Holiday Parties Recipe
Celebrate the season with great food
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Ingredients
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Appetizers
Main Course
Dessert
Method
Appetizers
- 1
Prepare the Dip
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, and chopped chives. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- 2
Chill the Dip
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 3
Prepare the Veggies
While the dip is chilling, prepare the vegetables by slicing the carrots, celery, and bell pepper into sticks or bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Serve
Serve the chilled dip with the prepared vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Main Course
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken breasts in this mixture.
- 7
Bake the Chicken
Place the coated chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 8
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Dessert
- 9
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 10
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- 11
Prepare the Pie Crust
Place the pie crust into a pie dish and pour the pumpkin filling into the crust.
- 12
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
