Category: Recipes

Oreo Cookie Balls

These are kind of a holiday tradition for my family. Each year my mom makes them and brings them to many of our family gatherings. She makes them with both chocolate and golden cookies with white or milk chocolate but may favorite is the plain gooey center! — Emma (from AllRecipes.com)

Santa Hat Peanut Butter Cookies

If you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit, these Santa hat cookies are the perfect place to start. We have made these treats part of our family holiday tradition and I like them because they don’t have too much chocolate and the peanut butter and protein will fill you up (especially if you eat a lot of them). The protein will also give you energy for a workout or to clean up after your guests or do a little late-night wrapping. — Greg

Tater Tot Casserole

This tater tot casserole is easy and delicious. This will forever be one of my favorite dishes to prepare for the holidays. My family would have this every Christmas morning after opening our gifts. I top mine with fresh salsa! Enjoy and happy holidays. — Megan (from tasteofhome.com)

Oma’s Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake

My mother hasn’t been well lately, so I have been spending a lot of time reminiscing about her wonderful life of cooking and entertaining. I have several of her recipe boxes with recipes written in her own handwriting which I will cherish forever. I don’t think I realized or appreciated what a great cook she was when I was growing up, but now that I reflect back, I realize she was a phenomenal cook and hostess. I so appreciate all she did for our family and friends. She considered color, taste, and combinations of foods when she planned a meal, especially when she was entertaining. The scents and sights were always amazing in Oma’s kitchen. — Nancy

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

When prepping and serving a holiday meal, I like to do as much as possible in advance to have more time to enjoy my family. I’ve taken this Martha Stewart recipe and made it my own. It’s an easy and delicious side dish and gives me an opportunity to use one of my favorite Maine-made ingredients. — Charlene

Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

I’ve made this recipe at least six times during the Christmas season the last two years for every holiday party my husband and I attend. Huge crowd pleaser and looks so festive! Also, incredibly easy which doesn’t hurt, either! Family and friends have started requesting it. — Whitney (Adapted from a delish.com recipe)

Hot Chili Chocolate

I was this many days old when I found out that hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, whereas hot chocolate is made from chopped chocolate. I have a skating pond at my house along with acres of trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There’s nothing more comforting than a hot cup of chocolate after winter activities. I love the richness and sophistication of this sweet and spicy dark chocolate drink. — Juli