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My Best Holiday Recipes
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items From the spooky delights of Halloween to the heartfelt celebrations of Valentine's Day, this collection features my most cherished recipes for every special occasion. Whether you're planning a festive feast for Thanksgiving, a cozy dinner for Christm...
Sections
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Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Easter
Halloween
Spooky and fun treats, snacks, and dishes perfect for costume parties, trick-or-treating, and ghoulish gatherings. Think pumpkin-themed delights, eerie desserts, and festive finger foods.
These delightful bars capture the essence of autumn with their moist, chewy texture and warm, spiced pumpkin flavor. Often studded with chocolate chips or topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, they're the perfect fuss-free fall treat for any gat...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
This classic quick bread is a quintessential autumn bake, offering a beautifully moist crumb infused with warm pumpkin spice. Perfectly suited for breakfast, a coffee break, or a comforting snack, its rich flavor evokes cozy fall days.
Pumpkin Bread
This warming beverage is the quintessential taste of autumn, brimming with the natural sweetness of apples and a comforting medley of mulling spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings, it fills your home with an inviting aroma and off...
Homemade Apple Cider Recipe
These decadent brownies offer a delightful seasonal twist, combining the rich, fudgy texture of a classic brownie with the warm, spiced notes of pumpkin. They're a perfect fusion of fall comfort and chocolatey indulgence, often featuring a beautiful ...
Pumpkin Brownies
This iconic autumn beverage is a comforting blend of rich espresso, steamed milk, and the beloved flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. It's a warm, sweet, and spiced treat that signals the start of fall for many, perfect for a cozy mornin...
The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
A unique and unexpectedly delicious twist on a classic, this hummus blends creamy chickpeas with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin and a hint of warm autumn spices. It's a vibrant, flavorful dip that's perfect for seasonal entertaining, offering a deli...
Easy Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
Thanksgiving
Traditional and comforting recipes designed for the ultimate autumn feast. Expect classic turkey preparations, savory stuffings, hearty sides, and delicious pumpkin and pecan desserts.
The undisputed centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast, this roasted turkey delivers a show-stopping presentation and a deeply satisfying flavor. When prepared well, it boasts juicy, tender meat and wonderfully crisp, golden-brown skin, making it the h...
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
This classic autumn dessert is taken to new heights with the addition of a luscious maple whipped cream. The silky, spiced pumpkin filling nestled in a flaky crust finds its perfect counterpart in the airy, subtly sweet, and aromatic maple topping, c...
Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Maple Whipped Cream Recipe
This slow-cooker rendition of the classic holiday side offers all the comforting creaminess and savory flavor you love, but with the added convenience of freeing up oven space. Tender green beans are bathed in a rich mushroom sauce and topped with cr...
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Say goodbye to stovetop stirring! This brilliant method yields incredibly creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes with minimal effort, perfect for holiday meals when oven and burner space are at a premium. They stay warm and ready to serve, ensuring a perfect...
Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Rich & Creamy)
Christmas
Festive and heartwarming dishes ideal for a joyous holiday season. This category includes elegant roasts, rich casseroles, delectable cookies, and seasonal beverages for family gatherings and celebrations.
These savory bites are an elegant and flavorful appetizer, featuring tender mushroom caps generously filled with a delectable mixture of sautéed spinach, herbs, and often cheese. Perfect for entertaining, they're a crowd-plepleasing option that's bot...
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
The ultimate showstopper for any special occasion, this majestic roast boasts incredibly tender, juicy meat with a rich, beefy flavor and a beautifully crusted exterior. Often served with a savory jus, it's a luxurious centerpiece that promises an un...
Prime Rib Roast
This delightful holiday confection is a festive and incredibly easy-to-make treat, typically featuring a base of melted chocolate adorned with a colorful array of seasonal candies, crushed peppermints, and sprinkles. It's a perfect last-minute gift, ...
Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe | Christmas Edition
Renowned for its unparalleled tenderness and exquisitely mild, buttery flavor, beef tenderloin is a luxurious cut of meat that makes an impressive centerpiece for any special occasion. Whether roasted whole or sliced into individual medallions, it pr...
Best Roasted Beef Tenderloin Recipe
This sensational ham offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, coated in a luscious glaze made from crisp apples and warming ginger. The glaze caramelizes beautifully during roasting, creating a glistening, flavorful crust that locks in the ham's...
