Holiday Recipes Recipes
Crowd-pleasing holiday recipes—centrepiece roasts, festive desserts & make-ahead sides—with storage tips and hosting game plans.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Whipped Ricotta & Honeyed Hazelnuts
Caitlin Latessa-Greene (Star Infinite Food) adapted by JojoM
45 min
Crispy Carrot Fries + Honey Ricotta & Pistachio Crunch
Caitlin Latessa-Greene adapted by JojoM
50 min
Crispy Carrot Fries with Whipped Honey-Ricotta & Pistachio Gremolata
Caitlin Latessa-Greene (Star Infinite Food) adapted by JojoM
50 min
Crispy Tortilla Kebab Stacks (Oven Magic!)
Alex Joy (adapted by JojoM)
55 min
Viral Crispy Rice Salad 🥬 Crunchy, Fresh & Addictive
Sivan’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
60 min
Dalliance — Hazelnut Pound Cake with Caramel & Orange
Nathaniel, adapted by JojoM
285 min
Empress Dowager: Strawberry Mousse Roll-Entremet
Siang Yee, adapted by JojoM
130 min
Extra Crackly Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 🍫
Sheldo’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
31 min
Creamy Filipino Carbonara the Pinoy Party Way 🇵🇭🍝
Camille R Colmenares
40 min
Filipino Holiday Fruitcake (Moist, Boozy & Perfectly Spiced!)
Lalaine Manalo adapted by JojoM
840 min
Fluffiest Triple-Garlic Cloud Rolls Ever
Sheldo’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
55 min
GF Honey Cake That’s Shockingly Moist (Almond-Tea)
Sivan’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
55 min
Grandma’s Cassava Cake—Ultra-Soft with Cheesy Top
YourMayores Food (adapted by JojoM)
75 min
Crispy Gurgurya—No-Oven Sugar-Lime Cookies
Chef RV Manabat (adapted by JojoM)
45 min
Irresistibly Moist Carrot Cake with Creamy Frosting
Hanbit Cho adapted by JojoM
70 min
Herbed Butter Butternut Squash with Feta-Pistachio Crumble & Maple-Orange Tahini Yogurt
Caitlin Latessa-Greene (Star Infinite Food) adapted by JojoM
50 min
Holiday Brisket: One-Pot Magic for the Holidays
Sivan’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
230 min
Fluffiest No-Oven Pita Bread Ever—Soft, Puffy & Foolproof!
Sivan’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
35 min
The Ultimate Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Real Roasted Pumpkin
Reid Quiggins (adapted by JojoM)
85 min
Intro
This curated holiday recipes collection brings together stress-busting mains, sides, salads, and showpiece desserts—from classic roast turkey and one-pot brisket to Filipino bibingka, Italian panettone, and festive ice creams. Whether you’re hosting a big crowd or keeping it cosy, you’ll find make-ahead strategies, reheating tips, and plating ideas that prioritise flavour and timing. Use Quick Picks to jump to guaranteed hits, scan Make-Ahead & Storage to plan your cooking order, and check Compare Popular Options to choose dishes by time, skill, and how well they hold on a buffet.
Quick Picks
- The centrepiece: Ultimate Juicy Roast Turkey with Garlic Herb Butter
- Set-and-forget main: Holiday Brisket: One-Pot Magic for the Holidays
- Iconic dessert: Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Real Pumpkin Purée
- Filipino favourite: Easy Oven-Baked Bibingka with Coconut and Salted Egg
- Ice-cold cheer: Boozy Eggnog Ice Cream 🍨🥂
Make-Ahead & Storage
| Item | Fridge | Freezer | Reheat/Serve Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast Turkey | 3 days (sliced) | 2–3 months | Reheat slices with a splash of stock, covered, 160–170 °C. |
| Holiday Brisket | 4 days | 3 months | Chill in its gravy; reheat gently to keep moist. |
| Pumpkin Pie | 3–4 days | 2 months | Serve chilled/room temp; crisp base 10 min at 160 °C if needed. |
| Bibingka | 2 days | 1–2 months | Warm 5–8 min at 160–170 °C; add butter & coconut before serving. |
| Ultra-Soft Panettone | 3–4 days | 2 months (sliced) | Refresh 3–5 min at 160–170 °C; serve slightly warm. |
| Cranberry Royale Sorbet | n/a | 2–3 months | Temper 5–10 min before scooping; serve with citrus. |
Compare Popular Options
| Dish/Item | Time | Skill | Make-ahead | Best with / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roast Turkey (Herb Butter) | 3–3.5 h | Intermediate | ★★★★☆ | Classic centrepiece; make gravy base ahead. |
| One-Pot Holiday Brisket | 3.5–4 h | Easy | ★★★★★ | Improves overnight; easy carve. |
| Pumpkin Pie (Real Purée) | 1.5 h | Easy | ★★★★★ | Bake day before; chill to set cleanly. |
| Bibingka (Oven-Baked) | 45–60 min | Easy | ★★★★☆ | Great warm; salted egg + coconut for nostalgia. |
| Panettone (Ultra-Soft) | 6–24 h (proofs) | Advanced | ★★★☆☆ | Festive showstopper; slice and lightly warm. |
| Boozy Eggnog Ice Cream | 25 min + chill | Intermediate | ★★★★☆ | Holiday-friendly; pairs with pie or crumble. |
Techniques That Matter
- Cook once, rest smart: Roasts stay juicier with a 20–30 min rest; warm gravy covers last-minute delays.
- Batch your oven: Roast veg at 200–220 °C while the main rests; use lower racks for crisp edges.
- Make sauces ahead: Cranberry, gravy base, and custards hold 2–3 days; finish with fresh herbs/citrus.
- Starch strategy: Parboil potatoes early; rough up edges and roast on hot trays for maximum crunch.
- Dessert timing: Bake pies the day before; whip cream and assemble cold elements just before serving.
- Freezer wins: Sorbets/ice creams, rolls, and gravy freeze well—label dates and reheat gently.
Common Mistakes & Fixes
- Dry turkey → Overcooked breast; spatchcock or shield with foil and baste with hot butter.
- Soggy roast potatoes → Tray crowded; preheat tray, use higher heat, and don’t cover.
- Flat gravy → No fond; deglaze pan with wine/stock and reduce to concentrate.
- Weeping pumpkin pie → Overbake; pull when the centre jiggles slightly, cool gradually.
- Overloaded oven → Stagger cook times; reheat sides while the main rests.
Serving Ideas / Planner’s Notes
- Per person: 1 main + 2–3 sides + 1 dessert keeps plates varied without overload.
- Balance rich + fresh: pair brisket/turkey with a zippy salad like Viral Green Crunch—Pomegranate-Mint Tahini Salad.
- Texture/temperature mix: add a chilled scoop like Hot Toddy Sorbet beside warm puddings.
- Vegetarian inclusion: offer hearty veg mains and festive sides such as Ultimate Crispy Smashed Garlic Parmesan Potatoes.
- Drinks-friendly desserts: serve Brown Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes with espresso or digestifs.
Featured Links
Add playful bites to your spread with Spooky Witches' Fingers Meringues for Halloween, an elegant Japanese Chestnut Kugelhof—Silky Ganache Glaze for Christmas, or a no-bake crowd-pleaser like Creamy Peach Mango Float – No Bake Holiday Dessert.