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Christmas Holiday Recipe Recommendations

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The holidays are upon us and time for family gatherings and parties. It is also time for some holiday recipe recommendations. While everybody has different traditions, let's look at some of my favorite recipes for the big day.
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Breakfast | Main Dishes | Side Dishes | Desserts | Candy/Snack

We try to keep Christmas simple food wise. Thanksgiving is all about food but at Christmas, we want time with each other.

So, while most of the recipes on this site are "Christmas friendly", here are some that you will enjoy along with your family.

Breakfast Recipes

A great breakfast is a wonderful way to start the holiday morning, but you don't want to be stuck at the stove away from the family. Let's do something special with very little work.

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Easy step by step photo instructions to cooking bacon in the oven. Nothing is better than great bacon.
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven from 101 Cooking For Two
How To Cook Sausage in the Oven
Learn how to cook sausage in the oven with this easy to follow step by step photo instructions. Great breakfast sausage "fried" in the oven.
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How to Cook Sausage in the Oven from 101 Cooking For Two
Cinnamon Roll Cake
EVIL GOOD. Get the great taste of cinnamon rolls with a fraction of the work. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions. Think of it as easy cinnamon rolls.
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Cinnamon Roll Cake from 101 Cooking For Two

Smaller French Toast Casserole
French Toast Casserole is a classic breakfast/brunch dish for the family or holiday gathers. Now you can whip up an amount that fits smaller households.
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Main Dish Recipes

What fun is a holiday if you are stuck in the kitchen. Here are some worthy holiday recommendations that will be that something special you want without too much work.

How to Roast a Turkey Breast with Gravy
Great turkey dinner for the smaller household or as a supplement of white meat for a larger holiday feast. Learn the secrets of cooking a previously frozen turkey breast with this complete guide to moist and tender turkey.
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A cooked turkey breast in a roasting pan.
Small Ribeye Roast
Ribeye roast is a classic main entree for a special holiday or family meals.. Learn to cook a smaller version of this delicious meal without eating leftovers for a week.
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Smaller Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham
A great tasting moist honey glazed ham from your crock pot and you don’t need to eat ham for a week. This two-pound boneless ham is just the right size for the smaller household.
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Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham from 101 Cooking for Two
Pan Seared Oven Roasted Strip Steak
Cook your strip steaks like the steakhouses do. Pan sear to brown and then finish cooking the steak in the oven to your taste. Easy to follow step by step photo instructions. Make it perfect the first time and every time.
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Pan Seared Oven Roasted Strip Steak from 101 Cooking for Two

Pan Seared Oven Roasted Filet Mignon
Cook your filet mignon the way top steakhouses do for absolute best filet mignon ever. Pan sear and finish in the oven. And it is so simple to do.
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Side Dish Recipes

A holiday meal is not complete without some tasty side dishes. Here are some excellent choices that will round out the holiday feast.

Old Fashion Cheesy Potato Casserole
Our favorite side dish. No special family meal is complete without this delicious old fashion cheese potato casserole. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
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Baked Bacon Green Beans
Jazz up your boring side dishes with these outstanding baked bacon green beans. Ultra easy from frozen beans. Topped with bacon and cooked with butter and brown sugar, this will be a family staple.
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Old Fashion Scalloped Potatoes
Old Fashion Scalloped Potatoes (AKA Au Gratin Potatoes) just like grandma made are the perfect side dish for almost any meal. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions for this classic homemade dish.
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Scalloped Potatoes in casserole dish
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
This caramelized Parmesan roasted cauliflower recipe will become your favorite way to cook cauliflower. Using fresh or frozen, it makes a great hot baked side dish.
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower from 101 Cooking for Two

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole
Traditional sweet potato casserole recipe with a wonderful crunchy pecan topping will become a family favorite. A classic holiday side that will have them asking for the recipe.
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Dessert Recipes

Let's get a sweet ending to the family feast. You want a memorable dessert to top off the day. All of these recipes are guaranteed to satisfy.

Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Absolutely awesome "REAL" cheesecake. Not one of those "no cook" pie pan things. And it is easy... so easy with only six ingredients. Just follow the easy step by step photo instructions.
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Simple Flourless Chocolate Cake
Easy step by step photo instructions for this decadent flourless chocolate cake you can make with no special skills.
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Simple Crock Pot Apple Crisp
Celebrate fall and apples with this ultra simple crock pot apple crisp. Easy to follow step by step photo instructions to get it right the first time, every time.
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Cheesecake Bars
New York cheesecake bars will impress your friends and family. Creamy delectable cheesecake, great for that special brunch with friends or family gatherings.
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Holiday Parties and Snacks

Homemade candy is great to have around the house for the holidays but also makes wonderful house gifts for holiday gatherings. This season I have been the little candy maker already.

Here are two very special recipes to make ahead. The easy fudge recipe includes instructions for a fudge wreath. How is that for the Christmas spirit?

The peanut clusters are made by most of our friends as gifts. It is so easy to make a large amount of great candy. Send your friends and family home with a special treat this year. Or take some to the office.

Easy Fudge
As easy as fudge recipe gets. With just a few ingredients and 5 minutes, you have great homemade fudge. Just follow these simple step by step photo instructions.
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Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Just 5 minutes, 4 ingredients and 2 hours in the crock pot will get you some of the best candy.
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This year's Christmas Candy Roundup

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Don't forget about food safety. For some quick reminders check Holiday Food Safety

Have a great holiday.

Molly, Lilly, Wifo, and DrDan

Molly and Lilly with stuffed cats and the Christmas tree

Editor's Note: Originally Published December 20, 2017. It is one of my recurring posts that will be updated and republished about this time yearly

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  1. Leslie

    I have used your menu ideas and recipes for several years, my family thinks I am a foodnetwork star. Thank you for all your hard work

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    • DrDan

      Happy Holidays to You
      Dan

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