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Yankee’s Favorite Holiday Recipes

’Tis the season for baking, roasting, mulling, and more — and we’ve got you covered with the best holiday recipes from our archives.

By Yankee Editors

Nov 15 2021

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Sweet, festive, and easy to transport, these sour cream sugar cookie trees are the perfect cookie swap cookie recipe.

Photo Credit : Mark Fleming

’Tis the season for baking, roasting, mulling, and more — and we’ve got you covered with the best holiday recipes from our archives. Whether you’re hunting for Thanksgiving essentials, classic cookies, or home-baked gifts, find delicious inspiration in the posts below.

Dry-Cured Turkey
A nice alternative to brining, dry-curing (like this Dry-Cured Roast Turkey) is one of our favorite ways to enjoy Thanksgiving turkey.
Photo Credit : Heath Robbins

Favorite Turkey Recipes 

Whether you’re looking to showcase classic flavors or veer off into new territory (maple syrup, enchilada sauce), you’re sure to find the perfect bird in these terrific turkey recipes.

Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

A sampling of our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, from savory stuffing and mashed potatoes to buttery rolls and tart cranberry sauce. Just add turkey!

Favorite Holiday Pie Recipes

Ahhh the holiday pie. What table is complete without one? Or two…or three… Here’s a list of favorite holiday pie recipes, from the classic pecan pie to something with a little twist, such as the eggnog chiffon pie.
How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap
Sweet, festive, and easy to transport, these Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Trees are the perfect cookie swap cookie recipe.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming

15 Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes From the Yankee Archives

Here at Yankee, we’ve been making and sharing classic Christmas cookie recipes since 1935. To help celebrate the season, we’ve put together a list of our favorite bar, cutout, ball, sandwich, and drop cookies from the Yankee archives. We hope they’ll help make your holiday season extra-sweet!

How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap

Inspired by the famous Wellesley Cookie Exchange, we offer our best advice for hosting a modern holiday cookie swap, including a planning guide, cookie recipes, and a menu of refreshments to serve your guests before the swapping begins.

Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen 

Whether you give or receive these delicious holiday gifts from the kitchen (11 recipes in all!), the joy they bring will last all winter long.