A roundup of all the seasonal recipes we created for our 2024 Advent Series! Everything from salads, sweets, appetizers, edible gifts, cocktails, and side dishes, find something to share with your friends and family this holiday season!
Slice and Bake Christmas Cookies
Remember those slice and bake cookies from your childhood that came in a tube? These homemade slice and bake Christmas cookies are surprisingly easy to make, taste better than the original, and are customizable to include your favorite holiday shapes.
The Grinch Cocktail
“Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas", and there's no better way to celebrate than with this Grinch Cocktail! Packed with blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and vodka, this cocktail is sure to get you in the holiday spirit and evoke those Dr. Seuss childhood memories.
Dauphinoise Potatoes (Potatoes Au Gratin)
These Dauphinoise Potatoes, also commonly called Potatoes au Gratin, combine thinly sliced potatoes that are layered in an infused cream sauce. The whole thing is then topped with cheese and broiled until golden and bubbly. It's a rich and delicious side dish that's perfect for the holidays.
Burrata, Prosciutto and Red Wine Poached Pear Salad
This stunning, sophisticated salad is made with red wine poached pears, burrata, prosciutto, arugula, and a syrup made from the red wine poaching liquid! It's a beautiful side dish or appetizer for the holidays, or any fall/winter occasion.
Edible Coal Candy
This Edible Coal Candy is a surprisingly delicious holiday treat for anyone on your naughty (or nice!) list this year. We make honeycomb candy, break it up into small pieces, and then coat in chocolate and black sugar for a super authentic look. Give this out in burlap bags with a tag for a DIY gift or fun treat!
Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail
Homemade grenadine syrup, gin, lemon juice, and a splash of club soda make a simple cocktail that looks and tastes amazing! If you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit, then this is the perfect cocktail!
Bourbon Pecan Christmas Crack
This Bourbon Pecan Christmas Crack is an easy and absolutely delicious dessert that combines a base of saltine crackers with bourbon-infused toffee and a chocolate and pecan topping.
Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
This Homemade Baileys Irish Cream is rich, sweet, absolutely delicious and perfect for a DIY holiday gift that comes together in just a few minutes! Add it to your favorite cocktails, or add a splash into your coffee for a boozy kick.
Winter Fruit Salad
This Winter Fruit Salad combines seasonal favorites like mandarin, apple, pomegranate and kiwi with a honey orange poppyseed dressing. It only takes a few minutes to make and it's great for serving at Christmas brunch, or spooned over yogurt and granola.
Meringue Christmas Wreath
This show-stopping edible Christmas wreath is made by arranging homemade mini meringues topped with green mascarpone whipped cream, lots of fresh berries and powdered sugar "snow". It's easy to pull apart and it's absolutely delicious!
Homemade Rosemary Olive Oil Crackers
If you're making a charcuterie board, you'll want to bake these Homemade Rosemary Olive Oil Crackers. They're way better than store bought, and they only take about 30 minutes!
Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels
These Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels are tart, sweet, chewy and absolutely delicious! The vibrant red color is all-natural, and these make for a fantastic edible holiday gift. (They're also delicious dipped in dark chocolate!)
Peppermint Espresso Martini Pudding Shots
These Peppermint Espresso Martini Pudding Shots are ready for your next holiday party! Topped with peppermint whipped cream and a piece of peppermint bark, these are a seriously delicious boozy treat, with just the right amount of coffee kick.
White Cheddar Spritz Crackers
If you have a spritz cookie press sitting around that only gets used once a year, these Black Pepper, Parmesan & White Cheddar Spritz Crackers will put it to good use! These are essentially like a savory, cheesy cookie and they're a delicious snack for the holidays.
Cinnamon Sugar Popovers
These Cinnamon Sugar Popovers are a delicious treat, perfect for brunch or just about any occasion! You only need a few basic ingredients to make them, and you can use a muffin tin instead of a popover pan if you don't have one.
Christmas Wreath Salad
This gorgeous, festive Christmas Wreath Salad is made with endive, candied walnuts, crispy prosciutto, parmesan, apple, dried cranberries and a whole grain mustard vinaigrette.
Carrot and Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
This creamy Carrot and Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip makes for a delicious appetizer or snack, and it's also a great sandwich spread! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Onion Tarte Tatin
Perfectly caramelized balsamic roasted shallots sit atop a bed of crispy, buttery puff pastry to make the most delicious Onion Tarte Tatin!
Jingle Juice Christmas Punch
This Jingle Juice Christmas Punch is the perfect big batch cocktail for the holidays! It only takes a few minutes to assemble, and it's always a crowd pleaser.
Garlic Herb Fan Rolls
These buttery, garlicky herb fan rolls are super soft, flaky and absolutely delicious! The pull-apart layers capture so much flavor in every bite. Give these a try as a side dish for the holidays, or any special occasion.
Florentine Cannoli
We used homemade florentines (lace cookies) to make cannoli shells and filled them with an easy ricotta chocolate chip filling! These are an absolutely delicious dessert, with a super thin, crispy shell that's much easier than making a regular cannoli shell.
Fireside Cocktail
This Fireside Cocktail is made with smoked rosemary, blood orange, vodka, Campari, and rosemary simple syrup. It's basically an Italian Greyhound cocktail, but with blood orange instead of grapefruit! It's smoky, slightly sweet and slightly bitter.
Croque Monsieur Bites
These delicious Croque Monsieur Bites are made with puff pastry, homemade béchamel, ham, and gruyere and swiss cheese. They're the perfect easy 2-bite appetizer for any occasion!
Sugared Cranberries
Learn how to make sugared cranberries and rosemary in just a few simple steps! These make for a beautiful, festive garnish for cocktails, cakes, and more.
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