20+ Best Holiday Recipes (2024)

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posted by Liz Berg

on November 17, 2016 (updated 10/18/22)

It’s that time again! I’m sharing over 20 of the Best Holiday Recipes from some of my favorite blogger friends. Cookies, fudge, and dessert seem to be the focus this time of year! But there are a few tempting savory recipes as well.

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1 Recipes for Your Christmas Menu

2 German Chocolate Cake Cookies

3 Tangerine Glazed Ham

4 Cream Cheese Cookies

5 Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

6 Whipped Ricotta Spread

7 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

8 Chocolate Peppermint Cheese with Chocolate Ganache

9 Hot Chocolate Cookies

10 Crockpot Candy

11 Five Minute Fudge

12 Italian Ricotta Cookies

14 Country Cinnamon Apple Dumplings

15 Toffee Almond Snowballs

16 Asiago Cheese Ball

17 Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

18 Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake

19 Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

20 Best Sugar Cookies

21 Eggnog Sugar Cookie Bars

22 Chocolate Covered Mint Patties

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These Christmas Recipes are all winners!! I hope you’ll find a recipe or two to add to your holiday menu.

Recipes for Your Christmas Menu

I have a list of must-make recipes each Christmas. There would be a family revolt if certain treats were not included. But I love to try something new each season. Thank goodness for these talented blogger friends who are sharing their best holiday recipes today. There are so many that I must make. Which of these Best Holiday Recipes will make it to your menu this year?

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

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Tangerine Glazed Ham

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Cream Cheese Cookies

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Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

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Whipped Ricotta Spread

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1-Hour Dinner Rolls

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Chocolate Peppermint Cheese with Chocolate Ganache

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Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Crockpot Candy

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Five Minute Fudge

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

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Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

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Country Cinnamon Apple Dumplings

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Toffee Almond Snowballs

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Asiago Cheese Ball

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

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Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Best Sugar Cookies

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Eggnog Sugar Cookie Bars

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Chocolate Covered Mint Patties

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I hope you found some delicious inspiration as you glanced over these Best Holiday Recipes! Once Thanksgiving is over, I’ll start my list of holiday sweets that I divvy out to our friends and neighbors.

  • No-Fail Fudge
  • Chewy Gingersnaps
  • Butterscotch Cookies
  • Star of Bethlehem Cookies
  • English Toffee
  • Caramels
  • Plus, all my Best Holiday Recipes and Best Christmas Recipes

What sort of treats are you cookin’ up for the holidays?? I hope you’ll try some of these amazing dishes. Use the Pinterest button above to save these recipes to your boards.

Stay in touch through social media@Instagram,Facebook, andPinterest. Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes! And if you love the results, please give it a 5-star rating in the recipe card.

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posted by Liz Berg on November 17, 2016
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    19 Comments on “20+ Best Holiday Recipes”

  1. Blackswan Reply

    These colours are so pretty, dear! xoxo

  2. Cakelaw Reply

    I love this time of year! I am not as prepared as I should be this year so these are some welcome suggestions.

  3. Sandra Garth Reply

    I better get started!

  4. Vicki Bensinger Reply

    Gee wiz thes all look amazing. I’ve always been a fan of German chocolate cake so those definitely sound tempting and the fudge. Great recipes. I’ll be sure to save this.

  5. The Ninja Baker Reply

    Your post has provided a one-stop recipe shop (and mouthwatering adventure) for the holidays! #Pinning!

  6. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert Reply

    Pinned! They all look wonderful – I had a hard time deciding which one I would try first. Love that cheeseball, and the pound cake is devine! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  7. Emma @ Bake Then Eat Reply

    Great list of festive inspired recipes. Those apple dumplings look amazing!

  8. cheri Reply

    Wow! great round up Liz, Pinned!

  9. claudia Reply

    I dont know where to start such a great collection!

  10. Rosella Reply

    Great collection of recipes!!! Those mint patties sure bring back some fond memories and your sugar cookies look fabulous! I must try this recipe.

  11. Gingi Freeman Reply

    Ummmmmmmmmm, yeah, I want to make ALL OF THOSE!!! Hahaha… great post! Thanks for sharing! Gotta pin some of these for use during the holidays! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

  12. Diane Zwang Reply

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too. All the recipes look delicious. I like the red velvet thumbprint. Since my son is allergic to peanut butter this is a good alternative to the traditional recipe.

  13. Kayte Reply

    Wow, what a wonderful selection of holiday food! I will return here when planning this year. Thank you.

  14. Abbe@This is How I Cook Reply

    I’m hungry now! These all sound great!

  15. Catherine Reply

    Dear Lizzy, All of these desserts sound wonderful!!
    Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!! xo Catherine

  16. Evelyne CulturEatz Reply

    Really great round up Liz. Love the Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole and ay steal some of those cookie recipes.

  17. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen Reply

    Wow! What a lovely collection of holiday recipes. All of these holiday recipes look wonderful, Liz. Can’t wait to try mint patties.

