50 Great Christmas Recipes (2024)

Another great Christmas dinner recipe: Christmas lasagna! This lasagna is completely festive, decked out in red and green.The tomato sauce has just the right zing and garlic nuance, and the spinach ricotta cheese filling is classic and creamy. It’s scented with fresh thyme and a little lemon zest, which takes it to over the top status. There’s no one who will turn down a piece! At least, who we’ve met.

First up in our Christmas recipes: Christmas pizza! This is our favorite Christmas tradition around here: a tree shaped dough brushed with pesto and topped with veggie ornaments. The flavor is fantastic, and there's no one who will turn this one down! Top with any veggies you like: feel free to get creative.

This vegan shepherd’s pie is the dinner recipe version of wearing a fuzzy sweater and drinkinghot mulled cider! It’s cozy comfort food to the max! Imagine: a creamy gravy filled with tender vegetables, lentils and scented with fennel and sage. Then a fluffy layer of Yukon gold potatoes, topped with freshrosemary. It’s layered together in a baking dish and then baked until golden.

Thispesto salmon is ready for Christmas bathed in a bright green sauce! Pesto goes hand in hand with tender baked fish to make a stunning dinner. Because really: what isn’t better with a little pesto on top? The savory, garlicky sauce makes the flaky fish pop: you’ll already be taking your second bite before finishing the first. Add pomegranate seeds for a pop of red.

Another cozy Christmas recipe, and probably our top fan favorite, is this thick and creamy wild rice soup! It's almost impossibly creamy, packed with flavor and full of tender veggies and hearty rice. White beans and cashews bring a creamy body and loads of plant-based protein. Everyone who tastes it asks for the recipe—it’s that good.

This meatloaf has been gaining fans for years and years: and they're people of all diets! Our meat-loving families ask us to make it, and we've heard countless people say: "Wait, there's no meat in this?" The texture and flavor are strikingly similar to meat. Slice it up and serve it with some of our sides below, and you'll have some very happy guests!

This pot pie is a cozy Christmas recipe that will literally wow your guests! The interior is full of root vegetables: carrots, potatoes, and peas, mixed with a gooey vegetarian gravy flavored with pesto and Parmesan. And it's topped with a flaky, golden pastry crust. It's truly a stunner! Make up 2 pies to serve a crowd.

This one is a Christmas recipe...because our family eats it on Christmas Eve! The red and green colors evoke the spirit of the season, but we eat it for the flavor. It's homey and comforting, featuring tangy artichokes and hearty lentils with a garlicky tomato base. Dark leafy green kale brings in nutrients and soaks up the flavor-packed broth. To make it a meal, serve withcrusty artisan breadand garnish with Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese.

Welcome to your new favorite Christmas dinner:Butternut Squash Lasagna with Sage! The flavors are impeccable: creamy ricotta, punchy Pecorino, and fresh sage envelop the sweet squash in a cozy embrace. In fact, an embrace is just what it feels like when you take a bite! It’s a bit of prep work, but we’ve simplified a few steps so you don’t need a nap once you throw it in the oven.

Here’s a recipe that’s simple, hearty and pleases a crowd: easyStuffed Shells! Stuff pasta shells with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and spinach, then bake them up in a bath of garlicky tomato sauce. It makes your kitchen smell heavenly, and the first bite into one of those jumbo shells confirms it’s just as tasty as the smell.

Try this stunningApple Saladrecipe! Crisp tart apple slices pair with pops of pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy, cinnamon spiced pecans. Toss them all over fresh greens with a zingy maple and apple cider vinegar dressing, and it’s trulysalad perfection.

Got a rotisserie grill or oven? Here’s one of the top ways to use it:rotisserie chicken! This recipe makes for one juicy, mouthwatering, perfectly seasoned bird! Our friends and family have absolutely loved this recipe, and we’re excited to share it with you today. Rotisserie chicken makes the best impressive meal.

A great Christmas recipe? Whip up a pan red and green pan ofLasagna Roll Ups! This unique spin on the iconic Italian dish is a fun way to put a spin on dinner. This recipe features a comforting vegetarian filling of spinach, basil and ricotta, topped with a garlicky easy homemade tomato sauce. Roll up the noodles and cover them in melty mozzarella cheese, and it’s fun, a crowd-pleasingdinner recipe.

Here's a finger food idea that's great for a Christmas tray: a good pinwheels recipe! And these tortilla roll ups are perfect. They’re full of Italian-style flavors: mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and a blend of spices. They look totally stunning on a platter: perfectly red and green! And better yet: we’ve figured out all the tricks to making a beautiful roll up.

