What a WONDERFUL time of year! The holiday season is full of fun – family, friends – and of course, good food! Every family has their traditions, whether its appetizers for dinner on Christmas eve, warm cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, or a glorious spiraled ham on Christmas day, there is always room for fun new additions to amp up your holiday this season! For some fresh new ideas, check out this brand new list of 42 Christmas Recipes that will make you drool.
Brunch
Everyone loves brunch – but prepping a large breakfast feast while opening presents and corralling kids can be nearly impossible! Make ahead dishes are a fantastic way to prep for breakfast the night before the madness! That way when morning arrives, all you have to do is turn on the oven, pop in your pre-made pans of goodness, and voila!
Maple Pecan Sticky Buns by Half Baked Harvest
Melt-in-your-mouth Maple Cinnamon Rolls by Sally’s Baking Addiction
Vanilla Cream Donuts by Brown Eyed Baker
The Best Breakfast Casserole by The Recipe Critic
Easy Hashbrown Casserole by Brown Eyed Baker
Oven Baked Pancakes by The Flavor Blender
Cinnamon Roll Wreath by The Kitchn
Apps
Who doesn’t love a good appetizer – or ten? My favorite holiday meals are those LOADED with apps – who needs a main course when you’ve got these dreamy dips?
Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip Recipe by Delish
Cranberry Brie Biscuit Dip Recipe by Delish
Spicy Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs by Yellow Bliss Road
Goat Cheese Marinara Dip by Yellow Brick Road
Cranberry Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts by Inspired by Charm
Christmas Stuffing Cups by Bite Sized Kitchen
Buffalo Chicken Dip by NOMaste Kitchen
Cranberry Apple Brie Bites by Delish
Drinks
What goes with food, family, and friends? DRINKS ON DRINKS ON DRINKS!
Gingerbread White Russian by Half Baked Harvest
Christmas Sangria by NOMaste Kitchen
Hot Spiced Apple Cider by Catching Seeds
Peppermint Bark Mimosas by Delish
5-Minute Blender Eggnog by The Chunky Chef
Mains
Seriously, just LOOK at these dishes!
Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce by Half Baked Harvest
Crockpot Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze by Dinner at the Zoo
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta by Damn Delicious
Root Vegetable Tatin with Candied Nuts and Blue Cheese by BBC Good Food
Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Turkey Breast by Paleo Leap
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce by Once Upon A Chef
Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin by Let’s Dish Recipes
Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey Breast by I Food Blogger
Sides
Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf by Carlsbad Cravings
Pull Apart Christmas Tree Recipe by Delish
Easy Cheese and Prosciutto Croissant by Half Baked Harvest
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Natasha’s Kitchen
Pan-Seared Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans by Rachel Schultz
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes by Let’s Dish Recipes
Moroccan Roasted with Goats’ Cheese, Pistachios, and Golden Raisins by Recipe Runner
Easy Creamed Spinach by Damn Delicious
Classic Yorkshire Puddings by Baked with Love
Sweets
White Chocolate Christmas Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting by Averie Cooks
Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Holiday Bars by Averie Cooks
Cider Poached Pears with Apple Cider Caramel and Toasted Pecans (V) by The Pig and Quill
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream by The Gold Lining Girl
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie by Kevin and Amanda
NOMaste,
Haley
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