Holiday Sides + Desserts

My favorite holiday sides and desserts!

hot dog bar

The Cutest Retro Americana Hot Dog Bar for Memorial Day, 4th of July & Summer BBQs

Create the cutest retro Americana hot dog bar for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, pool parties, and summer BBQs! Featuring an easy hot dog steamer, chili bar toppings, patriotic hosting ideas, affordable Amazon finds, and nostalgic summer details your guests will love.    Creator: Leslie Stokes The Cutest Summer Hot Dog Bar for Every Backyard […]

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hot dog bar

Memorial Day Weekend Menu: Everything I’m Making at the Beach

Heading to the beach for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s my full Memorial Day menu with easy breakfast ideas, burger and hot dog bars, beachside sandwiches, summer appetizers, grilled dinners, and simple desserts perfect for entertaining.    Creator: Leslie Stokes There’s just something about Memorial Day weekend that feels like the official kickoff to summer. The

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Carrot Cake Trifle Cups

Carrot Cake Trifle Cups

These carrot cake trifle cups are the perfect spring dessert made with Florida Crystals® regenerative sugar. Soft carrot cake layered with creamy frosting—easy, beautiful, and perfect for Easter.    Creator: Leslie Stokes I’m so excited to share these carrot cake trifle cups because they’re one of my favorite spring desserts—and it came out SO good.

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French toast casserole

Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake

This Christmas Morning Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake is the ultimate make-ahead holiday breakfast. Soft, custardy, layered with cinnamon apples, and finished with a light cream cheese drizzle — perfect for prepping the night before and baking Christmas morning.    Creator: Leslie Stokes There are certain recipes that instantly feel like Christmas, and this apple

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hot honey breakfast casseriole

Hot Honey Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole

This Hot Honey Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Casserole is the Thanksgiving-morning breakfast you’ll want every year. Buttery croissants, crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and a warm hot honey drizzle on top. Sweet, spicy, savory, and unbelievably good.    Creator: Leslie Stokes There is something about Thanksgiving morning that just feels magical. The house

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Pumpkin Crumble

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Skillet

This Pumpkin Pie Crumble Skillet is the easiest, coziest alternative to pumpkin pie—made with a silky pumpkin filling and a buttery cinnamon crumble that’s not too sweet. Perfect for Thanksgiving or fall gatherings and best served warm with melty vanilla ice cream.    Creator: Leslie Stokes If you love pumpkin pie but want something a

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