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Holiday Dishes

Holiday Dishes is one of our favorite places to visit on the blog.  These are the recipes that are meant to be shared with family and loved ones during a very special time of the year.

You can’t go wrong with classic dishes like: The Perfect Turkey, Christmas Chateaubriand, Bourbon-Honey Glazed Ham, Candied Yams, Gourmet Green Bean Casserole and Best-Ever Dressing.

And don’t forget dessert!  How about Red Velvet Cupcakes, Gingerbread Spice Cake, Classic Pecan Pie and Classic Pumpkin Pie!

Happy Holidays!!

  • Close-up of authentic Greek baklava in a pan, showing the crispy, flaky phyllo layers and honey-soaked walnut and pistachio filling.
    Authentic Greek Baklava
  • A rectangle white platter filled with Asparagus with Béarnaise Sauce with a glass gravy boat filled with the Béarnaise sauce.
    Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Silky Béarnaise Sauce
  • A large white oval platter filled with a slow-roasted lamb shoulder that has been roughly slices and is surrounded by crispy potato wedges and a small bowl filled with a red wine au jus.
    Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Crispy Potatoes
  • A white serving bowl containing maple-roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and pecans next to a grey cloth and spoon.
    Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
  • An overhead view of an oval baking dish filled with homemade lobster mac and cheese topped with pink lobster claw meat and chopped parsley.
    Homemade Lobster Mac and Cheese
  • A large white platter filled with a honey mustard glazed smoked ham with two glasses of white wine and a bottle of wine nearby.
    Honey Mustard-Glazed Smoked Ham
  • An overhead view of a large oval white platter holding green beans almondine with a bottle of wine and two glass of white wine nearby.
    Green Beans Almondine (Classic French Green Bean Recipe)
  • A circular tin lined with brown paper filled with homemade peppermint bark, surrounded by holiday garland and more pieces of bark.
    Homemade Peppermint Bark
  • Two glass mugs filled with mulled wine (gluewein) garnished with an orange wedge, star anise, and a cinnamon stick.
    Glühwein (Mulled Wine)
  • A circular dish holding Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans surrounded by two glasses of white wine, pieces of toast, holly, and silverware.
    Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans
  • A yellow rectangular baking dish filled with a classic breakfast casserole with the handles of the dish being held by a person holding two linen napkins.
    Classic Breakfast Casserole (Egg Bake)
  • A person using a metal spatula to raised a slice of homemade cornbread from a cast-iron skillet filled with freshly baked cornbread.
    Homemade Cornbread
  • An overhead view of a square white baking dish filled with cornbread dressing and sausage and cranberries.
    Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Cranberries
  • A freshly roasted Maple Glazed Turkey Breast resting on a white platter surrounded by fresh herbs, cranberries, and orange slices.
    Maple Glazed Turkey Breast – Juicy & Perfect for Holidays
  • A white serving bowl filled with shaved Brussels sprouts with balsamic, pine nuts, and pancetta with a large spoon inserted into the side of the salt.
    Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Balsamic
  • A Roast Turkey Breast with Herbs resting on a white platter garnished fresh sage leaves and lemon wedges and a large carving knife nearby.
    Roast Turkey Breast with Herbs
  • Two racks of lamb persillade standing upright on a white platter with the French bones intersecting each other in a "cathedral" style presentation.
    Roast Rack of Lamb Persillade
  • A round pot filled with Southern-style green beans on a white and blue striped place setting.
    Southern-Style Green Beans
  • A square slice of potatoes dauphinoise on a white plate and is garnished with chopped Italian parsley.
    Potatoes Dauphinoise
  • A bread basket lined with a blue linen napkin and filled with cloverleaf dinner rolls.
    Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls
  • An assortment of deviled eggs in a white deviled egg tray.
    Deviled Eggs (3 Ways)
  • A person pouring brown gravy from a gravy boat onto a plate holding two slices of herb-stuffed pork loin.
    Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin
  • A large serving spoon lifting up a helping of broccoli casserole with cheddar and rice over a dish of the same.
    Broccoli Casserole with Cheddar and Rice
  • A crispy hasselback potato that is topped with grated parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley resting in an individual oval baking dish.
    Crispy Hasselback Potatoes
  • A glazed ham loaf sitting on a small cutting board and has a few slices cut sitting next to sprigs of thyme and rosemary.
    Glazed Ham Loaf
  • A white platter filled with roasted asparagus with chopped egg on top.
    Asparagus with Chopped Egg
  • Creamy cauliflower gratin in an oval baking dish with some of it gone.
    Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
  • An oval baking dish filled with Brussels sprouts gratin with a spoon nestled into the dish.
    Brussels Sprouts Gratin
  • A baking dish filled with a baked leek gratin that has some of it missing and a spoon inserted into the gratin.
    Baked Leek Gratin
  • Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder on a platter with a side of gravy
    Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
  • A baked oyster casserole in an oval black baking dish next to a grey napkin and a wooden spoon.
    Oyster Casserole
  • A row of oysters Rockefeller each sitting on rock salt on a dark grey serving tray.
    Oysters Rockefeller
  • A charcuterie board that is covered with cubed cheese, a meat flower, hummus, olives, and bread sticks.
    How To Make a Charcuterie Board
  • A loaf of banana nut bread with a couple slices that have been cut on a rectangular white serving dish.
    Banana Nut Bread
  • A spoonful of Mac and Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower and Smoked Bacon in a white dish
    Mac and Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower and Smoked Bacon
  • An oval white platter filled with slices of beef tenderloin with sprigs of rosemary along the edge and a glass or red wine sitting in the rear.
    Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
  • A large stainless steel skillet filled with Swedish meatballs and wooden spoon.
    Swedish Meatballs
  • Royal Crown Roast with Stuffing recipe
    Royal Crown Roast of Pork with Stuffing
  • A sliced beef brisket on a large platter with a patterned napkin next to it.
    Beef Brisket with Carrots and Apricots
  • An overhead view of a deep-fried turkey sitting on a platter surrounds by other holiday side dishes.
    Best Deep-Fried Turkey
  • A slice of caramel apple pie on a white dessert plate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
    Homemade Caramel Apple Pie
  • Three sea scallops with pancetta sitting on a black plate with a yellow egg and chive sauce on the plate, as well.
    Sea Scallops with Pancetta

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