We have so many tried and true Holiday Main Dish recipes here on The Fresh Cooky! From Tender Roasted Herb Butter Turkey, to Easy 5 Minute Prep Bourbon & Cola Ham, plus, unique items like Braised Beef Ribs.
Whatever you are searching for, we have a holiday main dish recipe for you!
The ultimate comfort food for your family: Traditional Skillet Shepherd’s Pie – aka Cottage Pie made with ground beef (or lamb!). A hearty, delicious filling with a flavorful meat mixture under fluffy layer of mashed potatoes. The best, simple, easy to make winter dinner — it is one part casserole, one pot meal, and one …
This best turkey divan recipe uses leftover turkey or chicken. It is creamy, flavorful, with bright pops of broccoli and topped with either a crispy, buttery cracker topping or leftover stuffing. Made from scratch, with no canned soups, plus easy ways to make gluten free! Don’t you just love a good casserole or bake, with …
Traditional Thanksgiving Menu ideas for 2020, it’s a different kind of year, but that’s okay, we are resilient, creative and we are not going to give in! That’s why I have collected all of my favorite Thanksgiving Menu Ideas in one place. Whether you are sitting down for a traditional thanksgiving dinner, or a simple …
Easy chicken and wild rice casserole is a healthier creamy hotdish full of veggies, long grain and wild rice, slivered almonds and is a fabulous way to use up leftover chicken or turkey! Plus simple instructions on how to convert to gluten free and vegetarian. Looking for an easy, make ahead meal or holiday side? …
This holiday season (or anytime turkey cravings hit) make this Instant Pot turkey breast recipe! Crazy juicy, simple, so flavorful; this roasted turkey breast is done in a little over an hour with drippings to make a delicious gravy too! Whether you are hosting a big family gathering and need a little extra turkey or …
When springtime rolls around I start thinking of hosting a brunch; with Easter, Mother’s Day, Tea Parties, Ladies Luncheons or even the Kentucky Derby; I wanted to show you How to Plan a Brunch. This post includes easy, tried and true recipes, simple decor ideas, make ahead plans, etc. Update 4/5/20 | Even though “all …
Cola and Bourbon Glazed Ham is an oven baked ham with just a few easy ingredients for an incredibly flavorful and simple ham glaze! A scrumptious recipe for your special holiday meals! Confession time, I am guilty tossing my ham in a roasting pan and warming it for said period of time, then whipping together …
Barbecue Beef Brisket; tender brisket, thinly sliced, richly spiced, swimming in a rich, smokey barbecue sauce. Nothing speaks my love language like a drippy, tangy, juicy and flavorful brisket! How about you? And if you adore slow cooked, tender meats, try these other family favorites: Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork, Amazing & Tender Pot Roast, …
These tender Red Wine Braised Short Ribs are exquisite, and perfect for a chilly fall or winter day! Both elegant and amazingly simple; for Sunday dinner or a special occasion. Slow braised beef short ribs in a rich, herb and vegetable infused red wine beef gravy. This is a slow cooked meal done in your Dutch …
This truly is the BEST giblet turkey gravy, that you can make-ahead! Silky, rich, and oozing with amazing turkey flavor! This ain’t no boxed gravy my friends and much easier than you think! This has been my go-to turkey gravy recipe for years. I love it because you can make it ahead, it comes together …
A list of delicious make-ahead Thanksgiving (or Christmas) side dishes that will make return appearances to your holiday table year after year. These recipes are tried and true, family and kid tested. Each year, I plan on making my Thanksgiving plans way in advance; menu, setting the table, cleaning the house, planning the day out, …
Shh, don’t tell anyone, but I am sharing one of our treasured family recipes with you, my Grandpa Frank’s Spaghetti Sauce. This delicious, red spaghetti sauce is what I grew up on, my mom made it often and our mouths watered as the aromatic spices wafted through the house while it simmered on the stove …
