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holiday recipe round up
i’m erin, a working mom of two w a full time 9-5, and these are the fall and holiday recipes i make on repeat. you’ll find no bake treats, easy holiday appetizers, thanksgiving and christmas sides, make-ahead christmas breakfasts, cozy soups and my hosting guides, all in one place.
shop my holiday gift guide46 fall + holiday recipes and guides · updated october 2026 by erin kee- tap ♥ on everything you’re making this year.
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fall treats + holiday desserts
the desserts and treats i make from halloween through christmas, including the white chocolate bark i give as gifts. 6 recipes
caramel apple chocolate barkchocolate, pretzels, diced green apple and caramel, and there's no oven involved, you just melt, spread and chill it.- no bake
- 4 ingredients
caramel apple cinnamon rollscanned cinnamon rolls baked over sautéed apples w cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar for the easiest fall breakfast or dessert.- shortcut
sugar free chocolate peanut butter cups6 ingredients and no refined sugar, and they're ready in under 15 minutes when the halloween candy is everywhere.- no bake
- under 15 min
miso chocolate chip cookiesmiso is the secret ingredient that makes these chocolate chip cookies salty and sweet, and one batch makes 24 to 30 cookies.- big batch
white chocolate holiday barkthe bark i make in big batches every christmas and package in jars or treat bags for neighbors, coworkers and teachers.- gift idea
- makes 10-12 gifts
healthy cranberry orange loaftart cranberries and orange in a loaf made w greek yogurt and chia seeds, so it works for breakfast, a snack or dessert.- breakfast or dessert
cozy fall breakfasts + drinks
pumpkin, apple and gingerbread recipes for slow weekend mornings. 4 recipes
high protein pumpkin cheesecake pancakespumpkin pancakes stacked w a maple greek yogurt cream cheese topping and toasted pecans.- high protein
high protein apple pie pancakessimple mills pancakes topped w sautéed apples, cinnamon and greek yogurt for a cozy weekend breakfast.- high protein
apple gouda sausage breakfast hashapple gouda sausage, eggs and hashbrowns in one skillet, ready in 10 minutes.- 10 min
- one skillet
gingerbread matcha lattematcha w ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and maple syrup for a cozy holiday latte at home.- drink
holiday appetizers
the easy apps for thanksgiving, friendsgiving and every christmas party on your calendar. 9 recipes
cranberry pistachio brie wreatha puff pastry wreath w melty brie, cranberry sauce or raspberry jalapeño jam and pistachios that you assemble ahead and bake right before guests arrive.- make ahead
cranberry brie bitescrescent dough, brie, cranberry sauce and rosemary baked in a mini muffin pan, 24 bites per batch.- makes 24
christmas cheese ballcream cheese, goat cheese and gruyere rolled in pomegranate seeds, almonds and fresh herbs.- no bake
whipped feta w pomegranate + pistachioscreamy whipped feta and greek yogurt topped w pomegranate seeds and pistachios, so it's red and green and festive.- no bake
- protein packed
sweet + spicy cream cheesea block of cream cheese topped w raspberry jalapeño pepper jelly and served w crackers, done in minutes.- 3 ingredients
pimento cheese + bacon crostinipremade pimento cheese and bacon on store bought crostini, about 25 pieces in a few minutes.- shortcut
pigs in a blanket wreathlittle smokies wrapped in crescent dough and arranged in a wreath, w a honey mustard bbq dipping sauce.- makes 24
thanksgiving recipes: brie + apple tart and moremy thanksgiving recipe post, starting w a brie + apple tart topped w pomegranate seeds and hot honey.- thanksgiving
healthy holiday sausage ballssausage balls made w almond flour and raw cheddar, about 48 per batch.- feeds a crowd
thanksgiving + christmas sides
the salads and sides that make the holiday table look pretty without a ton of work. 6 recipes
holiday carrot salad w cranberries + pistachiosa bright, tangy carrot salad w cranberries and pistachios that pairs w turkey, ham or ribs.- holiday side
festive broccoli saladcrunchy broccoli, sweet cranberries, smoky bacon and a tangy dressing.- crowd favorite
sweet roasted carrots w whipped fetaroasted carrots glazed in hot honey over whipped feta w pomegranate and pistachios.- high protein
creamy parsnip mash w herbsa creamy parsnip mash w butter and fresh thyme for when you want to switch up the mashed potatoes.
