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16 Big-Batch Holiday Recipes for a Crowd

boneless short rib shepherds pie recipe
Carlsbad Cravings

The more the merrier, right? As long as there’s enough food to go around, that is. Enter these delicious big-batch recipes that are perfect for dishing up to friends and family (and whoever else decides to stop by) this holiday season.

butternut apple and goat cheese stuffed pork tenderloin
How Sweet Eats  

1.

Butternut, Apple and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Almost too pretty to eat.

polenta ragu recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell 

2.

Polenta Ragu Casserole

When you need a break from pasta. 

butternut squash and goat cheese pasta salad
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

3.

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

OK, back to pasta. 

sheet pan eggs
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

4.

Sheet Pan Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill

Breakfast is served.

slow cooker split pea soup recipe
A Sweet Pea Chef 

5.

Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

Set it and forget it. 

homemade eggnog
Wholefully

6.

Homemade Eggnog

Spiked with bourbon.

spicy poblano black bean and quinoa enchiladas 5
Half Baked Harvest

7.

Spicy Poblano Black Bean and Quinoa Enchiladas

A little spice to balance out all that holiday richness. 

boneless short rib shepherds pie recipe1
Carlsbad Cravings

8.

Boneless Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie

Pure comfort food. 

slow cooker glazed ham
Le Creme de la Crumb

9.

Slow-Cooker Glazed Ham

It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks.

the best creamed spinach
The Novice Chef Blog

10.

The Best Creamed Spinach

This crowd-pleasing appetizer never fails to impress. 

roasted rack of lamb with basil goat cheese sauce
Half Baked Harvest

11.

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Basil Goat Cheese Sauce

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes.

vegan root vegetable gratin
Dietitian Debbie

12.

Root Vegetable Gratin

A healthy side dish that also works as a vegan main course. 

baked beans recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

13.

Slow-Cooker Baked Beans

The perfect accompaniment to, well, pretty much anything. 

shrimp and quinoa recipe
Pinch of Yum

14.

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Quinoa

Don’t skimp on the butter.

healthy vegan green bean casserole recipe
The Endless Meal 

15.

Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole

So creamy, guests won’t believe it’s dairy-free.

cauliflower mac and cheese recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

16.

Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

A healthier take on a classic.


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