Apple Ginger Glazed Ham Recipe
This classic holiday ham features a deeply caramelized, sweet, and tangy glaze that coats the juicy, savory meat. The brown sugar creates a beautiful golden crust, infusing every slice with a comforting richness that makes it a beloved centerpiece fo...
Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Known for its distinctively rich and savory flavor, smoked ham offers a deeper, more robust taste profile than its unsmoked counterparts. Whether hot or cold, its tender texture and aromatic essence make it a versatile and satisfying centerpiece for ...
Smoked Ham Recipe {Quick & Easy}
New Year's Eve
Celebratory recipes perfect for ringing in the new year. This might include appetizers for a party, elegant main courses, and sparkling drinks to toast to new beginnings.
This warm and bubbly dip is a quintessential crowd-pleaser, featuring a creamy, cheesy blend of tender spinach and tangy artichoke hearts. Baked until golden and irresistible, it's the perfect savory appetizer for parties, game nights, or cozy gather...
Best Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Traditionally enjoyed for good luck in the New Year, these stovetop black eyed peas are a comforting and flavorful side dish. Simmered until tender with savory seasonings and often smoked meat, they offer a hearty, earthy taste that's both nourishing...
Creamy Black Eyed Peas
These elegant appetizers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, featuring succulent, tender scallops beautifully complemented by crisp, savory bacon. A perfect balance of flavors and textures, they're surprisingly easy to make and ideal for impressive enter...
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe
These incredibly rich and flavorful mushrooms are a versatile side dish or appetizer, featuring tender mushrooms bathed in a luxurious, savory garlic cream sauce. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, they're perfect for elevating any meal with the...
Deliciously Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe
Valentine's Day
Romantic and delightful recipes to share with loved ones. Look for indulgent desserts, intimate dinner ideas, and charming treats that express affection.
These delightful cookies burst with the sweet and slightly tart flavor of fresh or freeze-dried strawberries, often yielding a beautiful pink hue. Their soft, chewy texture and vibrant fruitiness make them a charming and refreshing treat, perfect for...
Strawberry Cookies
This vibrant and alluring martini is the perfect concoction for romantic occasions, blending the sweet-tart notes of multiple berries with the deep, rich flavor of pomegranate. Its striking color and refreshingly fruity profile make it an irresistibl...
Love Potion #9 Martini (Triple Berry Pomegranate Martini) Recipe
These decadent brownies are a romantic dream, combining the rich, fudgy intensity of chocolate brownies with the fresh, sweet-tart burst of strawberries. Often featuring a luscious chocolate ganache or glaze and fresh strawberry slices on top, they b...
Strawberry Brownies (Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Recipe)
These elegant and festive floats are a stunning dessert or celebratory drink, combining the bright, tangy sweetness of raspberry sorbet with the crisp effervescence of pink champagne. They offer a delightful contrast of textures and a beautiful prese...
Raspberry Sorbet Pink Champagne Floats Recipe
Easter
Fresh and vibrant recipes for a spring celebration. This category often features ham or lamb, spring vegetables, and light, refreshing desserts.
This incredibly popular holiday ham features a juicy, pre-sliced spiral cut generously coated with a sweet and tangy glaze, often infused with the bright, tropical flavors of pineapple. It's a show-stopping centerpiece that's remarkably easy to prepa...
Pineapple Ham (Spiral Ham Recipe)
This incredibly convenient and flavorful sheet pan meal brings together all the essentials of an Easter feast—tender ham, roasted vegetables, and often potatoes—on a single pan for minimal fuss. It's a brilliant solution for a delicious holiday dinne...
Sheet Pan Easter Dinner
This beautifully braided and often decorated sweet bread is a traditional and delightful centerpiece for any Easter celebration. Infused with bright citrus notes from orange zest and a delicate nuttiness from almonds, its tender, slightly sweet crumb...
Easter Bread (Orange Almond Sweet Bread) Recipe
This exquisitely moist and flavorful cake is a Southern classic, brimming with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and banana, the crunch of pecans, and a hint of warm spice, all enrobed in a luscious cream cheese frosting. Adorned with delicate, edi...
Hummingbird Cake Recipe with Pineapple Flowers