Holiday foods nourish in ways that can’t be measured. Our food traditions connect us to each other, to the past and to the future. We can cherish these traditions and recipes while adding our own touches to the season. Traditions are like dessert – there’s always room for more.

Baking Cookies

Cookies take time, and the process is full of messy, wonderful steps. Keep energy up with simple fruit skewers and a creamy yogurt dip to munch on as you go. Bonus: the dip might taste great on the cookies too!

Hors d’oeuvres and Snacks

Brighten your snack table with colorful options like cucumber hummus bites or sweet potato rounds topped with festive garnishes. Make this a new tradition by setting out extra toppings so kids can decorate their veggies – because everyone loves to play with their food.

Holiday Brunch

Holiday mornings can be hectic and hungry guests may turn into Scrooges. Start the day with a make-your-own yogurt parfait bar featuring pre-cut fruits, nuts, granola and yogurt. Need an even quicker fix? Prep breakfast bars ahead of time and freeze them. Thaw the night before so you have something ready before the first guests arrive.

The Main Events

Holiday meals likely have more than a few must-haves for every family. Seasonal flavors bring festive flair—think colorful slaws, cozy soups and vibrant salads. The options are endless. Explore the Snack Pals Holiday Collection for more family-friendly recipes. Everyone should enjoy their favorite holiday foods, but sometimes recipes need to be adapted for allergies or dietary restrictions. If you need help with substitutions for an old handwritten recipe from your great-grandmother, visit your Hannaford Dietitian. We’ll help keep your food traditions alive.