Holidays and Events Archives - The Chunky Chef

Holidays and Events

This collection of recipes are perfect for the holidays! From New Years Day all the way through to New Years Eve, I’ve got you covered!

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These crockpot bourbon bbq meatballs take just 5 minutes to prep and are the best appetizer for game day, football season or a fun night at home with the family! Sweet, savory and tangy, these meatballs will be the hit of your next party! #meatballs #party #appetizer #gameday #cocktailmeatballs #bourbon #bbq #crockpot #slowcooker

Crockpot Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

January 18, 2021

This Dark Hot Chocolate Mix is made with just a handful of simple ingredients, such as dark cocoa powder, powdered milk, sugar, and powdered creamer. Top with mini chocolate chips and marshmallows and pour yourself a steaming hot mug of cocoa in just a minute or two! #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #darkchocolate #chocolate #cocoa #hotdrink #winter #holidays #homemademix #homemadegift

Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

December 17, 2020

These Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Truffle Bombs are the perfect no-bake treat! Add one to a mug and pour hot milk over the top to make the most luscious hot chocolate ever! Using simple ingredients, you can have these whipped up in no time!#truffles #chocolate #holidayrecipes #christmas #hotchocolate #dessertrecipe #easydessert #trufflerecipes #hotcocoa #holiday #easyrecipe #hotchocolatebombs

Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Truffle Bombs

December 16, 2020

This Peppermint Fudge Recipe is a simple and easy fudge that doesn't need a candy thermometer, just sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for the holidays or as a gift, this no-bake dessert is always a crowd pleaser! #fudge #nobake #chocolate #peppermint #mint #holiday #baking #christmas #winter #fudgerecipe #easyrecipe

Peppermint Fudge Recipe (simple and easy)

December 14, 2020

This Peppermint Sugar Cookie Cake is soft and chewy in the center, crisp around the edges, and filled with plenty of white chocolate/peppermint chunks. The silky peppermint vanilla buttercream makes this a perfect holiday dessert! #sugarcookie #cookiecake #peppermint #whitechocolate #cookie #cake #holiday #dessert #dessertrecipe #easyrecipe #christmas #baking

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Cake

December 10, 2020

These Sugar Cookie Truffles are the perfect no-bake holiday dessert! Using just 3 ingredients, plus some optional sprinkles, you can have these whipped up in no time! #truffles #sugarcookie #holidayrecipes #christmas #christmastruffles #dessertrecipe #easydessert #trufflerecipes #holidaytreatrecipes #holiday #easyrecipe #christmasrecipe #sugarcookietruffles #whitechocolate

Sugar Cookie Truffles

December 8, 2020

These easy Christmas 7 Layer Bars are great to make for the holidays! Literally layer upon layer of deliciousness, this classic dessert goes by many names, such as magic cookie bars, hello dolly bars, etc... but no matter what you call them, they'll be a crowd-pleasing dessert! #7layerbars #magiccookiebars #hellodolly #kitchensink #sevenlayerbars #cookiebars #dessert #baking #holiday #christmas

Christmas 7 Layer Bars

December 1, 2020

These soft and chewy Andes Mint Cookies are full of chocolate and mint flavor in every single bite! Perfect for a cookie exchange or holiday gifting! #cookies #andes #mint #chocolate #baking #dessert #easyrecipe #holiday #christmas

Andes Mint Cookies

November 23, 2020

Looking for a great way to use up that leftover holiday ham? Try making these crowd pleasing Cranberry Ham Sliders! Perfect with deli ham too, these quick and easy little Hawaiian roll sandwiches are a true family favorite! #ham #sliders #cranberry #leftovers #holiday #thanksgiving #christmas #hawaiianrolls

Cranberry Ham Sliders

November 23, 2020

These crowd-pleasing tender meatballs are smothered in a super flavorful honey garlic bbq sauce. Perfect for parties, this crockpot meatball recipe couldn't be more simple to make! #meatballs #crockpot #slowcooker #honeygarlic #bbq #appetizer #party #honey #garlic #easyrecipe

Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs

November 17, 2020

This Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe is a fun twist on a classic Fall dessert, and a MUST for any Thanksgiving table. The gooey, sugary center, warm oak-y flavor of the bourbon and decadent dark chocolate, and the crisp nutty top make this the ultimate holiday dessert! #pecanpie #pecan #chocolate #bourbon #thanksgiving #holiday #dessert #baking

