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From Nana’s Famous Egg Dish to Spiced Sangria and Bourbon Pecan Pie, these are our favorite holiday recipes that we enjoy every Christmas! <\/em><\/p>\n

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‘Tis the season for all of the festive eats and drinks. We’ve been enjoying this cozy week at home cooking our favorite holiday recipes and getting ready for the Christmas weekend<\/p>\n

While most of the time I aim to eat nourishing recipes with greens and protein and fresh wholesome ingredients (like these spa cuisine recipes<\/a>), I like to live by the 80\/20 perspective, allowing plenty of space for special treats. I’m also a big believer of enjoying holidays, special food, and time spent together.<\/p>\n

We have several traditional-to-us recipes that make an appearance on our table during the holiday season year after year; like it’s tradition to have Alton Brown’s Overnight Cinnamon Rolls<\/a>\u00a0on Christmas morning while opening presents. From brunch casseroles to spiced sangria and Ina’s rib roast, I’m sharing our favorite holiday recipes – enjoy!<\/p>\n

Our Favorite Holiday Recipes<\/h2>\n

Nana’s Famous Egg Dish<\/a><\/h3>\n

This egg casserole\u00a0is perfect for any brunch or holiday celebrations. It freezes beautifully to make ahead, and tastes amazing with pico de gallo salsa.<\/p>\n

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Greens Beans with Goat Cheese, Almonds & Cranberries<\/a><\/h3>\n

These green beans are bright and fresh, with creamy goat cheese, orange zest, crunchy slivered almonds and sweet cranberries. The recipe is gluten-free and only takes 15 minutes from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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The Ultimate Fall & Winter Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

This salad is a fall dream come true. It has butternut squash, spicy arugula, a tangy vinaigrette, chicken, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese. It\u2019s perfect for any holiday gatherings or parties and makes a veggie-packed side dish. My vegetarian friends can easily omit the chicken and it\u2019s just as delicious without it.<\/p>\n

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The Best Raw Chocolate Tart<\/a><\/h3>\n

This raw chocolate tart, made with cashews and cocoa and an almond coconut crust is a decadent gluten-free dessert that doesn\u2019t require any\u00a0cooking!<\/p>\n

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Holiday Spice Sangria<\/a><\/h3>\n

Holiday spice sangria! It\u2019s made in advance of any holiday soirees, and the flavors just get better over the span of a few days. It\u2019s perfect to take to parties, as it\u2019s a fun switch-up from the usual bottle of vino.<\/p>\n

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Ina Garten’s Mulled Wine<\/a><\/h3>\n

Warm up with a pot of Ina Garten’s Mulled Wine recipe, a mix of apple cider and red wine infused with cinnamon, cloves and orange.<\/p>\n

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Ina’s Sunday Rib Roast<\/a><\/h3>\n

Ina’s Sunday Rib Roast with mustard horseradish is often our centerpiece at a holiday party. It’s a crowd favorite.<\/p>\n

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Ina’s Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie<\/a><\/h3>\n

Another favorite from Ina. Chocolate, bourbon and pecans\u2014what\u2019s not to love? I’ve made this twice this year already and plan to make it again on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Here’s what our menu looks like this year:<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve: dinner at my dad’s house (Mexican food buffet + my Aunt’s famous egg nog and all the desserts)<\/p>\n

Christmas Brunch:<\/p>\n