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Sharing some ideas for Christmas brunch and dinner recipes.<\/em><\/p>\n

This year is flying back at warp speed, and I\u2019m trying to do everything in my power to avoid the last-minute scramble. I started Christmas shopping early \u2013 I feel like it\u2019s less of a hit on the budget when you space things out, too! \u2013 and am trying to plan and prep as much as I can. Last year, I had prepped a ton for Christmas dinner and it felt like huge treat. I think as moms, we have a lot of the to-dos on our shoulders, and the holiday season isn\u2019t as fun if you spend it stressed and overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

Christmas Brunch and Dinner Recipes<\/h2>\n

Since I was brainstorming ideas for Christmas brunch and dinner (both are at our house), I thought I\u2019d share some sample recipes if you\u2019re looking to prep in advance, too! Worth mentioning here that I get all of the meat for our holiday feasts from Butcher Box.<\/a> They have beef tenderloin, turkeys, salmon, and it\u2019s all great quality.<\/p>\n

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What I\u2019m Cooking for Christmas<\/h3>\n

Smoked turkey on the Traeger<\/a><\/p>\n

Cranberry sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

Beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

Artichoke dip and crackers<\/p>\n

A massive cheese board (I take food styling serious when it comes to a cheese board!)<\/p>\n

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Mashed sweet potatoes<\/p>\n

Autumn salad with apples, feta, spiced walnuts and balsamic dressing<\/p>\n

Homemade sourdough (made ahead and frozen)<\/p>\n

Christmas cookies (I start baking early and just freeze everything! We usually do these thumbprint cookies<\/a>, Mexican wedding cookies<\/a>, peppermint bark,<\/a> peanut butter blossoms<\/a>, and sugar cookies<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Mulled wine<\/a> (THE BEST)<\/p>\n

and the Pilot\u2019s famous egg nog.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to make most of the meal in advance, let the Traeger work its magic on the turkey, and just enjoy snacking and spending time with our friends throughout the day.<\/p>\n

More of our go-to holiday recipes are here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Holiday Recipe Ideas<\/h3>\n

Breakfast<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nana\u2019s famous egg dish<\/a><\/h4>\n

This has one of my favorite holiday brunch dishes for SO long. It\u2019s perfect to serve for any holiday, but I love making it on Christmas day for a fun treat. Add some fresh pico de Gallo salsa and you won\u2019t ever eat it differently.<\/p>\n

Nana\u2019s creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e French toast<\/a><\/h4>\n

After Nana\u2019s famous egg dish recipe, you\u2019ll find her adored creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e French toast recipe. It\u2019s the perfect for treat after the breakfast casserole. The top is perfectly crispy and creamy, and the bottom a crispy, caramelized portion. Chef\u2019s kiss!<\/p>\n

The most perfect cinnamon rolls<\/a><\/h4>\n

While this recipe\u00a0is\u00a0<\/em>an overnight one, it is so, SO worth the wait. These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, have lavish cream cheese icing\u2014they\u2019re truly delectable. Plus, they\u2019re the perfect breakfast treat to have on Christmas morning as you\u2019re relaxing, watching everyone opening their presents.<\/p>\n

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Sweet potato hash<\/a><\/h4>\n

This sweet potato hash is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. There are a couple different ways to serve this meal on your holiday morning. You can enjoy it alone, or, top it with an organic over-easy egg with some salsa! Super yummy.<\/p>\n

Sweet potato, goat cheese and turkey bacon egg bake<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re new here, I\u00a0love\u00a0<\/em>egg dishes. They freeze well, they\u2019re versatile, and they\u2019re really just my favorite food! This healthier Christmas breakfast idea is filling, and it\u2019s good for you! It\u2019s a great way to really amp up the protein in a tasty way.<\/p>\n

Turkey bacon, kale, and cheese egg muffins<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re having a bigger spread, or even if you just want something quick and easy, these egg muffins are a crowd pleaser. Plus, something about them being a muffin as opposed to being a square cut out of a dish just makes them \u201ccuter\u201d. Feel free to add and take away veggies or meats as you wish!<\/p>\n

Mediterranean egg bites<\/a><\/h4>\n

These egg bites are just another great addition to your Christmas brunch ideas. They\u2019re similar to the egg muffins, but it\u2019s another great choice to present on holiday mornings. It\u2019s a nice way to have a savory and protein-packed breakfast, with a little less meal prep.<\/p>\n

Apple pie walnut baked oatmeal<\/a><\/h4>\n

This breakfast idea may\u00a0seem\u00a0<\/em>like a dessert from how sweet and flavorful it is, but it\u2019s actually perfectly appropriate to serve as a breakfast. The baked oatmeal aspect takes it from a sweet dessert treat, to a customizable Christmas brunch recipe.<\/p>\n

