Holiday Recipes

The best gifts that can be given are those that we make ourselves. When giving food as a gift it's always nice to make it extra special. What could be better than gourmet? Wrap this tasty...

Pink cloud salad is an annual festive dish. It often makes appearances in households for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This dish is extremely sweet, and is a favorite of children. A dish similar...

Love eggnog but don't want to buy the store bought kind anymore? Use this recipe to make your own eggnog this holiday season !

Do you like mashed potatoes? What about cheesy mashed potatoes? Then this dish was meant for you! Great for the holidays or just an every day side dish.

Homemade banana pudding has been a holiday staple in my family for years. Christmas and Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without it. I am going to share this very delicious and very easy...

Is homemade stuffing what you are wanting to make? Are you looking for a great homemade recipe? This is the recipe that my family uses for every holiday.

This cranberry sauces is a simple sauce that can be made before serving your Thanksgiving meal. It may help to cook the sauce while your turkey is roasting in the oven, and two hours before your...

Making a low sugar Christmas drop cookie is super easy with this recipe. Perfect if you are watching your sugar or just watching your waistline! These cookies are somewhat crunchy on the inside...

This is one of our family's favorite recipes. It has been in my husband's family for four generations. It is delicious with a Thanksgiving feast, Christmas dinner or anytime during the holiday...

If you are looking for a great cranberry relish for the holidays or anytime this recipe will fit the bill. The taste is delicious and would make a great side dish with your holiday meal. This...

How to make fabulous Holiday macaroni & cheese.

Rice Krispies are a great treat that are very easy and quick to make. Adding a little bit of color can make your Rice Krispies festive for the Halloween season. Kids will love them and they are...

Popcorn balls make a tasty treat when cooler fall weather rolls around. These old fashioned treats make ideal holiday party food for kids and grownups alike.

Cranberry relish is a flavorful side that dresses up any holiday meal. Cranberry relish can be made at the last minute, or prepared ahead and chilled in the refrigerator until the table is set....

Looking for a crowd pleasing, easy, and delicious addition to your holiday meals? Try this simple sweet potato casserole that will be a favorite among your guests. This is a great recipe for...

Salami is not something the average person would set about to make, and therefore knowing how to make salami is not common knowledge, especially duck salami. However, for those of you wishing to...

With the Holiday seasons soon arriving, here is a tasty treat that no one will pass up from the treat dish!

Brittles are a type of candy usually very hard and brittle, made of caramel. To make caramel you will mix sugar and water and heat the mixture until it reaches a certain temperature called the...

What would the holiday season be without Reindeer Chow? Oh my! I make this for my family and we love it. We munch on it all the time when we're watching tv, playing cards or dominoes, or just...

My father, who was a chemical engineer, spent several decades perfecting this recipe. He was a master candy maker--and could also tell you the scientific reasons it tasted so good. I have used his...

Potato pancakes, also know as Latkes or Latkas, are traditionally eaten in observance of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. Following the destruction of the Holy Temple, the Jews discovered only 1...

Learn how to make yummy fluffy marshmallows. You'll impress everyone who trys them. They make wonderful Christmas gifts when paired with hot chocolate and a pretty seasonal coffee mug.

Turkey stuffing is often one of the most anticipated dishes of any holiday dinner. Although boxed turkey stuffing can be quite tasty and easy to prepare, it can never replace the taste of homemade...

Most people are afraid of soufflés, but this recipe is simple because it doesn't have egg whites. I think Julia Child would be intriged by the simplicity of the recipe. This soufflé...

This old fashioned corn bread stuffing recipe is great with turkey or roast chicken. And it is much better tasting than any store bought stuffing. And it is also very easy to prepare. And of...

This recipe is a hit at the Holidays! I always make it for my family at Thanksgiving...it is a necessity like the turkey. This is a really good recipe in which to involve your pre-teen children...

This is such a fun project your kids will want to be involved with decorating the Pumpkins face. I have drawn a simple and easy basic Pumpkin face. You can create your own, just use your...

Hard tack candy is a popular treat around the holiday season. People often make hard tack candy in flavors such as cinnamon and wintergreen and color them red and green for Christmas. You don't...

You don't have to go to any German restaurant or fly to Germany. Everything is right at home for you and it is very simple. This can be a main entree or a side dish.

Ginger cranberry relish will really impress your friends and family at your next holiday party. Served cold it is very refreshing and will help in cleansing the pallet when you are eating heavy...

Deviled eggs are a traditional favorite at family gatherings and backyard barbecues. Making these tasty snacks is easy and the presentation can be as simple or ornate as you would like. A few...

I am going to teach you how to make the best turkey gravy. Once you taste this gravy you will never serve canned gravy again.

Rye flour has a unique flavor that is instantly recognizable. In this Easter Bread, it combines with fruits and spices so make a truly special bread.

A fantastic Edible Easter Bird Nest recipe for the dinnertable.

Easter European Easter baskets are not complete without the delicious egg cheese balls known as hrudka, sirets, cirak, siruk or many other local variations. No matter what you call it, it is a...

Make Valentine Lollipops at home with these step by step instructions and easy to follow pictures. Make these pops from 4 easy to find ingredients that you already have in your cupboard. Making...

Mincemeat squares are not your average holiday dessert, but don't be turned off by the name. Mincemeat is actually a mixture of chopped dried fruit, spices and sometimes a touch of liquor. It's...

This recipe goes to all the chocolate and fudge lovers out there.This is awesome,so if you take a chance and decide to make this,you won't be disappointed!!!And this is perfect for pot...

Champurrado is a delicious thick and creamy Mexican drink, used especially during the Holidays. This drink goes great with tamales and sweet breads, but can also be enjoyed without food. Enjoy!

Its that time of year again, and you need a great eggnog recipe to knock their socks off! I have the perfect one that will keep your guests coming back for more.

This delicious smelling playdough is perfect for the holidays and will have your house smelling like gingerbread!

Oliebollen are a very old national tradition in Holland for Christmas treats. They are deep fried in vegetable oil at a hot enough temperature so as not to absorb hardly any oil at all. they are...

This dish was the surprise hit of my Thanksgiving dinner. It's too good to keep secret. This was very good the day before Thanksgiving (when I made them), but when I servied them the next day...

I made this because the frozen pie crust I had was clearly past it's prime when I took it out of the freezer. I searched online for some kind of crust alternative. I found this (intended for a...

In the South, this cornbread concoction is rarely stuffed inside a bird and is commonly referred to as dressing. Making this recipe is an event, but well worth the time and effort.

In more recent years, cooks have gone for regular brown gravy for their holiday turkeys. However, I still enjoy the old-fashioned giblet gravy that my mother made (and it's a favorite of my...

The warm wonderful mingling smells of garlic and onion, what a wonderful way to wake up on Sunday morning during Passover. A trip to the fridge always would yield all kinds of toppings - cottage...

These are a wonderful cookie to serve at any time of year. For Halloween, you can draw on a face with orange icing and you will have some very happy children.

Glazed walnuts are a wonderful treat for the Thanksgiving holiday! Easy to make and can be put in decorative tins or glass jars to give as gifts.

You can make your own caramel apples and homemade caramel with this easy to follow recipe. Great year round and a fun project for the whole family. Follow the instructions below and experiment...