Cover of Savor the Holidays by Cyman Huang

Published February 9, 2024 · 312 pages · CymanSayz

Savor the Holidays

150 Savored Recipes

★ 5 · 1 ratings · Kindle Edition · Paperback

About the book

One hundred and fifty recipes organized by occasion: Thanksgiving and Christmas, Lunar New Year, Easter and spring gatherings, Fourth of July, and the small holidays in between.

Mains, sides, breads, desserts and make-ahead plans, with timing guides for cooking for a crowd without losing the day.

“Holiday cooking is logistics wearing an apron. Get the schedule right and the food takes care of itself.”

Author's note

Table of contents

  1. Introduction: Cooking for a Crowd
  2. 1. Make-Ahead Strategy and Timelines
  3. 2. Thanksgiving
  4. 3. Christmas and Winter Tables
  5. 4. Lunar New Year
  6. 5. Spring and Easter
  7. 6. Summer Holidays
  8. 7. Cookies, Cakes and Sweets

Sample recipe from this book

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs opens the appetizer chapter of Savor the Holidays — a crowd-pleasing bite built for gatherings, parties, and festive tables.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Paprika, for garnish
  • Fresh chives, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 minutes.
  3. After 10 minutes, carefully drain the hot water from the saucepan and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let the eggs cool completely.
  4. Once the eggs are cool, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell. Peel off the shells and discard.
  5. Cut each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a separate bowl.
  6. Mash the egg yolks with a fork until they are crumbly.
  7. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the mashed egg yolks. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the hollowed-out egg white halves.
  9. Sprinkle the Deviled Eggs with paprika for garnish and, if desired, sprinkle some fresh chopped chives on top for added flavor and presentation.
  10. Arrange the Deviled Eggs on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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