Christmas 2023: Recipes, Menus, Gift Ideas, More!

Christmas 2023: Recipes, Menus, Gift Ideas, More!
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Cara Cara Crinkle Cookies
They're soft, buttery, and chock-full of fresh citrus!
Jocelyn Delk Adams
Nov 26, 2022
Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This is the one breakfast casserole you need.
Kelli Foster
Nov 26, 2022
These Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Are Perfect in Every Way
Cheesy potato casserole. Need we say more?
Meghan Splawn
Nov 26, 2022
Better-than-the-Box Vanilla Wafers
Never buy the boxed kind again.
Patty Catalano
Nov 22, 2022
This Simple Trick Will Guarantee a Perfect Pie Crust Every Single Time
Just like the professionals!
Tai Saint-Louis
Nov 22, 2022
The One Small Step You Should Never Skip When Making Mashed Potatoes
It's nearly effortless.
Kelli Foster
Nov 20, 2022
Slow-Cooker Roast Beef Is an Easy and Impressive Holiday Main
Just wait until you taste that jus.
Kelli Foster
Nov 19, 2022
Christmas Jello Shots Will Be the Hit of Every Party
They're bound to bring a smile to even the grumpiest Grinch.
Patty Catalano
Nov 17, 2022
Mandarin Orange Salad Is a Super-Fresh and Festive Side
The poppy seed dressing ties all the elements together.
Meleyna Nomura
Nov 15, 2022
This $11 Freezer Find Is the One Appetizer You Should Buy at Costco This Holiday Season
Groceries
Skip hours of peeling, slicing, and stirring.
Laura Manzano
Nov 15, 2022
Bourbon Balls Are an Easy and Fun No-Bake Grown-Up Treat
It's the perfect bite-size dessert for the holiday.
Kristina Vänni
Nov 14, 2022
If You Buy One Thing at Aldi This Fall, Let It Be This $3 Holiday Staple
Groceries
It's a must-have for a well-balanced cheese board.
Patty Catalano
Nov 9, 2022
Cornflake Cookies Are the Ultimate No-Bake Treat
Move over, Rice Krispies teats.
Kelli Foster
Nov 8, 2022
Cinnamon Roll Casserole Is an Impressive and Foolproof Breakfast
It's the most decadent thing you can do with two cans of canned cinnamon rolls.
Kristina Vänni
Nov 8, 2022
20 Fun and Festive Holiday Desserts That Aren’t Pie
Because sometimes you just don't want pie!
Justine Lee
Nov 8, 2022
Super-Soft Ricotta Cookies Are a Bakery-Style Treat Everyone Will Love
They're soft, frosted, and topped with sprinkles.
Christine Gallary
Nov 6, 2022
Creamy Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Are Absolutely Irresistible
The vegetable side dish you'll make all winter long.
Taylor Kocher
Nov 5, 2022
How To Make Pecan Pie: The Easiest Method for the Best Result
The only pecan pie recipe you'll ever need.
Tami Weiser
Nov 3, 2022
The Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon You’ll Want to Make All Fall
Thanksgiving Food Fest
Bookmark this one ASAP.
Yasmin Fahr
Oct 29, 2022
How To Make Gluten-Free Gravy
This recipe makes a classic gravy that's perfect for gluten-free holiday tables.
Elizabeth Barbone
Oct 29, 2022
The Super-Simple Secret to the Crispiest Oven-Roasted Potatoes
It's an easy side you can always count on.
Nicole Rufus
Oct 29, 2022
Cranberry Orange Muffins Are the Perfect Make-Ahead Breakfast
They're just sweet enough, with a little zing from the cranberries to really perk you up.
Nicole Rufus
Oct 29, 2022
This Showstopping Roulade Is Turkey and Stuffing All in One
Leaving you more space on the plate for sides.
Patty Catalano
Oct 29, 2022
Fruitcake Cookies Are Loaded with Flavor and Texture
Even fruitcake skeptics will approve.
Meleyna Nomura
Oct 28, 2022
Individual Beef Wellingtons Are the Perfect Make-Ahead Holiday Main
Everyone gets their own savory pastry package.
Patty Catalano
Oct 25, 2022
How to Make Perfect Millionaire's Shortbread, According to a Pastry Chef
The shortbread is buttery and tender, the caramel soft but not gooey.
Miro Uskokovic
Oct 19, 2022
Level Up Your Steak With This Easy French Pan Sauce
Traditionally, it can take two full days to make; this recipe only requires 40 minutes.
Tara Holland
Oct 18, 2022
Candied Orange Peels Will Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays
They're the perfect holiday gift.
