From Thanksgiving and Christmas to Hanukkah and New Year’s, there are plenty of opportunities to capitalize on some delicious holiday menu ideas for your restaurant. These holiday recipes could help you round out your seasonal menu and entice customers during the holiday season!
Holiday Appetizers
Restaurant appetizers are great for large groups and happy hour crowds, and during the holidays, people tend to eat out even more than usual. These holiday appetizer recipes could come in handy, whether you’re serving your restaurant clients or your families.
Italian Potato Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
This easy appetizer recipe from Idahoan combines mushrooms, mashed potatoes, sundried-tomatoes, and Italian sausage into a holiday appetizer your guests will love.
Meatball Appetizer with Spicy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Cocktail meatballs are always a hit, and this meatball appetizer from Keli’s Gluten Free Sauces combines ground beef, breadcrumbs, Keli’s Pele’s Fire Teriyaki Sauce, and cranberry sauce into a scrumptious shareable appetizer.
Holiday Side Dishes
From traditional Christmas side dishes to creative takes on old classics, holiday side dishes complement the main course while adding flavor all their own. If you’re looking to upgrade your restaurant menu for the holiday season, don’t sleep on these great holiday side dish recipes.
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Bake Recipe
Brussels sprouts have made a resurgence in recent years, and this holiday side dish recipe from Norpac Foods combines brussels sprouts, turkey bacon, and parmesan into a delicious take on a classic vegetable side dish.
Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Mashed potatoes are one of the quintessential traditional Christmas side dishes, and this garlic rosemary mashed potato recipe from Nestle takes this fan favorite to the next level!
Holiday Meat Ideas
Looking for holiday meat ideas for the main course? These holiday entrées are the perfect main dish for your seasonal restaurant menu.
Ginger & Garlic-Rubbed Roast Turkey Recipe
Turkeys aren’t just for Thanksgiving, and this garlic and ginger roast turkey recipe from Foster Farms is the perfect entrée for the entire holiday season. Add it to your holiday menu today!
Salt-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe
There are plenty of delicious Christmas beef recipes, but this salt-encrusted beef tenderloin recipe from Diamond Crystal might take the cake.
Holiday Dessert Recipes
From Christmas cookies to pies and cakes, holiday desserts aren’t just something sweet to eat—they’re a beloved tradition. These holiday dessert recipes are perfect for bringing the nostalgia to your dessert menu.
Lemon Glazed Ginger Cookie Recipe
Gingerbread cookies are a tradition in many families, and this lemon-glazed ginger cookie recipe from Nestle takes a Christmas cookie classic and gives it a zesty makeover.
Christmas Wreath Cake Recipe
This holiday-inspired, double-layer chocolate cake recipe from Rich’s Foodservice isn’t just delicious, it’s also beautiful. You’ll love this dessert’s brightly colored Christmas wreath design, which is sure to be a festive favorite on your restaurant’s dessert menu.
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