9 Holiday Recipes You’ll Want To Make Again And Again

Discover 9 irresistible holiday recipes you’ll want to make every year and in between! These easy, crowd-pleasing recipes are perfect for holiday gatherings, from charcuterie boards to festive desserts.

The holidays are the perfect time to create memorable meals and treats that bring family and friends together. In this collection, I’m sharing nine tried-and-true recipes you’ll love making year after year. They are a part of our holiday tradition, and I hope they will be a part of yours too!

Each recipe has been chosen for its festive flavor and ability to please a crowd—whether you’re hosting a large gathering or a cozy get-together. Let’s make this holiday season delicious and stress-free with recipes that are sure to become new holiday favorites!

How To Create A Holiday Charcuterie Board Step-By-Step

Do charcuterie boards seem a bit intimidating? I felt the same way at first! But after researching, experimenting, and creating many boards, I’ve broken the process down into simple, doable steps. I hope you’ll try making a charcuterie board this holiday season.

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Not-Just-For-Christmas Christmas Breakfast Casserole

I first tasted Christmas Breakfast Casserole in my early 30s, and I’ve made it every Christmas morning ever since. This recipe is woven into our Christmas traditions! However, Christmas breakfast casserole should not be saved just for Christmas because it’s perfect for any time of year and as a lunch or dinner.

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Slow Cooker Holiday Beef Brisket

Holiday Beef Brisket is a delicious Christmas main dish! This easy slow cooker recipe is made ahead so you can enjoy stress-free festivities. The brisket is infused with the savory flavors of onion soup mix and the tangy sweetness of cranberry sauce. Add a bottle of your favorite beer to make the au jus even more delicious.

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Classic Bacardi Rum Cake From A Box Mix

This is another recipe I have had every year since I was a teenager. My mother still makes it every Christmas, which literally makes sugarplums dance in my head! I call recipes like these “doctor the box.” This recipe may be a blast from your past, so why not enjoy it this holiday season?

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Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce

Delicious and good for you, cranberry orange sauce is so easy to make. This tangy, sweet recipe is bursting with fresh cranberries, oranges, a bit of sugar, and a dash of Grand Marnier. It can be made up ahead and refrigerated or frozen. I love using it as jam on toast! It’s so delicious!

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Christmas Mulled Cider Worth Sipping All Day

Warm up the Christmas season with this easy, delicious mulled apple cider recipe. Keep the cider warming on the stove; it will also infuse your home with its memory-making aroma. For a grown-up libation, make it with rum or bourbon.

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5 Different And Delicious Cookies From One Mother Dough

This cookie recipe makes 5 different cookies from one delicious Mother Dough. Sugar cookies, butter cookies, Linzer cookies, gingerbread cookies, and chocolate cookies. They are all delicious and can be made in countless ways! There are step-by-step directions for all these beautiful cookies and how to create a Cookie Box!

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Beautiful Cranberry Orange Holiday Bundt Cake

This light cake is infused with orange flavors and the most wonderful tang from fresh cranberries! It is a real celebration cake. Make the sugared cranberries, too! They are so easy to make and look festive on this cake! It’s a favorite of mine!

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Holiday Pinecone Cheeseball + 3 Different Cheese Dip Recipes

I make this Pinecone Cheeseball every Christmas, and it is always a huge hit! First, it looks like a giant pinecone, and I get so many wonderful compliments for its look, and second, the cheeseball is scrumptious. Choose from three cheese dips: Garden Herb And Vegetable Cream Cheese Ball, Goat Cheese And Herb Cream Cheese Ball, and Onion Gruyere Cream Cheese Ball.

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I hope these holiday recipes inspire you to cook and celebrate with joy! Each dish has been crafted with love and shared with friends and family over the years. These recipes are designed to make your holiday gatherings special, delicious, and memorable. Here’s to a season of good food, great company, and cherished traditions!

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, friend!