As you plan your grocery list for the holidays, check your pantry for ingredients to create fun new recipes your family will love! These holiday menu choices can be paired with your favorite family recipes, too. Some ingredients can be swapped for items that you might already have at home. Stretch your food dollars and reduce stress this holiday season.
Breakfast
Rise and Shine Cobbler is a quick and nutritious breakfast that is perfect for a holiday morning with your family. The canned and dried fruits and crunchy cereals are items that can be swapped for ones already in your pantry. Keep the drained juice from the canned peaches and pears to drink with breakfast or enjoy later in the day.
Other simple yet flavorful options to make your holiday morning special are Apple Pancakes and Breakfast Tacos (you can add eggs!). Squash Quick Bread or Muffins is something you can prepare and bake the night before so your holiday morning can be spent relaxing with family.
Snack Ideas
It’s always good to prepare something for your family to munch on between breakfast and the main event! Kids love dipping, and with Homemade Hummus, MyPlate Salsa, Cowboy Caviar and Baked Tortilla Chips there will be something for everyone. If you prefer sweet over savory, the Pumpkin Energy Bites will keep you satisfied until dinner! The various canned beans, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter (or other nut butter), and oats are items that can be swapped with a similar food that you already have at home.
Dinner
Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts is an easy meal that will provide your family with a well-balanced holiday main dish. You can use what you have on hand to make the most out of this meal. You can use red, white, or sweet potatoes here - fresh or canned (if canned, don’t forget to drain and rinse the excess liquid off). You can even add more types of veggies, too! Any winter vegetable that you can roast would work well in this recipe, like carrots, broccoli, green beans, mushrooms, cauliflower, celery, and onions. If you want to try something new, try butternut squash, acorn squash, beets, or asparagus!
To go with your main dish, try adding a light and crisp salad, like the Apple Cranberry Salad Toss. The use of seasonal ingredients makes it budget-friendly and easy to find for your holiday meal. It pairs great with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing - yum!
Dessert
Last but certainly not least, you can try a new seasonal baked dessert this holiday season. Sweet Potato and Apple Bake brings together the flavors of winter with a little sweetness. Canned sweet potatoes make it easy to make year-round. Walnuts can be swapped for the pecans, or the nuts can be optional. Another festive treat is Microwave Baked Apples. Pears can be added to this recipe or used in place of apples. Add a scoop of your favorite vanilla yogurt and have a better-for-you pie a-la-mode! Chocolate Dipped Fruit is a crowd pleaser and can be made with your favorite seasonal fruit, and Apple Bark is an easy kid-friendly recipe to get the little ones involved.
Don’t let holiday meal planning take up too much space on your already full plate this season! These seasonal and “swappable” recipes can fit any budget and might become a permanent favorite on your table.
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