Food is no longer merely what we make for dinner, but what we watch on TV, scroll through on Instagram and read about in books. 

From pancakes to egg cups, here are 24 make-ahead dishes to serve on Christmas morning.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...

Historically known as milk punch or egg milk punch, eggnog is chilled, rich, creamy, and sweet — a perfect drink for Christmas day.

These Midwestern Christmas recipes include old-fashioned appetizers, hearty meat dishes and plenty of potatoes and cheese.

Mixing in these add-ins can be a great way to show the versatility of eggs.

They're the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.

Christmas would not be Christmas without kolacky, oatmeal thins, blond brownies, shortbread logs and molasses cookies.