Easy Christmas Recipes

Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with new, hearty recipes to share with your friends and family. From savory classics with a modern twist to delicious and indulgent treats and snacks, these recipes are sure to bring warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations.  

HONEY-GLAZED HAM

Ingredients 

• 1 spiral-cut ham
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and place the ham into a roasting pan.
2. In a saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. Heat the saucepan mixture until the brown sugar dissolves.
4. Brush the glaze over the ham and save some for after cooking.
5. Cover the ham with tinfoil, bake for 1.5 hours, and baste every 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and apply the leftover glaze.
7. Bake again uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
8. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before you slice and enjoy!                       

BEEF WELLINGTON

Ingredients 

• 2 lb beef tenderloin
• 1 lb puff pastry sheets
• 1/2 lb mushrooms (finely chopped)
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 egg (beaten)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the beef with salt, pepper, and other seasonings of your choice.
3. Saute the mushrooms until they are dry, then cool.
4. Spread the prosciutto onto a plastic wrap, layer with mushrooms, and then place the beef onto that roll. Be sure to roll it tightly, then chill.
5. Roll out the puff pastry, place the wrapped beef roll in the center, and seal the edges.
6. Brush the pastry sheet with egg wash and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Ingredients 

• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and mix together the potatoes, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and the vanilla.
2. Pour it into an oven-safe, greased casserole dish.
3. Combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl.
4. Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden brown.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Ingredients 

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1.5 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup butter (toffee sauce)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (toffee sauce)
• 1 cup brown sugar (toffee sauce)

Instructions

1. Soak the dates in boiling water with baking soda for 10 minutes, then puree it.
2. Cream the butter, sugar, and eggs together. Fold in flour, baking powder, and the pureed date mixture.
3. Pour batter into a greased pan and bake at 350°F for around 35 minutes.
4. For the toffee sauce, heat up butter, cream, and sugar until it gets thicker.
5. Serve the pudding warm and drizzle with toffee sauce!