Honeyed Carrots
Served whole and flavored with mildly hot red pepper and tangy lemon, these carrots are hard to resist.
Mushroom Soup
Indulge guests with this creamy soup; roasted red peppers make a pretty garnish.
Christmas Rib Roast
Fresh-baked pears make a delicious accompaniment to this spice-and-mustard-coated beef roast.
Onion Pudding
Serve this onion pudding, baked up with cheddar and garlic, in individual ramekins. Sage leaves make a beautiful garnish.
Beets and Red Onion Compote
This easy side dish gets its bold flavor from cider vinegar; deep purple beets look festive and are healthy, too.
Steamed Pudding
Made with creamy milk chocolate, this easy cakelike dessert is topped with cranberries and kumquats.
Braised Broccoli
This pretty take on baby broccoli is finished in less than 30 minutes. Toasted almonds add crunch, while orange juice adds a light citrus flavor.
Chocolate Gingerbread Drops
These moist cookies blend crowd-pleasing gingerbread and chocolate chips.
Raspberry Sticks
Everyone will love the fruity filling surprise inside these tender shortbread cookies .
Coconut Macaroons
These super-sized coconut macaroons make delightful gifts.
Sparkle Trees
To dress up these festive cut-out cookies , we used powdered sugar icing (see recipe) and topped it with a cherry slice.
Honey-Ginger Bites
In this modern spin on pfeffernusse, white pepper adds subtle zip, while ginger and honey keep things sweet.
Holiday Sandies
These lemony, cranberry-studded sandies are a snap to make -- and a treat to eat.
Nutty Eggnog Bars
With sugary frosting, these nutmeg-spiced cookies are hard to pass up.
Spritz Blossoms
Decorate these dainty spritz blossoms with a sweet glaze and dusting of sugar.
Sandwich Stars
Get in the holiday spirit with these butter-filled cookie cutouts; red- or green-tinted icing adds a festive touch.
Spice Packages
It's easy to make the red bow on these cardamom-flavored "presents"; store-bought frosting is all it takes.
Cherry Thumbprints
These classic thumbprint cookies stand out with an irresistible candied cherry center.
Rustic Winter Vegetable Tarts
These savory tarts are a classy solution for a last-minute get-together -- they're simple yet special.
Moroccan Chicken Stew
Raisins, apricots, and a delicious blend of spices make this slow-cooker stew hard to resist; serve it at a casual weeknight get-together.
Cinnamon Wreaths
You'll have a happy holiday with these cute cinnamon wreath cookies embellished with creamy homemade icing and mini semisweet chocolates.
Choco-Berry Tartlets
You can make these rich, double-chocolate mini tarts using a standard muffin pan . You'll love their sweet chocolate-raspberry-coconut filling.
Curried Chicken
Another slow-cooker standout, this chicken recipe gets a spicy kick from jalapenos and cayenne peppers; cashews add delightful crunch.
Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw
Chef and cookbook author Rocco DiSpirito's bacon, shrimp, and coleslaw combo makes a delightful first course.
Lamb with Eggplant Relish
Oranges, plum tomatoes, garlic, and fresh thyme flavor this lamb chop recipe, created by Chef Rocco DiSpirito.
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