MY FIVE FAVORITES: RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hello friends, it's time for another round of My Five Favorites with Pam from Simple Details and Lisa from Shine Your Light.  Kris from Driven by Decor is hard at work finishing up her family room for the One Room Challenge, she'll be back with us next month.

Today we're sharing our favorite recipes for the holidays.  I focused on the recipes that are my go-to, tried and true winners to take to parties or to serve when hosting a gathering in our home.

We're so happy to welcome our guest Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home. She truly does have a classic, casual style that is evidenced in her home and the homes she works on for her clients.  I love how she helped one client freshen up her dining room and entry without spending a lot of money or replacing key pieces.  You must see the before and after, truly a remarkable transformation with not much more than paint and hard work!

But, as pretty as her decorating is, Mary Ann is here to share her favorite holiday recipes with us. I can't wait to see what she, Pam, and Lisa have to share with us, I'm ready to try something new!

CHERRY PINEAPPLE SALAD

As I shared in the post for this recipe, it's a staple at every holiday gathering for our family.  It's a good side to accompany your holiday meal, can also be a dessert, and may or may not even stand in for breakfast if there's any left the day after the holiday (not that I would know...).

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL

This is actually a year-round favorite recipe, but it's an especially good appetizer for parties.  It uses four simple ingredients, comes together in just a few minutes, and couldn't be easier.  The flavors are a good mix of savory, tangy, and creamy.

LEMON ICED TEA PUNCH

This recipe sounds strange, but TRUST ME and try it!  It really tastes nothing like lemon or iced tea.  I can't put my finger on what it does taste like, all I know is I want to guzzle it by the tumbler full when I make it.  A great non-alcoholic option for your parties that kids and adults will both love.

CHOCOLATE COVERED COCONUT BON BONS

This is an old family recipe, and was always a favorite when I was growing up to make with my Mom.  I was the chocolate dipper.  :)  These can be made in advance and kept in the freezer, so you can pull out just as many as you need, let them thaw a bit, and they're ready to go (but they're SO good almost frozen, just soft enough to eat, too!).  I like to have these on hand for entertaining, but a bag full also makes a great little gift for a friend or neighbor.  If you like butter and sugar, these are for you!

APRICOT ITALIAN MEATBALLS

I almost didn't include this one because the photos aren't very good, but these meatballs are seriously the best.  The traditional meatball is better than the turkey meatball in my opinion, but the sauce is really the key here.  I make these throughout the year, actually- they're a huge hit when I make them for our Vacation Bible School teachers every year, and I always have a pot of them at our Christmas Eve party every year, too.  Honestly, RAVE REVIEWS on these every time!

BONUS:

CROCK POT CANDIED CINNAMON SUGAR ALMONDS

This one is too good not to include, too!  How addicting are candied almonds?  Yum!  I make a big batch of these in the crock pot and keep them on hand to use at holiday parties, or divide them up into treat bags for party guests to take home.  They're also good to stick in someone's stocking!



What's your favorite go-to recipe for the holidays?  Be sure to head over to Simple Details, Shine Your Light, and Classic Casual Home to check out their favorite recipes, too.  

Missed any previous My 5 Favorites posts? Catch up here!

My 5 Favorite Paint Colors
My 5 Favorite Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

My 5 Favorite Tips for Organizing Your Home

My 5 Favorite Home Decor Accessories
My 5 Favorite Ways to Decorate for Spring
My 5 Favorite Pillows
My 5 Favorite Ways to Decorate an Outdoor Space
My 5 Favorite Fabrics
My 5 Favorite DIY Projects
My 5 Favorite Ways to Use Mixed Metals
My 5 Favorite DIY Artwork Projects
My 5 Favorite Tabletop Accessories

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