Gathering with those we love, laughing together and making sure memories stay with us forever is part of the holidays. There’s no better way to build a connection than while sharing a nice meal. However, preparing food for groups of people can get a bit stressful at times. For this reason, I have put together 7 simple and stylish dishes that will certainly blow your guests away, without keeping you cooking for a long time.
1. Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This dish is always popular and preparing it is a simple process. Just toss frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic into the slow cooker and wait until they are hot and bubbling. This works great when eaten with toasted slices of baguette or pita bread for dipping.
2. Goat cheese balls seasoned with cranberries
Besides being scrumptious, these small bites are also very beautiful to look at. Make small balls out of goat cheese, sprinkle them with chopped cranberries and pecans and finally drizzle them with honey. You are welcome to make and freeze these treats until needed for a meal.
3. Roasted chicken roasted with garlic, olive oil and rosemary.
Your family will probably enjoy turning this simple recipe into a holiday favorite. Fresh chicken breasts get coated with rosemary, garlic and salt and pepper and are cooked in olive oil until they are perfect. The combination of ‘mouth-watering’ meat and crisp-fried skin is delicious.
4. A glaze can be made by sprinkling honey over ham and baking it.
A holiday meal is not complete without having ham on the table. The dish is easy to make and won’t take much effort from you after the first step. Just brush your ham with honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and cloves, then place it in the oven until it gets tender and browned. Many delicious sandwiches will be possible using your leftovers in the days ahead.
5. Crusted Asparagus with Parmesan
Even though it looks fancy, making this vegetable is not difficult at all. They are first covered with a mix of breadcrumbs, olive oil and Parmesan and roasted until the cheese melts and gets crispy. Parmesan cheese generates a nice balance of flavors against the sweet asparagus.
6. Herb and Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Many people serve mashed potatoes as a side dish for holidays, but with this recipe, they become even better. Even though it’s simple, goat cheese and fresh herbs bring an elegant and comforting taste to this recipe.
7. A cranberry orange and pecan pie
End your holiday meal with this Cranberry Orange Pecan Pie which makes the perfect dessert. The pastry is filled with cranberry and topped by sweet whipped cream.
Ways to Make Your Party Impressive for Your Guests:
- Choosing stylish and well-made christmas dinnerware can make your food look better. A basic meal can have an elegant look by being presented on beautiful plates.
- Play music and decorate your home for the occasion.
- All the food should be cooked prior to the event, so you enjoy being with your guests.
- The most important thing is to have fun. Since holidays are meant for celebrating, you can relax and not worry if everything is perfect.
When you cook these dishes, your holiday guests will not only taste but also remember your delicious meals for many years. Grab an apron, turn on the oven and get ready to enjoy cooking for the holidays.
I hope you liked all of these recipes! Any queries you have can be entered as a comment below.
