2,441 holiday recipes

Old-fashioned steamed persimmon pudding with cinnamon, rum, walnuts, and raisins. A dense, moist holiday dessert steamed for 2 hours in a pudding mold for a rich, spiced fruit pudding.

Old-fashioned applesauce cake with warm spices, walnuts, and raisins, baked in a tube pan and finished with a bourbon whiskey frosting. A holiday-worthy spice cake that improves overnight.

Showstopper honey-baked ham simmered in ginger ale, roasted with white wine, glazed with honey-maple-mustard, and served with rich pan sauce. Restaurant-worthy holiday centerpiece.

Festive yeast coffee cake shaped like Christmas trees, studded with candied fruit and rolled oats. Pull apart the golden buttery balls for a stunning holiday brunch centerpiece.

A lighter, golden fruitcake with apricots, golden raisins, candied orange peel, and walnuts in a buttery brandy batter. Baked in decorative molds for a gorgeous holiday centerpiece.

Cinnamon and cloves perfume these twisted Greek sesame cookies with golden crusts and soft centers. Makes 72 cookies perfect for Mediterranean holiday cookie exchanges or gift tins.

Golden fried Italian dough diamonds studded with raisins and anise seeds, drizzled in hot honey and lemon. A traditional sweet treat for holidays, festivals, and Sunday gatherings.

Loaded au gratin potatoes with hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green chiles, and a crunchy cornflake topping. The ultimate cheesy potato casserole for potlucks and holidays.

Homemade coconut chocolate Irish cream liqueur with scotch whiskey, fresh eggs, and heavy cream. Blend and chill overnight for a tropical twist on the classic holiday liqueur.

Simple honey-glazed ham with brown sugar, cinnamon, and Dijon mustard. Score the surface, brush with glaze, baste with apple juice for a sticky-sweet holiday centerpiece.

Southern boiled custard eggnog made from scratch with 8 egg yolks, cream, vanilla, and nutmeg. Spiked with whiskey or served virgin, this silky holiday drink serves 12.

Homemade beet horseradish with fresh grated beets and horseradish in a sweet vinegar brine. A fiery, vibrant condiment for roast beef, gefilte fish, or your holiday table.

Retro beet jelly made with orange Jell-O and a kick of horseradish. A jiggly, tangy side dish that pairs brilliantly with turkey, ham, and holiday roasts.

Apple-pecan salad filling for cranberry molds with crisp apples, celery, and pecans in a lightened mayo dressing with folded whipped cream. A classic Thanksgiving holiday side.

Gefilte fish from a jar upgraded with fresh beets, carrots, and onions layered and simmered for 45 minutes. Bubbe's shortcut for holiday fish that tastes almost homemade.

Festive cranberry loaf studded with tart cranberries and walnuts, brightened with fresh orange juice and zest. A classic holiday quick bread that slices best the next day.