Here's a Christmas recipe that's beyond easy.Baked Brie! There could not be an easier appetizer recipe, folks. But often, we forget about these simple entertaining tricks. So here’s what you need to know about making a melty, delicious pile of brie. The great part? The toppings are versatile depending on your preferences, and you can make a beautiful platter with little effort. Here’s what to do!

Here’s a rich and delicious side dish that will have everyone talking about it: this perfectBrussels Sprout Casserole! Because what’s better than makingBrussels that taste like mac and cheese? Bake up those tender sprouts with a rich and creamy white cheddar cheese sauce, then top it with crunchy breadcrumbs toasted until they’re golden brown. It’s truly sublime.

Here’s a dreamy Christmas salad if there ever was one: this brilliantPear Salad! It’s a study in contrasts: fresh, juicy pear against funky gorgonzola cheese; bright pomegranate against savory shallot. Throw in some toasted pecans and cover it in tangypoppy seed dressing, and well: it’s absolutelyirresistible.

Here’s a hearty fall and winter side dish that’s just begging to jump onto your table:wild rice salad! This mix of rice with crunchy veggies, pecans, cranberries, and feta cheese crumbles is ideal for any occasion, from the holidays to a simple cozy dinner. A maple Dijon vinaigrette dressing infuses a tangy flavor throughout, punctuated by bursts of fresh parsley.

It’s taken too many years for us to realize this, but we finally know the truth.Cranberry sauce is beyond easy to make homemade. Turns out, all you need is a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to make this side dish. There’s really no need for canned, folks! This easy fresh cranberry sauce recipe comes together quickly with the flavors of brown sugar, orange, and cinnamon.

The perfect fall side dish? Try thisroasted acorn squashwith brown butter maple drizzle! Bake acorn squash in a hot oven until it’s moist and tender, then while it’s roasting make brown butter on the stovetop. Swirl in a little maple syrup and garnish with chopped pecans, and it’s absolutely irresistible!

Here’s a simple Christmas side dish that’s always satisfying: roasted red potatoes! These spuds come out crispy and savory, seasoned with garlic powder and salt. A bit of Parmesan cheese gives them even crispier roasty bits. Bake up a sheet pan of these little spuds, and each bite is a little bit of heaven!

How about turning this bright orange root vegetable into a baked good? Try theseSweet Potato Muffins! Adding mashed sweet potato to baked goods makes them deliciously moist. These tall, fluffy muffins are perfectly cinnamon spiced and the ideal side dish for Christmas.

Here’s a fantastic Christmas side dish that’s about as quintessentially cozy as they come:Mashed Butternut Squash! The flavor is bold and sweet, with a nutty undertone. Sage, butter, and Parmesan cheese make thebaked butternut squashsing! Mash it with a potato masher or even better: whip it for a light and fluffyButternut Squash Puree. Paired with a savory protein, it adds a pop of sweet to every bite.

Here's an elegant Christmas side dish recipe that goes with just about anything: roasted green beans! It’s asimple side dishbut the flavors are complex. The beans become tender and slightly browned during roasting, and the contrast with the zesty lemon and crunchy nuts is spot on.

This salad is something special, a hearty and healthy salad perfect for Christmas!It stars our favorite squash: thedelicata, brilliantly sweet with edible skin (no peeling necessary!). Roast up that squash in just 20 minutes, and in the meantime prep those refreshing pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and tangy honey mustard dressing.

This one is a Christmas recipe...because it's based on my Grandma's salad that we eat on Christmas eve. Here’s a spinach recipe toimpress, full of texture and flavor contrasts. Covered in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, the highlight is the crunchy smoky pecans, almost bacon-like glazed with maple syrup and soy sauce. Add hard boiled eggs or a crisp-tart apple, and you’ve got a stunning side salad that will make everyoneoooandahhh.

Let's move onto Christmas dessert recipes, shall we? The crown jewel of our collection is this Christmas cranberry pudding. My grandma makes this cranberry pudding every year. The spongy cranberry pudding is made perfect with a creamy, dreamy butter sauce poured over the top. It's the richest, most celebratory Christmas dessert you've ever had!

Here’s a holiday cookie we just can’t say no to. TheseHot Chocolate Cookiestaste just like the holiday drink! The cookie batter channels just the right flavor of the liquid chocolate: it’s textured with sugar crystals and studded with chocolate chunks. The best part? A marshmallow center ties it all together, forming a melty lake of gooey bliss. These aredivine.

