19 Recipes To Make For Your Big Holiday Celebration (2024)

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Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year, my foodie friends! Whether you prefer to be the one stuffing your face, want to be the one covered in flour, or are happy to indulge in both activities, you're gonna need some fabulous recipes to make the season special. Enter: Tasty's curated recipes! You can download the Tasty iOS App and buy all of your ingredients directly from there, hassle-free! Get ready to have the most delicious, least stressful holiday meal ever. 1. Delicious roasted carrots to make sure you have a crowd-pleasing veggie option on the table. 2. Mashed potatoes you can make in your slow cooker while trying to tackle the other ten things you volunteered to make for your family. 3. Sweet potato gnocchi in a fancy sage and butter sauce your pickiest cousin won't even think twice about diving into. 4. A ratatouille recipe that'll show your friends and family you can cook just as well as that mouse chef from the Disney flick. 5. Sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash, for a sweet and savory addition to your holiday meal. 6. A whole-roasted chicken and veggies that'll be a great option for any turkey-haters attending your Thanksgiving feast. 7. A pumpkin spice chocolate cheesecake recipe, because what would the holiday be without indulging in those classic flavors? 8. Garlic parmesan-stuffed mushrooms you can set out as appetizers in an attempt to prevent your guests from harassing you about when to expect dinner to be on the table. 9. Or bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts that'll make your guests water from the moment you carry them out of the kitchen. 10. Cinnamon roll apple pie will combine two classic favorites into one outrageously delicious dessert. 11. A tomato basil bruschetta recipe you'll find so easy to whip up you'll ask yourself "should I quit my job and go to culinary school?" 12. Hot chocolate cookie mugs that'll be the perfect way to wrap up your holiday feast. 13. A butternut squash soup recipe you can make in your slow cooker, so if you manage to mess it up you can say it's your appliance's fault. 14. Mini sweet potato pies your friends will devour at your Friendsgiving celebration — they're so darn cute and delicious! 15. Cornbread stuffing that'll rival the one your grandma has been making for decades (shh, don't tell her I said that), 16. Sugar swirl cookies you'll want to bring to every pot luck this holiday season thanks to how simple they are to make and how aesthetically pleasing they are. 17. A bacon cauliflower "mac" and cheese recipe so your friend that's been super committed to the Keto diet can feel like they're indulging, too. 18. A classic pecan pie that'll make you wish it was the holiday season all year long. 19. And pigs in a blanket, because my family would riot if we didn't have these at every single gathering (Thanksgiving and Christmas included). Since you'll be able to shop all of these recipes on the Tasty iOS App, the hardest part about cooking for the holidays this year will be trying not to pick at every dish you make before serving it to your friends and family. Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion? Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! FAQs

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    by Heather BragaBuzzFeed Staff

    Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year, my foodie friends! Whether you prefer to be the one stuffing your face, want to be the one covered in flour, or are happy to indulge in both activities, you're gonna need some fabulous recipes to make the season special. Enter: Tasty's curated recipes!

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    You can download the Tasty iOS App and buy all of your ingredients directly from there, hassle-free! Get ready to have the most delicious, least stressful holiday meal ever.

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    1. Delicious roasted carrots to make sure you have a crowd-pleasing veggie option on the table.

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    This recipe includes maple syrup, making it Buddy the Elf–approved.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS App.

    2. Mashed potatoes you can make in your slow cooker while trying to tackle the other ten things you volunteered to make for your family.

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    Don't worry — your potatoes will still come out nice 'n' creamy just like your family is used to.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS App.

    3. Sweet potato gnocchi in a fancy sage and butter sauce your pickiest cousin won't even think twice about diving into.

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    If you're not open to even taste testing one of these delectable dumplings, I don't think we can be friends.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS App.

    4. A ratatouille recipe that'll show your friends and family you can cook just as well as that mouse chef from the Disney flick.

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    Though, bonus points if you can convince a friendly rat to do all of your holiday cooking for you.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS App.

    5. Sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash, for a sweet and savory addition to your holiday meal.

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    You won't even need to dig out an extra serving bowl!

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS App.

    6. A whole-roasted chicken and veggies that'll be a great option for any turkey-haters attending your Thanksgiving feast.

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    Yes — those people do exist. I'm one of them! I'd rather have roasted chicken over turkey any day. Please hold your judgments.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS App.

    7. A pumpkin spice chocolate cheesecake recipe, because what would the holiday be without indulging in those classic flavors?

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    Put down the PSL and have a forkful of these delicious dessert instead.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    8. Garlic parmesan-stuffed mushrooms you can set out as appetizers in an attempt to prevent your guests from harassing you about when to expect dinner to be on the table.

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    There are few things as enticing to me than an appetizer you can devour in one bite.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    9. Or bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts that'll make your guests water from the moment you carry them out of the kitchen.

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    This appetizer is very simple to make but'll look really impressive when you serve them.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    10. Cinnamon roll apple pie will combine two classic favorites into one outrageously delicious dessert.

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    Two-for-one deals shouldn't be limited to Black Friday shopping, amiright?

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    11. A tomato basil bruschetta recipe you'll find so easy to whip up you'll ask yourself "should I quit my job and go to culinary school?"

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    Maybe.... don't leave your day job. But DO serve these at your next holiday gathering.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    12. Hot chocolate cookie mugs that'll be the perfect way to wrap up your holiday feast.

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    Grab your muffin tin and get ready to make some seriously yummy holiday magic.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    13. A butternut squash soup recipe you can make in your slow cooker, so if you manage to mess it up you can say it's your appliance's fault.

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    Is it even a winter holiday without butternut squash somewhere on the table?

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    14. Mini sweet potato pies your friends will devour at your Friendsgiving celebration — they're so darn cute and delicious!

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    Mini anything is fine by me!

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    15. Cornbread stuffing that'll rival the one your grandma has been making for decades (shh, don't tell her I said that),

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    Tip: make the cornbread at least one day before preparing the stuffing.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    16. Sugar swirl cookies you'll want to bring to every pot luck this holiday season thanks to how simple they are to make and how aesthetically pleasing they are.

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    Everyone should have a go-to cookie recipe, so why not make this one yours?

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    17. A bacon cauliflower "mac" and cheese recipe so your friend that's been super committed to the Keto diet can feel like they're indulging, too.

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    In my opinion, every meal should have some form of mac and cheese as a side dish.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    18. A classic pecan pie that'll make you wish it was the holiday season all year long.

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    There's something about this sweet and nutty dessert that just tastes like Thanksgiving.

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    19. And pigs in a blanket, because my family would riot if we didn't have these at every single gathering (Thanksgiving and Christmas included).

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    These pigs in a blanket have a special twist to them — there's a layer of cheese inside! Are you drooling yet?

    Get the recipe on the Tasty iOS app.

    Since you'll be able to shop all of these recipes on the Tasty iOS App, the hardest part about cooking for the holidays this year will be trying not to pick at every dish you make before serving it to your friends and family.

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