Holiday Appetizers, Sides, and Desserts, Oh My!

When it comes to holiday entertaining, a true holiday meal is nothing without a full roster of appetizers, sides, and desserts. For a flawless meal from start to finish, accompany your main event with these delicious egg-based starters, sides, and desserts because what’s a superhero without its sidekick?

Appetizers

Lobster Devilled Eggs

Nothing starts off a dinner party better than devilled eggs. Take yours to the next level by adding lobster! Not only is lobster a lavish addition, but it’s a fresh and special way to dress up your eggs on a special holiday occasion. Don’t be surprised if your guests help themselves to seconds and thirds!

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Baked Ricotta

Who doesn’t love a delicious and cheesy dip? This Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Baked Ricotta is an excellent way to start off holiday entertaining. The dip takes only 10 minutes to prep, and then into the oven it goes. Add freshly toasted baguettes to dip and your friends and family will give rave reviews.

Sides

Poached Egg, Asparagus and Bacon Vinaigrette

Show all of your guests a refreshing way to serve poached eggs with the addition of asparagus, and show stopping bacon vinaigrette. It’s truly the perfect complement to any main holiday dish.

Big Caesar Salad

Give your guests a side dish they know and love! This big Caesar Salad is topped with hard boiled eggs, sliced prosciutto, and crunchy croutons. Homemade roasted garlic and anchovy vinaigrette, made with egg yolks, will certainly take this yummy salad to the next level.

Dessert

Maple Walnut Tarts

Get super Canadian by whipping up a batch of Maple Walnut Tarts to serve at your holiday meal. Crunchy walnuts are caramelized in a mixture of maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla in this delicious recipe. With only 7 ingredients, making these tarts could not be any easier!

Holiday Trifle

Looking for a new dessert to add to your holiday repertoire? Holiday Trifle is not only berry easy to make, but it’s berry delicious too. Made with a mix of fresh berries, orange liqueur soaked ladyfingers, and a decadent cooked cream filling, it’ll certainly end your meal off on a sweet note!