Recipes for Real Life
Welcome to our collection of holiday recipes. This collection includes main dishes, side dishes, casseroles, desserts, cookies and more. If you’re looking for recipe ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or other holidays and get-togethers like celebrations and potlucks, you are in the right place.
For generations, my family has welcomed the New Year with a hearty meal of pork and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes. It’s more than just a delicious dish; it’s a tradition. My grandparents made it every year on New Year’s Day to bring good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. My mom and now myself …
For over 10 years, this spiked eggnog recipe has been a holiday staple in my home. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, cookie exchanges, or even a festive Christmas in July gathering (if you can find pre-made eggnog that time of year), this easy-to-make treat has stood the test of time. Let me walk you through the …
These Italian Orange Fig Cookies hold a special place in my recipe collection. Inspired by my stepmom’s holiday baking traditions, this gluten-free cookie quickly became a favorite among family and friends. Whether celebrating the season or preparing for a holiday cookie exchange, these cookies will surely delight. The dried figs and orange zest combination makes …
I have been making Peanut Butter Blossoms for as long as I can remember. These were one of the first cookies I ever made. Since I regularly made them growing up so it’s no surprise that they are the first cookie to come to mind for a holiday cookie exchange or any other occasion that …
I have been making this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe again and again for over 10 years. That also means I have experimented with it quite a bit. From which types of sweet potatoes are easiest and most convenient to doubling the topping ingredients for some extra yummy crunch and learning that doesn’t quite translate as …