Christmas - Easy Food Recipes and Gift Ideas

Easy recipes for dinners, appetizers, side dishes, sweets, and make-ahead meals are perfect for creating a stress-free Christmas celebration. From savory dishes like roasted meats and casseroles to delectable desserts like cookies, pies, and cakes, there's something for everyone. Don't forget party food ideas, from finger foods to dips, as well as festive breakfast and brunch recipes to make your holiday mornings just as special and delicious.
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How to Make Christmas Avocado Pita Trees: Fun and Festive Holiday Finger Foods
Learn how to make festive Christmas avocado pita trees, a fun and easy appetizer for your holiday party. This recipe combines toasted pita bread, creamy avocado, and festive decorations for a stunning presentation. Ideal for Christmas Eve, holiday entertaining, or family dinners, these quick and healthy finger foods are loved by kids and adults alike. Add them to your snack table for a memorable, crowd-pleasing holiday treat that’s ready in no time.
Double Smoked Ham with Spicy Peach Glaze
Double smoked ham with a spicy peach glaze is incredibly delicious. This recipe from Grits and Pinecones features a spiral-cut ham topped with a smoked ham rub that infuses it with even more flavor. This ham would be perfect for your holiday table and a tasty addition to your Christmas menu!
30 Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Plan your Christmas dinner menu with these 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and most can be made ahead so you can spend the holiday celebrating with your family and friends!
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies
All wrapped up like a present with crushed candy canes, Easy Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies are a Christmas dream come true for chocolate lovers of all ages! These simple and festive Christmas cookies made with a cake mix are also called chocolate sandwich cookies. And, this recipe features a light and fluffy peppermint filling, covered with crushed candy canes! #christmascookies, #christmasdesserts, #whoopiepies via @gritspinecones
30 Best Christmas Breakfast Recipes - Make-Ahead!
Start your Christmas morning with a delicious brunch recipe! This collection of make-ahead holiday breakfasts includes quick and easy recipes and menu ideas. These recipes are great to have handy whether you are creating a Christmas buffet menu for a crowd or want to serve a cozy breakfast for two. Find ideas for traditional make-ahead breakfast casseroles, unique baked goods, healthy egg dishes, and even a breakfast cocktail or two!
No-Bake Honey Cheesecake Recipe
Honey cheesecake is a smooth, creamy, no-bake cheesecake lightly sweetened with honey, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy dessert is no-bake, so you don't even have to turn on the oven! It is straightforward and simple, so even a beginner can whip it up. Try it for Christmas, holidays, or any occasion. It's sure to be a favorite!
Easy & Cheesy Quick Bread Recipe
Herb and cheese bread is a savory quick bread recipe that doesn't need any yeast! It is easy to make and delicious as a side with any meal. It has extra-sharp cheddar cheese with parsley, rosemary, and thyme. This easy recipe is great for serving to your family or impressing guests at a dinner party!
30 Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Are you planning your Christmas dinner menu and need some ideas? Figure out your feast with over 30 easy and elegant Christmas dinner ideas and recipes. From appetizers to desserts, main dishes to sides, and everything in between, these incredible dishes are as special as the holidays! They are all quick and easy, and most can be made ahead so you can spend the holiday celebrating instead of working hard in the kitchen!
Easy Cranberry & Brie Bites
Make these delicious cranberry brie bites for a quick, easy, make-ahead holiday appetizer with only three ingredients. The best part is that these bites take less than 15 minutes to prepare. Made with mini fillo shells, brie, and cranberry sauce, cranberry brie bites are the ultimate last-minute appetizer for Christmas!
Forgotten Cookies - AKA Forgotten Kisses
Looking for a neat Christmas cookie recipe? These Forgotten Cookies are named because you mix them up before you go to bed, and they are ready when you wake up! These old-fashioned chocolate chip meringue cookies are irresistible bite-size sweets that are perfect for Christmas. Wake up to these fun cookies with just the right amount of sweetness.
Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
Cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip is a sweet and spicy appetizer that is sure to be a hit at holiday parties this year! Tart cranberries and spicy jalapenos are combined with tangy cream cheese to create this beautiful and flavorful holiday appetizer. This make-ahead recipe is great for the Christmas season!
BEST Christmas Appetizers for Parties
Plan your Christmas party menu with these incredible appetizers! These recipes include make-ahead bites and treats that are perfect for a crowd. Snack on them before a meal or make a bunch for an elegant party table. These quick and easy recipes make hand-held snacks and appetizers that are perfect for holiday entertaining and celebrating!
Easy Homemade Chocolate Covered Pecans Recipe
Easy homemade chocolate covered pecans are delicious bites of rich chocolate covering crunchy roasted pecans with a hint of salt. If you are craving a delicious treat for yourself, looking for an easy gift idea for Valentine’s Day, or need a great holiday gift, this delicious recipe makes a great choice. Enjoy scrumptious chocolate covered pecans with this easy recipe!
Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad with Cranberries
Broccoli cauliflower salad is an easy, make-ahead holiday side-dish recipe! This colorful salad is full of broccoli and cauliflower, cranberries, and pistachios. It would be perfect for an elegant holiday dinner or take it along to a family potluck. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for your Christmas menu!