With the holidays coming in, one of the things we can't stop thinking about is all of the wonderful and delicious food we will all devour during the merry season. This season is a time to get excited for the recipes our families will be trying out this holiday break. I know that I can hardly wait. I may not be an experienced or even talented cook at times, but I do love to experiment with some of the traditional holiday recipes. Here are some knock-your-socks-of recipes to try this Christmas season.
1) Popcorn Nut Holiday Celebration
The holiday season calls for sweet and salty snacks. This recipe is the perfect snack fest when you and your family are sitting watching the football game. It caters to those wanting something salty and those wanting something sweet! You can find this recipe on Taste of Home website!
The ingredients you will need are:
12 cups of popped popcorn, 2 cups of miniature pretzels, 1 cup of roasted pecan halves, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 4 oz. of white candy coating, coarsely chopped, and 2 oz. milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped.
Directions: Step 1) In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels, pecans and bitter. Lightly toss and set aside till later. Step 2) Microwave the white candy for about a minute in 10-20 second intervals until smooth, drizzle over the popcorn and toss to coat. Spread on foil covered baking sheet. Step 3) Microwave the white chocolate until smooth and drizzle onto the popcorn. Let cool to let the chocolate set. And enjoy!
2) Poppers With A Kick
For those who enjoy the spicy sensations of Jalapeño Poppers, here is a great and easy holiday appetizer recipe. These are always a crowd pleaser! The recipe can be found on Kraftrecipes.com
The ingredients you will need are:
8 or 10 jalapeno peppers, 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon salt, 6 oz. queso fresco cheese or fresh mozzarella, and 10 slices bacon cut in half
Directions: Step 1: Cut peppers length wise or hotdog style, and remove seeds and white fleshy parts. Step 2: Blend cream cheese, green onions, garlic, and salt. Add cream cheese mixture to peppers. Step 3: Crumble and add Queso Fresca Cheese. Wrap bacon around pepper and secure with toothpick. Be careful not to prick your fingers! Step 4: Place poppers onto a heavy baking sheet and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Step 5: cook for 20 25 minutes. And let the savory sensations rock your taste buds!
3) Calling All Slaw Lovers
This is my personal favorite! I have noticed over the years that only a few restaurants can really pull off a great coleslaw. I found this recipe off of the Walmart website and if you love slaw like I do, this is a recipe you must try. The Ranch-Style Bacon Coleslaw will bring out those southern roots deep inside you.
The ingredients you will need are: 1 package (16 oz.) coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix), 4 slices Oscar Mayer cooked bacon crumbled and 1/2 cup Kraft Classic Ranch Dressing. That's right, you only need 3 ingredients! This is a fast and easy recipe, anyone can handle it.
Directions: All you do is combine it all and then you have the best Coleslaw in town!
I hope these fast and easy recipes will help those holiday parties go smoother and faster. Enjoy and good luck with preperations!
