Here are some Christmas recipe favorites from our friend and gourmet cook, Mary Mahar. As a hardworking mother, grandmother, cook and Realtor, she has used these for years to prepare her family's annual Christmas gathering. Some recipes have been handed down through the generations and are direct from her mother's recipe files. We hope you enjoy these with your loved ones this Holiday season.

Mary Mahar's favorite Christmas recipes

Santa's Best Ever Xmas Sugar Cookies
            Submitted by Miss Mindy
Mrs. Claus’ Cut-Out Cookies
            Submitted by M. S. Claus
Christmas Berry Mocha Fudge

A Heavenly Treat.

Christmas Sour Cream Potato Salad

Faxed in by Phil "The Heat Miser" Cunningham.

Eggnog Bread

Flown in by Carrier Pigeon from King Razor Moon.

Apple Pecan Cake

Sent in by Elf Vizz.

Baker's One Bowl Chocolate Brownie Cookie

Sent in by Stacy Christoffersen.

Cherry Fluff

Submitted by Carol.

Good Dog Goodies

Submitted by Stacy Christoffersen.

Christmas Divinity

A recipe handed down through the generations.

Candied Cranberries

Very decorative and an excellent garnish.

Christmas Soup

This recipe makes a soup that has become part of our family Holiday tradition. It is served when everyone has arrived back home and gathered together in our family room.

Cranberry Punch

A good party drink enjoyed by everyone.

Red Cabbage Slaw

Colorful and tasty.

Ham Loaf

Not only great for the holidays, this ham load has become a favorite "birthday meal", for my daughter, Tevis.

Baked Spinach Casserole

If you like spinach, you will go crazy over this recipe. Guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face...

Gravy Tip

Want to make gravy just like grandma?