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    Winter Holiday and Christmas Recipes

    Here you will find a collection of all my best recipes for the winter and Christmas holiday season. Recipes like Stuffed Turkey Breast, Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Shortbread Cookies are perfect for celebrations. Or maybe you are looking for something a little less traditional like Chicken Braised in White Wine or Pork in Mushroom Sauce. Whichever the case, you will find my best selection of breakfasts, entrees, salads, sides and more!

    Celebratory Main Courses

    • Slices of stuffed turkey breast laid out on an oval platter with a salad on the side.
      Stuffed Turkey Breast
    • red wine braised short ribs in a large pot
      Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
    • finished paella garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley
      Paella Mixta
    • sliced turkey breasts on a china platter with gravy boat on the side.
      Brined Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy

    MORE MAIN COURSE RECIPES

    Festive Salads

    • beet and goat cheese salad on a bid of greens.
      Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
    • Roasted Broccoli salad on white plate with spoon on stone background
      Roasted Broccoli Salad With Creamy Curry Dressing
    • warm lentil salad on a serving platter with 2 portions on side plates.
      Warm Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Bacon
    • Brussels sprouts slaw in a bowl sitting on top of a linen napkin.
      Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Apple Slaw

    MORE SALAD RECIPES

    Holiday Side Dishes

    • cauliflower and celery root puree in a blue bowl on wood board
      Creamy Cauliflower & Celery Root Puree
    • Braised red cabbage cooked and in a blue dish. Hand holding a spoonful of cabbage
      Braised Red Cabbage With Onions And Apple
    • close up of roasted maple bacon brussels sprouts
      Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
    • easy fall salad in a blue ceramic bowl with a side dish of toasted pumpkin seeds.
      Easy Fall Salad

    MORE SALAD RECIPES

    Festive Breakfast or Brunch Ideas

    • baked frittata in a cast iron skillet after coming out of the oven.
      Easy Baked Frittata
    • a stack of 6 pancakes topped with fresh berries and yogurt.
      Ricotta Protein Pancakes
    • 6 baked pepper halves in cast iron skillet.
      Oven Baked Eggs In Peppers
    • A glass of plain yogurt topped with granola and blueberries. A jar of granola and a dish of blueberries are on the side.
      Healthy Low-Sugar Granola

    MORE BREAKFAST RECIPES

    Holiday Baked Goods

    • 5 butter tarts on a wire cooling rack.
      Canadian Butter Tarts
    • double crust pie with fluted edges before baking.
      Flaky Pie Crust
    • shortbread cookies in a pile on a parchment lined round tray.
      Best Shortbread Cookies
    • Apple caramel pudding cake after baking with one serving on side plate.
      Apple Caramel Pudding Cake

    MORE SWEET RECIPES

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    Andrea from My Pocket Kitchen

    Hello and welcome to My Pocket Kitchen! I'm Andrea, a professionally trained Chef & Pastry Chef . Here you will find easy, step by step recipes that are packed with wholesome, nutrient rich ingredients. Hope you have fun! Read More…

    Spring Recipes

    • crispy skinned greek chicken with mixed vegetables on a white ceramic plate. A glass of white wine and the tray is off to the side.
      Greek Chicken Tray Bake

    • Spanish zucchini omelette finished on white plate held over grass
      Zucchini Omelette (Tortilla de Calabacin)

    • baked frittata in a cast iron skillet after coming out of the oven.
      Easy Baked Frittata

    • green minestrone soup in serving bowls with the soup pot.
      Green Minestrone With Pesto and White Beans

    • Baked zucchini fritters on a plate with a side of sour cream garnished with sliced green onions..
      Baked Zucchini Fritters

    • one pot of green curry tofu with side dishes of lime, cilantro and black rice.
      Thai Green Curry with Tofu

    Popular Recipes

    • spaghetti squash in a baking dish with one portion on a side plate with a fork.
      Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    • finished soup in a white bowl with antique spoon
      Spiced Spinach and Chickpea Soup

    • a single serving of soup in a white bowl garnished with cheddar cheese and parsley.
      Cowboy Soup

    • bbq chicken thighs on a white plate with extra sauce on the side.
      Grilled Chicken Thighs - Bone-in with BBQ Sauce

    • pork medallions in creamy mushroom sauce in pan with spoon
      Pork Medallions In Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    • egg bites on a ceramic plate.
      Easy Homemade Egg Bites


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