Looking for some inspiration in the kitchen this holiday season? This list of 20+ Holiday Recipe Ideas has got you covered from appetizers to main dishes, cocktails, side dishes and desserts! There’s something for everyone!
20+ HOLIDAY RECIPE IDEAS
The holidays are always so busy and since I know it can be super stressful for some people when it comes what to feed a crowd, I put together this yummy list of 20+ Holiday Recipe Ideas to give you some inspiration in the kitchen this holiday season! Feast your eyes and feed your family and friends! Enjoy!
1. OLIVE BALLS
These Olive Balls are a holiday entertaining MUST! Olives wrapped in a buttery cheddar cheese pastry…they couldn’t be easier or more delicious. Your guests will love them!
2. JALAPENO BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL
This Jalapeño Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for your Thanksgiving holiday. It’s delicious, only requires a handful of ingredients AND you can make it ahead of time!
3. MARRY ME CHICKEN MEATBALLS
The ever so popular classic dish Marry Me Chicken, but with a change up to meatballs. These Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a total crowd favorite. Juicy, tender, healthier meatballs made with ground chicken and a sauce that’s creamy and absolutely droolworthy!
4. LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
This Lasagna Bolognese is absolutely droolworthy! Homemade bolognese and bechamel sauces make this a lasagna you’ll never forget!
5. RED VELVET CRINKLE COOKIES
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies couldn’t be any more festive for the holiday season! They’re soft and chewy and coated with a generous amount of confectioners’ sugar!
6. ANISE BISCOTTI
Crisp and buttery and jam-packed with anise flavor this Anise Biscotti is not only a holiday favorite, but a year round favorite! Minimal ingredients and a super easy recipe that you’re going to want to make time and time again. Perfect alongside your tea or coffee!
7. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This classic Green Bean Casserole is a holiday staple in more kitchens than I can count. Five ingredients and ten minutes of prep time is all you need AND you can make it ahead which is a game changer for those busy holidays!
8. CREAMED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS
This Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms is a steakhouse favorite made at home! It’s the perfect side for your holiday table.
9. SOFT EVERYTHING DINNER ROLLS
These Soft Everything Dinner Rolls are the BEST! They’re light, fluffy and buttery and totally irresistible! Perfect for your every day little sammie, but wonderful enough to grace your holiday table!
10. SPICED LAYER CAKE
This Spiced Layer Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting and Sugared Cranberries is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table. The flavors are warm and cozy and oh so Christmasy!
11. FRENCH ONION SOUP BITES
These French Onion Soup Bites are your favorite classic French soup in bite-size appetizer form. They’re simple to make, absolutely drool worthy and perfect for your next cocktail party!
12. CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES
These Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes are a decadent side dish perfect for your holiday feast this year or for any day of the week! They’re smooth and creamy and jam-packed with caramelized onions!
13. FALL DARK N’ STORMY
This Fall Dark ‘N’ Stormy is a bourbon-based spin on the classic Dark ‘N’ Stormy. Every holiday needs a signature cocktail, and this is it!
14. CHAI CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
These cozy Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are what Christmas dreams are made of! They’re moist and fluffy and the perfect treat for the chai tea lover in your life!
15. PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ORZO PICCATA
Succulent Pan Seared Scallops with Orzo Piccata is an easy weeknight dinner that’s fancy enough for weekend company!
16. SLOW COOKER RED PEPPER JELLY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
These Slow Cooker Red Pepper Jelly Cocktail Meatballs are not your standard cocktail meatballs. Red pepper jelly, chili sauce, BBQ sauce and peppadew peppers jazz ’em up making them a party for your taste buds! They’re incredibly easy to make and hard to resist!
17. HOMEMADE SNICKERS CUPS
These Homemade Snickers Cups are absolutely decadent! They’ve got layers of chocolate, nougat loaded with peanuts and caramel and they’re out of this world! Bet you can’t eat just one!
18. AIR FRYER BASQUE CHEESECAKE
This Air Fryer Basque Cheesecake is smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of added sweetness. It’s ridiculously easy to whip up and a fabulous choice when you’re looking for a smaller dessert.
19. CINNAMON PECAN KNOTS
Sweet, tender, delicious Cinnamon Pecan Knots are fun to make and such a wonderful breakfast treat!
20. SKILLET BRIOCHE EGG AND SAUSAGE STRATA
This Skillet Brioche Egg and Sausage Strata is a quick and easy dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Prep takes just five minutes and you’ll only need a handful of ingredients. You’re going to LOVE how tasty it is too!
21. CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING WITH SWISS HAM AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This Croissant Bread Pudding with Ham, Swiss and Caramelized Onions is a tasty meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
22. EASY PECAN RAISIN STICKY BUNS
These Easy Pecan Raisin Sticky Buns are such a breakfast/brunch treat! The recipe is SUPER easy and the buns are simply mouthwatering. They’re perfect served up warm with a hot cup of tea or coffee!
23. SHRIMP CREOLE
This zesty Shrimp Creole is an easy recipe that hails from Louisiana. It’s a combination of shrimp, tomatoes, onions, celery and bell peppers all in a spicy sauce that’s perfect served over white rice.
24. ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
This recipe for Italian Wedding Soup is hearty and delicious! Perfect for those cold wintry nights ahead!
25. SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Creamy and rich, these Swedish Meatballs are always a crowd pleaser! The meatballs are tender and moist and oh so flavorful and the sauce is super smooth and so easy to make.
26. ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND GNOCCHI AMATRICIANA
You need to make this Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Amatriciana! It’s a simple dish with over-the-top flavor. It’s a SUPER zesty Italian comfort food dish everyone is guaranteed to enjoy!
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