Gundry - Festive holiday recipes: 103 must-make dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years eve everyone will love

The author and publisher have provided this e-book to you for your personal use only. You may not make this e-book publicly available in any way. Copyright infringement is against the law. If you believe the copy of this e-book you are reading infringes on the authors copyright, please notify the publisher at: http://us.macmillanusa.com/piracy. To the Gundrysall of you. Thank you for creating a family for me to spend every holiday with, filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of food and drink. Holidays have the potential to be spectacular, memorable, and full of magic.

Of course, plenty can go wrong. But putting aside delayed flights, family fights, or burnt turkeys, I believe that the word holiday means something remarkable. Theres a reason that the familiar song calls it the most wonderful time of the year. And that phrase does not pertain to a particular day: any holiday, any celebration, and any spirited festivities during this time are what make it enchanting. So when does this wonderful time begin? For me, it starts early. Yes, Im one of those buy-pumpkins-in-September, listen-to-Christmas-music-on-Thanksgiving kind of people.

The minute the air turns slightly cooler, the leaves look like they may fall, and the smell of cinnamon hits my nose, I am in the spirit. Growing up, my holidays were always anchored in the food my family served. Thanksgiving meant , delivered by the jolly old man in red. Although these moments were magical when I was a child, I have found that some of my favorite memories of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve are as an adult. I remember the first turkey I ever made for my husband, the first Christmas gifts we exchanged, and our first kiss when the ball dropped. I remember enjoying cake and pie at my first work holiday party and having my first Friends-giving away from home in France.

The reason it is the most wonderful time of the year is because as you grow older, the memories you make grow stronger. The glitter in Santas eyes never loses its shimmer, and fighting for the wishbone still doesnt feel childish or trivial. As I get older, Ive come to understand the magic that the word holiday brings. Why 103 recipes in this holiday cookbook? One hundred recipes felt too rigidwhen we open our hearts and our homes to those we love, there is always room for more. When you come to my house, particularly around the holidays, I want you to know you can always bring a friend or two or three. I hope that this book, filled with recipes for the entire season, will bring a little extra holiday cheer into your home.

Addie Gundry

Brunch during the holiday season is such an enchanting time. Youre still a little sleepy and wrapped up in your pajamas. Its a peaceful bubble of quiet before its time to load up the car and head over to meet up with the rest of the family. From , theres a brunch recipe here for every family. Yield: Serves 8 to 12 | Prep Time: 20 minutes, plus 8 hours chill time | Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes Cinnamon bread was saved for special occasions when I was growing up, and Christmas morning certainly qualifies. You can do all the prep work on Christmas Eve, so you just need to wake up, pop the loaf pans in the oven, and get ready to dig in! INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pans 1 cup whole milk 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted cup granulated sugar cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS 1.

Coat three 5 3-inch loaf pans with cooking spray, then sprinkle with flour. 2. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and beat until well combined. Pour into the loaf pans, then cover and chill for at least 8 hours, or overnight. 3. 4. 4.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 5. Slice and serve warm, or let cool completely and wrap individually to give away to guests. NOTES If you prefer, you can pour the batter into one 9 13-inch baking dish and bake it for 45 to 50 minutes.

Yield: Serves 6 to 8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes A Denver omelet, also known as a Southwest omelet, is particularly popular in diners in the western part of the United States. Whenever I visit my husbands family in Arizona, I look forward to going out to brunch because the local diner has a Denver omelet thats oh-so-incredible.

During holidays when we dont make it out west, I love making this for my husband to remind him of his family back home. INGREDIENTS 10 large eggs cup cubed ham cup chopped red bell pepper cup chopped green bell pepper cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 (17.3-ounce) package refrigerated biscuits DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Coat a 9 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs well.

Add the cubed ham, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, salt, and pepper and mix well. Stir in the cheese. Cut each biscuit into 6 pieces and stir into the mixture to coat. Pour the batter into the baking dish. 3. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and the top is golden brown.

Let cool for just 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: Makes 9 cinnamon rolls | Prep Time: 50 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes Cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning is one of my favorite Gundry traditions. The filling and the glaze contain a hint of espresso, which helps you tackle the long day ahead. INGREDIENTSRolls cup warm water (120F) 2 teaspoons quick-rise yeast 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the work surface 1 teaspoon salt cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg