bite-sized
RECIPES FOR HOLIDAY HOSTING
SEASONED CELEBRATIONS EDITION
Shopping for the Recipe Advent Box Set? On this page we share all of 12 recipes included. You may want to stop here and save the surprise. 🎁

bite-sized
RECIPES for HOLIDAY HOSTING

SEASONED CELEBRATIONS
Twelve bite-sized holiday recipes from our Recipe Advent Box Set, one for each day of a December countdown, gathered here for the picking, in whatever order sounds right. Already have the box? Whether you're peeking ahead, cooking through, or coming back for a favorite β€” this page will keep. Just browsing? There's a holiday table somewhere that needs one of these.

COOKIES, CONFECTIONS, BITES, + PASTRIES

From the quietly unexpected β€” lamb meatballs with cumin, coriander, and a pomegranate glaze; beet-pickled deviled eggs with a coriander-spiced brine; fudgy crinkle cookies hiding an ancho chile kick β€” to the warmly familiar: apple-cinnamon scones with honey butter, Swedish Pepparkakor, and a baked brie wrapped in golden puff pastry. Warming spices run through the whole collection β€” cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves β€” but they keep interesting company. There's more range here than the season usually gets credit for. We also snuck in a thirteenth recipe β€” a baker's dozen bonus that didn't make the tin but absolutely makes the table.


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Please enjoy this series by Brit + Viktor K of Whisked Away Kitchen. All photography on this page is ©Brit Kapustina.

holiday cookies, confections + sweet bites
BITE-SIZED SWEET TREATS FOR HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
Eight recipes for the sweeter side of the season β€” spiced molasses cookies, Swedish Pepparkakor, chai spiced mini cheesecakes, matcha meringue kisses, and more. Holiday baking with enough variety to cover every plate, tin, and gifting occasion.
Apple Cinnamon Scones with Whipped Honey Butter
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Buttery, flaky scones studded with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, paired with a luscious whipped honey butter. Perfect for a holiday breakfast or a very good morning.

Spiced Molasses Cookies
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Warm spices, rich molasses, and a crackly sugar crust make these cookies irresistible. Chewy centers, crisp edges, and your kitchen smelling like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

Meringue Kisses
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Choose your own adventure: rich cocoa, tangy cranberry, or earthy matcha. Light, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth β€” perfect for gifting, snacking, or satisfying a sweet tooth after the main event.

Chai Spiced Mini Cheesecakes
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Rich, cozy flavor in every bite. A crisp spiced cookie crust pairs with a smooth cream cheese filling, gently spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom β€” just like your favorite chai.

White Chocolate Truffles
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Smooth white chocolate ganache with a pop of color and flavor β€” matcha for earthy green tea notes, or cranberry powder for tart-sweet. Dipped in a crisp white chocolate shell.

Swedish Gingerbread Cookies (Pepparkakor)
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Thin, crisp, and perfectly spiced β€” these Pepparkakor balance warm cinnamon and ginger with a hint of cardamom. Ideal for decorating, gifting, or eating straight off the baking sheet with coffee.

Chile Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Deep chocolate flavor meets warm cinnamon and ancho chile in these fudgy, crackle-topped cookies. The powdered sugar coating hides a spiced, chewy interior that earns every second glance.

Finnish Christmas Pastries (Joulutorttu)
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Buttery puff pastry wrapped around a rich spiced prune jam with cinnamon and cloves, finished with star anise and a dusting of powdered sugar. Pinwheel-folded and completely at home on a holiday table.

savory bites + holiday appetizers
BITE-SIZED APPETIZERS FOR HOLIDAY HOSTING
Savory recipes built for a crowd β€” beet-pickled deviled eggs, bacon-wrapped dates, lamb meatballs with pomegranate glaze, and a baked brie wrapped in golden puff pastry. The bite-sized holiday appetizers that disappear first. There's also a baker's dozen bonus waiting at the end. ;)
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Sweet medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and finished with marjoram, oregano, garlic, and ancho chile powder. Sticky, salty, sweet β€” the perfect one-bite holiday appetizer.

Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Sweet, tangy beet-pickled whites paired with a creamy horseradish filling, finished with fleur de sel and paprika. Eye-catching, delicious, and a total party conversation starter.

Lamb Meatballs
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Juicy lamb meatballs spiced with cumin, coriander, and fenugreek, packed with fresh herbs, and topped with a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze. Guaranteed to disappear before anything else on the table.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Melty brie topped with a spiced cranberry jam and wrapped in golden puff pastry. A holiday showstopper β€” serve with crackers and watch it disappear before anything else on the table.

Sausage Rolls
recipe + photo by:
Brit K - Whisked Away Kitchen

Not in the tin, but very much in the spirit. Buttery puff pastry wrapped around a savory pork filling with toasted fennel, sage, and garlic β€” golden, flaky, and gone before you know it.


worth stocking:
SPICES + INGREDIENTS
FULL-SIZED VERSIONS OF SPICES IN BITE-SIZED HOLIDAY RECIPES

Every spice from these thirteen holiday recipes β€” warming baking spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, plus savory spices for holiday entertaining like cumin, fennel, ancho chile, and more β€” available here in full-sized jars. Pick what you need for the one recipe you're making, or stock up for the whole season.

