These 25 recipes for smaller holiday and Christmas gatherings will help you make the most of the holidays meals no matter the number at the table. With everything from holiday appetizers, cocktails, mains and desserts there is something for everyone here!

When you’re used to cooking for a large crowd over the holidays it can be a challenge to figure out what to do when there may be just a few people at the table, but this can actually be a fun opportunity to try out some new recipes and shake things up a bit!

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I’ve been having fun revisiting some of my fave holiday recipes from the blog and perusing the sites of my favorite food bloggers and I figured what better way to share good food than to share it here with you! 

I’ve put together some amazing (and simple) holiday recipes covering everything from cocktails to appetizers, sides, mains and desserts!

I hope this can bring some ease to your holiday dinner planning and some major deliciousness to your plates! 

Image and recipe source: halfbakedharvest.com

Cocktails

I mean every good holiday party, whether it’s one or 20, needs a good cocktail, right? You can easily make these drinks virgin by leaving out the alcohol as an option as well!

Appetizers

Sides

Image and recipe Credit: jessicainthekitchen.com
image and recipe source: fraicheliving.com

Mains

If you do end up cooking a turkey, here are 5 ways to use up the leftovers!

  • Turkey Soup
  • Turkey Quesedillas
  • Open Face Turkey Sandwich
  • Turkey Stir-Fry (thrown you leftover veg in here too!)
  • Turkey Fried Rice

Desserts

While we’ll be missing our families this year we are focusing on the good and finding creative ways to stay connected and create some new traditions with our little fam. Sending you lots of love and good food!

If you try any of these recipes be sure to snap a quick photo and tag me @lindsaypleskot on Instagram so I can see and share your creations!

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No bake white chocolate tart with tofu, vanilla, coconut oil, almond milk, white chocolate chips.

No Bake White Chocolate Tofu Tart & More Holiday Recipes for Small Gatherings

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 Minutes
  • Total Time: 25 Minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Baking, Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: North American

Description

Healthy No Bake White Chocolate Tofu Tart

Makes 1 x 9 inch pie or 12 individual tarts


Ingredients

Scale

Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

Filling

  • 1 x 350g package  firm tofu
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 23 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips (can sub for milk or dark chocolate if preferred + more to taste if needed, melt before adding
  • optional- dash of maple syrup but I didn’t think it needed it

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Combine crust ingredients and press down into a spring form pan or pie dish.
  3. Bake for 10 -12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes or so.
  4. Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth,  and adjust flavour as needed with vanilla, chocolate or maple syrup.
  5. Once the crust has cooled, pour the filling in and place in the fridge or freezer to set (4 hours or overnight in the fridge. 1-2 hours in the freezer)
  6. Top with fresh berries or fruit, toasted nuts, or edible flowers.

Notes

  • Chocolate: white chocolate can be subbed for dark chocolate
  • Add a splash of peppermint extract to give it a festive flair! 
  • Topping alternatives: with crushed candy canes or gingerbread