It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so the menu should be just as merry and bright. Whether you’re playing host or attending the party this year, you’ll want to keep these easy holiday recipes—like bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts and homemade peppermint patties—in your back pocket. When the festivities are over, pack the leftovers in Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags for guests to take home—if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, that is. The airtight zipper seal protects against freezer burn and locks in freshness while the Grip n’ Seal technology secures even when slippery or wet, so go ahead, give ‘em all the cranberry sauce you’ve got.
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These Easy Holiday Recipes Will Make Your Season Bright—and Delicious
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Published Dec 6, 2021
Photo: Nico Schinco/Styling: Heath Goldman
1. Cranberry-brie Pie Crust Bites
Let’s upgrade the usual cheese and crackers this year. This elegant app starts with (shh!) store-bought pie crust and takes all of 15 minutes to make.
Photo: Nico Schinco/Styling: Erin McDowell
2. Easy Cranberry-pecan Sandwich Cookies
You know what makes a great last-minute gift? A Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bag (for maximum freshness, of course) full of these buttery cookies, snuck in your guests’ bags on the way out the door.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
3. The Crispiest Potato Latkes Of All Time
What’s the secret? Easy: Squeezing the liquid from the potatoes and onions until they’re bone dry ensures an impossibly crispy bite.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
4. Balsamic Cranberry Roast Chicken
We love when our entrée matches the decor—almost as much as we love a one-skillet holiday main. Less mess, more eating.
Photo: Nico Schinco/Styling: Heath Goldman
5. Crispy Bacon-wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Instead of standing over a smoky pan to get the caramelization you’re after, envelop your sprouts in bacon and roast them in the oven. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer (or side).
Photo: Jon Cospito/Styling: Erin McDowell
6. Mini Caramel Pecan Pies With Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust
Skip the tedious homemade crust and pick up a can of cinnamon rolls at your next grocery run. Voilà, this dessert is already halfway done.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
7. Hasselback Butternut Squash
Who says the side dishes can’t be as impressive as the main course? Luckily, this technique only looks intricate. (It’s actually foolproof.)
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
8. Slow-cooker Turkey Breast With Orange And Herbs
When you make a turkey in the slow cooker, there’s zero fussing. No basting, rotating or messing around with tinfoil—just 30 minutes of prep time and the push of a button. Plus, you’re saving precious oven space.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
9. Peppermint Patties
In a sea of sugar cookies, be these homemade candies. They’re unexpected but just as festive, and you can make a batch in the time it takes to watch that holiday movie you’ve seen seven times.
