50 Essential Holiday Recipes You Need in Your Arsenal

Easy Flaky Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

Just look at those layers. (We’ll take two, please.)

The Classiest Cheese Balls in the Universe

Tacky? Dated? Not here.

Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

Maple-mustard dipping sauce makes it fancy.

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Hot Toddy

Cozier than your favorite sweater.

Ultimate Cheese Plate with Roasted Grapes

A staple at any party.

Garlic Herb Roasted Shrimp

Shrimp cocktail gets an elegant upgrade.

Apple Cranberry Bacon Candied Walnut Salad

We’re adults. We’ll eat salad (especially this one).

Spicy Glazed Meatballs

Sweet meets heat.

Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pomegranate

Serve with crackers (or spoons).

The Crispiest Potato Latkes Recipe of All Time

Ready the sour cream and applesauce.

Buckwheat Blini with Salmon Roe and Crème Frâiche

The holidays are a perfect excuse to get fancy.

Roasted Mixed Nuts

If there’s gonna be cocktails, there’s gotta be nuts.

Swedish Meatballs

Easier than a trip to IKEA.

Cranberry-Mint Holiday Punch

The easiest way to imbibe.

Brussels Sprouts Latkes

The season’s best vegetable meets the season’s best side dish.

Kale Caesar Salad

Greens never tasted so good.

Mini Beef Wellingtons

Tiny, so you can have more than one.

Hasselback Butternut Squash

Impress the hell out of your dinner guests.

Green Beans Gremolata

Way better than soupy casserole.

Whole Roasted Carrots

They’re not just for snowmen.

The Creamiest Brussels Sprouts in the Universe

The mac and cheese of veggies.

Mulled Wine Sangria

What winter dreams are made of.

Mashed Potatoes

Psst: These take only 15 minutes. Seriously.

The Best Potatoes au Gratin Ever

Rich, comforting and you can make it in advance.

Lobster Risotto

A decadent dish that’s sure to wow.

Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken

Golden and crisp on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.

Roast Beef Tenderloin

A holiday classic that’s surprisingly easy.

Pomegranate-Maple Glazed Lamb Chops

You’re just eight minutes away from an elegant main course.

Pistachio-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Escarole Salad

The bright green nuts are extra festive.

Balsamic Cranberry Roast Chicken

Completely hands-off and oh-so-seasonal.

Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Orange and Herbs

An incredibly easy entrée is essential.

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic & Herb Butter

Better than at any restaurant.

Cinnamon, Berry and Marzipan Wreath

Ever had stollen? It’s a traditional (and delicious) Christmas bread.

Rugelach

Chocolate, nuts and fruit packed in a tender, buttery cookie.

No-Bake Mini Mason Jar Spiced Cheesecakes

Jingle all the way…into our mouths.

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

The best-ever nightcap.

Classic Eggnog

The unofficial drink for the holidays.

Vanilla Bean Marshmallows

They’re. So. Fluffy.

The Best Damn Fruitcake Ever

Homemade holiday gifts, coming right up.

Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark

Red and green and delicious.

Iced Sugar Cookies

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Sea Salt Vanilla Caramels

We bet you can’t eat just one.

Snowball Cookies

They’ll melt in your mouth. (Really, though.)

Linzer Cookies

Look who got dressed up for the holidays.

Peppermint Bark

Perfect with a cup of cocoa.

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

We’ll never turn down cream cheese frosting.

Brown Butter, Dried Cherry and Walnut Scones

Perfect for a chilly morning.

Gingerbread Cookies

Oh, and they’re also vegan.

Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

They might even be better than Grandma’s.

Bûche de Noël

Seasons greetings from this stunning chocolate cake.