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

November 10, 2020

No need for a packet, you can make mouthwatering brown gravy in about 15 minutes, and with NO pan drippings! So perfect for mashed potatoes, roasted meats, meatloaf, fried chicken and more! #gravy #browngravy #holiday #thanksgiving #mashedpotatoes #easyrecipe #fromscratch

Classic Brown Gravy Recipe

November 9, 2020

My Classic Pumpkin Pie is velvety smooth and creamy, perfectly spiced, and so easy to make! The perfect dessert for the holidays, and the only pumpkin pie recipe you'll need. #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #pie #dessert #baking #fromscratch #libby #thanksgiving #holidays

Classic Pumpkin Pie

November 5, 2020

This classic recipe for perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the only one you'll need! So creamy, buttery and rich, they're great as a holiday side dish for Thanksgiving, or alongside a roast, steak, or juicy piece of chicken! #potatoes #mashedpotatoes #sidedish #side #holiday #thanksgiving #dinner #sundaydinner

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

November 3, 2020

No need to buy a can from the store, this Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup tastes SO much better than anything from a can, is easy to make, you can feel good about using it, and as a bonus, it can be frozen! #creamofmushroom #condensedsoups #mushroom #condensed #soup #homemade #easyrecipe #fromscratch #holiday #thanksgiving

Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

November 2, 2020

This easy Corn Casserole is a delicious recipe made with sweet corn, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter and sugar. Absolutely the perfect side dish for the holidays or family dinner, made with simple, staple ingredients! #corncasserole #cornpudding #jiffycorncasserole #sidedish #side #holidays #thanksgiving #corn

Easy Corn Casserole

October 28, 2020

This Pecan Pie recipe is a classic Fall dessert, and a MUST for any Thanksgiving table. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, the gooey and sugary center, and the crisp nutty top make this the ultimate holiday dessert! #pecanpie #pie #pecan #thanksgiving #dessert #baking #holiday #holidaybaking #southern #homemadepie #fromscratch

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

October 26, 2020

This Herb and Sausage Stuffing is a beloved classic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Made with soft bread, tender vegetables and crumbled sausage, this moist and ultra flavorful stuffing is exactly what your holiday feast needs! #stuffing #dressing #holiday #sidedish #side #thanksgiving #christmas #feast

Classic Herb and Sausage Stuffing

October 19, 2020

This classic Roasted Carrots recipe combines crisp fresh carrots, seasonings, garlic and Parmesan cheese, and bakes them until tender with lightly caramelized edges! Savory with a natural sweetness from the carrots, it's the perfect side dish for the holidays or family dinner! #carrots #sidedish #vegetables #roasted #Parmesan #holiday #thanksgiving #easyrecipe #roastedveggies

Parmesan Roasted Carrots

October 14, 2020

This easy 5 ingredient Caramel Pumpkin Dip is perfect for any Fall gathering like Halloween or Thanksgiving. Just mix, chill, and serve! #dip #dessert #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #pumpkindip #nobake #dessertrecipes #thanksgiving #halloween #easyrecipe

Butterscotch Caramel Pumpkin Dip

October 13, 2020

Buttery, soft and flaky, these Homemade Crescent Rolls are easier to make than you think! Perfect rolls for Thanksgiving or a family dinner! #crescentrolls #crescents #dinnerrolls #rolls #thanksgiving #bread #homemaderecipe #yeast

Homemade Crescent Rolls

October 12, 2020

This Pumpkin Creme Brulee recipe is the perfect make-ahead fall dessert! I promise it's easier to make than you think; just 5 simple ingredients give you a creamy custard topped with a crackly caramelized sugar topping! #cremebrulee #pumpkin #dessert #baking #makeahead #falldessert #fallbaking #custard

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

October 7, 2020

This Honey Garlic Chicken is one incredible weeknight dinner idea. Juicy chicken coated and cooked with a glorious sauce made with soy, hoisin, garlic, honey and more! Toss it all in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you! #dinner #chicken #asian #honey #garlic #honeygarlic #easyrecipe #weeknight #slowcooker #crockpot

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

September 21, 2020

The best tomato salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onion and more! A little spicy, slightly sweet, and perfect with salty chips. Great for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks, enchiladas and more!

Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

August 12, 2020