The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without homemade eggnog, gooey baked brie, perfectly crisp and juicy roast pork, and many more of our favorite celebratory dishes we’ve collected in this Christmas / New Year recipe roundup!
Seasonal greetings, Nerdlings!
We’re spinning around the kitchen like wild dervishes making Christmas cookies and a million pounds of toffee (and other Christmas and New Year snacks), but we just had a few minutes’ break to put together a round-up of some of our favorite holiday treats for you. From how to make the perfect Cheese and Charcuterie Board to what to make for breakfast the day after your New Year’s Eve party!
These are our festive picks for all winter gatherings, including drink suggestions, appetizers, entrees, desserts and sweet treats, and some party snacks that will serve you for any festive shindig!
We wish you the happiest of winter holidays and the very merriest of New Years, and we’ll see you in 2020!
Love, Emily, Matt and Arya
Winter Drinks
- Real, Homemade Egg Nog
- Beacon Mule (Bourbon and Ginger Beer)
- Spiced Rosemary Old-Fashioned
- Vanilla Old-Fashioned
- Cranberry Sauce Whisky Cocktail
- Our winter warmer — Maple-syrup Old Fashioned
- Rosemary, Baby! (Bourbon & Aperol Punch with Rosemary & Grapefruit)
- Spiced Pear Cocktail with Rosemary
- Spiced Rosemary Old-Fashioned
- The Pollinator (aka Sage Bee’s Knees)
Holiday Appetizers and Party Snacks
- Caramelized Red Onion and Pear Tarts with Goat Cheese and Spicy Honey Drizzle
- Mini Thai Shrimp Cakes with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
- Baked Brie – Three ways!
- Crostini with Blue Cheese and Roasted Grapes
- Sweet and Spicy Candied Peanuts
- Sweet and Spicy Korean Cocktail Meatballs
- Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe and Crème Fraîche
- Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket with Cheddar-Stout Dip
- Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Main Dishes
- Garlic and Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with Crackling
- Creamy Chicken and Potato Chowder
- Crispy Duck Breasts with Sherry and Figs
- Braised Short Ribs with Beer and Hoisin
- Braised Short Ribs with Honey, Soy and Orange
- Savory Beef Stew with Mustard and Brandy
- Seared Scallops with Chili-Lime Butter, Pea Purée and Crispy Pancetta
- Seared Scallops with Leek Risotto and Lemon-Brown Butter Sauce
Desserts
- Hazelnut Praline Cheesecake
- Ultimate English Toffee
- Pecan Crescent Cookies
- Apple Tarts with Rosemary-Lime Sugar
- Best Blondies Ever (with Brown Butter, Bourbon & Butterscotch)
- Blood Orange and Hibiscus Curd Tart with a Gingersnap Crust
- Bourbon Pumpkin Mousse Tart with Candied Pecans
- Chocolate Frangelico Mousse — a Christmas Peek from Cork and Knife
- Chocolate Truffles
- Mini Phyllo Cups with Cappuccino Cream
- Oatmeal Lace Cookies
- Pecan Crescent Cookies
- Ultra-Chocolatey Brownies with a Pretzel Crust and Salted Caramel Drizzle
Easy Christmas Breakfasts
- Mini Dutch Babies with Lemon Curd and Blueberries
- Croque Madames
- Everything-Seasoned Gougères with Scallion-Cream Cheese Filling
- Baked Eggs with Creamy Greens and Garlic Butter Toasts
- Perfect Poached Eggs
- Phyllo Torte Stuffed with Chicken (or Ham), Ricotta and Swiss Chard
- Potato, Spinach and Cheese Frittata
- Tartines with Herb Cheese and Smoked Salmon
