Christmas Foods

This is a super easy recipe for an absolutely perfect prime rib roast. It is coming up on the holidays and this recipe is sure to thrill guests. It makes a fantastic prime rib dinner without a lot...

Here's a tried-and-true recipe for peanut brittle that is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!! This old-fashioned candy is a sure pleaser at bake sales and holiday parties... and don't forget...

Brussels sprouts that are easy to make and more enjoyable to eat. They can be made on the stove top or in the oven. Made for a side dish or for the Holidays. What ever you choose you'll love...

You have worked so hard to bake those delicious Christmas cookies. If you are like many holiday bakers, your cookies are of very interesting sizes, shapes and colors. Truly works of art! Why not...

This is an excellent bread to spice up your Christmas dinner, whether it's for your Christmas party or your family. These are delicious dinner rolls shaped into Christmas trees with a sweetness...

Happy Holidays! It’s that time of year for family, fun and food! But you can overdue a good thing. Here are a few tips on how to keep a trim waistline over the holidays.

Eggnog is a favorite holiday drink that always tastes better homemade. This eggnog recipe is simple and quick, with no alcohol, making it great for kids and adults alike!

I wanted to do something different than the usual stuffing. So I got creative and came up with an easy to make muffin. These can also be made from scratch like you would usually make your...

This is a very easy and meaningful holiday desert that the family or a Sunday school class will love.

The Holidays are such a special time of the year. There are plenty of get-togethers with family and friends and more comfort foods than you can imagine. From Thanksgiving to Christmas and even on...

Many fruitcakes have a dark tint about them. This fruitcake has more of a white cake color. It's because it calls for white sugar verses brown, and you use white raisins.

This festive cake, made with delicious orange slice candies, is perfect for the holiday season. This cake is similar to the gumdrop cake, which is kinda like a fruit cake.

Like gumdrops? Like cake? So how about putting it together? This cake is loaded. Loaded with candy, fruit and spices. It's like a big ole fruit cake, except better. Many people who don't like...

This version of fruitcake is something extraordinary. Perhaps even the non-fruitcake eater will enjoy this sweet. I know I love this version best. Best of all, it doesn't require any cooking....

A unique gift that was custom made or generated by your own hands can be very special to the person you give it to. If it is a craft that you are making,then you can take advantage of the Black...

This is an absolutely fantastic recipe for peppermint chocolate Christmas candy. I've probably never in my life had something that has tasted better than this. Your family & friends alike...

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...

Orange slices can be found year round, but they are mostly associated as more of a traditional Christmas candy. Here in Kentucky, my grandparents would get orange slices once a year. That would be...

It's funny what Christmas memories we all have stored away in our psyche! A lot of childhood memories and impressions create the "Christmas Spirit" for each of us. For me, it is a lot...

Making Monkey Bread for Holiday dinners has been a tradition in our family for many years. My mother passed the tradition to me. I passed it to my daughter. She passed it to my niece. However,...

Eggnog is not something that is an everyday treat. It's usually associated as a holiday drink. Enjoy drinking eggnog on occasion throughout the year? Love the taste of homemade, but don't need to...

see how easy it is to make christmas cheerio treats...

Need a thoughtful but inexpensive gift idea for the holidays? I made these Hot Chocolate Gift Jars one Christmas and they were a huge hit. Not only are they homemade and beautiful, but the hot...

The Right Wine for the Occasion Which wines to bring—or serve—with a holiday meal? It's a question that plagues many at this time of year, when plans for turkey, ham and root vegetables conquer...

With the upcoming holiday season approaching quickly, the last thing you need to worry about is how to store all of your holiday food in your refrigerator. Here are some tips and tricks that I use...

You can easily make a cake that looks like a very pretty wrapped Christmas gift. This requires only a few ingredients and no cake decorating skills. Even an amateur can make this easy Christmas cake.

Honey ham combines the rich smoky flavor of ham and pairs it with the naturally sweet essence of honey. And though you can purchase honey ham cold cuts in the meat case of your local market....

On a chilly day, how comforting it is to curl up in front of a blazing fire with a delicious cup of hot chocolate that is easily mixed from a hot chocolate sundae cone. The ingredients are placed...

Sugar Cookies are great for any occasion or holiday. The buttery taste of fresh sugar cookies coated in a glorious array of colors bring warm cheery smiles and memories of past holidays. Sugar...

During the holidays, a special treat for either parties or family get-togethers is a bowl of roasted nuts. This is a quick and easy recipe for roasting and saving your favorite nuts. Serve these...

This recipe was passed down to me from my dad and I plan to pass down to my children. Cherry Crunch was first introduced to me around the age 3 by my dad who was the cook of the house. Our...

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...

Food gifts are great and thoughtful gifts to give during the holidays. They not only let a friend or loved one know you are thinking of them but they also tell the person who receives such a gift...

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...

Baked Ravioli? Yes, It is just like lasagna except ravioli' s. The ricotta cheese is already inside the ravioli. $aving you money. This dish is made the same as lasagna and tastes no different.

Do you like Christmas baked goods, but don't want to bake. Baking could easily slip past you this year. Usually, the Christmas tree, Christmas lights, Christmas decorations, Christmas cards,...

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...

Ever look out at the bounty of snow outside and wonder how you can have fun with it? How about make ice cream with it. No ice cream maker needed. You can omit the chocolate and make vanilla, but...

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...

Who doesn't love a chewy, jumbo chocolate chip cookie? That taste of home and childhood. Those homemade cookies just seemed to make everything alright. With the economy so tight, homemade gifts...

Since I have started making homemade cranberry sauce, it has become a tradition. My kids will not eat anything else now. No more of the cans to open and slice. Start your own traditions at...

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...