1,158 christma recipes

No Christmas feast in medieval times was complete without a 'grete pye'. In some recipes, it could contain many varied meats, but quite often only two or three different kinds were suggested; change the meats suggested here if you wish.

Mary Wilhelm of Sparta sent her signature cookie, which she said she has prepared for the Food Network, Warrens Cranfest and Taste of Home magazine. Two classic flavor pairings - brown sugar and cashews, and orange and cranberry - come together.

Very healthy and nutritious combination, tastes very well too!

Very tasty fruitcake, all kinds of candied fruits in the cake, looks great, great flavor! Family and friends enjoyed it

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Instead of white bread, serve these healthy and delicious buttery and soft rolls along with your Thanksgiving dinner!

Whipped sweet potatoes with orange juice, brown sugar, and warm spices, baked inside hollowed-out orange halves. A stunning holiday side dish you can freeze ahead of time.

Garden-fresh vegetable soup with Roma tomatoes, new potatoes, corn cut from the cob, and a bouquet garni of oregano, parsley, and lemon zest. Ready in 30 minutes.

Instead of reaching for the margarine, try this sweet butter that is sure to a kick to sandwiches or toast.

Savory yam casserole layers thin-sliced sweet potatoes in a cayenne-spiked cream, then crowns them with a crunchy topping of saltine crumbs, parmesan, and pecans. A grown-up, not-sweet take on the holiday classic.

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

Use fresh rosemary, if possible (many supermarkets carry it). The flavor it imparts to the lamb will be far superior to that of dried. If you like, white potatoes may be substituted for the sweet potatoes, and turnips for the parsnips. You can also flavor lamb by covering it with lemon slices before roasting.

Award-winning thumbprint cookies with buttery dough rolled in finely chopped nuts, pressed with your thumb, and filled with ruby raspberry jam: elegant holiday baking that won first place.

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

This recipe is for a Cuban stew/soup that I used to enjoy con mucho gusto. This version of Ajiaco was prepared by Senora Garcia in her little store front restaurant on Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Although this is not her exact recipe, it's the closest I could get to it. Ajico del Restaurant Garcia

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.