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🎄 The Best Christmas Recipes for A Warm and Memorable holiday season
Every year when December rolls around, I find myself drifting back into the kitchen a little more than usual. There’s something about the cold weather, the cozy lights, and the excitement of the holidays that makes cooking feel even more meaningful. I always think back to the Christmas dinners I grew up with — the aroma of slow braises filling the house, fresh bread warming on the counter, and everyone sneaking tastes long before dinner was ready.
Those memories are a big part of why I cook the way I do today. Christmas, to me, is about dishes that bring comfort, warmth, and a sense of togetherness. Over the years, I’ve shared many of my favourite holiday recipes here on the blog, and each one comes with its own story, its own inspiration, and its own place at the table.
This year, I wanted to bring all of those festive favourites together in one place — from slow-simmered classics to soft and fluffy breads to sweet treats that make the whole house smell like Christmas. Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner or cooking a quiet meal at home, I hope these recipes bring as much comfort and joy to your holiday table as they do to mine.
CHristmas Breakfast
Make a Sunday brunch that your family will never forget! This Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole is easy to prep the night before and bakes effortlessly in the morning! Have your family wake up to the incredible scents of cinnamon and brown sugar to this fabulous treat!
2. Eggnog Pancakes
Want to wake up to the best Christmas morning? You need to treat your family to these amazing fluffy pancakes with eggnog! Christmas in a pancake, what more could you ask for!
3. Chocolate Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding
Brioche Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce is the perfect dessert to serve a crowd and not to waste brioche bread! This soft and warm bread pudding is topped with chocolate chips, and it’s paired with ice cream and a drizzle of homemade whiskey caramel sauce!
🍲Soups & Starters
1. Carrot and Ginger Soup
Sweater weather is here and if you need an extra delicious and healthy way to warm up, then you must try this Super Simple Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup recipe! Tomatoes truly shine in this minimalist but incredibly flavourful recipe, making it a go-to choice for a Thanksgiving soup!
2. French Onion Soup
Soft Holiday Dinner Rolls
Make any meal extra special by enjoying this Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls recipe! They’re amazing to accompany your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, but also pair perfectly with saucy pasta, a wholesome soup, or any dish with sauce that needs to be scooped up!
1. Buttery Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
The holidays are going to be absolutely memorable with an exciting twist to mashed potatoes! These Buttery Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes deliver with three fresh herbs and garlic and butter goodness!
2. The Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Easy creamy and buttery mashed potatoes are the perfect side to go with comforting main dishes at any time of the year! Christmas, Thanksgiving, these simple mashed potatoes are going to blow you away!
3. Savory Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Enhance your Thanksgiving meal with these quick and comforting Savory Sweet Mashed Potatoes! While they're a fall staple, you can certainly make them any time of the year!
Christmas Mains
Handheld Tourtiere
Coq au Vin
. Hearty Gravy from Scratch
An essential for a cozy holiday meal! This is the Best Gravy Recipe from Drippings! Save the juicy goodness from your chicken or turkey roast and use it in this hearty gravy to top your protein, potatoes and more!
4. Indian-Fusion Chicken Bolognese
5. Chicken Nargisi Kofta
6. Croatian Zagorkski Strukl
7. Beef Bourguignon
Christmas Desserts
1. Homemade Pie Crust
If you need the perfect easy homemade pie crust recipe, then you’ve come to the right place! This homemade pie crust is so simple to make with only 3 ingredients, and it’s multipurpose making this pie crust excellent for both sweet and savory pies!
2. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
3. Espresso Brownies with Peppermint Mocha Cream Cheese Glaze
4. Caramelized Bananas
5. Chocolate Mousse
6. Eggnog Creme Brulee
7. Beavertails
Winter-Themed Drinks Perfect for Your Gathering
1. Sugar Cookie Latte
2. Gingerbread Latte
3. Bailey’s Whipped Hot Chocolate
4. Eggnog Latte
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4. Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte
Enjoy winter flavours the cool way with your very own Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte! Featuring REAL chai, a homemade gingerbread syrup, and a gingerbread cold foam, this chai has the warm notes all packed in an icy latte!
Using Your leftovers From the Best Christmas Recipes!
