"Christmas recipes" news and stories

The Slashfood team is heading out for our own Christmas celebrations. But there's still time to get your feast prepared. Read on for a host of last-minute holiday ideas.

• Still looking for that last minute ham recipe? AOL Food has Christmas recipes for the entire day, including Christmas breakfast and dessert! Please guests of all ages with Slashfood's picks of the seven best non-alcoholic holiday cocktails and treat adults to a warm cup of spiced hot cider.
• AOL Food and Slashfood put together a roundup of our favorite cookie recipes, tips on hosting a cookie swap, and how to make homemade candy canes.
• Need some conversation starters for the table? Take our Holiday Food Song Quiz and find out whether you're a holly jolly lyrical master. In the meantime, brush up on your history of plum pudding and the Christmas pickle with the History of Christmas Food.
• Turkey isn't just for Thanksgiving. There's still time to ensure it's juicy and delicious, just follow our brining guide and follow this easy turkey brine recipe.

The fortune cookie has always been the classic finish to American-style Chinese food, with its ubiquitous scrap of paper offering charming fortunes. The cookie itself is a crisp and sugary nibble -- an everyday sort of treat, good for a quick laugh and sugar rush. But these folded soothsayers can also be whipped into a delightful holiday treat -- one that will wow guests and lucky gift recipients with its unexpected charm.

Starting from scratch, the whole world of divination can bend at your whim with self-made fortunes, perfectly flavored cookies and a festive chocolate coating perfect for Christmastime.