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Christmas

Christmas is a magical time of the year that brings people together, and nothing says Christmas more than delicious food. From classic holiday treats like sugar cookies and gingerbread houses to hearty mains like standing rib roasts and glazed ham, our collection of Christmas recipes has something for everyone.

Impress your guests with a stunning white chocolate cake, or warm up with a comforting bowl of eggnog. Whatever you’re in the mood for, our recipes will help make your holiday celebrations even more special.

A garlic-herb pork crown roast on a square serving pedestal.
Classic cheese charcuterie board with grapes, spiced nuts, baked Brie, sliced meat, toasted baguette, gherkins, cheese and more.

Classic Cheese and Charcuterie Board

1 hr

A rectangular pine nut-toffee tart with rosemary and orange cut into triangles

Toffee Tart with Pine Nuts and Rosemary

2 hrs 5 mins

Roasted pear with honey and rosemary on sourdough, on a marble slab tray, beside a jar of honey, a spoon, and sprigs of rosemary.

Roasted Pear with Honey and Rosemary

30 mins

Salted chocolate peanut butter tart cut into slices, garnished with chopped peanuts.

Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

7 hrs

Three morning buns on small white plates, dusted with granulated sugar, with a coffee cup behind them.

Morning Buns

6 hrs 30 mins

A whole frosted white Christmas cake topped with sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs on a white cake stand.

White Christmas Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream

10 hrs

Make-ahead cinnamon coffee cake in a large rectangular pan, with two squares cut out, beside two cups of coffee and a bowl of drizzle with a spoon.

Make-Ahead Cinnamon Coffee Cake

9 hrs 45 mins

Brown butter snickerdoodle cake cut into six pieces on a piece of parchment paper, with a serving knife nearby.

Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cake

1 hr 55 mins

Spiced gingerbread with lemon glaze garnished with lemon zest strips, in a parchment-lined cake pan.

Spiced Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze

50 mins

Roasted pork shoulder with mustard glaze on a bed of wilted mustard greens with sweet potatoes and a serving fork.

Roasted Pork Shoulder with Mustard Glaze

16 hrs

Green beans with browned butter and almonds in an oval white bowl with a serving spoon.

Green Beans with Browned Butter and Almonds

30 mins

Spicy cranberry sauce in a grey pottery bowl on a white tablecloth, beside a serving spoon.

Spicy Cranberry Sauce

30 mins

Rosemary buns with olive oil on two plates, all sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt.

Rosemary Buns with Olive Oil

16 hrs

Hot artichoke dip in a white pottery bowl with a serving spoon, beside a bowl of toasted bread.

Hot Artichoke Dip

20 mins

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Pancetta on a large white floral platter with 2 serving forks.

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Pancetta

55 mins

Mocha walnut torte on a white plate with 2 pieces sliced and 1 piece missing.

Dorie Greenspan’s Mocha Walnut Torte

3 hrs

A partially sliced pancetta and herb stuffed turkey breast on a serving platter with a serving fork on the side.

Pancetta and Herb-Stuffed Turkey Breast

2 hrs 30 mins

Cranberry upside-down cake with a large piece missing, on a white plate with a serving knife beside it.

Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

1 hr 40 mins

Caramelized honey pumpkin pie in slices on dessert plates, each garnished with dollops of whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.

Caramelized Honey Pumpkin Pie

3 hrs 25 mins

Instant Pot Thanksgiving turkey on a platter garnished with figs, oranges, grapes, and sage, beside a carving set.

Instant Pot Thanksgiving Turkey

1 hr 40 mins

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