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    Holiday

    Celebrate the magic of the season with Peter's Food Adventures' Holiday Recipes collection, where timeless favorites and festive twists make every gathering merry and delicious. From the star-studded Russian Olivier Salad, a creamy potato and meat medley perfect for New Year's Eve tables, to the elegant Sugared Cranberries, these dishes blend tradition with joyful ease. Warm up wintry nights with hearty Eastern European Borscht, a ruby-red beet soup that's both nourishing and nostalgic, or indulge in the richness of Beet Cured Salmon, ideal for gifting and sharing. Our tried-and-true recipes capture the spirit of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond, bringing cozy comfort and cultural flair to your holiday table with simple, step-by-step guidance.
    • glasses of Hibiscus Iced Tea
      Hibiscus Iced Tea
    • Boiled Shrimp with Dip
      Boiled Shrimp - the Aussie Way
    • Pouring London Fog Tea Latte
      London Fog Tea Latte
    • serving Gruyere Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
      Gruyere Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
    • serving eggnog waffles
      Eggnog Waffles for Christmas
    • Smooth and creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish for dinner, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Packed with flavor from fresh rosemary and garlic, quick, easy and healthy.
      Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • White Christmas recipe is an Australian favorite, easy to make, loved by kids and grown ups. Perfect for the holidays! Made with Crisco/Copha or coconut oil, dried cranberries, candied cherries, Rice Krispies and white chocolate.
      White Christmas Recipe
    • This Christmas Punch recipe with whole Cranberries is a tasty drink that's super easy to make, perfect for holiday parties. A non alcoholic cranberry party punch, the whole family can enjoy.
      Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch
    • Crispy Leaf Duck Fat Potatoes will be your new favorite side dish! Full of flavor with crispy leaves of potatoes, tossed in duck fat and rosemary, a new take on roasted potatoes. Perfect for Christmas, a holiday feast, or any special occasion.
      Crispy Leaf Duck Fat Potatoes
    • serving juniper berry gravy
      Easy Juniper Berry Gravy
    • serving whole berry cranberry sauce
      Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
    • serving citrus turkey
      Citrus Turkey with Herb Butter
    • serving pumpkin swiss roll
      Pumpkin Swiss Roll
    • Eggnog French Toast is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast treat. Delicious and easy to make. Made with cinnamon and nutmeg, served with maple syrup and whipped cream.
      Eggnog French Toast
    • Coca-Cola Ham is fun and easy to make! A classic American recipe. We don't miss making a Christmas Ham, Thanksgiving Ham or an Easter Ham without a Coca Cola Ham on our holiday table.
      Coca Cola Ham
    • greek green beans in pan
      Greek Green Beans
    • pear vodka gift giving idea
      Spiced Pear Vodka
    • spinach dip in a bread bowl
      Bread Bowl Spinach Dip
    • Love this Stove Top Stuffing recipe! So easy to make and delicious too! Larger recipe made with a loaf of sliced bread, celery, chicken stock and fresh sage. Trust me, your family will want seconds! Easy Stove Top Stuffing Recipe
      Stovetop Stuffing
    • Sugared Cranberries are the perfect festive treat for the holidays. Sweet and tangy, crunchy and soft, I can't get enough of these. A popular Russian sweet made for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Candied Cranberries (клюква в сахаре)
      Sugared Cranberries
    • Hot Spiced Apple Cider - the aroma fills your whole house with this classic American spiced drink, especially popular during Thanksgiving and Christmas. This non-alcoholic mulled apple cider recipe is perfect for a cold chilly night, made with naturally cloudy apple juice
      Hot Apple Cider Recipe
    • The ultimate decadent side dish recipe! Truffle Mashed Potatoes will be the talk of your holiday table. Rich and creamy, you'll love the earthy and nutty flavors of Truffle Mash!
      Truffle Mashed Potatoes
    • garlic butter green beans in a bowl
      Garlic Butter Green Beans
    • Bright Pink Salmon Gravlax is easier to make than you think! Only 5 minutes of prep time with a few days in the fridge to cure. Made with beets, salt, dill, juniper berries and vodka. Cured Salmon also known as Beetroot Gravadlax, is an amazing appetizer or perfect for breakfast with bagels and cream cheese.
      Beet Cured Salmon
    • serving balsamic glaze brussels sprouts
      Balsamic Glaze Brussels Sprouts
    • Rich and creamy, a non-alcoholic eggnog the whole family can enjoy. An easy eggnog recipe that's sure to be a holiday hit with everyone! Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla bean paste. Perfect for the holidays, everyone will love this traditional Christmas drink.
      Non Alcoholic Eggnog
    • Delicious Leftover Thanksgiving turkey turnovers with cranberries, Swiss cheese and a sprinkle of thinly sliced onions. The only turkey leftovers recipe you’ll need these holidays!
      Easy Turkey Turnovers
    • Berry Pavlova Wreath is perfect for the Christmas holidays or just to eat on a summer's day, with fresh blueberries and raspberries. Pavlova with berries is an Australian classic.
      Pavlova Wreath
    • Super easy trifle recipe, a modern trifle, without the boring stuff! Meringue, cream, passionfruit, mangoes and strawberries, topped with white chocolate - heaven in a bowl! A holiday favorite - Pavlova Trifle Recipe
      Easy Pavlova Trifle Recipe
    • This classic, ultra creamy, rich and smooth Garlic Mashed Potato recipe is so delicious. Absolutely a family favorite dinner side, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!
      Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • How To Deep Fry a Turkey. A faster way to make Thanksgiving Turkey. Herb butter turkey injection recipe adds flavor throughout with a tasty dry rub. A Christmas Turkey that's Crispy outside, juicy and flavorful inside. Deep Fried Turkey
      How To Deep Fry A Turkey
    • This smoked turkey is juicy and full of flavor. Brined overnight before being smoked in an offset smoker. A juicy and tender smoked turkey recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
      Smoked Turkey Recipe
    • serving oven roast turkey
      Oven Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter
    • This creamy leftover turkey soup with potatoes and bacon is so easy to make. Rich and creamy, the kids will love this soup. Make it year round using chicken, as an easy dinner, done in about 30 minutes. They'll definitely ask for seconds!
      Creamy Turkey Soup
    • black caviar on a plate served with blinis
      How to Eat Caviar
    • Pryaniki Honey Cookies are traditional Russian cookies made with sour cream, butter, flour and lots of honey. Just like my babushka made - (Домашние пряники медовые)
      Pryaniki - Honey Cookies
    • Russian Tea made from scratch, using real tea bags, oranges, lemons and spices. This delicious Orange spiced Russian tea recipe is easy to make and a winter treat - Spiced Russian Tea Recipe
      Russian Tea Recipe
    • Olivier Salad in a bowl on a dinner table
      Olivier Salad
    • baked brie with cranberries and rosemary
      Baked Brie with Jam
    • turkey broth in glass jars
      Turkey Broth

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