What Are Some Delicious Recipes To Make This Holiday Season?
One of the best (and most popular) things about the holidays is all of the food! From turkey, ham, and potatoes, to deviled eggs, pumpkin pie, and green beans, there are lots of traditional recipes that make us think of this time of year. There’s also nothing wrong with trying some new recipes and with the year we’ve had, this might be a good time to go untraditional. :)
We’ve listed some of our favorite recipes, so check them out, maybe give them a try, and enjoy them all season long!
Cheers!
*** Light Bites ***
Looking for some small nibbles to snack on throughout the day? Here are some of our favorites for you and your gang to enjoy throughout Christmas Eve and Day!
Cranberry Brie Bites
Baked Brie gets dressed up for the holidays, stuffed into little golden parcels of puff pastry, along with a hit of cranberry sauce and the crunch of walnuts.
https://www....bites-7436775
Crab-and-Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers
Sweet crab, creamy cheese, and crunchy mini peppers come together for a super simple appetizer that will be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next event.
https://www....ppers-9427706
Pull-Apart Deviled Egg Wreath
Deviled eggs are everyone's favorite appetizer and this fun display is perfect for the holiday season. Parsley and scallions color the herby green filling for the wreath. The bow is made up of a deconstructed pimento cheese: the eggs are stuffed with a spiced Cheddar spread and chopped pimentos provide a brilliant red blanket on top.
https://www....reath-7473941
Pastrami Meatballs
Molly uses lots of fragrant spices to give these mini meatballs their pastrami-inspired flavor. They're super tasty and so easy to pop in your mouth — just be careful not to fill up before dinner!
https://www....balls-5510088
MORE Appetizer Recipes: https://www....tizer-recipes
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*** Dinner For Two ***
If it’s the smallest gathering of just you and your someone special, make it a holiday to remember with a delicious meal just for two!
Here are our favorite small portion recipes, but there are lots of others that we’ve shared in the link as well!
(Entree):
Cranberry Short Ribs
Juicy, flavorful cranberries are perfect for this incredibly tender comfort food.
https://www....y-short-ribs/
(Side 1):
Creamy Twice-Baked Potatoes
With a yummy cream cheese filling, these rich potatoes tucked into their own skins are sure winners. They look fancy but are not tricky to make.
https://www....ked-potatoes/
(Side 2):
Savory String Beans
I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into the pot. The fresh taste is unbeatable. I've also made it with beans purchased at the store. Either way, you'll find this recipe a winner. There's no need for any extra seasonings at the table.
https://www....string-beans/
(Dessert)
Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes
This splurge dessert is the kind you just have to linger over. Plunge your fork into one of the cakes and the chocolate and conversation start flowing.
https://www....molten-cakes/
**MORE delicious recipes for TWO: https://www....ipes-for-two/
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*** Recipes For The Family ***
While you might not be hosting the usual large crowd, you can still WOW your family with some delicious, festive, and fancy meals!
Baked Ham with Raspberry Chipotle Ham Glaze
Sweet raspberry with savory chipotle, need we say more?
https://thef...e-glazed-ham/
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
We’re not saying that there’s anything wrong with classic mashed potatoes—but there is so much right about this loaded casserole version. All of your favorite baked potato fixings—cheese, bacon, green onions, and more—are stirred into mashed potatoes, and then added again on top for good measure.
https://www....-1ee863b52642
Maple-Bacon Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potatoes always get oohs and aahs, thanks to the hasselback slicing method. But the cuts aren’t just for looks! They allow the flavors of butter, maple, and bacon to infuse all the way through so that each bite is over-the-top delicious.
https://www....-7eea734027b2
Sheet-Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Shallots
Easy and just the right amount of sophisticated, this spin on Brussels sprouts features shallots and bacon, plus a flavor boost from vinegar and brown sugar make this side dish unforgettable. There will be no upturned noses when you serve these Brussels sprouts!
https://www....-28c83c81442d
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*** Delicious Drinks ***
Whether you’re looking for a delicious sweet drink to enjoy with the kids, or a stronger adult drink to help you deal with the kids, we’ve got you covered!
Eggnog Shakes
Although made with fat-free ingredients, the easy-to-fix eggnog shake recipe retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage.
https://www....ggnog-shakes/
French Hot Chocolates
There’s nothing like a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate. French hot chocolate is velvety smooth, rich, decadent, and almost the consistency of a molten chocolate bar. It is meant to be sipped slowly and savored.
https://www....ot-chocolate/
Hot Ginger Toddy
Honey, ginger syrup, and lemon juice are all you need to make this bourbon cocktail that'll keep you warm throughout the holiday season.
https://www....ecipe-2040307
Gingerbread Martini
Trisha whips up her indulgent holiday martinis by combining Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and homemade gingerbread simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
https://www....rtini-2260617
Fig and Rosemary Mule
For a stronger flavor, opt for fig-flavored vodka or even add 1 teaspoon of fig jam to your ginger beer.
https://www....-mule-5391137
MORE Festive Drinks: https://www....day-cocktails
If you’re looking for more fun things to do this season, in addition to baking and decorating, make some art! We’re offering tons of classes, from our Live Virtual Classes to Take-Home Paint Kits, we’ve got something for everyone. The best part is that you can get the supplies and watch the videos of the step-by-step instructions, anywhere and anytime… From the comfort of your own home (and right now, that’s a great thing!)
Keep the kids busy during break or give the whole family something fun to do together. Make art to hang in your home and treasure for years to come with or classes! Fun for all ages!
**AND take advantage of our Buy 5, Get One Free Deal, going on throughout the rest of December!
Buy a bunch of classes at a great price and have artwork to make throughout the next few weeks! These make fun and creative pastimes, helping to beat the boredom and get out inner-artists working hard!
From our family here at Pinot’s Palette to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season and can’t wait to see you again soon!