Delicious Festive Treats
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without some sweet treats to celebrate with. Between desserts to finish off a great meal and simple treats to take to your next bake sale or cookie swap, there is something here for everyone.
- Nut Free Christmas Cookie Calendar
- Sparkly Chocolate Fudge Cookies
- Gingerbread Cake
- Orange Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
- German “Peppernut” Pfeffernusse Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
- Chocolate Covered Peppermint Brownie Bites
- Gingerbread Cookies – A Family Favourite
- Double Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies
- Cookie Swap Ideas
- Holiday Shortbread Sundaes
- Peppermint Bark
- Homemade Peppermint Bark Jars
- Peppermint White Chocolate Cake
- Easy Salted Chocolate Covered Caramels
- Pretzel Bark
- White Christmas Crunch
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Sugar Cookies
Holiday Party Appetizers
Whether you’re bringing an appetizer to a party, or you’re the host, here are some of my favourite crowd pleasers (including some make-ahead options!)
- Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cranberry Cider
- Sausage Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Holiday Sangria
- Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
- Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Spinach Parmesan Dip
- Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups
Holiday Dinner
I look forward to our holiday dinner all season. There is just something about sitting around the table with loved ones and sharing a great meal that makes me get in the festive spirit. Whether you’re making a large family dinner or a cozy night in, there are plenty of yummy recipes here (including some ideas for using up leftovers!)
- My Family’s Bacon Wrapped Turkey Tradition (and more Holiday Dinner Recipes)
- Holiday Dinner Slow Cooker Shortcuts
- Mom’s Infamous Macaroni and Cheese
- Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Family Christmas Carrot Pudding
- Turkey Tetrazzini {Turkey Dinner Leftovers}
- Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake
Christmas Morning Brunch
Christmas morning is always a really special time for our family. We get breakfast started (usually a strata made the night before) and then unwrap gifts while it cooks. Then it’s coffee and breakfast around the table together. Here are some of my favourite ideas for a Christmas morning brunch, or for a different take on a holiday party, invite some friends together for a holiday brunch!
- Gingerbread Pancakes
- Morton Family Strata from “The Family Stone”
- Cinnamon Raisin Bread French Toast
- Egg Nog Scones
- Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Cranberry Clementine Bread
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls
- How to Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven
- Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins