The holidays are upon us! Time for shopping, traveling, parties, gift giving and receiving - assuming you managed to stay off Santa’s “Naughty List!” No matter which list you made it on this year, the holiday season is often filled with treats and food for everyone so below are a few holiday treat and menu ideas for those of you hosting a gathering.
Check out the items that are hyperlinked for a few of our favorites. Or simply use the list as a brainstorming tool to spark your own holiday cooking creativity.
HOLIDAY TREATS
- Popcorn balls
- Reindeer Crunch
- Cookies (shortbread, sugar)
- Oreo truffles (check out this reindeer version)
- Gingerbread
- Apple crisp
HOLIDAY MEALS / HOLIDAY ALL-DAY MENU IDEAS
BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
- Breakfast Casserole
- Breakfast Croissants
- Pastries
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Mimosas (for a twist, use different kinds of juices like grapefruit or pineapple)
SNACKS
- Veggie tray (with hummus, veggie dip)
- Fruit platter (check out this Christmas Tree theme idea)
- Queso
- Artichoke dip
- Pinwheels
- Holiday treats (see above)
APPETIZERS
- Cheese balls / Cheese board
- Shrimp cocktail
- Biscuits
- Brie
- Meatballs
- Egg rolls (traditional, Reuben, Mexican)
DINNER
Main Course
- Ham (honey mustard glazed, brown sugar glazed)
- Turkey (roasted, maple mustard)
- Pork Roast (Rosemary garlic)
- Vegan holiday roast
- Spinach Maria (Vegetarian option)
Side Dishes
- Mashed potatoes (cheese, bacon, chives, sour cream)
- Scalloped potatoes
- Roasted veggies (Brussel sprouts, carrots, broccoli)
- Stuffing (sausage, cauliflower)
- Green bean casserole
- Corn casserole
- Sweet potatoes
DESSERT
- Red Velvet Cake
- Chocolate Cheesecake
- Tiramisu
- Cookies (shortbread, sugar)
COCKTAILS
- Elderflower Spritzers
- Mulled wine
- Eggnog mixed drinks
