it's time to start making the annual gingerbread houses. These edible houses range from the spectacular to the simple. You can make your next...

Try using jam to add a nice finishing touch to Christmas ornament cookies. Decorate the perfect Christmas ornament cookies with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Baking Christmas ornament cookies requires mixing 200 to 250 grams of butter with a fork and by hand. Scoop the right amount of butter for Christmas ornament cookies with expert tips in this free...

Mix Christmas ornament cookie dough by hand and let it cool before baking it in the oven. Make Christmas ornament dough with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Preparing cream with a machine is faster when preparing to bake Christmas ornament cookies. Whip up Christmas ornament cookie cream with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Flouring the board before baking prevents Christmas ornament cookie dough from sticking. Sprinkle the right amount of flour to prevent Christmas cookie dough from sticking with expert tips in this...

Roll out Christmas ornament cookie dough to a thin pastry. Churn out Christmas ornament cookie dough with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Cut out various Christmas ornament shapes into cookie dough when it's ready. Create Christmas ornament cookie designs with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Put foil and add oil in the middle of a baking tray when baking Christmas ornament cookies. Avoid having Christmas cookies stick to a baking tray with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Use a small spoon to decorate Christmas ornament cookies with cream. Try livening up Christmas cookies with frosting with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Let Christmas ornament cookies bake for 15 minutes in the oven. Bake Christmas ornament cookies at the right temperature with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video

Christmas ornament cookies are fun to bake and eat. Find out what ingredients are needed for baking Christmas ornaments cookies with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Start with 200 grams of flour in a bowl when baking Christmas ornaments cookies. Blend the right Christmas ornament cookie ingredients in a bowl with expert tips in this free Christmas crafts video.

Decorating sugar cookies around the Christmas holiday is a family tradition for many people. Kids love to be involved in the process, often making a mess but also making memories at the same time....

The winter holidays would not be the same without Christmas cookies and cakes. These treats are served at almost every party and gathering. Make your baked goodies stand out by decorating them...

Making your Christmas cookies from a cake mix is a quick way to add variety to your holiday desserts. This method can also save you a little money due to the need for few ingredients. By adding...

The original sugarplums were seeds, nuts or fruits coated in several layers of sugar. Over time, the recipe was altered to include combinations of various chopped fruits, nuts and spices. Sugar...

Gingerbread is a cake or cookie flavored with ginger, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. The most popular forms of gingerbread are the gingerbread man and the gingerbread house. However, breads, cupcakes...

Halloween and Christmas are not usually associated with each other, but in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas," these two holidays are blended seamlessly into one story. To celebrate both...

That delicious concoction we know as gingerbread has the sweet taste of sugar and molasses. Yes, these ingredients add to the wonderful flavor, but they also help the gingerbread retain its...

Christmas is an extremely busy time of year, not to mention an expensive time of year. With the economy as bad as it is, many people are going to have to start making cutbacks in different areas....

Instead of just stacking cookies on a tray next time you bake for the holidays, consider creating a wreath for your cookie tray with brownies. It is fairly simple and lets you use a little...

Hosting a cookie baking day can be a lot of fun if you can get together with friends and family. This is a great way to prepare a lot of cookies in a short amount of time, as well as split the...

Planning the menu for a Christmas party helps the preparation run smoothly. When planning the food for a Christmas party, consider your guests and the types of foods they may enjoy. Also, the food...

Those who love to entertain often look for something special to serve in order to set their Thanksgiving meal apart from the everyday norm. One excellent dish to accomplish that is with stuffed...

Christmas cookies are a tradition. While cookie platters are beautiful, there are several other ways to make your cookies look beautiful, decorative and delicious. If you enjoy cake decorating...

When you're baking a fresh batch of gingerbread men from the holidays, you can put a little twist on the classic creation by making them Batman and/or Joker gingerbread men. Most of the steps...

Add some holiday zest to your coffee or hot chocolate this Christmas by serving it with a peppermint candy spoon on the side. Not only are these candy utensils festive, but they add flavor to...

A great way to make good use of space during the holidays is to create centerpieces that doubles as a part of the meal. Generally, this will be dessert so that you all can enjoy the centerpiece up...

This beautiful and unique centerpiece is entirely edible except for wooden skewers. It makes an ideal centerpiece for a holiday dinner, and then you can all eat it for dessert. It is easy to make,...

Making Christmas cookies as gifts is a tradition for many people. Whether you are preparing some for neighbors and the mailman or taking part in a cookie exchange at work, the packaging is all...

Baked goods are extremely popular during the holidays. It’s not uncommon to bake cakes and cookies throughout the holiday season. The only problem is that all that baking can get quite...

These cute little marshmallow Santas are a great kids activity for a Christmas party or a fun trimming to tie on presents for teachers and relatives from kids. They can be hung on the tree--out of...

This tree tower of Christmas cookies is simple to make and a delight to decorate. You can use it as a holiday buffet centerpiece or make several to give to friends and neighbors as seasonal...