As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts turn to heartwarming moments spent with family and friends, and there's no better way to bring everyone together than around a spectacular Christmas feast. This year, let's reimagine the traditional Christmas recipe and dive into a multitude of ideas that go beyond the expected. From mouthwatering appetizers to decadent desserts, these Christmas recipe ideas are sure to make your holiday celebration spectacular. Join us as we explore wonderful recipes and imaginative twists on traditional holiday favorites.
Breakfast
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Best Belgian Waffles Recipe
The secret to making unbelievably light and fluffy Belgian waffles is to separate the eggs and beat the egg whites.
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Homemade Old-Fashioned Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Few things rival the aroma of homemade cinnamon rolls baking in your oven. With their soft and fluffy texture, gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, and creamy icing, these Homemade Old-Fashioned Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are a timeless treat. This recipe uses the Tangzhong method, an ancient Asian baking technique that involve screating a roux of flour and water, which locks in moisture and gives the cinnamon rolls that soft, bakery-quality texture.
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Homemade Kolaches with Cream Cheese and Fruit Filling Recipe
Kolaches are delicious, soft, yeasted pastries filled with sweet or savory ingredients. Kolaches, which have a dough similar to a brioche and softer than a danish. These are terrific right out of the oven.
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The Ultimate Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
There's something comforting about waking up to the aroma of freshly cooked pancakes, especially when they're light, fluffy, and golden-brown. Choose the right ingredients and follow these step-by-step instructions and you will making the most delicious pancakes you've ever tasted. Makes 14 6-inch pancakes.
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Crustless Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Crustless Quiche Lorraine, a low-carb version of the classic dish, is made with a rich egg custard, bacon, onions and gruyere cheese. You will never miss the crust.
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Homemade Applewood Smoked Bacon Recipe
Home cured smoked bacon made from pork belly. There is nothing quite like homemade thick cut bacon. This is absolutely worth the effort.
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Crustless Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche Recipe
A delicious, low-carb quiche made with a rich egg custard, sautéed leeks and goat cheese. It's perfect for a weekend brunch, a light lunch, or a savory dinner.
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Appetizers
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Perfectly Crispy Crab Cakes Recipe
The Best Crab Cakes with Panko - Seared then Baked Recipe
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Scrumptious Lobster Tempura Recipe
Lobster tempura is a tempura lovers dream. Sweet and succulent lobster tails are deep fried in a light and airy tempura batter until they are golden brown. Try this incredible twist on deep fried seafood.
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Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts Recipe
Panko and parmesan deep fried artichoke hearts with lemon aioli are easy and quick to make. What a crowd pleaser.
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Thyme Cheese Puffs Recipe
Delicious bite-sized delights that combine the aroma of fresh thyme with savory and nutty flavor of Grana Padano cheese in a light and fluffy pastry puff.
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Soups & Salads
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Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Truffle Oil Recipe
This creamy potato leek soup finish with truffle oil is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. It’s hearty, satisfying and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
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Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
Creamy Asparagus Soup is a delightful dish, with a velvety smooth texture and a bright flavor that's perfect for any time of the year. Whether you're craving a delicious soup for a cozy evening or looking for an easy recipe to impress your guests at a dinner party, this classic cream of asparagus soup will surely become one of your favorite vegetable soups. Plus, fresh asparagus can be easily found in most grocery store year-round. In this post I will show you how easy it is to make this delicious, flavorful soup with basic ingredients and a few simple techniques.
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Fresh Spinach Salad with Sliced Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon, and Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
This easy-to make spinach salad is a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Topped with sliced mushrooms, crispy bacon, and drizzled with a tarragon mustard vinaigrette, it's perfect for a light lunch or a dinner starter.
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Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipe
If you've ever dined at El Torito restaurant in SouthernCalifornia, you’re probably familiar with their signature creamy cilantro dressing. It’s tangy, zesty, and packed with fresh flavors that perfectly complement any taco bowl, taco salad or green salad. This knockoff version of the famous dressing can easily be recreatee at home. The best part is that you only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious dressing.
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Side Dishes
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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
This is a favorite fall vegetable and is so easy to make.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Guanciale Recipe
If Brussels sprouts are not on your favorite vegetable list, give this recipe a try. It might change your mind. The guanciale, a type of Italian cured bacon, makes all the difference. It has a rich flavor that makes this dish come alive.
