Holiday Recipes Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-kitchen/holiday-recipes/ Creative Living and Delicious Eating Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:01:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nourishandnestle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Holiday Recipes Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-kitchen/holiday-recipes/ 32 32 Spiked Eggnog https://nourishandnestle.com/spiked-eggnog/ https://nourishandnestle.com/spiked-eggnog/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:01:42 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69538 Store-bought eggnog has its place, but once you taste this homemade version, you’ll understand why people make batches of this every December. This Spiked Eggnog comes together easier than you’d think and tastes leagues better than anything in a carton. The combination of rum and whiskey gives it depth, while the Angostura bitters add a...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/spiked-eggnog/feed/ 0 Profiteroles Recipe and Christmas Profiterole Wreath https://nourishandnestle.com/profiteroles-recipe-and-christmas-profiterole-wreath/ https://nourishandnestle.com/profiteroles-recipe-and-christmas-profiterole-wreath/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:10:39 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69389 This Christmas Profiterole Wreath is one of those desserts that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but the truth is, it comes together much easier than you’d think. The impressive presentation—cream puffs piled into a festive wreath shape, filled with homemade whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate, and decorated with cranberries and rosemary—makes it...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/profiteroles-recipe-and-christmas-profiterole-wreath/feed/ 0 One Simple Cookie Dough, Three Different Cookies https://nourishandnestle.com/one-simple-cookie-dough-three-different-cookies/ https://nourishandnestle.com/one-simple-cookie-dough-three-different-cookies/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:21:03 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69157 The holiday season shouldn’t mean you’re spending every evening in the kitchen making different batches of cookies. This recipe is my answer to that problem: one simple cookie dough that transforms into three completely different cookies. Whether you’re filling gift boxes for neighbors, contributing to a cookie exchange, or want variety without the fuss, this...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/one-simple-cookie-dough-three-different-cookies/feed/ 0 Harvest Cranberry Sangria https://nourishandnestle.com/harvest-cranberry-sangria/ https://nourishandnestle.com/harvest-cranberry-sangria/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:39:33 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69024 This Harvest Cranberry Sangria is the ultimate make-ahead cocktail for entertaining, and it captures everything good about fall and winter in one pitcher. The cranberry liqueur adds depth and tartness that regular sangria lacks, while apple cider adds body and a hint of sweetness without making it cloying. This isn’t a summer fruit punch –...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/harvest-cranberry-sangria/feed/ 0 Spiced Cranberry Mule https://nourishandnestle.com/spiced-cranberry-mule/ https://nourishandnestle.com/spiced-cranberry-mule/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:12:24 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69005 The Moscow Mule gets a holiday makeover in this Spiced Cranberry Mule, which trades the usual lime-and-ginger simplicity for more seasonal flair. The cranberry liqueur brings a tart sweetness that plays beautifully with the spicy ginger beer, while a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg adds warmth without overwhelming the drink. If you have copper mugs,...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/spiced-cranberry-mule/feed/ 0 Holiday Cosmo https://nourishandnestle.com/holiday-cosmo/ https://nourishandnestle.com/holiday-cosmo/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:51:33 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=68961 The classic cosmopolitan gets a festive makeover in this Holiday Cosmo that swaps regular cranberry juice for homemade cranberry liqueur. If you’ve made a batch of cranberry liqueur, this is one of the best ways to showcase it. The liqueur brings a deeper, more complex cranberry flavor than juice alone, with just the right amount...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/holiday-cosmo/feed/ 0 Cranberry French 75 Cocktail Recipe https://nourishandnestle.com/cranberry-french-75-cocktail-recipe/ https://nourishandnestle.com/cranberry-french-75-cocktail-recipe/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:47:59 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=68976 The French 75 is already one of the most elegant cocktails you can serve, and adding cranberry liqueur turns it into a showstopper for the holidays. This version keeps everything that makes the classic so good – the bright citrus, the botanical gin, the celebratory bubbles – and layers in the rich, tart sweetness of...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/cranberry-french-75-cocktail-recipe/feed/ 0 Homemade Cranberry Liqueur https://nourishandnestle.com/homemade-cranberry-liqueur/ https://nourishandnestle.com/homemade-cranberry-liqueur/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:21:16 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=68938 Making your own cranberry liqueur during the holiday season is very easy, practical, and satisfying, especially when fresh cranberries are plentiful and affordable. This homemade version costs a fraction of what you’d pay for a bottle of commercial cranberry liqueur, and it tastes better, too. With just four simple ingredients and a bit of patience,...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/homemade-cranberry-liqueur/feed/ 4 Bourbon Pecans https://nourishandnestle.com/bourbon-pecans/ https://nourishandnestle.com/bourbon-pecans/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:10:13 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=64528 These Bourbon Pecans are the perfect combination of sweet, spiced, and nutty flavors with a subtle hint of vanilla and bourbon. These flavorful nuts are ideal for entertaining, gifting, or simply enjoying as a snack. With just a handful of ingredients and a little patience, you can create a snack that feels gourmet but is...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/bourbon-pecans/feed/ 2 Winter Sangria – Perfectly Festive for the Holidays! https://nourishandnestle.com/winter-sangria-perfectly-festive-for-the-holidays/ https://nourishandnestle.com/winter-sangria-perfectly-festive-for-the-holidays/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:04:41 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=63900 Warm up your Christmas or holiday gatherings with this Winter Sangria recipe, a festive drink that brings the cozy flavors of the season to life. This red wine sangria recipe combines a rich Rioja wine with seasonal apples, oranges, and lemons, enhanced with the warmth of cinnamon and a touch of bubbly Prosecco. Fall and...

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