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Discover all of our best Christmas Recipes on Culinary Hill. Prime rib, baked ham, roasted turkey, all the side dishes, soups and salads, bread and rolls, desserts, drinks, and appetizers. It’s all here, organized by category. Cheers!
Whether you mostly stick to a traditional Christmas menu year after year or are looking for fresh inspiration, these Christmas recipes can serve up a hearty helping of joy and happiness at any holiday table.
I’ve organized everything by category (starting with the sweets!) so you can browse and see what looks good. Discover delicious food, cozy drinks, and lots of sweet treats this holiday season!
Table of Contents
- Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Christmas Candy Recipes
- Christmas Dessert Recipes
- Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
- Christmas Dinner Side Dish Recipes
- Christmas Soups and Salads
- Christmas Bread Recipes
- Christmas Dinner Recipes
- Christmas Appetizer Recipes
- Christmas Drink Recipes
- Vegetarian Christmas Recipes
- Feast of the Seven Fishes
Christmas Cookie Recipes
Whether you’re hosting a Baking Day, Cookie Exchange, or just baking for your family, here are our best Christmas Cookie Recipes to sweeten your holiday.
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Christmas Sugar Cookies
Christmas Recipes
Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Snickerdoodles
Cookie Recipes
Molasses Cookie Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Cherry Almond Biscotti
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Thumbprint Cookies
Cookie Recipes
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Cookie Recipes
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Cookie Recipes
Peppermint Cookies
Cookie Recipes
Fruitcake Cookies
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Spritz Cookie Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Ritz Cracker Cookies
Cookie Recipes
M&M Cookies
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Pizzelle
Christmas Candy Recipes
These homemade candies feature nuts, peanut butter, candy canes, cookies, and plenty of chocolate! Many options are no-bake or just a few ingredients, too.
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Christmas Crack
Recipe Videos
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Candy Recipes
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Candy Recipes
Peppermint Bark Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Homemade Twix Bars
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No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Candy Recipes
Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe
Candy Recipes
No Bake OREO Mint Truffles
Candy Recipes
Homemade Snickers Bars
Candy Recipes
OREO Cookie Balls
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Rolo Pretzel Candies
Christmas Dessert Recipes
When you’re looking for something more than just cookies and candy, these cakes and pies might be just the thing. Some are Christmas-specific and others are just decadent sweets that should be enjoyed with loved ones all year round.
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Cranberry Wreath Cake
Cake Recipes
Tiramisu
Pie and Tart Recipes
Pecan Pie
Pie and Tart Recipes
Chocolate Cream Pie
Pie and Tart Recipes
The Best Apple Pie Recipe
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Oreo Brownie Trifle
Sweets
Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Cake Recipes
Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake)
Pie and Tart Recipes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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Cranberry Cheesecake Galette
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Bread Pudding
Pie and Tart Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Cake Recipes
Hot Milk Cake
Cake Recipes
Vanilla Cheesecake
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Chocolate Eclair Cake
Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Special mornings call for an epic morning feast. Choose sweet, savory, or a mix of both. There are lots of kid-friendly options and easy recipes that can be made ahead, too.
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Baked French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Pancakes
Breakfast Recipes
French Toast Sticks
Breakfast Recipes
Quiche Muffins
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Mini Quiche 4 Ways
Breakfast Recipes
Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Challah French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Coffee Cake Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
Apple Cider Donuts
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Breakfast Recipes
Eggs Benedict Recipe
Breakfast Recipes
Quiche Lorraine
Breakfast Recipes
Cornflake French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Classic Waffles
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How to Scramble Eggs
Christmas Dinner Side Dish Recipes
Buttery mashed potatoes, tender-crisp roasted vegetables, and cozy casseroles are all great choices for your Christmas Feast. And I never miss a second opportunity to indulge in stuffing and cranberry sauce!
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The Best Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast Recipes
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Cheesy Potato Casserole is a cornerstone holiday recipe in the Midwest. This version has from-scratch cream of chicken soup and a crunchy cornflake topping.
