8 Quick And Easy Christmas Recipes For Busy Hosts

Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.

Instructions:

Skewer a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto toothpicks. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients: Large shrimp (peeled and deveined), garlic, butter, parsley, and lemon.

Instructions:

Heat butter in a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, and toss in shrimp. Cook until pink and garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients: Mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, candied pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Instructions:

Toss the greens with pomegranate seeds, feta, and pecans. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Ingredients: Slider buns, leftover ham, Swiss cheese, honey mustard, and melted butter.

Instructions:

Layer ham and cheese in slider buns, then brush with melted butter mixed with honey mustard. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until warm and gooey.

Ingredients: Cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and graham cracker crumbs.

Instructions:

Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped cream. Layer graham cracker crumbs and the cream cheese mixture in small cups. Top with crushed peppermint candies.

Ingredients: Carrots, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.

Instructions:

Toss veggies with olive oil, minced garlic, and herbs. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.

Ingredients: Apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm with a cinnamon stick garnish.

Ingredients: Puff pastry sheets, brie cheese, cranberry sauce, and chopped walnuts.

Instructions:

Cut puff pastry into squares and place them in a mini muffin tin. Add a small piece of brie, a dollop of cranberry sauce, and a sprinkle of walnuts. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until golden brown.