  18. Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud Reply

    I see a few things I wouldn’t mind having with my morning coffee! Good stuff:@)

  19. manu Reply

    Liz, thanks for sharing these ideas!
    Love

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FAQs

What is a good meal to serve 20 people? ›

19 Ideas For Easy Meals For Large Groups
  • Taco Bar.
  • Meatballs.
  • Butter Chicken.
  • Lasagna.
  • Chili.
  • Homemade Pizza.
  • Baked Pasta.
  • Skewers.
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What do you feed a crowd of 25? ›

  • Hearty Baked Penne Pasta. This recipe feeds an army. ...
  • Tasty Taco Bar. Everything you need to make your own Taco Bar at home. ...
  • Baked Potato Bar. ...
  • Crockpot Ham. ...
  • Killer Carnitas. ...
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  • Shredded Beef Tacos.
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What are the top 10 Christmas dinner foods? ›

10 Most Popular Christmas Dishes
  • Roasted turkey. No Christmas dinner is complete without roast turkey. ...
  • Ham. Be it baked, smoked, or glazed, ham is another popular dish for Christmas dinner. ...
  • Roast beef. ...
  • Stuffing. ...
  • Poultry. ...
  • Sweet potato casserole. ...
  • Cranberry sauce. ...
  • Plum pudding.
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What are the most popular holiday foods? ›

Contents
  • Roast Goose.
  • Pumpkin Pie.
  • Green Bean Casserole.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage.
  • Collard Greens and Black-eyed Peas.
  • Latkes.
  • Eggnog.
  • Matzah.

What should I feed 20 people on a budget? ›

Cheap tricks for the best outdoor cookouts.
  • 1 / 7. Hot Dog Snack Board. ...
  • 2 / 7. No-Cook Dip and Veggie Summer Board. ...
  • 3 / 7. Instant Pot Pulled Porchetta Sandwiches. ...
  • 4 / 7. Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers. ...
  • 5 / 7. Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad. ...
  • 6 / 7. Fish Tacos. ...
  • 7 / 7. Ice Cream Sandwiches for a Crowd.
Apr 19, 2023

How to cater for 20 people? ›

Finger foods, canapes, and grazing tables are great options that can feed a crowd and are easy to shape around any style. From gourmet cured meats and cheeses to catering classics like mini pies and pastries, there is bound to be something for any theme.

What do you feed 30 guests? ›

Taco/nacho bar works, you can also premake some casserole type dishes and just warm in oven day of… say Mac & cheese, baked beans, potatoes au gratin… you can also do some pulled pork ahead that you can serve separate or with taco bar… Casseroles are good (chicken and broccoli, cottage pie, etc.)

How to feed 30 people cheaply? ›

Here are even more ideas to help you feed a crowd on a budget!
  1. Baked Potato Bar – Potatoes are cheap and filling! ...
  2. DIY Pizza Station – Have pizza crust made and ready to top and let people make their pizzas how they like! ...
  3. Breakfast Buffet – Whip up some of our amazing pancakes and have breakfast for lunch or dinner, too.
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What is the perfect Christmas dinner? ›

You likely will want to choose a main first, like a turkey, Christmas ham, casserole or other show-stopping dishes. Then, you can compliment your main with Christmas side dishes and holiday appetizers. And of course, you can't forget about sweet Christmas desserts and festive co*cktails to sip on throughout the night!

What is the most popular Christmas meat dish? ›

1. Turkey. Let's admit it, a whole turkey is the best and most traditional meat for Christmas dinners. Originally gracing our plates in the 16th century, popular history tells of King Henry VIII being the first English monarch to have turkey for Christmas.

What is the most eaten Christmas food in the world? ›

More countries eat pork

Pork is the most popular traditional holiday dish in 23 countries, more than the 17 that focus on turkey, she said. Suckling pig is the center of the traditional Christmas table in Spain and Cuba, while the Philippines feasts on roasted pork, according to the map.

What to cook for a group of 20 people? ›

Nacho or Taco Bar (This meaty cheese dip recipe is our favorite! It's easy to make in bulk and is always a crowd pleaser.) Baked Potato Bar (Bake potatoes in a crock pot or large roaster to make it easy. Set out diced meat or chili, grated cheese, chopped veggies, sour cream, and olives for toppings.)

What is the best cheap food to feed a crowd? ›

Feed the masses without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly dishes.
  • Turkey and Pumpkin Lasagne. ...
  • Slow Cooker Savoury Mince. ...
  • Slow cooker barbecue chicken. ...
  • Slow cooker chicken and olives. ...
  • Slow cooker beef stew. ...
  • Creamy Chicken Pie. ...
  • Chicken, Avocado and Bacon Salad. ...
  • Potato Salad.

How many trays of food do I need for 20 adults? ›

What Does a Typical Catering Tray Feed? Generally, a catering tray can feed 15-20 people.

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