Holiday Recipes to Try

Delight your family and friends with these delicious holiday recipes. From classic Christmas cookies to savory main courses, find recipes that will make your holiday meals special.

Sweet Treats

• Christmas Cookies: Classic sugar cookies, gingerbread men, and peppermint bark.
• Cakes and Desserts: Yule log cake, fruitcake, and tiramisu.

Main Courses

• Traditional Dishes: Roast turkey, glazed ham, and beef Wellington.
• Vegetarian Options: Stuffed squash, mushroom wellington, and vegetable lasagna.

Holiday Drinks

• Warm Drinks: Hot chocolate, mulled wine, and spiced apple cider.
• Cocktails: Eggnog, Christmas punch, and cranberry margaritas.

Featured Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies

• Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and spices.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  5. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.