2,441 holiday recipes

Paintbrush sugar cookies decorated before baking with egg yolk paint in bright colors. A fun roll-and-cut cookie with almond extract, great for kids and holiday baking.

Cranberry mince pie with a layer of prepared mincemeat topped with fresh cranberry sauce in a double crust, brushed with egg wash and baked golden. A holiday classic.

Spicy brown rice pilaf with leftover turkey, toasted cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, raisins, and cashews. A fragrant way to use up holiday turkey with warm Indian-inspired spices.

Christmas surprise cookies: brown sugar drop cookies with a hidden jam center and a dusting of sweet coconut on top. A vintage holiday thumbprint for the cookie tin.

Fresh tart cherry pie with a lattice crust and a bright orange glaze drizzled on top while warm. A stunning holiday dessert that pairs citrus and cherry beautifully.

Sweet potato whip blended with carrots, chicken broth, nonfat yogurt, and cinnamon for a lighter, less sugary take on mashed sweet potatoes. A great make-ahead holiday side.

Triple-layer creme de menthe brownies with a fudgy base, minty buttercream filling, and glossy chocolate chip ganache topping. A retro holiday dessert that's worth the chill time.

Swedish rosettes are crisp, lacy fried cookies shaped by a decorative iron dipped in batter and flash-fried until golden. A Scandinavian holiday tradition dusted in powdered sugar.

Scalloped oysters and chicken: browned chicken breast layered with plump oysters, buttery cracker crumbs, white wine cream sauce, and a splash of bitters. A retro holiday-worthy casserole.

Gingerbread drop cookies are soft, cake-like spice cookies sweetened with molasses and brown sugar, studded with raisins. A wholesome wheat germ-boosted twist on classic holiday cookies.

No-bake peppermint fudge pie layered into a chocolate wafer crust, with a creamy marshmallow filling studded with crushed peppermint candy. A holiday classic with cool, minty crunch.

Poinsettia pie with a chocolate wafer crust, creme de menthe chiffon filling, and decorative red and white chocolate leaves arranged like the holiday flower. A Christmas centerpiece dessert.

Glazed almond cookies rolled in sliced almonds, baked until golden, then drizzled or dipped in amaretto chocolate ganache. A festive nut cookie for cookie tins and holiday trays.

Make-ahead mashed potato casserole with sour cream and cream cheese, refrigerated overnight, then baked the next day. The Thanksgiving and holiday side that frees up your stovetop.

Spiced cranberry relish caramelizes sugar, then cooks fresh cranberries with diced orange, lime, raisins, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla bean for a complex holiday relish that improves with time.

Green beans with mushrooms is a buttery, six-ingredient side dish. Fresh green beans simmered until tender, then tossed with butter-sauteed mushrooms for a humble holiday classic.