NVFC Holiday Recipes by

Sweet Potato Bread

NVFCconference — 2023-11-29 16:50:02 UTC

I used cooked mashed sweet potatoes that had butter in them, so I reduced the oil in this recipe. It turned out great! - Rachel

Hot Spiced Fruit

NVFCconference — 2023-11-29 16:56:56 UTC

This is a classic from my mom! Easy because it's canned fruit. - Rachel

1 (16 oz.) can sliced peaches

1 (16 oz.) can pear halves

1 (16 oz.) can pineapple chunks

1 (16 oz.) can apricots

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground cloves

3 Tbsp butter

Drain fruit, reserving 1/2 cup liquid from each can. Combine syrups, brown sugar, butter, and spices in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Reduce heat, stir in fruit, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Makes 8-10 servings. Tip: Better flavor if made the day before and reheated before serving.

The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

NVFCconference — 2023-11-29 16:58:14 UTC

Made them over Thanksgiving - incredible - Rachel

Cheesy Corn Dip

2023-12-07 13:27:45 UTC

The ingredients might sound a little unconventional but this is a delicious hot dip served with corn tortillas (scoops work great)! Everytime I make it I get asked for the recipe (and ya'll know how I feel about veggies but even I'll eat this). - Sarah

Reba McEntire's Praline Sweet Potato Casserole

2023-12-07 15:41:04 UTC

My mom's been making this for holidays for several years now and it's always a hit.

-Kimberly

15-Minute Cheesecake

2023-12-07 15:53:57 UTC

This easy cheesecake is delicious as is, or you can customize it. Some ways we've modified it in the past are doubling the crust, adding a swirl of strawberry jam, and adding a top layer of chocolate ganache (for the latter, add the ganache after the cake is cooled but before it goes into the fridge).

- Kimberly

Crust:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 tbsps sugar

3 tbsps butter, melted

Filling:

3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 cup mini semisweet chocolate pieces

1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 450. Combine crust ingredients and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer, mixing at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate pieces and vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Reduce to 250 and continue baking for 35 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill in refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Baked Brie

2023-12-07 18:18:30 UTC

I love baked brie during the holidays (or anytime of the year). Here's a recipe I've tried out recently. An easy to make appetizer during the holidays!

-Alyssa

Tini Younger's Mac n Cheese

2023-12-08 11:53:07 UTC

Mac n cheese is my all-time favorite meal on any day, but especially during the holidays. This recipe went viral on social media so I tried it for the first time for Thanksgiving this year, and it most definitely lived up to all the hype. Hands down, this was the best mac n cheese I've had. I'll be making it again over Christmas break, so thought I'd share for any other mac n cheese lovers!

-Maggie

2023-12-08 12:01:11 UTC

In 2020, I decided cinnamon buns were going to be a staple breakfast/dessert on christmas day. Found this recipe last year and ended up making it again after christmas because it's just so good! Sticky cinnamon buns for the win. This recipe calls for gluten free ingredients but you can certainly substitute the gluten free flour with wheat flour. Will be continuing the tradition and and plan to make them for year four this christmas - if you're up for it and feel like throwing on your apron for a few hours, this recipe will not dissappoint.

<3 Maggie

Roasted Butternut Squash side dish

NVFCconference — 2023-12-08 12:45:11 UTC

One of my favorite holiday side dishes - it adds some nutrition to the table and is delicious at the same time! - Rachel