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    December 22, 2016

    14 of the Best Christmas Recipes

    Celebrate the season with 14 of the Best Christmas Recipes from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen and my fabulous foodie friends! Today I am sharing some delicious food, from main courses to gifts, that everyone will love.

    14 of the Best Christmas Recipes

    14 of the Best Christmas Recipes

    This is the 5th Christmas since I started food blogging, but I haven't shared a ton of Christmas recipes. You see, there are two types of food bloggers, those that are prepared well in advance, making Christmas recipes and photographing them in August, and then there is me. I only made two Christmas recipes this year. The first is Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole, which would be perfect for Christmas morning!

    This Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole with homemade Hollandaise sauce is perfect for Christmas morning or Sunday brunch. Just a few minutes of prep work the night before and you can have a delicious breakfast ready without any stress in the morning.

     

    The week before that I shared a indulgent Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake. Personally, I would eat that anytime, anywhere, but I'm sure that's just me, right?

    Sweet, no-bake peanut butter cheesecake filled with Reese's peanut butter cups. This Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake is perfect for Christmas dessert, or giving as a gift!

     

    I've haven't shared a main course Christmas dinner recipe like Prime Rib or ham yet, so for that may I suggest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen? It looks delicious!

    Slow Cooker Christmas Ham - All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

     

    Potato Fondantes made with baby Yukon Gold potatoes are an excellent holiday side dish that goes with any main course. Try this recipe from Life Currents.

    Potato Fondantes- Life Currents

     

    It's Yummi made festive Cranberry Brussels Sprouts Potato Pancakes. These are quick and easy to make, using frozen shredded potatoes. Cranberries, Brussels Sprouts, and potatoes, all the best holiday side dishes in one!

    Cranberry Brussels Sprouts Potato Pancakes- It's Yummi

     

    My food blogging friends have a great collection of Christmas breads. Santa Head Bread from Cookistry is a fun way to make bread for Christmas. Serve it for dinner, or give it as a gift!

    Santa Head Bread- Cookistry

     

    Check out this Lefse from Farm Fresh Feasts. It's Kirsten's mother's recipe for the Norwegian soft potato flatbread popular at Christmastime.

    My Mother's Lefse- Farm Fresh Feasts

     

    Everyone knows the best part of Christmas is the treats. Candy Cane Cookie Bundt Cake from Desserts Required is literally make with candy and cookies!

    Candy Cane Cookie Bundt Cake- Desserts Required

     

    Another regional recipe comes from Manu's Menu in the form of Panettone, a traditional Italian cake made with candied citrus and raisins.

    Panettone- Manu's Menu

     

    If cookies are more your thing, or you want to give them as a gift, Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies with Spicy Roasted Pepitas from Kitchen Tested sound delicious and easy.

    Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies with Spicy Roasted Pepitas

     

    Brownies anyone? Peppermint Fudge Topped Brownies, chocolate Fudge Brownies with a thick layer of fudge and a layer of crushed peppermint candy canes, from Big Bear's Wife will make anyone's Christmas merrier.

    Peppermint Fudge Topped Brownies

     

    Finally, we need gifts. Food and drinks make great gifts, and who doesn't love candy? Cinnamon Rock Candy from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch is homemade candy great for kids or adults.

    Cinnamon Rock Candy- Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

     

    Peppermint Bark Brownie Bark  from Jenni Field's Pastry Chef Online is brownie bark with peppermint bark in the batter and pressed on top is an impressive treat to give this holiday.

    Peppermint Bark Brownie Bark- Jenni Field's Pastry Chef Online

     

    It's too late to make this Homemade Coffee Liqueur from Crazy Foodie Stunts for this Christmas, but please check out the recipe and Pin It to save it for next year!

    Homemade Coffee Liqueur- Crazy Foodie Stunts

     

    I hope you enjoyed this collection of the Best Christmas Recipes. Let us know if you try them! I'll be back next week with my year-end review. Merry Christmas everybody!

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    1. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      OMG....it is much too difficult to choose only one or two or three!!! I think I need to make all of them. Thank you so much for including my Candy Cane Cookie Bundt Cake. You sure do know how to make a gal's holiday special! Merry Christmas!!

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    2. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      December 22, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      I'll admit it - I'm still planning my menu (ugh)! Everything you've brought together sounds delicious, and thanks so much for including my ham, Bernadette. Merry Christmas. 🙂

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      • Bernadette says

        December 22, 2016 at 2:30 pm

        Don't worry, I didn't plan anything yet! You're welcome and Merry Christmas!

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    3. Debi at Life Currents says

      December 22, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      These all look amazing! I'm actually working on my menu right now, so this will help me! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        December 22, 2016 at 2:29 pm

        You're welcome Debi!

        Reply

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