The holiday season is upon us. And while it’s a perfect time to enjoy favorite family recipes, sometimes we’re looking for a new twist or creative inspiration. Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes, perfect for any holiday gathering. Enjoy!
Appetizers & Hors d’oeuvre
- Caprese Tartlets
- Antipasti Platter
- BBQ Ranch Deviled Eggs
- Butternut Squash Soup Shooters
- Mock Mascarpone Crostini
- Black Bean Hummus
- Tuna Tapenade with Crostini
Soup & Salad
- Orange-Scented Carrot Soup
- Green Salad with Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese
- Winter Kale Salad
- Celery, Grapefruit and Olive Salad
- Kale Salad with Herbed Pecans
- Escarole Salad with Anchovy Dressing
- Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans
- Cafe Green Salad with Classic Dijon Vinaigrette
Turkey & More Meat Ideas
- Roasted Garlic-Scented Turkey
- Roast Beef with Marsala Gravy
- Sausage and Apple Stuffed Pork Roast
- Flattened Pan-Roasted Chicken
- Pork Roast Stuffed with Ham and Cheese
- Roasted Garlic Clove Chicken
- Baked Ham with Spiced Cherry Glaze
Potatoes
- Yam-Marbled 2-in-1 Mashed Potatoes
- Potato Bacon Torte
- Classic Mashed Potatoes
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes
- Crispy Potato Cake
- Sweet Potato and Bacon Tots with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
- Sweet Potato-Beet Hash
- Boiled Potatoes
- Oven Fries
- Perfectly Crispy Potatoes
- Salt-Roasted Potatoes
Vegetables, Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce
- Sauteed Cabbage and Apples
- Sweet Vegetable Saute
- Roasted Radishes and Carrots
- Simple and Satisfying Broccoli
- Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Glazed Carrots
- Ratatouille
- Green Beans with Grainy Mustard and Pecans
- Braised Collard Greens
- Corn Saute
- Garlicky Sauteed Swiss Chard
- Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
- Garlic-Scented Stuffing
- Cranberry Salsa
Desserts
- Sweet Potato Empanadas
- Rosemary Chocolate Chip Shortbread
- Delicate Mint Sandwich Holiday Cookies
- Apple Crumble with Cardamon-Vanilla Caramel Sauce
- Spicy Butterscotch Pudding
- Chocolate-Yam Marble Cake
- Poached Pears with Quick Chocolate Sauce
- Mom’s Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
- Quick Cinnamon Apple Tarte with Warm Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
- Orange Olive Oil Cake
- Orange and Basil Biscotti
- Grandma Monette’s Cherry Jam Tart
- Fruit and Nut Holiday Shortbread
