No matter the situation, if you are bringing a dish, hosting, or staying in for the holidays, there are plenty of recipes and ideas that are bound to inspire a creative spark, especially if you are uncertain of what to cook.
For appetizers, this Vegetarian Spinach-Walnut pate is not only full of healthy ingredients, but its green and red color match the season! Keeping with the meatless trend, these Eggplant Ricotta bites give a whole new reason to make eggplant an eye-catching snack. If you want to keep with the red and green theme, this Shrimp Cocktail with Tomatillo-Horseradish sauce offers a taste of surf - and spice!
Are you a fan of eggnog? You aren’t alone! What better way to impress than to make your Eggnog from scratch? Top with some whipped cream and cinnamon for a little extra flair. If you like yours sweeter or less, feel free to adjust the sugar to your liking! You can also try this cool take on a classic: Mulled Wine Granata. Substitute the wine for grape juice if you would like your Granata alcohol-free.
For the main dish, this savory Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes offers a unique flavor fusion with lemon, garlic, and rosemary! Cutting carbs? No problem. This Low-Carb lasagna has no pasta in it. For those who are Vegetarian, these stuffed shells with spinach will make it hard to pass up seconds. You can also pair it with this World’s Best Kale salad which is packed with cranberries, almonds, and parmesan! Another tempting side salad option is Magdalena Roze's broccoli slaw.
Lastly, for dessert, which do you prefer? Pies, cakes, or cookies? This cranberry almond apple pie mixes seasonal flavors with a sensational crunch. Are you after a traditional flavor, but want to try something new? These Gingerbread Meringue Bars look richly packed and full of that cinnamon-ginger-pumpkin flavor. Similarly, these Lemon glazed Gingerbread cookies are a personal favorite of mine.
We wish you the safest and most enjoyable Winter Break, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