Maria Do
Oct 16, 2022
This Fancy Champagne Vinaigrette Has a Simple Secret
It comes together in mere minutes with a handful of ingredients.
Kelli Foster
Oct 15, 2022
The Secret to Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Macadamia Nut Cookies
Hint: It's probably already in your pantry.
Laura Manzano
Oct 14, 2022
How To Make Ultra-Creamy, Extra-Garlicky Mashed Red Potatoes
The ultimate comfort food.
Patty Catalano
Oct 14, 2022
How To Make the Best Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Who needs turkey when you've got stuffing on the table?
Patty Catalano
Oct 13, 2022
This No-Bake Cake Tastes Just Like a Chocolate Éclair
Without all the hard work.
Perry Santanachote
Oct 12, 2022
This Restaurant-Level Salad Couldn't Be Faster to Make
It's crunchy, sweet, and refreshing.
Perry Santanachote
Oct 12, 2022
Italian Anise Cookies Are a Classic Holiday Favorite
Inspired by the cookies I grew up eating.
Kelli Foster
Oct 11, 2022
This Old-Fashioned Pie Will Make You a Better Baker
Practice makes perfect.
Patty Catalano
Oct 10, 2022
Cauliflower au Gratin Is Proof Everything's Better with Cheese
Plus a smart time-saving trick.
Laura Manzano
Oct 8, 2022
Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes Are the Perfect Make-Ahead Side
These decadent potatoes boast a golden-brown crust and a rich, creamy, extra-cheesy center.
Sheela Prakash
Oct 7, 2022
The Apple Sausage Stuffing My Entire Family Is Obsessed With
There are few things they love more than this recipe.
Amelia Rampe
Oct 7, 2022
How To Make Turkey Gravy Ahead of Thanksgiving
When your Thanksgiving turkey is roasted and the guests are seated, you don't have to worry about your gravy; it's already done. Here's a step-by-step recipe to show you how.
Faith Durand
Oct 7, 2022
This Mixed Mushroom Risotto Is a Satisfying Meatless Main
It's on your table in under an hour.
Sheela Prakash
Oct 6, 2022
Unbelievably Soft & Tangy Cream Cheese Cookies
Sugar cookie meets cheesecake.
Kelli Foster
Oct 5, 2022
How To Make Cranberry Sauce: The Simplest, Easiest Method
A classic cranberry sauce that requires just three ingredients.
Meghan Splawn
Oct 4, 2022
How To Make a Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
Tuck your turkey in with a bacon blanket for the juiciest, smokiest, most flavor-packed turkey yet.
Meghan Splawn
Oct 4, 2022
Banana Pudding Cookies Are the Best of Two Dessert Worlds
They're ever-so-slightly crisp on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside.
Kayla Hoang
Oct 4, 2022
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Are Easy to Make but Big on Flavor
Don't wait another minute to make these delectable bites of sausage-studded bliss.
Nealey Dozier
Oct 3, 2022
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms Are the Luxe Holiday Appetizer You Deserve
Fast, fancy, and festive.
Sheela Prakash
Oct 1, 2022
Overnight French Toast Is the Ultimate Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Each slice is soft and custardy in the center, with the most irresistible crisp edges.
Kelli Foster
Oct 1, 2022
This Cranberry Fluff Salad Is Unabashedly Retro
Sweet, creamy nostalgia.
Kristina Vänni
Sep 27, 2022
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Are the Ultimate Comfort Food
Sour cream gives it a tangy, creamy kick.
Christine Gallary
Sep 25, 2022
Chocolate Crinkle Cake Mix Cookies
No cookie swap is complete without this fudgy treat.
Patty Catalano
Sep 23, 2022
A New and Fresh Take on Classic Million Dollar Pie
A couple of small upgrades make a big difference in this Southern classic.
Sahara Bohoskey
Sep 23, 2022
How To Make Foolproof Chocolate Truffles: The Easiest, Simplest Method
Learn how to make classic chocolate truffles for gift giving (or hoarding — you do you).
Meghan Splawn
Sep 22, 2022
This Upgraded Take on Candied Carrots Will Steal the Show at Dinner
Bonus: You can make it ahead.
Tara Holland
Sep 22, 2022
How To Freeze Cinnamon Rolls and Bake Them Later
It’s unfair. Fresh, hot, from-scratch cinnamon buns are a beloved treat, especially for tasty Christmas breakfast. Who doesn’t want to wake up to the smell of cinnamon and caramelizing sugar, or stumble down to the kitchen to find fresh-from-the-oven, slathered-in-icing cinnamon buns, just waiting for you to dive in?
Dana Velden
Sep 21, 2022
30-Minute Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls Are Perfect for Lazy Mornings
Sit back, relax, and let a box of puff pastry do all the work for you.
