Occasion: Christmas
No matter how your family celebrates Christmas, we have great ideas for everything from appetizers and sides to entrees and desserts. Whether you're looking to make cookies for Santa or a new dish, our recipes are sure to become a family tradition.
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     Appetizer AppetizerMarinated Winter Squash"Squash is becoming ever more popular, and I love cooking with it and its fabulous flavor as well. This is a great side dish or appetizer—… 
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     Side Dish Side DishOlive Oil Mashed Potatoes"Who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? Of course we love them, but everyone wants to be careful about adding too much butter. So try making it… 
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       Entree EntreeRoasted Loin of Pork Stuffed with Prunes"Roasted pork loin is always a great holiday centerpiece. It is delicious plain, with herbs and rosemary, but I love the element of prunes… 
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       Appetizer AppetizerDate, Pecan and Bacon Cheese Ball with Curried Peach PreservesYes I know the cheese ball is cliche. I believe however that like the pig in a blanket and the baked potato, cheese balls are so cliche… Likes: 1
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       Side Dish Side DishRoasted Squash CornbreadMake this roasted squash cornbread recipe for a golden Fall dish. 
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       Entree EntreeRoasted Rolled Turkey Breast with HerbsLearn how to make this roasted rolled turkey breast with herbs recipe from Martha Stewart's Cooking School. 
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     Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast and BrunchPumpkin WafflesMake a stack of pumpkin waffles for a relaxing Fall treat. (Recipe Courtesy: Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog). 
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     Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast and BrunchApple Ginger PancakesThis apple ginger pancakes recipe appears courtesy of Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog. 
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       Dessert DessertTarte TatinThis French dessert is an upside-down caramelized apple tart that legend has it was created by accident. Likes: 1
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     Dessert DessertApple Rosemary Upside Down CakeHoneycrisp apples are excellent for baking because they are sweet with texture. (Recipe Courtesy: Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog). 
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       Dessert DessertCoconut MacaroonsThis coconut macaroons recipe appears in the "Cookies" episode of Martha Bakes. Likes: 1
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       Dessert DessertPanettoneThis panettone recipe appears in the "Holiday Breads" episode on Martha Bakes. Likes: 2
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       Appetizer AppetizerThyme CrackersThis thyme crackers recipe appears in the "Crackers and Flatbreads" episode of Martha Bakes. 
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       Dessert DessertChocolate Pots de CremeThis chocolate pots de creme recipe appears in the "Puddings" episode of Martha Bakes. 
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     Dessert DessertCherry Chocolate CookiesFrom Adrianna Adarme on the Fresh Tastes blog: Everyone has a favorite comfort cookie. Try these cherry chocolate creations the next time… 
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       Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast and BrunchOven-Baked French ToastTry Martha Stewart's oven-baked French toast recipe from the "Breakfast" episode of Martha Bakes. Likes: 2