Lunch\/dinner<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mexican style! We usually have enchiladas<\/a>, rice<\/a> and beans at my dad\u2019s house.<\/h4>\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with sticking to what you know. Enchiladas, rice, and beans, are a comfort food for me\u2014which makes it perfect to include in the list! The holidays are all about good food and good memories.<\/p>\n

If you like Mexican style, try these chicken tacos with homemade tortillas<\/a>!<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re picky about your tortillas like I am (#noshame), then making your own is super easy and overall totally worth it. These chicken tacos with the homemade tortillas are a great staple dish for a Christmas Eve dinner, or a Christmas Day snack.<\/p>\n

Rosemary salmon with cranberry sauce<\/a> (perfect to switch it up from turkey!)<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re not a big fan of turkey, you can still celebrate the holiday with rosemary salmon and cranberry sauce. It allows you to stick a healthier food routine during the holidays, without feeling like you\u2019re missing out on any of the savory dishes.<\/p>\n

Gluten-free stuffing<\/a><\/h4>\n

You don\u2019t have to miss out on enjoying stuffing during the holidays if you\u2019re gluten-free, you just need an inclusive option! This recipe is delicious, and it doesn\u2019t skip out on any of the flavor that you might experience with other gluten-free alternatives.<\/p>\n

Green bean casserole<\/a><\/h4>\n

A green bean casserole that\u2019s dairy-free, vegan,\u00a0<\/em>gluten-free,\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>has a creamy mushroom cashew sauce topped with crispy baked onions? Sign me up. This recipe is so good, I sometimes sneak it out of my Christmas brunch recipes itinerary just to make on a regular night!<\/p>\n

Instant pot Mac and cheese<\/a><\/h4>\n

Sometimes, you just need to pull out the instant pot\u2014even more so on the holidays. This Mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and healthier than your typical Mac and cheese recipe. It\u2019s a staple item when it comes to holiday meals.<\/p>\n

Savory chicken sausage butternut squash bowls<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is another recipe that\u2019s good enough to be a justified Christmas meal, but it leans more on the side of being protein-packed and healthier in comparison. Not to mention, who wouldn\u2019t rather eat their dinner out of a butternut squash bowl?<\/p>\n

Desserts<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Raw chocolate tart<\/a><\/h4>\n

This raw chocolate tart is so good, you\u2019ll find yourself with finger marks in your cup when you\u2019re done\u2026 (not<\/em> speaking from personal experience \ud83d\ude09). It\u2019s just a simple mix of raw ingredients that are ready to eat after an hour in the freezer!<\/p>\n

Coconut oil peppermint bark<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2018Tis the season for peppermint bark, but specifically, this peppermint bark made with coconut oil. As enjoyable as it is, I think my favorite part of this dessert is that it takes no time to make. It\u2019s a great, Christmas-themed treat.<\/p>\n

Healthy pumpkin pie<\/a><\/h4>\n

This year, you can enjoy a classic pumpkin pie,\u00a0without\u00a0<\/em>dairy or refined sugar. This alternative uses maple syrup and coconut sugar to naturally sweeten the dessert. Something about knowing that you\u2019re consuming healthier ingredients can make a dessert so much better.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin pie brownies<\/a> (omg I need to make these again)<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re new here, take caution when making these, because you won\u2019t\u00a0<\/em>be able to stop. This is one of my favorite desserts\u2014not only is it absolutely delicious, it also uses healthy fats, protein, skips out on the refined sugar, and leaves the dairy and grains behind.<\/p>\n

Double chocolate Paleo gooey cake<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is the gooiest, most glorious, most chocolatey cake I\u2019ve ever had. It also just so happens to be grain-free\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>egg-free. The texture isn\u2019t necessarily cake-like, but it tastes all the same. Plus, if it\u2019s just basically nuts and chocolate, it\u2019s\u00a0technically\u00a0<\/em>just trail mix, right?<\/p>\n

Crunchy almond butter truffles<\/a><\/h4>\n

These delectable little desserts pack a punch in terms of flavor. They\u2019re practically everything that\u2019s good and sweet in the world, all while remaining free of added sugars and free of gluten. What more could we ask for?<\/p>\n

Are you cooking this week? What\u2019s on the menu? What\u2019s your all-time favorite holiday dessert?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My nana makes a bomb chocolate pie, and I also love these cookie bars that madre makes called Grammies<\/a>. I always say I\u2019m going to just have one or two each day and then I have 18239.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth mentioning that I FINALLY swapped our bakeware to a nontoxic option and am so happy I did it in time for all of the holiday baking. Check it out here.<\/a> For plenty of more recipes for any and every occasion, take a look at my recipe list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have a great morning and I\u2019ll see ya later today!<\/p>\n

xoxo<\/p>\n

Gina<\/p>\n

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