Christmas Recipes

Here are some of my all time favorite recipes for a festive Christmas Dinner:

Beverages :
   - Cran-Rosemary Sparkler
This really hit the spot:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/cranberry-cocktails.html#!
 

- Eggnog
I didn't even like eggnog before this recipe came along:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/57028/amazingly-good-eggnog/
   - Hot Buttered Rum
This is probably my all time favorite Christmas Recipe:

Appetizers :
   - Spinach Pinwheels
My all time favorite appetizer:

   - Bacon wrapped Waterchestnuts
Everyone always loves these, and there are never, ever, any leftover:

Dinner :
   - BlackBerry Glazed Beef   (see my previous Blog Post)
   - Standing Rib Roast  (Prime Rib)
Classic:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/salt-and-pepper-crusted-prime-rib-with-sage-jus
   - Crown Roast of Pork  (Lamb is nice also)
http://www.marthastewart.com/1043855/crown-roast-pork-chestnut-rye-stuffing
        - Roasted Delicata Squash
http://summertomato.com/better-than-butternut-roasted-delicata-squash-recipe/
        - Christmas Salad

        - Scalloped Potatoes  (see my previous Blog Post)
        - Sweet Potato Fries

        - Christmas Ratatouille
To make this Christmassy I leave out the yellow squash & eggplant, but sub extra zucchini and tomatoes.
http://persimmonandpeach.blogspot.com/2012/09/thomas-kellers-ratatouille.html
        - Corn Bread Pudding
Family Favorite:

        - Popovers
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/popovers-recipe.html

Dessert :
   - Red Velvet Cupcakes
http://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/red-velvet-cupcakes/
   - Chocolate Trifle

   - Raspberry Pie
So easy to make & very yummy!
http://www.familycircle.com/recipe/pies/very-raspberry-pie/
   - Mini Cheesecakes w/ Strawberry Topping
We always request my Mom to make these with her Homemade Strawberry Jelly:

   - Rice Pudding
My Grandfather's favorite: