When it comes to holiday entertaining, here are a few recipes that can truly add a touch of festive flair to your celebrations this season - Caprese Wreath Salad, No Bake Reese’s Bites, Pull Apart Snowflake Bread, and a Grapefruit Pomegranate Mocktail. So, as you prepare to host your loved ones this holiday season, I hope these delicious recipes make their way into your menu, creating lasting memories and a truly festive atmosphere.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! - Molly

Caprese Holiday Wreath (Image Source: Molly Morgan)

CAPRESE WREATH SALAD

This salad is perfect for the holiday season because it is SO simple to pull together and looks beautiful too.

Here’s a quick how-to: Layer the outer edge of a platter of choice with fresh baby spinach. Then arrange grape tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls around the top. Then just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze. If desired, serve with additional dressings of choice.

NO BAKE REESE’S BITES

These no bake bites are oat-based, filled with crushed Reese’s, and they are quick easy to make! Click here to pick-up the recipe.

Snowflake Pull Apart Bread (Image Source: Molly Morgan)

SNOWFLAKE PULL APART BREAD
Indulge in the comforting embrace of winter with this exquisite creation, Pull Apart Snowflake Bread. It goes great with a cup of coffee in the morning or even can double as a dessert. Click here for the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Grapefruit Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail (Image Source: iStock)

GRAPEFRUIT POMEGRANATE MOCKTAILS

Mocktails are a festive drink option for holiday parties!

How to: In a tall glass muddle a grapefruit slice, add ice, and fill the glass with grapefruit sparkling water (like LaCroix Pamplemousse - Grapefruit). The add a few pomegranate aerials to each glass and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

This simple salad is perfect for summer and goes great with meals or can stand alone and served as a one-dish meal. Plus you can switch it up easily to adapt for what ingredients you can on hand, for example, add chopped red onion or diced jalapeno. Enjoy!

Fiesta Quinoa Salad (Image Source: Getty Images)

Fiesta Quinoa Salad
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups water
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups corn, cooked
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
3 scallions, diced
8 ounces chicken breast, diced or tofu
1 cup fresh salsa, divided
Optional – sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Directions:
1. (Cook the quinoa) In a medium pot combine quinoa with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer over low heat until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 – 20 minutes.
2. In a skillet combine ¼ cup of the salsa and the chicken breast or tofu, cook until the chicken or tofu is lightly browned and thoroughly cooked.
3. Once the quinoa and chicken or tofu are cooked, combine the remaining ingredients and the additional 3/4 cup of salsa. Toss to combine and serve.