Candied Pecans
These sweet and spicy pecans are perfect to serve with cocktails or over vanilla ice cream! They also make a great homemade gift.
Christmas Day
One of the most special days of the year
I like to call this special occasion menu The Casa De Collins because like us, it’s a little bit rustic, it’s simple, a bit extravagant, and full of love. For us, it’s us on a table, and that is what Feast and Merriment is all about.
Cocktail Snack
Starter
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Good Shrimp Cocktail should be meaty, dry, and slightly briny. It should have tons of flavor all on its own.
Main
Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Slow roasted beef tenderloin recipe is an exceptional recipe and perfect for a special occasion. I cannot express enough how much I love this recipe and can’t imagine ever roasting a beef any other way.
Side
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Everyone loves mashed potatoes- except the cook making them! With these tips for make ahead mashed potatoes, the cook can enjoy the mash as much as the guests.
Side
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Infused with fresh lemon, loads of parmesan, and toasted nuts, this parmesan roasted broccoli recipe is in a league of its own.
Dessert
Apple Crostata
This Apple Crostata is much easier to make than apple pie and loaded with wonderful, autumn flavors. It’s a quintessential rustic dessert and I just love it.
