What is on your holiday cooking list? Here is a favorite list of ours: The 12 recipes of Christmas! We hope you find some inspiration here for this holiday cooking and baking season.
#1. Christmas Caprese
This Christmas Caprese is a perfect appetizer before heavy and savory holiday meals. The fresh tomato and mozzarella make this Caprese light yet full of festive visual appeal.
#2. Melted Brie with Toasted Almonds & Cranberries
This melted Brie with toasted almonds and cranberries is a favorite savory holiday appetizer. It is full of flavor, and actually super simple to make.
#3. Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes
These tender, cheesy Grèyere scalloped potatoes are a favorite addition to holiday meals. With only a few ingredients, this delicious side dish brings great flavor and just general happiness.
#4. Green Bean Bundles
These bacon and brown sugar green bean bundles are an easy and delicious vegetable side dish for any holiday meal or special occasion. So simple to prepare!
#5. Holiday Butter Cookies
These holiday butter cookies are a staple from our childhood Christmas season. This recipe yields small festive cookies with rich buttery flavor and a hint of almond.
#6. Gingerbread Cookies
These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat and making them is a favorite tradition for our family. Add frosting, sprinkles, and/ or candy decorations or they are delicious just plain as well.
#7. Chocolate Mousse
This simple and rich chocolate mousse is easy to make yet always feels like a special dessert. If you need a no-bake idea or you are just looking for something different, you must try this mousse recipe.
#8. Elderflower & Lime Prosecco
While we all love a fresh glass of bubbly, this is a fun spin. By adding just a touch of Elderflower liqueur and freshly grated lime zest, this Prosecco takes on a whole new life.
#9. Pomegranate Martini
We love this smooth yet slightly tangy pomegranate martini for the holidays! The pomegranate brings an edgy flavor with lemon and elderflower. It is a perfect blend of bitter and sweet.
#10. Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll
This is our best holiday breakfast tradition! This giant cinnamon roll has all of the delicious flavor of individual cinnamon rolls but with a visual presentation that demands attention!
#11. Cinnamon Raisin Pinwheel
This raisin cinnamon pinwheel is a baked delight that we have enjoyed at the holidays for many years. We think it is best served sliced, warm, and with a spread of butter.
#12. Finnish Bread
This is a delightfully rich and sweet Finnish-style bread and is a holiday staple from our childhood. It has the distinct aromatic and peppery flavor of cardamom combined with a cherry-like hint of almond.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday season, full of fun, food, family, and friends. And if you happen to try a recipe from our list, we would love to hear your comments and see photos!
