400 christma recipes

Instead of a rich butter cookies, make some macaroon made of egg whites, coconut, pecans and chocolate. They are so chocolaty and delicious, a little bit crunchy at the inside and slightly chewy on the outside. Perfect sweet treats at holidays.

They are easy to make, turn out beautiful and delicious!

This beautiful spiced apple cake, not only satisfy the eyes but also satisfy your taste. Rich seasonal spices and lovely presentation make this a holiday treat. It's also high in fiber and low in fat! No guilt decadence.

Super moist and packed with delicious flavors. These muffins were made with whole wheat flour, but still turned out soft and fluffy.

Crispy and crunchy. These snowballs are made with peanut butter, chunks of peanuts, raisins and puffed rice cereal. They are delicious treats for kids or grown-up :)

Roasted butternut squash folded with slow-caramelized onions, golden slivered almonds, raisins, and warm cinnamon. This vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish bakes in under 90 minutes and fills your kitchen with the sweet, earthy aroma of the holidays.

Creamy squash, apple, and corn bisque: butternut, Granny Smith apples, and sweet corn simmered with leeks, finished with cream and nutmeg. A tart-sweet fall bowl topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.

These biscotti is loaded with flavour, every bite yields bits of yummy goodness. Perfect for a snack with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea, and also make excellent Christmas gifts!

This is a quick, easy way to saute asparagus. The dish has a light flavor and makes a great accompaniment to Italian meals. I make this year-round, but we especially enjoy it at Thanksgiving

They make great Christmas gifts for family and all the various people you give them to. Mailman, garbage man, paperboy, school teachers, your kids' friends. etc. I figure if the kids have to help me cut, they get some to give to their friends.

If you love pastries, you will adore this scrumptious snack that will have you reaching for more.

Grandma's mincemeat cookies are a Christmas tradition: spiced dried-fruit filling folded into a tender shortening dough, dropped by the spoonful and baked golden in about 12 minutes.

Pineapple charlotte with crushed pineapple, unflavored gelatin, beaten egg whites, and whipped topping. A light, airy no-bake dessert served in stem glasses with a cherry on top.

Cornish game hens stewed in fruit and sugar -- I originally got this recipe from the Sunday magazine of the local paper. I served it last year for Christmas dinner, and it's very good. What's more, this recipe is easy: you just put everything in a bowl, marinate overnight, then bake until done!

Don't leave out the adults during a family reunion. Instead try this snack that contains pecans and amaretto liquer.

This is a favorite dish of my family's, especially on holidays like Easter and Christmas. Most people cringe at the idea of eating a cow's tongue, but actually the meat is very tender, and even if you have to close your eyes and plug your nose to try it, please do. I guarantee it won't be what you expect!