Holiday recipes don’t always need to be traditional... they can be merry, fun and bright! Whether you're hosting or attending a holiday party this year, make a great impression with one of these joyful recipes:

Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Bread Stick

(Photo/Recipe Credit: ItsAlwaysAutumn.com)

Start off with this delicious appetizer that can be made ahead of time!

Prep - 30 mins | Cook - 22 mins 

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
• 6 oz cream cheese softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar OR mozzarella cheese
• 1 tube refrigerated thin crust pizza crust
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Link to full recipe: Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks (Credit: Autumn, ItsAlwaysAutumn.com)

Festive Antipasto Skewers Christmas Wreath

(Photo/Recipe Credit: Krista, JoyfulHealthyEats.com) 

For a quick and easy appetizer that you don’t have to cook, try this wreath style salad!

Prep: 20 mins

Ingredients:

• 30 Wood Skewers (3-4” long)
• 30 baby mozzarella balls
• 30 basil leaves
• 10-15 cherry tomatoes
• 30 slices peppered salami (or regular salami)
• 10 whole artichoke hearts, halved
• 20 large green olives, pitted (you can get flavored if you’d like)
• 30 large black olive or or large kalamata olives
• 10 cherry pepper, halved
• Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Link to full recipe: Festive Antipasto Skewers Christmas Wreath (Credit: Krista, JoyfulHealthyEats.com)

Christmas Cookie Coctail

(Photo/Recipe Credit: Jaclyn, CrayonsandCravings.com)

While sitting with your guests enjoy these tasty Cookie cocktails

Prep: 5 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces sugar cookie coffee creamer
• 1 ounces vanilla flavored vodka
• 1 ounces half and half
• 1 tablespoon vanilla frosting
• 1 tablespoon of christmas sprinkles
• Ice 

Link to full recipe: Christmas Cookie Cocktail (Credit: Jaclyn, CrayonsAndCravings.com)

The Best Green Bean Casserole

(Photo/Recipe Credit: Holly, LifeInTheLofthouse.com)

The perfect side dish with any entree you choose!

Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 25 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans rinsed, trimmed then halved
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cups half-and-half or use whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup French’s fried onions

Link to full recipe: The Best Green Bean Casserole (Credit: Holly, LifeInTheLofthouse.com)

3 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Dip

(Photo/Recipe Credit: Kristin, YellowBlissRoad.com)

Not everyone is a pie fan, so here is a super easy recipe most will love!

Prep: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 7.5 ounces marshmallow fluff
• 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
• 1/3 cup hot chocolate mix 3 .85-ounce packets
• To serve: Animal crackers or graham crackers
• For garnish: mini marshmallows

Link to full recipe: 3 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Dip (Credit: Kristin, YellowBlissRoad.com)

Here's to hoping these recipes bring some peace and happiness to you and to yours! Don't forget to share your delicious creations with us on Instagram @zforzielinski! We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year!