Christmas/New Years Eve Menu Inspiration
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Planning your dinner menu for Christmas Day/Eve or New Years Eve? With just a few weeks left, Ive got you covered. Below are popular holiday recipes my readers have loved in the past plus a few new recipes this year. Youll find everything listed by course: cocktails, appetizers, sides, main entrees, and desserts/after dinner drinks. Happy holidays and enjoy!
Cocktails
Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
A traditional cosmopolitan cocktail recipe made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
Classic Moscow Mule Recipe
The classic and refreshing Moscow mule cocktail consists of ginger beer, vodka, and fresh lime juice.
Fig and Vanilla Infused Bourbon Recipe + Old Fashioned Cocktail
Your favorite bourbon infused with dried figs and vanilla beans. Perfect for an Old Fashioned or sipping on the rocks.
Pear Martini with Elderflower Liqueur Recipe
A simple and refreshing pear martini made with pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Aviation Cocktail Recipe
One of my all time favorite classic cocktails from the early 1900s. Gin, maraschino liqueur (cherry), crme de violette, and fresh lemon juice.
The #100 Champagne Cocktail Recipe
A celebratory champagne cocktail made with maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice.
Limoncello Martini Recipe
The limoncello martini is a refreshing and citrusy cocktail made with limoncello, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and fresh rosemary.
Eggnog Holiday Cocktail Recipe
Perfect for the holidays, the eggnog cocktail consists of chilled eggnog, Irish cream, and vanilla vodka.
Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
How to make the classic old fashioned drink the right way. Bourbon, bitters, simple syrup (sugar cube), and an orange peel.
Appetizers
How to Build the Perfect Charcuterie Board
A simple guide to the essential meats, cheeses, and fruits needed to build the perfect charcuterie board for any occasion.
Chimichurri Chicken Skewers Recipe
Grilled chicken served with a tangy, Argentinian herb-based sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Baked Lobster Tails Recipe
Baked lobster tails are basted with a simple garlic, lemon, and herb butter and topped with savory crushed Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese.
Sweet & Smokey Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
The ultimate savory app. Bacon-wrapped scallops wrapped in bacon coated with brown sugar and paprika. Broiled for a caramelized, smokey finish.
Grilled Beef Skewers with Teriyaki Beer Marinade Recipe
My favorite app ever. Marinated flank steak skewers prepared in a homemade teriyaki marinade with a hazy New England Style IPA.
Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Recipe
Sea scallops seared in a cast iron skillet with a lemon and herb butter sauce.
Sides
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes With Garlic and Parmesan Recipe
Simple roasted fingerling potatoes, oven-fried in duck fat with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Parmesan Cheese
Delicious and easy brussel sprouts roasted with bacon, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Mashed Red Potatoes with Cream Cheese Recipe
My favorite loaded mashed potatoes. Smashed red potatoes with cream cheese, butter, garlic, and fresh rosemary.
Main Course
How to Cook Porterhouse Steak
A massive pan-seared porterhouse steak, prepared in a cast iron skillet, perfect for 2-3 people.
Coffee Rubbed Cowboy Steak Recipe
A massive coffee rubbed cowboy steak, pan seared and roasted in the oven for the perfect smokey finish. Topped with rosemary compound butter for a buttery finish.
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic & Herb Butter Recipe
The only filet mignon recipe you will ever need. Never grill steak againthe fail-proof method to cooking the perfect filet mignon.
One-Skillet Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Classic, crispy chicken Parmesan made in a cast iron skillet with fresh mozzarella.
Lamb Lollipops with Garlic & Rosemary Recipe
Easy and delicious lamb lollipops with garlic and rosemary, seared to perfection in a cast iron skillet.
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine and Balsamic Sauce
Filet mignon covered with a thick red wine and balsamic sauce, inspired by Acqua Al 2 in Florence, Italy.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Pan-seared salmon topped with a creamy avocado and basil sauce.
Creamy Chicken Carbonara Recipe
Creamy chicken carbonara is inspired by a classic Italian pasta dish made with bacon, whisked egg, and hard cheese. Its creamy, delicious, date-night worthy, and will rock your world.
Steak and Lobster Tails: Surf and Turf for Two
Steak and Lobster. Seared NY strip steak served with baked and buttered lobster tails.
Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe
Delicious whole roasted 4 pound chicken, seasoned with paprika and basted with garlic butter and lemon sauce. A Juicy tender inside with crispy golden skin.
Simple Creamy Gnocchi Recipe
Simple creamy gnocchi is a date-night worthy dish that takes about 25 minutes to pull together. A fancy, hearty weeknight tested dinner that is creamy, cheesy and delicious.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic & Rosemary Recipe
The perfect baked pork tenderloin seasoned with a blend of dry spices and roasted in the oven for the perfect juicy and tender inside.
Desserts
Authentic Limoncello Recipe
The perfect homemade limoncello recipe made with Everclear, organic lemons, and simple syrup.
Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
A rich and simple dark chocolate cheesecake with a serious Oreo twist.
Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Crack Brownies Recipe
Crack browniesdelicious and rich dark chocolate brownies topped with melted dark chocolate Reeses peanut butter cups and sprinkled with sea salt.
No-Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe
Super creamy, egg-free, cinnamon ice cream that comes together in 15 minutes (plus freezing), without an ice cream machine.
Irish Coffee Recipe (San Francisco Style)
San Francisco inspired Irish coffee made with coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and easy, frothy homemade whipped cream.
Chocolate Martini Recipe
The ultimate yet simple chocolate martini made with Godiva liqueur.
Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe
The ultimate dessert cocktail inspired by Bostons Top of the Hub. Made with vanilla vodka, coffee liquor, instant espresso, and Godiva liquor.
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