400 christma recipes

A scrumptious torte made with almonds, rum, brandy and semi-sweet chocolate.

Move over sweet potato casserole loaded in brown sugar and dripping with butter. This savory paleo alternative will wow family and friends at any holiday meal.

Orange molasses cookies, soft and puffy with cracked tops, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a hit of black pepper, then rolled in orange sugar. Whole wheat flour and oats make them a wholesome holiday bake.

Try something different for dessert in this Thanksgiving, this low fat and low calorie pumpkin pudding is a good pick for a light dessert.

This co-winner in the filled-cookie category from Gerry Cofta of Milwaukee has a great, rich flavor in the filling.

Sugar sugar and more sugar is the main ingredient in most cranberry sauces. Following the paleo diet gives you the healthier upper hand for making your own sugar-free sauce with fresh cranberries.

Pillowy pumpkin dumplings tossed with wilted radicchio, softened onions, and red pepper flakes. A low-fat vegetarian main dish that's on the table in under 20 minutes.

A delicious traditional Italian-Elfin meal for Christmas morning.

Surprise Grandma this Christmas with a jar of this tasty spread that can easily be made in your crockpot.

Vegetarian mince pies with a suet-free, no-suet British mincemeat: dried fruits, ripe banana, almonds, brandy, and warm spice tucked inside flaky shortening pastry. The traditional Christmas pie, made meatless.

This particular biscotti a bit of warm from the spices and adds depth to a good cup of tea in the fall. Add a bit of fruit and it makes a nice homemade gift for Christmas, good for breakfast with a coffee too.

A scrumptious side dish that can accompany your famous Christmas dinner!

If you want to enjoy a great light drink after Christmas dinner, try this creamy eggnog that will even have Grandma singing Christmas carols.

No-bake Rudolph's Antlers Christmas cookies made with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chow mein noodles, and maraschino cherries. A fun holiday treat kids love to shape.

A delicious and crunchy treat that make the perfect Christmas gifts for neighbors.

Make your own holiday drink with this tasty recipe that's perfect for Christmas and your crockpot!