{"id":6139,"date":"2012-12-21T09:15:22","date_gmt":"2012-12-21T16:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=6139"},"modified":"2024-08-16T12:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:22:36","slug":"five-delicious-and-easy-holiday-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/21\/five-delicious-and-easy-holiday-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Delicious and Easy Holiday Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/holl.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6144\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/holl-150x150.png\" alt=\"holiday recipes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>The holidays are upon us! For most people, this season is synonymous with joy, laughter, togetherness and loved ones. It can also be a time that reminds us of stress, financial strain, and hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n<p>This year, avoid the stress of entertaining by planning your holiday menu in advance. We\u2019ve scoured the internet in search of recipes that offer the optimal combination of taste, time to prepare, and skill level required. Below, we offer five quick and easy recipes that will keep you cool and collected, and leave your guests thinking you\u2019ve spent hours in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h3>Appetizer:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/food-network-kitchens\/walnut-pepper-spread-recipe\/index.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6149\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/spread-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"holiday recipes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Food Network\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/food-network-kitchen\/walnut-pepper-spread-recipe-2104721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut Pepper Spread from FoodNetwork.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some people save their appetite for dinner, and others like to graze beforehand. This walnut pepper spread is satisfying, but not too filling. Serve with veggies, crackers, or bread. The best part? You can set it out and forget about it. There\u2019s no need to warm, stir, or otherwise check on.<\/p>\n<h3>Main Course:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/emeril-lagasse\/emerils-fried-turkey-recipe2\/index.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6152\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/fried_turkey_lg-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"holiday recipes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Food Network\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/emeril-lagasse\/emerils-fried-turkey-3646067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeril Lagasse&#8217;s Fried Turkey Recipe from FoodNetwork.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people go to their holiday parties with the expectation of filling their bellies to the brim. You can put a tasty twist on your holiday bird with this fried turkey recipe from the cooking connoisseur himself, Emeril Lagasse. Fried turkey seals in the juices and cooks the bird quickly. You can cut some of the calories in this dish by frying the turkey in an <a title=\"Oil-less Turkey Fryer from uhaul.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Propane-Grilling\/Grilling-Tailgating-accessories\/Big-Easy-Oil-less-Turkey-Fryer-Charbroil?id=11916&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20121221-fivedeliciousandeasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oil-less turkey fryer<\/a> instead (be sure to read our <a title=\"Turkey fryer safety tips\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2012\/12\/20\/turkey-fryer-safety\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinginsider&amp;utm_content=20190708-turkeyfryersafety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turkey fryer safety tips.)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Side Dish:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipes\/quinoa_salad.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6155\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Quinoa-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday recipes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Quinoa-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Quinoa-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Quinoa.jpg 308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Eating Well\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipes\/quinoa_salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinoa salad with Oranges, Beets &amp; Pomegranate from EatingWell.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your plan is to roast a ham or fry a turkey, this side dish makes the perfect addition. Not only is this salad a beautiful and festive pairing for any protein, it also contains nutrition rich ingredients like quinoa and beets.<\/p>\n<h3>Dessert:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/best-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6158\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cookies-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"holiday recipes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cookies-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/cookies.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a title=\"All Recipes\" href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/best-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Chocolate chip cookies from AllRecipes.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says \u201chome for the holidays\u201d like the sweet smell of homemade cookies billowing through the air. Chocolate chip is always a crowd-pleaser, and is hassle-free variety to make. Combine the ingredients in a bowl, plop on baking sheet, and set the timer. Be sure to have the ice-cold milk ready when they come out of the oven.<\/p>\n<p>These recipes will not let you down- Enjoy!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are upon us! For most people, this season is synonymous with joy, laughter, togetherness and loved ones. It can also be a time that reminds us of stress, financial strain, and hustle and bustle. This year, avoid the stress of entertaining by planning your holiday menu in advance. 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