Celebrate Halfway to the Holidays 4 Disney Inspired Recipes The Main Street Mouse

Four Festive Disney Holiday Recipes

Introduction

With just six months to go, now is the perfect time to start practicing your culinary skills so you can impress family and friends with a few holiday-inspired dishes. To help you get started, we've chosen four delicious recipes from the Disney Recipe Vault, featuring favorites from previous holiday festivals. Although currently unavailable in the parks, they will surely bring a little bit of Disney magic to your celebrations.

Pozole

If you're looking to add a touch of traditional Mexican flavor to your holiday table, try your hand at a warm, comforting bowl of Pozole! This rich, hearty soup is perfect for family gatherings and its vibrant flavors will make it a standout at any festive feast.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs bone-in pork shoulder
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 cans of hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
• Garnishes: sliced radish, avocado, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, chopped onion

Directions

1. Add the pork shoulder, chicken stock, hominy, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
2. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Skim the fat off the top of the broth and discard. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve the pozole in bowls and top with your desired garnishes.

Holiday Ham Slider with Pineapple Cherry Jam

Next up, we've got an appetizer that's both sweet and savory – a Holiday Ham Slider with Pineapple Cherry Jam. This dish captures the spirit of the holidays with its combination of tender ham, sweet pineapple, and tart cherry flavors. Perfect for a holiday gathering, these sliders are easy to make and incredibly flavorful.

Ingredients

• 12 slider buns
• 1 lb ham, sliced
• 1 can of pineapple rings
• 6 tbsp cherry jam
• 6 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 6 tbsp mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut the pineapple rings into small pieces and place them in a saucepan with the cherry jam. Cook over medium heat until the jam is melted and the mixture is slightly thickened.
3. Spread the Dijon mustard and mayonnaise on the slider buns.
4. Layer the ham and pineapple mixture on the slider buns. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Place the sliders on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.

Blackened Catfish Hoppin' John

For the main course, we dive into the delectable flavors of the South with Blackened Catfish Hoppin' John. This dish, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck, is given a festive twist and is perfect for any holiday table.

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cans of black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 lb collard greens, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
2. Season the catfish fillets with paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the catfish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through.
4. In a separate skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the collard greens and cook until wilted, about 5 more minutes. Mix in the black-eyed peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Divide the rice and black-eyed pea mixture among four plates. Top each plate with a catfish fillet.

Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of a fun sweet treat after a delicious meal! These cookies combine rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a classic holiday flavor and are the perfect choice to end your meal on a high note.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup crushed candy canes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the peppermint extract, chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Whether you're getting a head start on your festive preparations or simply indulging in some delicious seasonal flavors, there's a lot of holiday magic waiting for you in these recipes. From savory starters to delightful desserts, each dish brings a touch of Disney's holiday spirit into your home. Happy cooking!

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