Stories with Holiday Recipes

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Sweet Potato and Brie Bruschetta #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Sweet Potato and Brie Bruschetta Recipe

photo by Sommer Collier This savory treat is the perfect hors d’oeuvre to serve at your next holiday party (or a fantastic appetizer any time). This easy recipe was crafted by Biltmore’s Executive Chef, Damien Cavicchi and promises to be a crowd pleaser. Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 2 cups water 1 cup orange juice ¼ cup sherry ¼

Raspberry Rugelach #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Raspberry Rugelach Recipe

This sweet treat combines a recipe from Sweetheart Bakery with an irresistible raspberry jam, made by Asheville's own Imladris Farm. Dough Ingredients 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 3 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of coarse salt 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough

Apple Stuffed Hush Puppies #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Apple Stuffed Hush Puppies Recipe

photo by Sommer Collier A southern Appalachia recipe through and through, this "soon to be famous" recipe hails from the kitchen of Red Stag Grill located in the Grand Bohemian Hotel. Make this side for your next Thanksgiving feast. Ingredients 4 cups House-Autry hushpuppy mix 2 Tbs Poultry seasoning 2 Tbs Rubbed sage 1 Tbs Fresh sage chopped (if you have it) 2 WNC Mountain apples (your

Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars

photo by Sommer Collier A specialty of the Carolina Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of the Montford Historic District, these pumpkin pie bars are a quick and easy treat to whip up for your next holiday gathering. Ingredients 2 c. flour ⅓ c. brown sugar ⅓ c. granulated sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 1⅛ cups chopped pecans or walnuts ¾ c. butter 2 eggs 2 ½ c. canned pumpkin 1

Pecan Sticky Buns with Creme Fraiche #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Pecan Sticky Buns with Crème Fraîche Recipe

Innkeeper Christina Muth serves these tasty treats as the first course of her elegant Beaufort House Inn breakfast year-round. Baked upside-down and then inverted, the buns are best served hot with a drizzle of crème fraîche and a dusting of fresh nutmeg. Ingredients 4 eggs 2 cups white sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup half & half,

Gingerbread #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Gingerbread Recipe

The Omni Grove Park Inn hosts the National Gingerbread Competition each year and you could be a contender with this recipe and these tips. Gingerbread Ingredients 1 lb. Margarine 12 oz. Brown Sugar 1 lb. Molasses 3 lbs. 8oz. All Purpose Flour 1 Tbs + 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 Tbs + 1 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp. Ground Cloves 2 tsp Salt 11 oz. Cold Water Method Cream margarine, brown sugar, spices and salt

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes Recipe

The irresistible combination of chocolate and peppermint are sure to make these delicious cupcakes a hit at your next holiday party. This recipe was created by Short Street Cakes, a family-owned bakery specializing in all-natural, handcrafted, down-home Southern desserts. Ingredients for cupcakes 2 ¼ cup flour 1 ½ cup sugar ¼ cup dark cocoa ¼ cup light cocoa ½

Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Cookies #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Cookies Recipe

photo by Sommer Collier This sweet and salty dessert recipe offers a unique twist to your typical cookie. Crafted by Red Rocker Inn for the annual Black Mountain Bed and Breakfast and Inn Christmas Cookie Tour, you'll have a hard time saving these treats for holiday guests. Ingredients Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup dark corn syrup 2 egg yolks 2

Three Bean Turkey Chipotle Chili #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Three Bean Turkey Chipotle Chili Recipe

photo by Sommer Collier A perfect recipe for those cold winter days, this three-bean chili uses turkey (or tofu if you desire) as a lean protein substitute for meat. You can turn up the heat or dial it down based on your personal preference. This recipe is an original creation crafted by the Wards from Inn on Main Street. Ingredients 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1-1½ pounds lean ground turkey 1 large

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate #Recipe | ExploreAsheville.com

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe

Photo courtesy of The Omni Grove Park Inn. This signature recipe from the Great Hall of The Omni Grove Park Inn just the thing for sipping by a crackling fire on a cold night. Although store-bought marshmallows will work just fine, the Omni Grove Park's homemade confections can't be beat. Ingredients 2 cups whole milk ¼-½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (such as Ghiradelli)