Last updated on July 26th, 2023 at 03:32 pm
The Christmas season is a time for family, friends, and, of course, food! Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just looking to enjoy some festive dishes, having a few go-to Christmas recipes is a must.
For many, Christmas is a time to indulge in all of their favorite foods. After all, it’s the one time of year when you can let yourself enjoy a few extra treats! But while it’s important to enjoy the festive season, it’s also important to be mindful of your health.
1. Butter Pecan Fudge
I love giving fudge as a holiday gift to friends and neighbors. I made something different this year, Butter Pecan Fudge! This dish is creamy, buttery, and loaded with toasted pecans. Although it’s addicting, be careful.
2. Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll
Many delicious shortcuts can be made with buttery puff pastry. We roll out a pastry sheet, cover it with fig jam and crumbled goat cheese, then roll it up into a log and bake it. A sweet-and-savory appetizer that looks and tastes impressive is the end result, especially considering it has just three ingredients.
3. Coquito
The origins of the coquito, a creamy Puerto Rican coconut- and rum-based cocktail, are not completely known. Some say it comes from Spain, and others say it comes from the United States. However, one thing is certain: Coquito is a staple of the Puerto Rican holiday menu.
4. Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
The sweetness of these crispy roasted sweet potatoes pairs well with a creamy garlic-yogurt sauce. To achieve the signature Hasselback appearance, position the potatoes between two wooden spoons as you cut. You won’t damage the knife blade and will be able to cut the sweet potatoes entirely by using spoons.
5. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate
This salad, with its nutty roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet-tart pomegranate seeds, and creamy goat cheese, is perfect for any winter meal—from a weeknight dinner to Christmas dinner. If you are entertaining a crowd, the recipe is easily doubled. Just be sure to spread the sprouts out so they roast instead of steaming.
6. Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
This healthy stuffed mushroom appetizer has a nice balance of soft mushrooms, creamy filling, and crunchy topping. Although it may taste decadent, this combination is actually good for you. If you don’t get all the moisture out of the chopped mushrooms, the filling will be soggy and make the mushroom caps watery.
7. Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
This healthy stuffed mushroom appetizer has a nice balance of soft mushrooms, creamy filling, and crunchy topping. Although it may taste decadent, this combination is actually good for you. If you don’t get all the moisture out of the chopped mushrooms, the filling will be soggy and make the mushroom caps watery.