Kelli Foster
Sep 21, 2022
This Retro Pear Salad Deserves a Second Look
Just try it!
Patty Catalano
Sep 20, 2022
Yay or Nay? Setting a Kiddie Table at Holiday Dinners
There was always a kiddie table growing up, and graduating to the grown-up table was considered quite a big deal. (And as the youngest in a large extended family, it was a very big deal.) Now that we’re the grown-ups in charge of seating arrangements, what do you think about the kids’ table?As fond as I am of my memories of that first meal at the grown-up table, I find myself questioning the whole idea of a kid’s table at holiday meals. For one thing, does it really work?!
Emma Christensen
Sep 20, 2022
My Christmas in Mexico City
One of my favorite holiday memories of Mexico City was on my first New Year’s Eve, when I ran down a dark street in my patent-leather heels, clutching an empty tote bag. My friend’s grandmother called, “Córrele, córrele!” (Run, run!) In the States I usually spent New Year’s Eve in a bar or at a party, but dashing through a residential neighborhood just after midnight felt thrilling — especially if it truly meant I’d travel more in the new year.
Lesley Téllez
Sep 19, 2022
Roasting Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Balsamic Makes Them Seriously Good
Consider this the only Brussels sprouts recipe you'll ever need.
Sheela Prakash
Sep 18, 2022
How To Make Honey-Glazed Ham in the Slow Cooker
It saves oven space and results in a superior ham.
Meghan Splawn
Sep 5, 2022
Bacon, Potato, and Egg Breakfast Casserole
This is one of the simplest, heartiest breakfast casseroles we know how to make.
Faith Durand
Sep 1, 2022
Easy 15-Minute Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Button mushrooms are cooked in browned butter, garlic, and fresh thyme for the easiest fancy side dish.
Christine Gallary
Aug 30, 2022
This Pecan Pie Is Proof That Chocolate Makes Everything Better
Don't wait until Thanksgiving to make it.
Patty Catalano
Aug 18, 2022
Parmesan Breadcrumbs Make These Fast and Fancy Green Beans a Star
A side dish you're sure to turn to frequently.
Sheela Prakash
Aug 18, 2022
Buttery Glazed Carrots Are a Classic For a Reason
This simple side will never go out of style.
Kelli Foster
Aug 11, 2022
Bonne Maman’s 2022 Advent Calendar Just Dropped — and It’s Bound to Sell out Fast!
Shopping
Hurry — they don't last very long!
Erin Cavoto
Jul 27, 2022
Recipe: Stovetop Brussels Sprouts Hash with Crispy Sage and Walnuts
Sliced into thin ribbons and sautéed with butter, onions, and pancetta, these deluxe Brussels sprouts get dressed up even further with a topping of butter-browned walnuts and crispy fried sage. Yes, please! So much holiday flavor in one little vegetable dish. This recipe has changed the way I think about Brussels sprouts — I’ll never steam them again! You can slice the sprouts yourself, or buy them pre-shredded (I know Trader Joe’s carries them this way.
Coco Morante
May 17, 2022
Reindeer Food
Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Germaine Leece of Some Home Truths, an always thoughtful and inspiring blog. (We’ve peeked inside her own home kitchen in Sydney, too!) Welcome Germaine!
Guest of The Kitchn
May 17, 2022
Recipe: Ginger Cinnamon Caramels
We are big fans of the fantastically spicy ginger chews from Ginger People (although… their oddly anthropomorphic ginger mascots? Cute or creepy?) Spicy ginger is comforting and warm, nice for winter colds, and so delicious with hot tea. When making our last batch of caramels we decided to try out our new ginger extract and make ginger candies ourselves. How did they turn out? For pictures and more, read on…We love them.
Faith Durand
May 17, 2022
Holiday Entertaining: Throw a Breakfast Party
Our schedules for the next couple of weeks are packed. We’re sure yours are, too. But if you want to get together with friends to celebrate the season and don’t have an evening to spare, why not invite friends over for breakfast or brunch? They can fuel up before they head out Christmas shopping.If you work from home (and have friends who do, too) or have a flexible schedule, you might even be able to throw a casual breakfast party during the week.
Elizabeth Passarella
May 12, 2022
Cute Gift Idea: Quick Bread In a Bottle
We love giving gifts in jars or recipe kitsAuthors Charity Ferreira and Jil Peters layered the dry ingredients for Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Quick Bread in glass bottles “from milk we bought in an independent food market, which is a good source for milk from small, local dairies.” Alternatively, they suggest using quart-size canning jars. (We have also seen vintage milk bottles for sale at Etsy.
Emily Han
May 12, 2022