4.9
cassia
ground
Ground cassia cinnamon's spicy, warm flavor and aroma star in many homespun fall and winter recipes. Cassia is dominant variety of cinnamon in America.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$8
2 oz - REFILL$7
8 oz - REFILL$24
0.28 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
ground
Spicy and fragrant with a warming heat, ginger is used throughout the world for both sweet and savory foods.
0.24 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.6 oz - JAR$6
0.24 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
ground
Freshly ground cloves yield a rich chocolatey brown powder with an intense aroma and a powerful warming flavor.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$8
2 oz - REFILL$7
8 oz - REFILL$24
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.8
seeds
ground
A strong spice with equal parts menthol, floral, and sweet flavor.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$11
2 oz - REFILL$10
8 oz - REFILL$29
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
ground
Nutmeg has a warm, sweet, slightly pungent aroma and taste. Ground nutmeg is a clumpy, light colored, orange-brown powder.
0.32 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - REFILL$5
0.32 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
powder
Powdered ancho chile pepper has a lingering, but gentle spicy heat. It is a deep brick-red color and is often used in thick sauces: adobe, mole, enchilada.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$7
2 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$19
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.7
food grade
powder
Matcha tea is a bright-green, fine-mesh powder. Its vibrant green color can add a nice visual pop to foods.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$19
0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
juice
powder
Sought after for its inherent tang as well as its cotton-candy food coloring effects, cranberry juice powder can be a tasty and aromatic natural alternative to standard food colorings.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$7
2 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$19
0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
high fat (20-22%)
powder
Our cacao powder has the more-prized high-fat content. This natural cacao powder will yield rich chocolatey flavor in baked goods. No sugars have been added to this raw ingredient.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.5 oz - JAR$4
1.5 oz - JAR$4
1.5 oz - REFILL$3
1.5 oz - REFILL (5 PACK)$13
6 oz - REFILL$10
0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
freeze-dried
powder
Freeze-dried honey powder is an easy-to-use, non-liquid sweetener for baking, beverages, and savory dishes.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$5
2 oz - REFILL$4
8 oz - REFILL$13
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
ground
Ground allspice is highly aromatic and even more pungent than its whole counterpart. As its name suggests it is redolent of a mix of spices including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and juniper.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$8
2 oz - REFILL$7
8 oz - REFILL$19
0.28 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.8
whole
The smooth round berries of dried allspice are warm and pungent in aroma. As its name suggests allspice is redolent of a mix of spices including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and juniper.
0.14 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.2 oz - JAR$5
1.2 oz - REFILL$4
5 oz - REFILL$13
0.14 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
ground
This highly aromatic spice is pungent and earthy in flavor. An essential spice in Mexican, Indian, and North African cooking.
0.32 oz - PORTION$0.50
8 oz - REFILL$12
0.32 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
whole
A versatile spice with a bright citrusy flavor. Coriander seed is found in dishes from many cultures: Tex-Mex, Indian, Middle Eastern, etc. Whole seeds are also found in pickling spices.
0.18 oz - PORTION$0.50
1 oz - JAR$5
1 oz - REFILL$4
0.18 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
ground
A versatile spice with a bright citrusy flavor. Coriander seed is found in dishes from many cultures: Tex-Mex, Indian, Middle Eastern, etc. Whole seeds are also found in pickling spices.
0.21 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.5 oz - JAR$5
1.5 oz - REFILL$4
6 oz - REFILL$13
0.21 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.7
ground
Slightly sweet, with a hint of nuttiness. Almost maple in flavor.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$5
2 oz - REFILL$4
8 oz - REFILL$13
0.28 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
sweet
powder
This colorful spice is a main ingredient in much of Hungarian cuisine. It is often added to sautΓ©ed onions at the start of dishes.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - REFILL$7
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
whole
Marjoram features small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color with flavor notes of pine, citrus, and camphor.
0.35 oz - JAR$5
0.35 oz - REFILL$4
0.35 oz - JAR $5
4.9
greek
flakes
Greek oregano is popular and best known in America for its use in tomato sauces for pizza. However, its woodsy pungency can complement a variety of other savory meat and vegetable dishes.
0.14 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.53 oz - JAR$4
0.53 oz - REFILL$3
2 oz - REFILL$9
0.14 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
powder
Signature garlicky taste in powdered form. Ideal for spice blends. Also useful for dressings or other stored foodstuffs. The powder will give foods a garlicky taste without overpowering more nuanced inclusions.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2.5 oz - JAR$7
2.5 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$15
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
ground
Like other spices that contain anetole, ground star anise has a licorice-like flavor and aroma that is warm and sweet. It will add a bit of complexity to your dish in that its flavor also hints at mint and clove.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.6 oz - REFILL$7
0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.8
chopped
Add a bright, fragrant, and uplifting citrus note.
0.09 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.1 oz - JAR$3
1.1 oz - REFILL$2
4 oz - REFILL$7
0.09 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.8
gourmet sea salt
flakes
This gourmet artisanal finishing salt is harvested by hand from the coast of France. This bright white treasure is comprised of snow-like crystals and has a slight hint of violets. Use only a pinch of this to enhance dishes just before serving.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
3 oz - JAR$7
3 oz - REFILL$6
16 oz - REFILL$29
0.35 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
granulated
Granulated Brown Sugar with a mild molasses flavor in light golden, free-flowing granules.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.50
2.5 oz - JAR$3
2.5 oz - REFILL$2
8 oz - REFILL$8
0.28 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.8
whole
Fennel has a warm and sweet flavor, similar to that of aniseed and licorice.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.1 oz - JAR$4
1.1 oz - REFILL$3
6 oz - REFILL$11
0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50
5.0
crushed
Dried crushed sage is is pungent, earthy, and musty in aroma. It has a strong, savory, slightly bitter flavor. Somewhat peppery with a hint of mint.
0.04 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.35 oz - JAR$5
0.35 oz - REFILL$4
1.5 oz - REFILL$13
0.04 oz - PORTION $0.50
4.9
powder
Onion powder offers concentrated onion flavor, enhancing dishes without moisture. Ideal for rubs, blends, and various cooking needs.
2.5 oz - JAR$5
2.5 oz - REFILL$4
2.5 oz - JAR $5