Holiday Recipes Archives - A Side of Sweet

Raspberry Macarons Decorated with Edible Gold Paint

The prettiest pink raspberry macarons with an easy raspberry buttercream filling recipe and decorated with edible gold paint to add that special touch!

These French macarons are proof that gold makes everything better, particularly edible gold paint. Ever since my first successful batch, I’ve been making macarons like crazy! These darling pale pink ones with raspberry filling were a hit at a recent Galentine’s day fête that I hosted. Adding hearts with edible gold paint only took a few extra minutes and added a really special touch.

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Marbleized White Chocolate Covered Unicorn Oreos

Nut Free Egg Free Vegetarian

Marbleized white chocolate dipped unicorn Oreos are the perfect party favor. Includes a video tutorial on how to make chocolate covered Oreos using candy molds.

My unicorn toast got such a great response I had to give one of my favorite guilty pleasures, white chocolate-dipped Oreos, the unicorn food treatment. I didn’t think it was possible to top the unicorn toast, but I think I might have done it! In addition to dipped Oreos, I also made white chocolate covered Oreos using a chocolate mold!

Watch the video! The full recipe for chocolate covered Oreos is after the jump.

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Quick Apple Bread Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar

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An amazing Quick Apple Bread Recipe topped with cinnamon sugar. Easy to make, sweet, delicious, and packed with real apple chunks.

This bread is so easy to make and the combination of the soft, chewy apples with a bit of crunch from the cinnamon sugar is absolutely heavenly. You’ll want to make this recipe over and over, especially when apples are in season!

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Make an Easy Cheese & Charcuterie Grazing Table

Gluten Free Dairy Free Egg Free

Everything you need to know about building a simple grazing table. All the inspiration you need with styling tips & tricks! Includes a FREE grazing table food list.

You all know I love planning a good party! I almost enjoy the planning part as much as the party itself. The more we entertain, the more I value recipes and dishes that don’t take a lot of time, or can be made in advance.

I want it all – something that is sure to wow our guests, but without a lot of effort required the day of the event. I do everything I can to keep from being totally overwhelmed and to make sure our guests aren’t arriving to a kitchen that looks like a tornado just hit.

A grazing table is the mecca of easy entertaining, whether it’s a wedding or a holiday party. It takes no skill to arrange. The key is starting with the right ingredients. My motto? “More is more”. If you’ve followed me for a while you know that phrase describes my aesthetic perfectly – colorful and busy, but still stylish.

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Amazingly Moist Cranberry Bread Recipe

Nut Free Vegetarian

Tart and sweet cranberry bread recipe with just a tiny bit of crispness that protects each soft and moist slice. The best cranberry bread you’ll ever eat.

Cranberry bread is one of my favorite holiday traditions in our house. When fresh cranberries arrive at the supermarket I know the holidays aren’t far away.

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Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Nut Free Vegetarian

Your guests will go crazy for this easy mac and cheese bites appetizer recipe made with smooth and creamy Jarlsberg cheese.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jarlsberg. All opinions are 100% mine.

The holidays are here and I have the best appetizer recipe for you!

I could honestly eat macaroni and cheese every day for years and not get sick of it. That’s why it was so fun to put a bite-sized spin on this classic dish. Another way to enjoy it, but as an appetizer! Macaroni and cheese bites are easy to make and I’ve even included a short video to inspire you. Check the recipe box for that!

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