The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with loved ones and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. Well-loved comfort dishes serve as beautiful accompaniments for remembrance. Our staff members love preparing these favorite recipes during the holidays to connect with family and friends.

 

Chicken (or Turkey) Pot Pie

Whether you’re repurposing Thanksgiving turkey or preparing a traditional version with chicken, pot pie is the definition of comfort food. Its biscuity topping and creamy interior make for a satisfying dish to pass around the holiday table.

 

Macaroni and Cheese

There are so many ways to prepare this mouth-watering holiday dish, from a creamy Béchamel sauce to a variety of cheeses including cheddar, pecorino, and Gruyère, as in this recipe. Whatever cheeses you choose, this classic pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser.

 

Pigs in a Blanket

Put pigs in a blanket on your holiday table and watch them disappear. This well-loved appetizer is simply hot dogs or small sausages wrapped in flaky pastry. (Dipping sauces like mustard optional.)

 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Don’t forget the mashed potatoes on your holiday table. These buttery spuds are laced with garlic and packed full of flavor thanks to adding balsamic vinegar as the final recipe step.

 

Cornbread

There’s no need to be in the South to appreciate a cast iron skillet full of cornbread. This savory recipe features buttermilk and stone-ground cornmeal for maximum flavor.

 

Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates

This appetizer brings the salty-sweet flavor combination to perfection. Pitted dates are stuffed with goat cheese or gorgonzola, wrapped in prosciutto, and baked in the oven. Can’t find prosciutto? Bacon works just as well.

 

Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

Roasting a whole bone-in ham in the oven yields a delectable holiday dish. Glaze your ham with a mix of brown sugar, maple syrup, and orange juice to guarantee a juicy main for your holiday table.

 

Potato Latkes

These potato pancakes are fried in shallow oil for an easy-to-prepare and satisfying holiday dish. Serve your latkes alongside applesauce or aioli to add creamy texture to these crunchy pancakes.

 

Gingerbread

This year, why not try your hand at preparing a classic holiday dessert? Old-fashioned gingerbread makes a sweet and spicy cake that you can top with whipped cream for extra sweetness.

 

Apple Pie

An apple pie made from scratch works for every holiday setting, from a Fourth of July BBQ to a Christmas Eve dessert table. Top a freshly baked apple pie with vanilla ice cream for a memorable end to a holiday meal.

 

From our funeral home family to yours—Happy Holidays!