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots Recipe
Roasted carrots are an elegant side dish that is perfect for a holiday dinner or an easy weeknight meal. They have a natural sweetness and are very easy to make. While we are all familiar with carrots that are orange, carrots actually come in a variety of colors including purples, whites and yellows. These multicolored carrots, often found at farmer’s markets or the produce section of better grocery stores, bring a bright pop of color to your dinner table.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Sweet Glaze Recipe
Sweet potatoes are one of those dishes that screams for a sweet glaze. These are first grilled over charcoal for a hint of smokiness, then topped with a brown sugar and butter glaze and mini marshmallows. Grilled sweet potatoes, yum.
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Texas Style Creamed Corn with Roasted Poblano Peppers Recipe
If you like creamed corn, Texas-Style Creamed Corn with Roasted Poblano Peppers is a must-try. This recipe combines sweet corn with a smoky twist from the addition of roasted poblano peppers. The poblano’s mild heat and roasted flavor mix perfectly with the natural sweetness of the corn.
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Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe
Do you like cheesy garlic rolls? Try this cheesy garlic roll recipe. These delicious rolls are easy to make. Don't worry if you don't have a wood fired oven, they are just as good in a conventional oven.
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Creamed Corn Without Cream Recipe
Great creamed corn starts with fresh corn, not a can opener. It's all about opening the kernels and "milking" the juice from the cob. That's easy to do with a neat little device I found online. Give this a try and you will never open a can of creamed corn again.
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Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls Using the Tangzhong Method Recipe
Few things rival the taste of soft, fluffy dinner rolls fresh out of the oven. Whether it’s for a holiday meal or a cozy family dinner, these golden dinner rolls are the perfect complement to any dish. The rolls are based on Hokkaido milk bread crafted using the Tangzhong method, a baking technique that will make dinner rolls that stay softer and fresher for longer.
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Crispy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes Recipe
Here is a delicious side dish that is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. These Crispy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes have a soft, fluffy inside and a crispy, golden-brown outside. The simple technique of par-boiling the potatoes with a touch of baking soda helps soften the outer layer of the potatoes. Then, tossing the potatoes in duck fat causes the softened layer to become a textured coating that turns into the crispy golden-brown crust. Adding chopped rosemary provides a savory, aromatic flavor resulting in roasted potatoes that are absolutely irresistible. In this post, we will show you how to make these delectable potatoes that pair well with roasted meats like chicken, beef, or pork.
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Main Courses
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Reverse Seared Dry-Aged Prime Rib Recipe
Prime rib is a favorite roast for many special occasions. This recipe featured a prime, 35-day dry-aged prime rib roast that was smoked low and slow. So good!For this recipe, I used a boneless prime rib roast that had been dry-aged for 35 days. It was gently smoked low and slow over lump charcoal at 250°F to an internal temperature of 125°F then reverse seared after a brief rest.
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Reverse Seared Beef Tenderloin Recipe
If you like filet mignon you will love this prime beef tenderloin that is reverse seared. The seasoning is simple and cooking the beef tenderloin over charcoal adds just a hint of smoky flavor.
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Tender and Juicy Brined and Smoked Turkey Recipe
It's easy to make a tender and juicy brined and smoked turkey. It all begins with a brine that really helps the turkey stay moist. Add a little pecan smoke, watch the temperature closely and you will be rewarded with a wonderful roasted turkey that everyone will love.
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Smoked and Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
Beef short ribs that are smoked then braised in red wine and beef tallow. Delicious!
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Cornish Hens Recipe
If you like chicken, give these Cornish hens a try. They are easy to make and taste great.
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Poblano Pepper and Cheese Tamales Recipe
A great recipe for tamales that are on the lighter side. The poblano and cheese tamales are made with strips of roasted poblano peppers and cheese.
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Desserts
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Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding With Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
What could possibly be more decadent than chocolate bread pudding covered with gooey salted caramel sauce? This is amazing!
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Thick and Chewy Fudge Brownies Recipe
Here is recipe that makes delicious thick brownies with a chewy center and a beautiful shiny top. The secret is in how you handle the butter and sugar, plus a few special ingredients.
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Triple Chocolate Dutch Baby Recipe
Here is a chocolatey twist on a classic. If you like the original golden-brown version of a Dutch baby, you’re going to love this rich and indulgent chocolate version. This recipe is easy to make in your own kitchen using a 10-inch cast iron skillet. This single large pancake will have a slightly custardy middle, and crisp chocolaty edges. And, of course, let’s not forget the star ingredient—plenty of chocolate chips melted into the batter. This oven-baked pancake recipe uses basic pantry staples, but the result is something decadent.
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