33 Festive And Beautiful Foods To Make For Christmas

When it comes to cooking a turkey, once a year is enough. Ham is just as festive — and, frankly, far more delicious. Recipe here.

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Gingerbread men for all! Recipe here.

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Never heard of this Norwegian dessert? It's basically a big, almond flavored cookie pie. Adorable snowflake topping is optional (but highly, highly recommended). Recipe here.

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Easier than cake pops, and perfectly reminiscent of licking gingerbread batter off the spatula. Recipe here.

Start a new Christmas dinner tradition. Recipe here.

Stunning but simple, and great for brunch or a holiday party. Recipe here.

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Hot and cold. Recipe here.

So cozy. Recipe here.

For all you Anglophiles out there. Recipe here.

Must. Recipe here.

A mulled wine spice kit also makes a thoughtful, tasty holiday gift. Recipe here.

Balance. Recipe here.

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An old Christmas classic, traditionally pork, is even better made with rack of lamb. Recipe here.

They're easier than they look, and guaranteed to make you the star of the cookie swap. Recipe and directions here.

As good for Christmas breakfast as they are for Easter brunch. Recipe here.

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"Mincemeat" refers to sweet, jammy-dried fruit. Sometimes there's a little bit of beef or beef suet (fat) involved, but often the mixture is meat-free. Recipe here.

Sophisticated and kid-friendly. Recipe here.