Christmas Recipes
Plan a merry holiday menu with my tested Christmas recipes, from prime rib and glazed ham to classic sides, pies, and cookie exchange favorites. I share the why behind each step, so your holiday meal comes together with confidence.
Main Course
Stuffing Recipes
Stuffing gets its texture from dry bread. Day-old or toasted cubes soak up broth and butter without turning soggy, then bake up crisp on top and tender underneath.
Mashed Potato Recipes
Mash potatoes while they are hot and stop as soon as they are smooth. Overworking releases extra starch that turns them gluey, whichever cooking method you use.
Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet potatoes get sweeter as they cook. Natural enzymes convert some of their starch into sugar as they heat, giving them a rich, caramelized flavor.
Cooking 101
How to Carve a Turkey
Learn how to carve a turkey with finesse. It’s simple to do! Once the bird has rested, use these tips to create a gorgeous presentation while making it easier to serve your hungry guests. I have a delicious leftover turkey pot pie that will hit the spot if you find yourself with extra meat after…
Easy Culinary Science Cookbook
Enjoy 75 delicious recipes, essential cooking tips, and step-by-step guides for better cooking.
Green Bean Recipes
Green beans taste best bright and crisp-tender, so keep the cooking brief. A splash of citrus or a crunchy topping right before serving adds contrast.
Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Cranberries are packed with natural pectin. As they burst in the pot, the pectin thickens the sauce, and it sets up even more as it cools.
Dinner Roll Recipes
Soft, fluffy rolls depend on good gluten development. Kneading builds a stretchy dough that traps the gas from the yeast, so the rolls rise tall and bake up light.
Christmas Pie Recipes
Holiday pies set in different ways. Fruit fillings thicken as their starches swell in the oven, while custard pies like pumpkin and pecan firm up as the eggs set.
Christmas Cookie Recipes
Cookies for an exchange need to travel well. Sturdy cookies hold their shape, and storing each kind in its own airtight container keeps soft cookies soft and crisp cookies crisp.
Tools
My Favorite Cookie Decorating Tools
Are you ready to take your Christmas cookie decorating to the next level? These are my favorite tools and products, like rolling pins, cutters, and colors, to make gorgeous designs for any special occasion. When you’re ready to customize any cookie with simple or elaborate designs, endless tools, and cookie decorating kits are available to…
Christmas Appetizers
Holiday appetizers should be easy to serve. Prep these bites earlier in the day, then chill or bake them just before guests arrive.
Christmas Breakfast Recipes
Keep Christmas morning relaxed with hearty, crowd-friendly breakfasts that keep everyone happy while the presents get opened.
Holiday Cooking Tips
A little planning makes holiday cooking go smoothly. Know how to check doneness, carve with confidence, and time your dishes so everything lands on the table hot.
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