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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