My parents took turns making holiday feasts, so this menu is a mix of my favourite recipes from each of their usual repertoires. If you’re an OG reader, you’ll remember I created a post listing all my mom’s usual dishes and linking to the recipes as I got them organised. I’ve written about my family recipes and holiday cooking many times before, but I’m not sure I’ve created an all-in-one post with all my family’s comfort food holiday feast menu recipes.
Almost all the recipes linked are within this blog and my own (or my family’s), except ones marked with ** followed by the recipe source. Because you know I don’t tell you the history of every ingredient or repeat the word turkey 30 times to maximise SEO, this intro is short and sweet. If you need to refer to these visually, I have a Pinterest board dedicated to my holiday menu.
For the Coffee Table
While the bird is resting and people are arriving, these are some good starters.
The Roast
The roast, dressing/stuffing, and sauces.
Boneless Turkey Breast Brined and Cooked in a Ninja Foodi (combo sear/pressure/airfry)
Vegetarian Dressing Balls, aka Stuffin’ Muffins (my mom’s amazing recipe)
All the Sides
The feast with a roast and all the sides you need.
Easy Peasy Homemade Mac N Cheese
Green Bean Casserole ** Recipe from Alton Brown
Dijon Brussels Sprouts ** Recipe from Stephanie O’Dea
Garlic Mashed Potatoes ** Recipe from Caitriona Redmond
Brussels Sprouts with Dill Butter ** Recipe from Martha Stewart
Something Sweet
A selection of desserts so there’s something for everyone.
Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Pie Crust
Irish Cream Cheesecake from Scratch
Sweet Potato Pie ** Recipe from Michael W. Twitty
I hope you have a happy holiday whether you make all these foods for yourself or to share with loved ones or friends. My parents always welcomed anyone who didn’t have a place to go to their home for the holidays, so in every since my family’s comfort food holiday feast menu recipes truly are a comfort.