20+ Holiday Mulling Spice Recipe Dive Into Deliciousness!
Published on: Mar 4, 2024
If you're looking to add some festive flavors to your holiday gatherings, look no further than this delicious holiday mulling spice recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a warm and inviting drink that will have your guests feeling cozy and in the holiday spirit. From the scent of cinnamon to the tang of orange, this recipe is a surefire way to spread cheer this holiday season.
Main Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, Kosher Salt, Spice
Sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthier alternative to regular fries. They are also the perfect side dish for beer can chicken. To make them, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Cut sweet potatoes into thin slices and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve with your perfectly cooked beer can chicken for a delicious and satisfying meal.
For those chilly holiday nights, a warm cup of Glögg is the perfect addition to your beer can chicken dinner. This traditional Scandinavian holiday drink is made with red wine, spices, and citrus fruits. To make it, simmer red wine with cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, orange slices, and honey for 20 minutes. Serve warm with a slice of orange for a festive and flavorful drink.
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Basic Baked Frittata
Main Ingredients: Eggs, Cheese, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Vegetables, Spices
A frittata is a delicious and easy dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. To make a basic baked frittata, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a cast-iron skillet, cook chopped vegetables (such as onions, spinach, and bell peppers) until softened. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, and seasonings. Pour the mixture over the vegetables and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Serve with your tasty beer can chicken for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Main Ingredients: Virgin Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Unsweetened
This festive and flavorful salad is the perfect accompaniment to your beer can chicken. To make it, combine chopped Honeycrisp apples, spinach, crumbled feta cheese, candied pecans, and a homemade vinaigrette dressing (made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and seasonings). Toss everything together and serve alongside your perfectly cooked beer can chicken for a delicious and healthy meal.
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Healthy Holiday Chai Tea Latte
Main Ingredients: Water, Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, Honey, Cinnamon
If you want to skip the extra calories from traditional holiday drinks, a chai tea latte is a delicious and healthier alternative. To make it, steep a chai tea bag in hot water. In a separate saucepan, heat milk and honey until warm. Whisk in the steeped tea and pour into a mug. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg for a festive touch. Enjoy with your flavorful beer can chicken for a guilt-free and satisfying meal.
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Macaroni and Cheese
Main Ingredients: Macaroni, Egg, Butter, All Purpose Flour, Whole Milk
No meal is complete without a side of cheesy macaroni and cheese. To make it, cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add in milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve alongside your delicious beer can chicken for a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Tiktok Ramen
Main Ingredients: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Flaky Salt, Ramen
Looking for a quick and easy side dish for your beer can chicken? Tiktok ramen is a flavorful and simple option. Cook instant ramen noodles according to package instructions and drain. In a separate pan, cook chopped vegetables (such as carrots, spinach, and mushrooms) until softened. Add in the cooked noodles and soy sauce or teriyaki sauce for extra flavor. Serve alongside your perfectly cooked beer can chicken for a tasty and effortless meal.
No holiday season is complete without a cup of spiked eggnog. To make it, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and your choice of rum, brandy, or bourbon. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Sprinkle with nutmeg for a festive touch. Enjoy alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a festive and indulgent meal.
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Mongolian Chicken
Main Ingredients: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Vegetable Oil
If you're in the mood for some Asian-inspired flavors, Mongolian chicken makes a delicious and flavorful side dish for your beer can chicken. To make it, cook chicken breast in a sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a tasty and satisfying meal with a hint of spice.
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Pumpkin Chai Holiday Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Boiling Water, Tea Bags, All Purpose Flour, Dark Brown
If you're looking for a festive and sweet dessert to serve alongside your beer can chicken, these pumpkin chai holiday cupcakes are the perfect option. To make them, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and pureed pumpkin. Bake in a cupcake pan for 20-25 minutes and let cool. For the frosting, mix butter, powdered sugar, and chai tea concentrate. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy with your tasty beer can chicken for a complete and delicious meal.
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Your Complete Healthy Holiday Meal with Wild Rice...
Main Ingredients: Wild Rice, Chopped Celery, Sliced Mushrooms, Onion
For a complete and healthy holiday meal, wild rice and roasted vegetables make a delicious and nutritious side dish for your beer can chicken. To make it, cook wild rice according to package instructions. Toss chopped vegetables (such as carrots, brussels sprouts, and butternut squash) in olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a satisfying and well-rounded meal.
