Christmas is a time to gather as family and friends. Giving gifts and sharing happiness with the people who matter most in your life. Christmas is a great time of year to do some good in the world and volunteer to help at food pantries, homeless shelters, churches, or simply your neighbor. We hope you have a happy Christmas season and share some light with everyone around you. In an attempt to make your life easier we have compiled some of our favorite Christmas recipes. Whether you are taking cookies to the neighbors or making soup to take to a shelter here are some of our favorite recipes that are sure to put a smile on your face.

Christmas time is a time for family, friends, giving, and brightening each others day. Gifts and money are good but what really brightens some ones day is great food. Cook your friends and family a killer breakfast lunch or dinner and they will forgive you for the tire pressure gauged and nail clippers in the stocking. Lucky for you we have some easy breakfast recipes that taste incredible. You don't have to work too hard to put a smile on their faces and better yet it doesn't have to cost as much as the new smart phone. Try one of our favorite Christmas breakfast recipes.

First off Christmas Egg Casserole. In just under 1 hour you can have a delicious breakfast casserole loaded with sausage, bacon, mushrooms, onions, and happiness. You can make this the night before to save you from waking up extra early and it only takes one pan if you use a cast iron skillet. This is a no brainer for someone looking for a straight forward breakfast casserole that wont take all day. The next breakfast recipe is good ole French Toast with the option of cream cheese spread. The foundation to great French toast is thick bread. If you are cooking for people who don't often have French toast simply making sure you have extra thick bread (1/2 to 3/4 inches) will enhance breakfast by itself. In 30 minutes you can whip out food that can make this Christmas memorable. Lastly, Maple Cream Cheese Berry Crepes. Crepes are the least common homemade breakfast item of these three but it shouldn't be. Our recipe will walk you through exactly how to make them. If we are being honest it is almost the same thing as a really thin pancake. If you can make pancakes you can make crepes.

If your Christmas is anything like a Camp Chef Christmas the meals run together. Breakfast might be a brunch, lunch might be a linner, dinner might actually be closer to lunch time. It all meshes and depends when family can meet up and share a meal. Nonetheless here are some of our favorite Christmas lunch recipes. We tend to have large dinners so lunch might be lighter and easier however it is what you make it. Go all out or make something quick. As long as its in good company you can't go wrong.

Starting us off for the lunch list are Smash Burger Sliders. If you haven't gotten on the slider train you need to give this a try. Chef Logan does a great job showing tips and tricks on making a large amount of smash burger sliders. They have everything you want in a smash burger but in an easy to eat, sharable way. Next on the list is the classic Macaroni & Cheese but we decided to spice it up a little. Something as simple as macaroni and cheese doesn't belong on the list of special Christmas recipes right? Wrong. If you haven't had a homemade plate of macaroni and cheese you have to try this tonight. It will change the way you think of simple recipes for ever. Last but not least, a Beef 'n Cheddar Sandwich. This recipe might take the longest to make but totals to 2 hours of prep and cook time. If you have the time and ability you have to try making your own beef 'n cheddar sandwich. It will put Arby's to shame. Nothing beats homemade smoked meat and cheese sauce.

Now for what we have all been waiting for. The main attraction. Dinner time. Not only dinner, but the center piece. What makes the bulk of dinner? On our table it is either ham, a prime rib, or pork ribs. Turkey is rightfuly Thanksgiving's main attraction and though you can redeem your self on Christmas if your turkey didn't turn out how you want we suggest branching out. Make sure to do the math on these recipes and try to make extra. Come dinner time you will see "extra" doesn't go very far because these Christmas dinner recipes will be gone long before its time to clean up.

Kicking us off is a Steamship Ham. If you want to go all out make sure to read The Book of Ham which covers everything you need to know about ham. Our ham recipe will walk you through step by step how to cure it, smoke it, glaze it, and rest it. Don't be intimidated by a big ham because the size of meat is forgiving with seasoning if you think of over do it. Our ingredient list is also only 9 ingredients long. Next is the most popular meat for Christmas. Prime Rib. Also known as a standing rib roast, rib roast, and prime rib roast this is by far the most popular center piece on the Christmas table. Though it is definitely not a cheap cut you will be cooking every day this is a must have in the holiday season. Our recipe is perfect for beginners not sure of what to do once they spent all the money on a hunk of meat. Even though it is titles "Beginners Guide to Smoked Prime Rib" our most seasoned BBQ veterans still use the simple recipe. To round out the list is our 3-2-1 Smoked Rib recipe. To set the record, 3-2-1 ribs is a technique that is widely accepted to be an easy recipe to follow. By no means is it the end all be all recipe. Many people prefer 2-2-2, 1-2-3, 3-2-2. What ever your flavor is, find what you like the most. Ribs are delicious, flavorful, and for the most part an easy recipe to follow and be happy with on the first attempt. Don't get caught up on the style either. Baby back, St. Louis, Spare, you name it what ever you pick you will love.

You need more than just one item to make a Christmas dinner complete. Side dishes can fill the plate and some times be better than the main meal. Our list starts with a classic Homemade Green Bean Casserole. This green bean casserole starts form the most basic ingredient so that you control every last flavor and texture your guests will experience. Every Christmas dinner needs a green bean casserole. On the more unique side of side dishes we have Smoked Pig Shots. You have heard of stuffed mushrooms but now imagine the mushroom as sausage wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cream cheese filling. Kissed by smoke and now you have a Christmas side that will be your signature dish for all your future gatherings. Finally we introduce the Smoked Red Potato Salad. If you have a pellet grill you may as well load it up with everything you are making for Christmas dinner. Even potatoes and eggs can absorb smoke flavor and enhance a common side like potato salad. In 5 steps you will learn how to make potato salad with the addition of smoking the eggs and potatoes.

In the spirit of Christmas we tried to keep the desserts in line with the holiday. What better to include than Eggnog Donuts. Try something new this year and make homemade donuts with eggnog. It only takes 8 simple steps to make memories. If you have a donut pan this is one more thing you can add to the pellet grill while its cooking everything else. In under 15 minutes you can pop out delicious donuts. Next on the list of Christmas desserts is a Pear Custard Pie. Don't worry we have the apply pie coming up but we wanted to showcase something new. Pears aren't often thought of to be a fruit pie however you are missing out if you have never tried it. This is a super simple recipe that takes 5 steps and produces an incredible Christmas dessert. Without further adieu we have to include an Apple Pie recipe. The addition of caramel and cream cheese will make sure you stand out by upping the expectation of the well known apple pie. The combination fits perfectly for a delicious Christmas apple pie dessert.

If you have successfully cooked so much that you have leftovers you don't know what to do with we have some suggestions. Other than the leftover turkey or ham sandwich for the next week we wanted to get a little more creative. If you have chicken or turkey for Christmas a Chicken Pot Pie is a great way to branch out from those sandwiches. This recipe is easier than most people think and will take care of the extra turkey or chicken while making a whole new delicious dinner. Second on the list is a Smoked Turtle Sauce Piquant. Don't be fooled by the name. This is great for leftovers because almost any leftover meat can be used for this recipe. Chicken, Turkey, Beef, you name it this recipe adds a whole different flavor profile to the Christmas leftovers. Finally, last on the list is a Philly Cheese Steak. The left overs from Christmas Dinner can replace cooking new steak strips but you get all the great flavor from the cheese, peppers and toppings.

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