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    Home » Recipes

    Christmas

    Our (and your!) favorite Christmas recipes, from cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and appetizers to mains, sides, and desserts. PLUS Christmas cookies and easy homemade holiday gift ideas.

    salmon benedict with immersion blender hollandaise on a small plate with a fork

    Salmon Benedict

    lobster benedict with immersion blender hollandaise on a small plate with a fork

    Lobster Benedict

    rainbow-colored chocolate meringue cookies on a plate

    Chocolate Meringue Cookies

    a bittersweet chocolate ganache tart with shortbread crust on a cake stand

    Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Tart with Shortbread Crust

    vegan mushroom stuffing with chestnuts on a plate with turkey and gravy

    Vegan Mushroom Stuffing with Chestnuts

    cinnamon roll cheesecake with a slice on a serving knife

    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

    spiced sugar in a decorative jar with a small spoon

    Spiced Sugar

    a bowl with braised beef short ribs and polenta

    How to Cook Beef Short Ribs

    best shrimp cocktail recipe with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge on a plate

    Truly the Best Shrimp Cocktail Recipe Ever

    baked oysters with shallot herb butter and prosciutto on a plate

    Baked Oysters with Shallot Herb Butter and Prosciutto

    oysters on the half shell with mignonette granita on a platter over crushed ice

    Oysters with Mignonette Granita

    farmers' pasta in a cast iron braiser with a red and white towel

    Farmers' Pasta: Vegetarian Baked Pasta for a Crowd

    grapefruit curd in a decorative bowl with a spoon

    Grapefruit Curd with Meyer Lemon and Vanilla

    Easy Christmas Cookies 780 | Umami Girl-3

    Biscuiteers Royal Icing Recipe

    Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe | Umami Girl

    Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe

    Easy Peppermint Oreo Truffles | Umami Girl

    Peppermint Oreo Truffles

    twix cookies on a plate

    Twix Cookies (Chocolate Caramel Shortbread)

    shortbread linzer cookies on a plate

    Shortbread Linzer Cookies

    veggie meatloaf (nut loaf) with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce on a plate

    Veggie Meatloaf (Vegetarian Nut Roast)

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    The Perfect Sustainable Christmas Gift for 2021

    crispy broccolini roasted to perfection on a sheet pan

    Crispy Broccolini Roasted to Perfection

    braised kale with caramelized onions, walnuts, and blue cheese in a gratin dish with a fork

    Braised Kale with Caramelized Onions & Blue Cheese

    sous vide pork roast, green beans, and egg noodles on a plate

    Sous Vide Pork Roast (or Roast it in the Oven)

    creamed pearl onions in a baking dish

    Creamed Pearl Onions

    popovers from our easy popover recipe in a pan with a green napkin

    Easy Popover Recipe (It's Foolproof, Promise)

    marinated goat cheese appetizer with olive oil and spices in an orange serving dish

    Marinated Goat Cheese

    spinach bechamel lasagna with portobellos on a plate

    Spinach Béchamel Lasagna with Portobellos

    Christmas Bark (Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachio and Raspberry)

    Christmas Bark (Easy & Professional Versions)

    Grumpy Gingerbread Bourbon Cocktail for Christmas

    Bourbon Cocktail: The Grumpy Gingerbread

    how to roast a whole turkey and decorate the platter

    How to Cook a Free Range Turkey & Decorate the Platter

    turkey pot pie with puff pastry

    Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Lattice Crust

    instant pot cranberry sauce

    Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce (with Stovetop Option)

    a mezcal negroni in a rocks glass

    Mezcal Negroni: The Best of All Possible Worlds

    two pieces of parsnip cake

    Parsnip Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    a slice of cheesecake

    Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake (Creamy Classic Style)

    Blender Hollandaise Sauce 780 | Umami Girl

    Immersion Blender Hollandaise Sauce: A Fabulous Party Trick

    Broccolini with Gremolata | Umami Girl

    Easy Broccolini Recipe with Gremolata

    Boulevardier cocktail with an orange twist

    The Boulevardier: A Debonair Classic Cocktail

    The Corduroy rye and cardamaro cocktail in a rocks glass garnished with an orange twist

    The Corduroy: A Rye and Cardamaro Cocktail

    Krinner Tree Genie XXL Christmas Tree Stand

    Krinner Tree Genie: A Life-Changing Christmas Tree Stand

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