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Carrots
Vegetable Recipes
Green Beans and Bacon
Vegetable Recipes
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Classic Bread Stuffing
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Vegetable Casserole
Side Dish Recipes
Twice-Baked Potatoes
A true steakhouse classic, Twice Baked Potatoes are doubly delicious and easy to make ahead. These show-stealers are loaded up with lots of cheddar, bacon, and scallions for major flavor in every bite. Twice Baked…
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Green Beans
Vegetable Recipes
Glazed Carrots
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Broccoli
Side Dish Recipes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Asparagus Recipe
You’ll love this easy Roasted Asparagus Recipe with olive oil, garlic, and lemon. The high oven temperature cooks it to tender-crisp perfection in 10 minutes or less making it a quick, easy, and healthy side dish.
Side Dish Recipes
Duchess Potatoes
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Side Dish Recipes
Scalloped Potatoes
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower
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Baked Mac and Cheese
Side Dish Recipes
Cranberry Apple Sauce
For a sweet and simple twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish, try Cranberry Apple Sauce. It’s a tasty without getting too crazy on a menu that is rooted in tradition.
Side Dish Recipes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Casserole Recipes
Green Bean Casserole
Side Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Stuffing
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Harvest Roasted Vegetables
Christmas Soups and Salads
Start your supper with hearty soups or crisp salads. Soup is great in a slow cooker for a potluck or buffet, and salads add a much-needed breather to all the rich food elsewhere. Some classics, like Seven Layer Salad, stand alone as epic holiday dishes in their own right.
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Soup and Stew Recipes
Potato Leek Soup
Soup and Stew Recipes
Corn Chowder
Soup and Stew Recipes
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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Seven Layer Salad
Salad Recipes
Wedge Salad
Salad Recipes
Beet Salad
Salad Recipes
24 Hour Fruit Salad
Salad Recipes
Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
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Citrus Salad
Salad Recipes
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Snickers Salad
Salad Recipes
Easy Grape Salad
Salad Recipes
Bean Salad
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Christmas Bread Recipes
Homemade bread is a true luxury at the holidays (or any time of year). If you have the chance, fire up your oven, break out the yeast, and bake some bread or rolls for the ones you love.
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Soft Yeast Dinner Rolls
Bread Recipes
3-Ingredient Homemade Biscuits
Bread Recipes
No-Knead Bread
Bread Recipes
Cornbread
Bread Recipes
Buttermilk Biscuits
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Homemade Crescent Rolls
Christmas Dinner Recipes
Keep it simple or pull out all the stops – we’ve got plenty of main dishes for you to consider! Beef, pork, ham, chicken, turkey, salmon, and scallops are all delicious options to center your feast.
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Dr. Pepper Ham
Fish and Seafood Recipes
Baked Salmon
Thanksgiving Recipes
Make Ahead Roasted Turkey
Fish and Seafood Recipes
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter
Beef Recipes
Prime Rib with Mustard Cream Sauce
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Baked Ham with Crumb Topping
Main Dishes
Pork Roast
Beef Recipes
Roast Beef Tenderloin
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Perfect Roast Turkey
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Cornish Hens with Stuffing
German Recipes
Rouladen
Beef Recipes
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
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The Best Make Ahead Lasagna
Christmas Appetizer Recipes
Small bites, shareable boards, and dips by the dozen. There are so many ways to snack at Christmas, it’s hard to narrow down the menu. A few appetizers can stave off hunger before a formal dinner, or have a buffet of just appetizers. They are great for small gatherings, open houses, and even Christmas movie nights.
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Midwest Charcuterie Board
Appetizer Recipes
Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce
Appetizer Recipes
Veggie Pizza
Appetizer Recipes
Shrimp Ceviche
Appetizer Recipes
Deviled Eggs
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Antipasto Platter
Appetizer Recipes
2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies
Sandwich Recipes
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Appetizer Recipes
Knorr Spinach Dip
Appetizer Recipes
The Best Jalapeño Poppers
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Jarcuterie
Appetizer Recipes
Pigs in a Blanket
Appetizer Recipes
Easy Taco Dip
Appetizer Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Appetizer Recipes
Mini Cheese Balls
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How to Make Ceviche
Appetizer Recipes
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Appetizer Recipes
Cowboy Caviar
Appetizer Recipes
Baked Brie
Appetizer Recipes
Mini Twice Baked Potatoes
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Mezze Platter
Christmas Drink Recipes
It might be fun to choose a signature drink to offer at your party, and it could be non-alcoholic with a bottle of spirits on the side for the 21+ crowd. Many drink recipes include “big batch” and individual instructions depending on your preference for serving. Whatever you choose, a warm-up option is always appreciated!
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
Drink Recipes