Here’s the perfect easy Christmas dessert: trygingerbread cake! This soft, moist version of the iconic cookie is so easy to whip up: no rolling or cutting out dough required! You don’t even need a mixer. Stir up the batter and bake it into this beautiful moist and spiced cake. The rich molasses flavor tastes like a soft and fluffy version of thecutout cookies, and it’s made in a big pan to feed a crowd.

Chocolate and peanut butter are one of those classic flavor combinations that will never go out of style. Here’s our one of our favorite easy Christmas treats:peanut butter balls! They’re simple to make, requiring no special equipment and under 30 minutes of your time. Whip up a batch and enjoy that crunchy chocolate coating covering an irresistibly creamy and chewy peanut butter interior.

When it comes to classic Christmas recipes, this one takes the cake:Linzer cookies! This classic Austrian sandwich cookie is a delight: buttery almond shortbread sandwiches a layer of fruity preserves, making a treat that’s nuanced and just sweet enough. A fun cutout window in the sandwich shows the jam peaking through.

A top Christmas recipe for the holidays isChocolate Bark! This one is sweet and salty with a confetti of colorful ingredients and absolutelyirresistible. It’s the best fun treat that makes a great gift: perfect for holiday cookie trays! Here’s how to get a smooth, shiny sheen on the chocolate and just the right crisp crunch when you bite into it.

Looking for aneasy dessertthat will have everyone talking? Try thisapple pie barsrecipe! It’s simple to whip up this handheld treat: the same dough makes a sturdy bottom crust and buttery crumbles of streusel topping! Sandwiched in between the layers is a cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and it’s topped with a sweetmaple icing drizzlethat tastes a bit like melty vanilla ice cream.

These gingerbread cookies are beautifully spiced and soft: just like the favorite gingerbread of my childhood! Almond butter stands in for much of the butter, and a bit of applesauce helps keep them soft. This cookie is finished with turbinado sugar instead of icing, which looks like natural glitter (it’s much easier than icing!).

Here's a healthy spin on the classic that’s so good, we’ve called it “the best”. And we think you’ll agree! These almond thumbprint cookies are made with almond flour, homemade berry jam, and sweetened with maple syrup. If you’d like, add our easy powdered sugar glaze, which takes them from good to amazing!

These almond snowball cookies are spiced Christmas cookies with a twist: they’re made with almond flour and cozy chai spices! The cardamom is the star of the show here; it’s what gives chai spice its familiar zing. Even though they’re made entirely of almonds, these cookies are light and crumbly.

These peanut butter cups are seriously delicious, perfect on a cookie tray or as handmade Christmas treats. How to make perfect homemade peanut butter cups? Basically, take tempered chocolate and let it harden around a peanut butter filling in a mini muffin tin. The filling is absolutely amazing, with sweet with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Here's a stellar Christmas recipe: theChristmas Margarita! Why not bring everyone’s favorite drink to your holiday festivities? This one keeps all the character of aclassic margaritaand adds cranberry juice for a vibrant color and sweet tart nuance. With a garnish of fresh cranberries and rosemary, it’s holidayperfection.

Need aChristmas co*cktailthat’s quick and easy? Try theChristmas Moscow mule! This spin on the classic Moscow mule is a zingy, festive combination of cranberry juice, vodka, peppermint schnaps and ginger beer. It’s so simple you can build it right in the glass, no co*cktail shakers required! Say hello to your new favorite holiday drink.

Need a festiveChristmas drink? Try thisGingerbread Martini! This creamy co*cktail is absolutely irresistible: just sweet enough and packed with cozy cinnamon, allspice and ginger from gingerbread syrup. It tastes like a cookie, but evenbetter: with a little intrigue on the finish. It’s only 3 ingredients and the perfect festive co*cktail for holiday entertaining.

What's better for Christmas than a cup of the verybest homemade hot chocolate? It’s creamy, rich, chocolaty, and tastes like a dream with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla on the finish. All you need are a few ingredients, and you might already have them on hand.You can make it spiked or serve it straight up!

This cozy-spiced Christmas coffee is where it’s at! Mix up a homemadegingerbread syrupwith brown sugar and whole spices: it infuses the best hints of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. You can serve it atChristmas breakfastor brunch, or even spike it with Baileys Irish Cream for a treat on Christmas Eve.

Need a great punch recipe for the holidays? Try thisChristmas Punch! The flavor is fruity and delicious, with a little sparkle from ginger ale. You can make it with rum for a punch with alcohol, or omit it for non alcoholic. Either way, it tastes incredible! The best part? Garnish it up with sliced citrus, rosemary branches and cranberries. It couldn’t be more festive or beautiful.