Holiday Recipes

My favorite holiday recipes from Scandinavia and the US

Welcome to my Holiday Recipes Blog. This is where all my favorite Christmas dishes come together, from the cozy Scandinavian classics I grew up with to the American traditions I’ve learned to love over the years. Think rice pudding and æbleskiver alongside sweet potato mash and pumpkin pie. Some recipes are straight from my family, others I picked up along the way, but they all have that festive feeling that makes December food so special. I hope you find something here that brings a little holiday cheer to your own table.

Recipe: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Sandwich

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

If you ask me, one of the real highlights of Thanksgiving is the day after, when it’s time to dig into the leftovers. There is nothing better than a proper …
Recipe: Oven Roasted Turkey – Wet Brined and Stuffed

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table, and every family seems to have a different way of preparing it. From deep fried to dry brined to fully buttered …
Recipe: Cranberry Relish

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Steve’s mom has made this cranberry relish for Thanksgiving for as long as he can remember, and now it has become one of my favorite holiday side dishes too. It …
Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Brussels sprouts have come a long way from the overcooked version many of us remember from our childhood and the modern way of roasting them has completely changed their reputation. …
Recipe: Sweet Potato Mash with Marshmallows

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Sweet potato mash with marshmallows might sound like dessert, but it is super tasty with turkey and the first time I tried it, I was instantly hooked. It’s usually topped …
Recipe: Turkey Gravy

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Turkey gravy is an important part of a complete Thanksgiving meal. When you make it from scratch with a simple giblet stock and the drippings from your roasted turkey, you …
Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Pie

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Pumpkin pie is one of those desserts everyone has heard of, but very few people in Denmark have actually tasted. Aside from pumpkin soup, pumpkin doesn’t show up much in …
Recipe: Green Bean Casserole

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Green Bean Casserole has been a Thanksgiving classic in the US since the 1950s, when a test kitchen chef at Campbell’s mixed green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy …
Recipe: Steve’s Holiday Mash

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I haven’t always been a fan of mashed potatoes. In fact, they landed on my “Things Sanne Doesn’t Eat” list more than once earlier in life. But then I met …
Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

This shaved Brussels sprout salad is simple, delicious, and perfect for the holidays! The recipe was created when Tina and I were trying to come up with a good way …
Recipe: Candied Almonds

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

My parents’ old neighbor Katte makes some really good, candied almonds. They are nice and shiny, covered in a thin layer of sugar, and it is completely impossible to stop …
Risalamande – Danish Rice Pudding Christmas Dessert – My Grandma’s Recipe

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Risalamande is a traditional Danish dessert served on Christmas Eve. The dessert is made from a base of risengrød, which is a simple rice pudding, but in risalamande, we mix the cold …

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