While many restaurants and businesses are closed on Dec. 25 each year, the valley still has options on Christmas for tourists and residents alike.

This pistachio gooey butter cake recipe is semi-homemade (hat tip to boxed cake mix), but tastes like you made it from scratch thanks to upgrades like eggs, butter, cream cheese, and pistachio cream.

While most people anticipate that festive dinners will be filling, it's the indulgent sides and sugary drinks that can ...