Holiday Cooking: 5 Recipes for Festive Feasts

The holiday season is a time for joy, happiness, and, of course, delectable food. It's a time when we gather around the table with our loved ones and savor the festive flavors. If you're looking for some new ideas for your holiday meals, you're in the right place. Here are 5 recipes for festive feasts that will make your holiday cooking a cinch and put a smile on everyone's face. Enjoy!

1. Roasted Turkey with Herb-Butter

Ingredients:

• 1 turkey (12-14 pounds)
• 2 sticks of unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme (chopped)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Mix the butter with the chopped herbs and season it with salt and pepper.
3. Loosen the skin of the turkey and rub the herb-butter mixture under the skin.
4. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

2. Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 1 can of black beans
• 1 cup of corn
• 1 cup of shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds. Place the peppers in a baking dish.
3. Mix the quinoa, black beans, corn, and cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Fill the peppers with the quinoa mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

3. Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Ingredients:

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows

Cooking Instructions:

1. Boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Once cooled, peel and mash them.
2. Mix in the brown sugar and butter.
3. Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with marshmallows.
4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until the marshmallows are browned (around 10 minutes).

4. Classic Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of green beans
• 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 can of French's fried onions

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the green beans, soup, milk, and half of the onions in a baking dish.
3. Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes.

5. Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 1 can of pumpkin puree
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix the pumpkin puree, cream, sugar, eggs, and spice in a bowl.
3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40 minutes.

These recipes are sure to add some festive flair to your holiday meals. They're easy to make and delicious to eat.