Christmas Eve Recipes
Vegan Crockpot Coconut-Lentil Curry
Luxuriously creamy coconut-lentil curry that perfumes your kitchen with warm curry, garlic, and smoked paprika while the slow cooker does the heavy lifting.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Silky, warmly spiced pumpkin custard in a crisp, golden crust that hits all the cozy fall notes without being cloying.
Butternut Squash Empanadas
Flaky, buttery empanada shells wrapped around smoky-sweet butternut squash with a whisper of cinnamon and paprika that hits like a warm autumn hug.
Apple Cranberry Pie
Buttery crisp crust cradles tender cinnamon apples and a jammy orange-scented cranberry ribbon that pops with sweet-tart attitude.
Grinch Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery, tender thumbprints filled with creamy Grinch-green vanilla frosting and topped with a single bold red heart for unapologetic holiday drama.
Gluten-Free Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Silky banana-kissed cheesecake on a buttery gluten-free graham crust, crowned with billowy vanilla whipped cream and crunchy cookie bits for pure spoon-swooning comfort.
Lamb Chops With Garlic Chimichurri
Charred, juicy lamb chops meet a garlicky, herb-packed chimichurri that snaps with lemon and red wine vinegar for a bold, clean finish.
Apple Pie Cupcakes With Whipped Cream Topping
Buttery cinnamon cupcakes stuffed with tender spiced Honeycrisp apples and crowned with cloud-light vanilla whipped cream, finished with a flirty dusting of cinnamon.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Velvety roasted butternut squash soup with caramelized edges, cozy nutmeg warmth, and a lush cream finish that hits sweet, salty, and savory in one spoon.
Sweet Potato Rounds With Whipped Cottage Cheese & Hot Honey
Golden-edged sweet potato rounds crowned with silky whipped cottage cheese and a tongue-tingling hot honey that hits sweet, smoky, and spicy in one bite.
Creamy Dominican Oatmeal (Avena Caliente)
Silky, spiced Dominican avena that wraps you in cinnamon-clove warmth with a creamy vanilla finish.
Spiced Pear and Apple Cider Reduction Dressing
Silky, spiced-sweet pear meets tangy apple cider for a lush dressing with cozy cinnamon clove warmth and a clean, peppery finish.
Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, cakey banana bread cookies packed with melty chocolate, warm cinnamon spice, and a buttery finish that hits like your favorite bakery on a rainy day.
Crockpot French Onion Pot Roast
Luxuriously rich pot roast wrapped in jammy caramelized onions, red wine, and port for a silky, beefy gravy that smacks with real French onion energy.
Caramel Apple Trifle Cups
A cozy crush of caramel-kissed apples, cloud-light sponge, and billowy vanilla cream finished with glossy salted caramel.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Luxuriously moist cocoa coffee cake layered with cloud-light chocolate mousse and a plush, deeply chocolatey buttercream, finished with crisp chocolate shavings.
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder
Slow-roasted pork shoulder soaked in garlicky apple-cider marinade with smoky paprika and rosemary, meltingly tender inside with a caramelized crust that means business.
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Velvety butternut squash apple soup with warm cinnamon, creamy coconut, and a savory bouillon backbone that tastes like fall in a bowl.
Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
Golden, crackly-skinned turkey slathered in garlicky herb butter with smoky paprika and lemon that perfumes the meat and drips into a pan of winey, apple-kissed drippings for the kind of gravy that makes people close their eyes.
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows
Silky maple-coconut sweet potatoes crowned with toasty vegan marshmallows for a cozy, caramelized holiday classic that actually tastes like something.
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
Silky pumpkin-kissed risotto with nutmeg warmth, Parmesan gloss, and a clean snap of white wine and black pepper.
Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice)
Golden, garlicky chicken sunk into sunset-colored rice perfumed with smoky paprika and citrusy snap, a one-pan classic that hits like home and tastes like a little vacation.
