These 22 Holiday Recipes Are the Perfect Way to Spread Cheer

The holidays are the perfect time to gather with loved ones over delicious food. These holiday recipes include everything you need for a festive feast, from appetizers and main courses to sides and desserts. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to share, these recipes are guaranteed to bring warmth and cheer to your celebrations!

Pecan Cheese Ball

This easy 20-minute pecan cheese ball is a great make-ahead (or last-minute) appetizer. The mild cheese is flavored with all your favorite spices and crunchy bacon bits.

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Christmas Cream Cheese Mints

These old-fashioned Cream Cheese Mints are a nostalgic Christmas candy recipe made with just 5 simple ingredients!
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Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin

Looking for something unique for your Thanksgiving table? This Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin is a smoky, flavorful dish that the family will love. Bacon makes everything better, right?
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Prime Rib

Prime rib is one of of those show-stoppers for your table, which makes it perfect for the holidays. If you’re not a fan of turkey or just can’t seem to make it without it being dry and flavorless, prime rib is the way to go!
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Chocolate Spice Cake

The best chocolate spice cake recipe perfect for your fall and holiday celebrations! You’ll love this old fashioned chocolate spice cake recipe – buttermilk, molasses, and warm spices make this a rich, moist, flavorful cake, and then our incredible cream cheese frosting brings it all together!

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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Spinach

This pull-apart puff pastry Christmas tree with spinach will be your festive showstopper. It is rich, savory, cheesy, and utterly delicious, so add it to your holiday menu plan STAT!

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Mini Pigs In A Blanket

When it comes to easy crowd-pleasers, my mini pigs in a blanket always steal the show! Tender cocktail sausages get bundled up in golden, flaky croissant dough.
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Baked Brie In Puff Pastry With Walnuts And Honey

This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is ooey-gooey cheese wrapped in puff pastry, baked until golden brown, and topped with honeyed walnuts. It’s super indulgent, easy, and the perfect party appetizer.

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Caprese Zucchini Cups

These caprese zucchini cups make fun appetizers or sides bursting with fresh Italian flavor! Serve them hot or cold: they are versatile and great for any occasion!

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Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Butternut Squash

This Savory Bread Pudding Recipe features challah or brioche, roasted butternut squash and mushrooms, and shredded gruyere cheese. It is melty, cheesy, custardy, rich, and makes for an incredible side dish. It’s like stuffing, but so much better!

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is perfect for the busy holiday season. It’s so easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser. (gluten free)

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Smoked Sweet Onion Honey Glazed Ham

Smoked sweet onion honey glazed ham on a pellet grill makes such a delicious meal for a special occasion. Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter would be the perfect time for smoking a ham on a pellet smoker or Traeger grill. This honey ham recipe is juicy, boasting all kinds of rich, wonderful flavours. The glaze ensures it won’t dry out and the flavour is just phenomenal.
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Baked Boursin and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

This baked boursin and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is creamy, cheesy and delicious!

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Corkscrew Mac And Cheese (Cavatappi Pasta With Ham!)

Cheesy, gooey and delicious, this corkscrew mac and cheese is the ultimate cozy dinner or side dish. Perfect to bring to a potluck, and a great way to use leftover ham, you’ll also love that the noodles cook right in the cheesy sauce to save you a step!

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Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

If you’re searching for the perfect cheese ball recipe, you’ve found it! Everyone will want a taste of this cranberry orange cheese ball. The marmalade gives it the perfect citrusy taste. It also has a pop of brightness from the cranberries that cuts through the richness of the cheese. 

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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

This baked brie cranberry is a perfect appetizer for any season. With its rich, creamy brie and cranberry sauce, it’s just the right amount of tart and sweet!

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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego

The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive.

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Baked Camembert With Honey, Chilli and Garlic

An elegant appetizer for the holiday season, this Baked Camembert recipe is a keeper. Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Baked Camembert with Honey, Chilli and Garlic. 

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Hedgehog Cheeseball With Almonds

Salty, creamy and nutty, this little guy is the perfect centerpiece for a baby shower or holiday appetizer buffet. Quick and easy to make, this cheeseball is naturally gluten free making it perfect for a crowd.

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Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie

Hosting a holiday party?  If so, you have to make this Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie.  It is perfectly served warm from the oven at your next soiree. It is delicious on crackers, sliced pears or crostini.

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak

How does cranberry cream cheese stuffed flank steak sound as a Thanksgiving dinner dish? Doesn’t the sound of this recipe make your mouth begin to water? It’s such a great recipe for stuffed flank steak and works well as a New Year, Thanksgiving or Christmas steak recipe when you want something both fancy and tasty. It is so easy to Stuff and roll a butterflied flank steak, so don’t be intimidated.
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Melon Proscuitto Bites

The salty-sweet flavor combination of these classic melon prosciutto bites is sensational. This elegant appetizer is always a crowdpleaser.
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