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10 Holiday Side Dishes
Main Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts, Olive Oil, Salt, Butternut Squash
If you can't decide on just one side dish, why not make a variety of 10 holiday side dishes to serve alongside your beer can chicken? Some ideas include green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, roasted sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and creamed corn. This way, everyone can have a little bit of everything and you can showcase your cooking skills with a wide variety of tasty dishes.
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Old Fashioned Ground Beef Goulash (American Goulash)
Main Ingredients: Elbow Pasta, Ground Beef, Bell Peppers, Small Onion
If you're in the mood for a hearty and comforting side dish, old fashioned ground beef goulash (also known as American goulash) is the perfect choice. To make it, brown ground beef in a pan and drain. Add in chopped onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, and seasonings. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked. Serve alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a satisfying and comforting meal.
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Dan Dan Noodles |
Main Ingredients: Noodles, Vegetable, Peanuts, Scallions, Black Pepper
For a flavorful and unique side dish, Dan Dan noodles are the perfect accompaniment to your beer can chicken. To make them, cook thin egg noodles and set aside. In a separate pan, cook ground pork with garlic and ginger, then add in soy sauce, peanut butter, and chicken broth. Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce and top with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts. Serve alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a delicious and unique meal.
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One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice
Main Ingredients: Chicken Thighs, Salt, Chicken Bouillon Powder, Jerk
For a flavorful and easy side dish, this one pot Caribbean jerk chicken and rice is the perfect option. In a large pot, cook chopped chicken thighs until browned. Add in chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, and pineapple) and cook until softened. Stir in rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked. Serve alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a Caribbean-inspired meal.
If you're looking for a savory and flavorful side dish, holiday sausage balls are the perfect choice. To make them, combine sage sausage, biscuit mix, and shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl. Roll into balls and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve alongside your tasty beer can chicken for a satisfying and indulgent meal.
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Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Main Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Ground Pepper
If you prefer your sweet potato fries extra crispy, try this recipe for crispy sweet potato fries to serve alongside your beer can chicken. After cutting the sweet potatoes into thin slices, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry, then toss in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve with your perfectly cooked beer can chicken for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Thai Curry
Main Ingredients: Extra Firm Tofu, Soy Sauce, Oil, Spice, Full Fat
For a flavorful and spicy side dish, Thai curry is the perfect accompaniment to your beer can chicken. In a pan, cook chopped chicken with garlic and ginger. Add in a jar of red curry paste and coconut milk, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini) and cook until softened. Serve over rice alongside your flavorful beer can chicken for a spicy and satisfying meal.
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Holiday Honey Punch
Main Ingredients: Single Malt Whisky, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Orange
This sweet and tangy holiday honey punch is the perfect drink to serve alongside your beer can chicken. In a pitcher, combine orange juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, honey, and rum. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice with a splash of ginger ale. Enjoy with your tasty beer can chicken for a refreshing and flavorful meal.
For a festive and flavorful holiday punch, try this jingle juice punch to serve alongside your beer can chicken. In a large punch bowl, mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, apple cider, lemon-lime soda, and vodka. Add in cranberries and sliced oranges for a festive touch. Serve chilled and enjoy with your flavorful beer can chicken for a perfect holiday meal.
How to Make Holiday Mulling Spice
Gather Your Ingredients
To make this holiday mulling spice, you will need the following ingredients:
Cinnamon sticks
Cloves
Allspice
Star anise
Orange peel
Vanilla extract
Prepare the Spices
To make the mulling spice, you will need to break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces, crush the cloves and allspice with a mortar and pestle, and cut the orange peel into small strips. This will help release the flavors and aromas of the spices.
Combine the Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the cinnamon sticks, crushed cloves and allspice, star anise, and orange peel. Add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of apple cider. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the Finishing Touches
After 20 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes before straining out the spices.
Serve and Enjoy
Your holiday mulling spice is now ready to be served. You can serve it hot or cold, depending on your preference. For an extra special touch, garnish each cup with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange.
With this easy and delicious holiday mulling spice recipe, you can add a festive touch to your holiday gatherings. Your guests will love the warm and comforting flavors, and you'll love how simple it is to make. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to spread holiday cheer with this tasty drink.