Description

Christmas is a magical time filled with family, laughter, and delicious food. This festive recipe collection brings together sweet and savory dishes that everyone will enjoy. From gingerbread pancakes to roasted turkey and peppermint bark, these recipes will make your holiday truly special.

Ingredients

Gingerbread pancake mix
Spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg)
Maple syrup
Milk or eggnog
Oats
Roast turkey basics (turkey, herbs, cranberry, orange)
Nut roast ingredients (nuts, mushrooms, grains)
Carrots
Garlic
Potatoes
Bacon
Chocolate for peppermint bark
Powdered sugar
Mini pavlova ingredients (egg whites, sugar, cream, berries)
Pomegranate juice

Instructions

For gingerbread pancakes, mix the pancake mix with warm spices and prepare as directed. Serve with spiced maple syrup.
Make overnight oats by combining oats with milk or eggnog and letting them sit in the fridge overnight.
Roast turkey with herbs and a cranberry-orange glaze until golden and juicy.
Mix ground nuts with mushrooms and grains to form a nut roast, then bake until firm.
Glaze carrots with maple syrup, mash potatoes with garlic, and sauté Brussels sprouts with bacon.
Prepare peppermint bark by melting chocolate and mixing with crushed peppermint. Let it cool and set.
Whip egg whites and sugar to form mini pavlovas. Bake, cool, and top with whipped cream and berries.
Mix pomegranate juice with sparkling water for a refreshing holiday drink.

Notes

Customize your holiday menu by mixing and matching sides and desserts. These recipes are perfect for making ahead, allowing more time to enjoy the festivities.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Holiday, Christmas, Main + Dessert
Method: Mixed (baked, stovetop, no-bake)
Cuisine: American, European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 full plate
Calories: 750
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Christmas recipes, holiday dinner, festive food, Christmas brunch