We're sharing our favorite Holiday Recipes this month for My Five Favorites.
I LOVE entertaining during the holidays, and am sharing some of my easy, do ahead
and tried and true recipes to keep it fun and stress free.
Jennifer @
Dimples & Tangles
We're happy to have darling Mary Ann @
classic~casual~home as our guest host this
month. I've followed her for years, and in addition to being a talented designer she's such
a gracious hostess, and a pro when it comes to entertaining. Check out her
Parties & Recipes category on her blog. I'm swooning over this bathroom she just
completed for a client, it's the perfect representation of her timeless, chic style!
Onto my favorite recipes, click the link below the photo for recipes:
#1
Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie
I found this recipe in my November 2003 Bon Apetit magazine and haven't used another
apple pie recipe since. It's always a hit!
(Don't be alarmed by the tall mound of apples, just pack and press the crumbles onto it.
Be sure to put a baking sheet under your pie pan as it will ooze yummy-ness and make your oven a mess.)
One year I made it for my neighbors as their Christmas gift,
and delivered it warm a few nights before Christmas in pretty pie plates.
Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie
#2
Rustic Cheese & Fruit Tray
Not only is this cheese and fruit tray pretty enough to be the centerpiece, but there's
truly something for everyone. It's perfect for a casual get together with a few friends, no
one has to cook, just swing by the deli and you're set. It's fun to create a tray with everyone
pitching in and this recipe has detailed suggestions for types of cheese, meat, fruit and nuts
~ making it really helpful for recommendations when friends ask what they can bring.
And, details for arranging. :)
Rustic Cheese & Fruit Tray
#3
Do Ahead Molten Chocolate Cake
This is a favorite dessert to serve during the holidays when I'm entertaining.
It's SUPER easy, but looks and tastes like you went to a lot of trouble.
I love that you can make it the day before with five ingredients you have on hand
and then pop it in the oven for 20 minutes ~ and serve warm!
Do Ahead Molten Chocolate Cake
#4
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat
Having friends and family over during the holidays doesn't have to be a ton of work, a simple
dinner where I'm not stuck in the kitchen is at the top of my list. A delicous hearty soup I
can make ahead is always a go to. Confession - I served this
so many times last year my boys were over it! Haha!
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat
#5
Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots
Oh you guys, these little nuggets are the BEST! I like to use pre-made pizza dough
I pick up at a local Italian restaurant instead of refrigerated biscuits the recipe calls
for. I put the garlic butter in a large dish, dip the warm rolls in it when they come
out of the oven, and serve immediately slathered in butter.
Warning: Have a few batches ready to go in the oven!
(These would be great with the soup above.)
Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots
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