Roasted Butternut Squash
Caramelized edges, plush centers, and a savory bouillon-thyme backbone make this roasted butternut squash downright irresistible.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad
Velvety roasted butternut squash meets juicy pops of pomegranate, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pumpkin seeds in a sweet-smoky, richly textured salad that eats like a meal.
Eggnog Cheesecake
Ultra-creamy holiday cheesecake laced with real eggnog, warm nutmeg, and a buttery cinnamon graham crust that seduces at first bite.
Grinch Fudge
Silky white chocolate fudge turned Grinch green with warm vanilla and a playful pop of red heart sprinkles.
Eggnog White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Buttery holiday cookies laced with eggnog, warm nutmeg, and creamy white chocolate, with crisp edges and plush centers that melt in your mouth.
Gluten-Free Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Buttery, ruby-red cookies studded with creamy white chocolate chips that bake up soft in the center, gently crisp at the edges, and unapologetically luscious.
Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, spiraled cinnamon rolls soaked in tangy-sweet apple cider gloss with a bakery-level shine and that cozy fall perfume you can smell down the hall.
Mint Jelly
Shimmering, minty-sweet jelly with a clean herbal snap and bright citrus that begs to meet lamb chops, sharp cheddar, or buttery toast.
Arroz Con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)
Lush and velvety arroz con leche scented with cinnamon, clove, and lemon zest, with plump raisins in a gently caramelized milk base.
Classic Spiked Eggnog
Silky, custardy holiday eggnog with warm vanilla, fresh nutmeg, and a slow, luxurious dark rum finish that sneaks up like a New York wink.
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Ultra-creamy mushroom gravy clings to tender-crisp green beans under a shattering layer of fried onions, panko, and Parmesan for that craveable crunch.
Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery, tender thumbprints cradling glossy salted caramel that sets soft and chewy with a kiss of flaky sea salt.
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Ultra-moist, dark chocolate cake cloaked in a glossy, silky ganache with a subtle coffee finish that makes the cocoa pop.
Creamy Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Silky Yukon Gold mash swirled with velvety pumpkin and warm spices, buttery, cozy, and ridiculously creamy.
Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole
Creamy, garlicky Alfredo swaddles tender chicken and perfectly al dente penne under a bubbly, golden mozzarella lid that hits like a warm hug after a long New York day.
Saffron Rice
Golden, aromatic basmati perfumed with saffron blooms into fluffy, separate grains with buttery warmth and a whisper of cinnamon.
Baked Brie in Phyllo Dough
Shatteringly crisp phyllo wrapped around molten brie with a glossy honey finish that hits salty, sweet, and buttery in one dramatic bite.
Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges
Caramelized edges, silky centers, and a warm maple-cinnamon perfume on golden acorn squash wedges.
Homemade Turkey Gravy
Silky, savory turkey gravy with a glossy finish and deep roasted flavor that clings to mashed potatoes like it means business.
Harvest Kale Salad With Apples, Pears and Honey Dressing
Big fall energy in one bowl with tender kale, caramelized Brussels sprouts, juicy apple and pear, tart cranberries, toasty pecans, and a glossy honey Dijon dressing that hits sweet, salty, and sharp all at once.
Soft Eggnog Cookies
Tender, pillowy eggnog cookies perfumed with nutmeg and a whisper of rum, finished with a sparkling sugar crust.
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Silky, spiced cheesecake on a buttery ginger snap crust that tastes like the holidays got dressed up and decided to be extra creamy.
Cranberry and Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vibrant, tangy-sweet cranberry and orange vinaigrette with balsamic depth and a silky, spoon-coating finish that wakes up every salad.
Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Fudge Cookies
Crinkly-edged, soft-centered cookies laced with cold pockets of butterscotch fudge and rivers of melty semisweet chocolate for a rich, caramel-kissed bite in every crumb.
Soft Sugar Cookies with Pink Buttercream Frosting
Pillowy sugar cookies crowned with silky pink buttercream, tender from sour cream and lush with real vanilla.
Sausage Stuffing
Golden-topped sausage stuffing with juicy centers, sweet-tart apple pops, and deep savory herbs that perfume the whole kitchen.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Jewel-toned cranberry sauce that hits sweet, tart, and citrusy with a warm whisper of cinnamon and vanilla.
Vegan Crockpot Potato Chickpea Soup
Creamy, cozy Yukon golds and tender chickpeas melt into a velvety, herb-scented slow-cooker soup with a bright kiss of lemon and real depth from garlic and bouillon.
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows
Silky sweet potato mash crowned with gooey, golden marshmallows and warm baking spice, balanced with just enough salt to make every bite sing.
Frosted Sugar Cake Cookies
Soft, plush sugar cookies with a tender cake-like crumb, finished with a glossy pink vanilla frosting and a playful rain of sprinkles.
Baked Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce
Juicy beef-and-pork meatballs get lacquered in a glossy, sweet-tart cranberry-orange sauce with a Dijon snap that keeps you coming back for another bite.
Baked Sweet Potato Rounds With Garlic Aioli
Caramelized sweet potato rounds with smoky edges and a zesty, garlicky aioli that begs for finger-dipping.
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Crisp, golden eggplant cutlets layered with bright garlicky tomato sauce and melty vegan cheeses for a craveable, saucy crunch in every bite.
Hearty Cabbage Potato and Sausage Soup
Cozy, garlicky sausage and cabbage soup with tender Yukon golds and a bright, savory tomato broth that hugs the bowl.
Vegan Creamy Polenta
Silky, spoonable polenta swirled with almond milk, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast for deep corn sweetness and lush, cheesy vibes without the dairy.
Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham
Lacquered, sweet-salty spiral ham with a glossy brown sugar, honey, and Dijon glaze that clings to every slice and perfumes the whole kitchen.
Slow-Cooked Pork and Cabbage Stew (Bigos)
Rich, smoky pork melts into tangy sauerkraut and sweet cabbage for a deep, wintry stew that gets better every time you reheat it.
Whole-Bean Colombian Drip Coffee With Spring Water
Silky, medium-bodied Colombian drip coffee with caramel-kissed sweetness, gentle acidity, and that clean spring-water clarity you brag about.
Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery, tender thumbprints with tart-sweet cherry centers that glisten like little jewels and snap you right back for a second cookie.
Raspberry Glazed Sugar Cookies
Buttery, tender sugar cookies wearing a glossy vanilla coat and a tart-sweet raspberry glaze that hits like a perfect city kiss of berry and lemon.
French Onion Breakfast Rolls
Buttery, flaky breakfast pinwheels packed with smoky bacon, savory sausage, tender soft-scrambled eggs, and melty cheddar, finished with a fresh chive pop.
Sweet Potato Bites With Honey and Feta
Golden-edged sweet potato rounds meet salty feta, warm honey, and fresh thyme for a sticky-savory bite that makes your palate purr.
Chocolate Brownies
Deeply chocolatey, fudgy brownies with a crinkly shiny top and melty semisweet pockets that make you close your eyes on the first bite.
Eggnog Hot Chocolate
Lush, velvety eggnog hot chocolate that hits creamy holiday spice with deep cocoa and a just-right pinch of salt to make it sing.
Crockpot Pork Chops With Apples
Tender crockpot pork chops nestled in sweet apples and onions with a tangy Dijon thyme gravy that tastes like fall met Sunday dinner.
Garlic Green Bean and Potato Skillet
Golden baby potatoes and snappy green beans kissed with garlic and Italian herbs in a sizzling one-skillet situation that brings holiday-level flavor any night.
Golden Apple Martini
Shimmering and crisp, this tart green-apple martini rides a bubbly cider finish with a luxe golden glow.
Fruitcake Cookies
Chewy, buttery fruitcake cookies studded with jewel-toned candied fruit and golden raisins, with warm brown sugar caramel notes in every bite.
Vegan Mushroom & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie With Butternut Squash Mash
Savory, smoky mushroom and lentil filling tucked under a velvety butternut-potato mash that bakes up golden, cozy, and wildly satisfying.