1. Air Fryer Mashed Potato Pinwheels
Mashed potatoes are a staple for the holidays, but what if you made too much? These Air Fryer Mashed Potato Pinwheels with Crescent Rolls are ready in a flash if you’ve got extra mash from your holiday gathering, and the crescent rolls make these pinwheels that much easier! Enjoy these for a stress-free snack or for a last-minute appetizer!
2. Leftover Mashed Potato Samosas
3. Leftover Dinner Roll Smash Burger Sliders
Got extra dinner rolls from your holiday gathering? Your leftovers don’t have to be boring! These Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Roll Smash Burger Sliders feature extra homemade dinner rolls as tasty and soft burger buns to hold your juicy and crisp smash burger patty! Add your favourite toppings and enjoy leftovers in a new way!
4. Crispy Mashed Potato Spring Rolls
🛒 Products I Recommend for a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner
Over the years, I’ve learned that having the right tools and ingredients can make holiday cooking so much easier — and more enjoyable. Here are some of my favourite products that I use every Christmas:
1. Quality Chef’s Knife
A high quality knife that’s sharp is key not only for efficiency but for safety!
2. Cutting Board
Essential to cut your meats and veggies!
3. Digital Meat Thermometer
A must-have for perfect roasts every time — prevents overcooking and guarantees juicy chicken.
4. Roasting Pan with Rack
A great tool to roast your chicken in the oven, and have the drippings neatly fall into the pan.
5. Stainless Steel Pan
This is actually my alternative to the roasting pan as you’ll see from my No-Fail Roast Chicken recipe! Stainless steel is oven-safe.
6. Basting Brush
Ideal for applying butter, drippings, or marinade to make your chicken or meat juicy. I also use my basting brush over pastries to get a golden brown crust!
7. Instant Pot
I like my instant pot to boil my potatoes for mashed potatoes. You can see how to do that here!
8. Pots and Pans
If you choose to boil potatoes over the stove.
9. Potato Masher
I never use this for my mashed potatoes, actually! But I do recommend using a potato masher for veggie patties for appetizers.
10. Mandoline Slicer
Perfect for evenly sliced potatoes for scalloped potatoes or au gratin dishes. Alternatively, use a waffle cutter.
11. Cheese Grater
Essential to grate cheese that may go into your potatoes and appetizers!
12. Cast Iron Skillet
Amazing to cook meats and even to sauté veggies. You can have a large one if you have plenty of components that need to cook at once, or use a smaller one.
13. Non-Stick Pan
A must-have for any occasion! I recommend having a set of pans in multiple sizes depending on what you need. I often have 2 non-stick pans out at once!
🥐 Baking Essentials
14. Kitchen Scale
Baking is a science for sure, so you need to be precise and weigh out all your ingredients!
15. Kitchen-Aid Stand Mixer
Helps knead dough and it’s much more efficient than to do it by hand!
16. Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups
To help measure your ingredients.
17. Parchment Paper sheets
Great for appetizers like pinwheels and tarts — keep a box in the freezer for easy entertaining.
18. Pie Dish
Essential for your deep dish pumpkin pie and banana cream pie.
19. Rolling Pin
A staple for pie dough, pastries, and flattening dough evenly.
20. Air Fryer
An alternative to the oven! I love to use the air fryer for appetizers and cooking veggies quickly. This helps save some space on the stove too!
21. Mixing Bowl
To add all your ingredients together.
🍽️ Serving Essentials
22. Ladle
To serve soups and stews.
23. Soup Bowl
Ceramic keeps your soups and stews warm. These are oven-safe and the handles make it easy to grip!
24. Bread Basket
Keeps your dinner rolls soft and warm through the meal.
25. Serving Platters
Perfect for showcasing all of your hard work!
26. Gravy Boat
A classic addition to any holiday table — makes serving homemade gravy easy and elegant.
Desserts
Whipped Cream Dispenser
To add a professional topping to your desserts!
Cake Cutter
To slice pies and cakes.
Icing Spatula
Helps to spread a frosting over your dessert.
Piping Kit
To top cupcakes and other small desserts with precision!
Trifle Dish
To serve rice pudding.
Baking Cups
For muffins and cupcakes.