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What should I serve for Christmas dinner?
Try something new! These are the best Christmas recipes!
From appetizer to dessert, I’ve got you covered!
Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors…and chocolate brownies with peppermint? You can’t miss with that combination! If you are looking for a fabulous recipe that you can make ahead of time- this is a winner! It will make your Christmas dinner EASY to have a few things prepared ahead of time. This peppermint brownie recipe is made on a cookie sheet pan, and when you cut through these layers, it looks like your brownies have come from a bakery! There are so rich and fudgy, so you can cut them in small pieces to make an abundance of sweets at once! I put mine in the freezer and cut up a row or two on a plate to take to friends. They are ridiculously yummy! People always ask me for the recipe! Here you go my friends! Enjoy!
White Chocolate Raspberry Bars!
Some people love fruit flavors with their chocolate. Is that you? This is a tempting recipe too! I love bar recipes that look beautiful and serve a lot of people! A little bite of this, will leave you wanting more!
A new favorite side dish: Creamed Corn au Gratin
This is an amazing side dish with ham and potatoes- such comfort food!
I had it at a restaurant and instantly fell in love! The PERFECT holiday food!
12 oz. of heavy cream
1 lb. of frozen kernel corn (Trader Joe’s has great corn)
1 1/2 T. melted butter
1 1/2 T. Flour
2T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
Pinch of white pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated
Step 1- Combine the heavy cream, corn, salt, sugar and white pepper in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 2- Make a roux from the butter and flour, add to corn, mix well and remove from heat.
(If you have never made a roux: Begin by heating 1-1/2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the butter will just begin to bubble. Then, whisk in 1-1/2 tablespoons of flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue whisking as the roux gently bubbles and cooks to the shade desired.)
Step 3- Transfer the corn mixture to a casserole dish, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and brown under the broiler. Just toast it, be careful not to burn it!
I often double this recipe, as everyone loves it. It is rich, so you only need a small serving, but the flavor is fabulous! Great for the holidays or when you need a special dish!
Maple Pecan Brie
A delicious sweet and savory appetizer! Serve with crackers or bite size sourdough toast-it’s a winner!