BlogChef is your one-stop shop for amazing and classic holiday recipes, from appetizers to delectable desserts. We’ve been sharing recipes that are easy to make since 2008 — so we have lots to say about festive Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter dinners the whole family will love.
Below is a break down of the recipes you’ll find here, plus a few ideas for full meal plans.
Below are three holiday meal plans to try with links to the recipes.
Ready to shake up your Thanksgiving menu with something new and exciting? Here’s your chance to explore delicious alternatives to the traditional turkey. Maybe you’re… Read More »5 Amazing Alternatives to Thanksgiving Turkey
This is a guide to making mashed potatoes that includes a recipe for garlic mashed potatoes. Everyone loves mashed potatoes, right? They’re the ultimate comfort… Read More »Make the Best Mashed Potatoes + Garlic Mashed Potato Recipe
I love roasting green beans in the oven. It’s an easy way to make green beans delicious and satisfying. Seriously — no soggy green veggie… Read More »How Long to Roast Green Beans in the Oven
The hardest part about roasting a turkey is keeping the breast meat drying out. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix if you’re serving a small crowd:… Read More »Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy Recipe
Fool your family and friends into thinking you’re a dessert chef with the super easy, but very decadent Hershey’s chocolate pie recipe. This is a… Read More »Hershey’s Chocolate Pie Recipe — Updated!
Updated 12/3/24. You’re looking for an easy guide on how to heat a precooked ham. Fabulous — you’re in the right place. We’ll walk you… Read More »How to Heat a Precooked Ham: 5 Easy Options
Have you scoured the internet for easy leftover turkey recipes? I have, and it’s an interesting journey. I found a lot of clever, sophisticated, and… Read More »The 8 Easiest Leftover Turkey Recipes to Make this Cyber Weekend
If you’re wondering how long to cook a turkey, you’re in the right place. I have answers! That’s answers, plural. The oven-roasting time for a… Read More »How Long to Cook a Turkey: The Ultimate Guide
Need some guidance on how to cook a Butterball turkey breast for the upcoming Thanksgiving? You’re in the right place. Turkey breast can anchor a… Read More »How to Cook a Butterball Turkey Breast
Stuffing is almost as important as the roast turkey recipe on Thanksgiving menus, which explains why it pops up in almost every culinary discussion. But… Read More »How Long to Cook Stuffing in the Oven
Many cuisines use stocks as the basis for a variety of meals. Chicken stock is created by infusing water with the flavors of chicken, fresh… Read More »How Long To Cook Chicken Stock
One of the best things about turkey legs or thighs is that they can be transformed into a meal fit for any holiday spread with… Read More »How to Cook Turkey Legs and Thighs
Who doesn’t love bacon? Hardly would you find such a person, and it’s not surprising. These delicious strips have held a place in our hearts… Read More »How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Microwave
Most times, we depend on frozen turkey for our recipes, as they’re the most accessible options. But we may worry that the cooking procedures will… Read More »How Long to Cook a Fresh Turkey
Cooking a turkey at 300F requires patience and skill, both of which aren’t difficult to acquire. The reason is at 300F, the bird slow-roasts, allowing… Read More »How Long to Cook a Turkey at 300F
After chicken, turkey is the next popular bird that tastes delicious in many recipes and thanksgiving is one occasion that wouldn’t be the same without… Read More »How to Cook Turkey Wings in the Oven
If you would like to watch all your family members and friends flock to your dinner table (repeatedly and unprovoked), try cooking smoked turkey legs… Read More »How to Cook Smoked Turkey Legs in the Oven
To usher in the festive season, nothing beats a freshly baked homemade sweet potato pie. You probably already have everything you need to make a… Read More »How Long to Cook Sweet Potato Pie
Looking to try your hand at cooking chitterlings? You likely already know that this traditional soul food dish takes time and care to prepare safely.… Read More »How Long to Cook Chitterlings?
Turkey wings are one of those proteins that you can get without having to break the bank, and although the feeling of eating turkey wings… Read More »How to Cook Turkey Wings on a Stove
One of the most tender and leanest meats on the entire turkey is the neck. Whether you smoke them in your backyard or buy packaged… Read More »How to Cook Smoked Turkey Necks
It may seem contradictory to say you’re cooking a pre-cooked (essentially an already cooked) turkey breast. Still, it’s actually a terrific way to serve guests… Read More »How To Cook A Precooked Turkey Breast
Love chitterlings but hate the smell? You’re not alone. This Southern soul food delicacy made of pig intestines is very popular, particularly around the holiday… Read More »How to cook chitterlings without the smell
We understand how difficult it may be to master the art of roasting a perfectly juicy bird, especially when you probably only roast a turkey… Read More »How Long To Cook A 20 Lb Stuffed Turkey
You probably just got an air fryer oven, and the first recipe on your list is french fries, but have you ever tried air frying… Read More »How To Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer Oven
Turkey breast tenderloin is a tender and flavorful meat part that can be served on almost all occasions, from birthday parties to thanksgiving or just… Read More »How to Cook Turkey Breast Tenderloin
Spatchcocking means removing the backbone of poultry and flattening the bird before roasting. And it’s one of the oldest and biggest tricks for quickly roasting… Read More »How Long To Cook a Spatchcocked Turkey?
Bacon is a staple breakfast recipe in almost every home. As such, it’s one of those dishes you grow accustomed to cooking at light speed.… Read More »How Do I Slow Cook Bacon in the Oven?
Don’t panic if you’re in charge of this year’s Thanksgiving turkey. The internet may have you believe otherwise, but cooking a turkey in the oven… Read More »How to Cook a Turkey in the Oven: The Easiest Roasting Pan Method
Turkey breasts are a great way of cooking a large meal without fear of leftovers. Plus, they cook faster than a whole turkey would, so… Read More »How Long to Cook Turkey Breast Per Pound
As joyous as holiday dinners can be, one factor will always make the cook’s heart skip a beat- cooking the turkey. We’ve heard wails around… Read More »How to Cook a Bone-In Turkey Breast
A dish of slow-cooked turkey breast is a sure way to add excitement to a table when needed. Turkey breasts offer you the same delicious… Read More »How to Cook a Turkey Breast in a Crock Pot
Hardly would you come across a home where bacon isn’t a regular on the menu. Delicious, filling, and complementary to most foods, bacon is the… Read More »How to Cook Bacon on the Stove
Everyone loves a great meal, and turkey is one you can be sure your guests will appreciate. Whether the occasion is Thanksgiving, Christmas, or you… Read More »How Many Minutes Per Pound to Cook a Turkey
This crunchy potato casserole is a classic and easy side-dish to prepare for the holidays. Simply place all ingredients in a casserole dish and then… Read More »Crunchy Potato Casserole Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious stuffing recipe for the holidays, this one is perfect. I prepared this sausage and herb stuffing for Thanksgiving this year and it was a big hit. What makes this stuffing so amazing is the use of fresh herbs such as sage, rosemary and parsley and the use of sweet Italian sausage. This recipe uses pre-made stuffing cubes to help save time and makes this dish easy to prepare. Onions, garlic, and celery are sautéed in butter and then added to the bread cubes along with various ingredients. The sausage is cooked in the same skillet as the celery and onion mixture. Once the ingredients are mixed with the stuffing cubes, the dish is placed into the oven and baked until golden brown on top. The top of the casserole should be brown and crunchy. Enjoy.
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Here is delicious apple brine for turkey, chicken, or pork. If you have never tried brining before, it may be time to start. This brine… Read More »Turkey Brine Recipe