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From Nana\u2019s Famous Egg Dish to Spiced Sangria and Bourbon Pecan Pie, these are our favorite holiday recipes that we enjoy every Christmas! <\/em><\/p>\n

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Hi friends!! \u2018Tis the season for festive eats and drinks. As we get closer to Christmas, I\u2019m getting increasingly more excited to prepare our favorite holiday recipes and enjoy the holiday with family.<\/p>\n

While most of the time I aim to eat nourishing recipes with greens and protein and fresh wholesome ingredients (like these spa cuisine recipes<\/a>), I like to live by the 80\/20 perspective, allowing plenty of space for special treats. I\u2019m also a big believer of enjoying holidays, special food, and time spent together without worrying too much about what I\u2019m eating.<\/p>\n

Year after year, we make a point to include several traditional-to-us recipes among the offerings at meal times. For example, it\u2019s tradition to have Alton Brown\u2019s Overnight Cinnamon Rolls<\/a> on Christmas morning while opening presents. Making these comforting and delectable holiday recipes is on of favorite ways to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner extra special. So, with that mind, I thought I\u2019d share our favorite holiday recipes, from brunch casseroles to spiced sangria and Ina\u2019s rib roast. Let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>\n

Our Favorite Holiday Recipes<\/h2>\n

Nana\u2019s Famous Egg Dish<\/a><\/h3>\n

This egg casserole is perfect for any brunch or holiday celebrations. It freezes beautifully to make ahead and tastes amazing with pico de gallo salsa.<\/p>\n

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Madre\u2019s famous Grammie recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n

Oh, you have to try Madre\u2019s Famous Grammie Recipe! It\u2019s the perfect holiday dessert \u2013 a delicious cookie bar that will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Trust me, after one bite, you\u2019ll be begging for the recipe.<\/p>\n

Greens Beans with Goat Cheese, Almonds & Cranberries<\/a><\/h3>\n

These green beans are bright and fresh, with creamy goat cheese, orange zest, crunchy slivered almonds, and sweet cranberries. The recipe is gluten-free and only takes 15 minutes from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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The Ultimate Fall & Winter Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

This salad is a fall dream come true. It has butternut squash, spicy arugula, a tangy vinaigrette, chicken, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. It\u2019s perfect for any holiday gatherings or parties and makes a veggie-packed side dish. My vegetarian friends can easily omit the chicken and it\u2019s just as delicious without it.<\/p>\n

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The Best Raw Chocolate Tart<\/a><\/h3>\n

This raw chocolate tart, made with cashews and cocoa and an almond coconut crust is a decadent gluten-free dessert that doesn\u2019t require any\u00a0cooking!<\/p>\n

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Holiday Spice Sangria<\/a><\/h3>\n

Holiday spice sangria! It\u2019s made in advance of any holiday soirees, and the flavors just get better over the span of a few days. It\u2019s perfect to take to parties, as it\u2019s a fun switch-up from the usual bottle of vino.<\/p>\n

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Ina Garten\u2019s Mulled Wine<\/a><\/h3>\n

Warm up with a pot of Ina Garten\u2019s Mulled Wine recipe, a mix of apple cider and red wine infused with cinnamon, cloves and orange.<\/p>\n

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Ina\u2019s Sunday Rib Roast<\/a><\/h3>\n

Ina\u2019s Sunday Rib Roast with mustard horseradish is often our centerpiece at a holiday party. It\u2019s a crowd favorite.<\/p>\n

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Ina\u2019s Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie<\/a><\/h3>\n

Another favorite from Ina. Chocolate, bourbon, and pecans \u2013 what\u2019s not to love? I\u2019ve made this twice this year already and plan to make it again on Saturday. I just use the gluten-free frozen crust from Whole Foods.<\/p>\n

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Our Christmas Weekend Menu<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s what our menu will look like this year:<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve<\/h4>\n

Dinner at my dad\u2019s house is always a fiesta of delicious food and treats. We usually enjoy some type of Mexican food buffet, with tamales, enchiladas, beans, and rice, as well as an assortment of desserts. My aunt usually makes egg nog and it\u2019s SO good.<\/p>\n

Christmas Day is at our house. We host breakfast and open gifts, then everyone goes home to chill\/nap and then they come back for dinner, desserts and cocktails.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our usual menu:<\/p>\n

Christmas Brunch:<\/h4>\n