- easy swap
arugula apple walnut saladarugula, apple, walnuts and parm tossed in a lemon dijon dressing right in the serving bowl.- one bowl
sheet pan caesar brusselsshaved brussels sprouts and chickpeas roasted on one sheet pan w caesar dressing and parm.- one pan
make-ahead holiday breakfasts
prep these the night before, then bake them in the morning while everyone opens presents. 4 recipes
overnight christmas breakfast frittata + spicy potato hasha frittata you prep the night before plus a spicy potato hash, and you can double it to feed a crowd.- make ahead
- feeds a crowd
italian sausage + roasted red pepper frittataitalian sausage, roasted red peppers and mozzarella in a frittata you prep the night before and bake in the morning.- make ahead
- high protein
sausage, hashbrown + egg bakesausage, hashbrowns and eggs baked into 8 slices, so breakfast is done for the whole week.- make ahead
- high protein
thanksgiving leftovers breakfast frittataleftover ham, eggs and sharp cheddar in a frittata you refrigerate overnight and bake the morning after thanksgiving.- make ahead
cozy fall dinners + soups
the weeknight dinners for when it's finally cold enough for soup. 8 recipes
the system behind my 2 real recipes a week, so you stop deciding dinner every single night: the dinner operating system
autumn sheet pan chicken, apples + brusselschicken thighs, apples, onions and brussels sprouts in a maple dijon glaze, all on one pan in about 25 minutes.- one pan
- high protein
10 easy high protein soupsthe 10 soups i keep coming back to, from a 15 minute tomato bisque to the chicken soup that comes out when someone's sniffling.- 10 recipes
italian white bean soupwhite beans, chicken bone broth, a little bacon and lemon in a soup you can freeze and reheat.- freezer friendly
- high protein
sweet potato gnocchi w brown butter sagesweet potato gnocchi and ground beef in a brown butter sage sauce, ready in 10 minutes.- 10 min
- high protein
mushroom quinoa risottoa mushroom risotto made w quinoa and bone broth for extra protein.- high protein
freezer-bag crockpot dinnersdinners you prep into freezer bags ahead of time, then thaw and let the slow cooker do the work.- make ahead
- freezer friendly
- 10 high protein fall recipes10 cozy fall recipes in one post, starting w the 10 minute sweet potato gnocchi.
- 10 recipes
- high protein
trader joe's clean-ish fall findsthe trader joe's fall finds i buy, plus what to pair each one w for an easy weeknight dinner.- shortcut
holiday hosting guides
the big guides for when you're the one hosting thanksgiving, christmas or the girls. 9 guides
the serving pieces, decor and guest room things i use when we host are on my amazon storefront.
how to host a cheesegivingeveryone brings 2 things, you build one giant board, and you play the compliment game w your girls, plus my mulled wine recipe.- girls' night
the ultimate thanksgiving recipe guideevery thanksgiving recipe in one place: appetizers, turkey, sides, salads, desserts, cocktails and the morning-after breakfast.- guide
how to host thanksgiving like a promy realistic thanksgiving hosting timeline, plus the menu, the table and keeping your guests entertained.- guide
20+ festive christmas recipes20+ christmas recipes, from the savory showstoppers to the sweet treats.
- guide
how to host christmas like a prohow to host christmas w a little prep and a few shortcuts so you're not cooking every single thing from scratch.- guide
how to throw a fondue partya classic gruyère fondue plus the best things to dip for the coziest night in w friends.
- party idea
the holiday guest room checklistthe checklist for a guest room that makes your family feel at home when they stay over for the holidays.- hosting
chatgpt planned my holidaysevery chatgpt prompt i used to plan the holidays as a busy mom, w the full responses.- guide
new year's day recipeshoppin' johns and creamy bacon bone broth collard greens for good luck on new year's day.- new year's
holiday recipe questions
can you make caramel apple chocolate bark ahead of time?
yes, it's no bake and easy to make ahead. it sets in the fridge for about 30 minutes, gets a chocolate drizzle, then chills about another hour before you cut it into squares. get the recipe
what's an easy christmas breakfast for a crowd?
the overnight christmas breakfast frittata or the italian sausage + roasted red pepper frittata. you prep both the night before and bake them in the morning, and the overnight frittata doubles easily to feed more people. get the recipe
what are easy holiday appetizers to bring to a party?
the sweet + spicy cream cheese is 3 ingredients and done in minutes, the christmas cheese ball needs no oven, and the cranberry brie bites make 24 per batch. get the recipe
what's a cheap homemade christmas gift?
my white chocolate holiday bark. i make big batches every christmas and package it in jars or treat bags for neighbors, coworkers and teachers, and one batch makes 10 to 12 small gifts. get the recipe
are there healthier holiday desserts on here?
the sugar free chocolate peanut butter cups have no refined sugar and only 6 ingredients, and the cranberry orange loaf is made w greek yogurt and chia seeds. get the recipe
what is cheesegiving?
a girls' night where everyone brings two things, like a cheese, charcuterie, crackers, toppings or wine, and you build one giant board together, w mulled wine and the compliment game. get the recipe
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