I’ve gone through my archives and put together the ultimate list of close to a hundred totally awesome holiday recipes. There’s everything you’ll need for brunch, dinner, parties, and more. I’ve got your holiday cooking sorted.
Breakfast & Brunch
Do you do a big breakfast spread on Christmas morning? I actually prefer it to Christmas dinner. All of these recipes would be a hit.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Herbed Biscuits & Creamy Sausage Gravy
Mini Chocolate Cinnamon Croissants
Croissant French Toast with Maple Bacon Whipped Cream
Starters, Snacks & Nibbles
If you’re hosting an open house or a holiday cocktail party, these recipes are sure to impress your guests.
Garlic & Thyme Baked Camembert
Goat Cheese Crostini with Macadamia Nuts & Honey
Cocktails & Drinks
There’s something to drink for grown ups and kids alike in this collection.
Spiced Sparkling Cider Cocktail
For Dinner
Are you cooking for a crowd? Just having a quiet dinner with just the family or your partner? Either way, you’re gonna want to go all out. These recipes are well-loved in our home.
Basically Awesome Roast Chicken
Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast with Herb Gravy
Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatloaf
All-American Sweet Potato Casserole
Ridiculously Awesome Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Maple Butter
Desserts and Sweet Treats
The holidays are the perfect excuse to have dessert or linger over an afternoon cup of tea or coffee with a sweet treat. There are plenty of options here, from simple to showstopper.
Cinnamon Pull-Apart Cake with Lemon Glaze
Orange Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding
Winter-Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake
No-Churn Two Ingredient Ice Cream
Double-Glazed Chai Spice Muffins
Cookies & Sweets
It’s probably not a holiday party in America without cookies. I think we should spread this tradition around the world. Make some cookies as favors for your holiday parties.
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blossoms
Giant Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
Caramel-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies
Don’t forget to share photos of your awesome recipes on Instagram with the hashtag #awesomeon20!
