I am still so honored I am the host of the Food Advent Calendar “Spice It Up!”. If you would like to get an overview, feel free to check out details here. As a host, I decided to recapture the recipes published so far as we are in half of the calendar today on December 12. So if you are still toying with ideas, figuring out the meal plan for Christmas, you need to have a look at all these wonderful recipes for inspiration. Be sure to check back, there will be another roundup at the end for last minute changes!
Main dishes
Spiced pork roast with cranberries
This looks so easy and delicious, yet classic!
Why not try something completely different? Ham instead of poultry and a crazy twist on a deep-dish pizza!
Done in about half an hour, healthy, delicious, what else do you need for a carefree Christmas?
Sides
Perfect for sausages and potatos, but can also be paired with poultry
Cookies
How to host a cookie baking party
In case you are doing a cookie exchange or cookie baking, these tips come in handy
If you have leftover eggnog or are looking for something slightly different, these are perfect!
You can also fill traditional Linzer Cookies with your own homemade cherry jam with stern anise from below
Gingersnaps
Nothing beats the classic recipe, right?
Desserts
Paleo and diary free pumpkin spiced cheesecake
Something super healthy for all your family members with allergies!
Want to wow your family with a completely new and exotic recipe? Try this one from India!
I mean, saffron as an expensive and exotic spice for Christmas, do I need to say more?
Christmas without fudge is not going to happen, right?
Beverages
I am sure you can make this delicious treat also with regular milk. Sounds so good and cardamom gives it the little extra!
Eggnog with a meringue topping
Homemade eggnog with meringue topping sounds like a really cool idea!
Pumpkin spice latte
If you have a bunch of people who are getting tired, try to serve this energizing drink!
Feel free to pin all these ideas!
So what are you thinking of making for Christmas? All planned out? More of a spur of the moment thing?
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