Holiday Recipes Archives – Mommy's Memorandum

Glass mug of homemade eggnog topped with whipped cream, cinnamon sprinkle, and cinnamon stick, styled with festive holiday lights in the background.

Homemade Eggnog Recipe – Creamy, Spiced & Festive

Make rich, creamy homemade eggnog with nutmeg and cinnamon. Perfect for holiday parties, cozy nights, or spiked with bourbon, rum, or brandy.

Sliced apricot-glazed ham arranged on a white serving platter, with evergreen boughs and red and gold ornaments in the background. Text overlay reads “APR-HAM-COT GLAZED” and “holiday ham with a sticky-sweet glaze.”

Easy Baked Apricot Ham with a Sticky-Sweet Glaze

Create the perfect holiday centerpiece with this Easy Baked Apricot Ham with a Sticky-Sweet Glaze. Made with a fully cooked smoked ham and a simple apricot-Dijon glaze, it turns out tender, glossy, and irresistible. Pair it with Buttery Pull-Apart Rolls or Gingerbread Yule Log for a festive meal everyone will love.

Golden cream puff tree filled with crème de menthe cream, drizzled with chocolate glaze and powdered sugar. Text overlay reads “Holiday Indulgence, Stacked to Perfection.”

Mint Chocolate Cream Puff Tree | Holiday Dessert Recipe

Stacked cream puffs filled with mint cream and glazed with chocolate. Perfect for holidays, parties, and paired with hot cocoa or mini eclairs.

Close-up of cinnamon apple crisp in a white bowl, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Text overlay reads “So good it might land you on the Nice List” with subtitle “Cinnamon Apple Crisp.” Warm lighting and rustic background evoke cozy fall vibes.

Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream & Caramel Drizzle

This Cinnamon Apple Crisp is the perfect warm and cozy holiday dessert. Tender spiced apples, buttery crumble topping—simple, comforting, and always crowd-pleasing.

Overhead shot of a sweet and spicy pecan pie styled in a cozy holiday setting with pine sprigs, twinkling lights, and festive décor. Text overlay reads “Turn Up the Heat, but Keep It Sweet” with subtitle “Sweet & Spicy Pecan Pie with Ancho Kick.”

Sweet & Spicy Pecan Pie with Ancho Kick

Sweet & Spicy Pecan Pie with Ancho Kick—cinnamon, pecans & subtle chile heat. Perfect holiday dessert with ice cream or hot cocoa pairing.