Celebrate Halfway to the Holidays With These Disney Parks-Inspired Recipes!
If you have been reading along here at MickeyBlog, then you know that Disney is currently celebrating Halfway to the Holidays.
That’s right! We may be at the end of June, but it is never too early to get into the holiday spirit. So far, we have passed along updates on Disney’s Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Disney Cruise Line’s holiday plans, and even a sneak peek at how Mickey and Minnie will dress up at Disneyland!
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To keep guests in the holiday spirit, today, Disney decided to share four delicious recipes from previous holiday festivals that you can make from home! When put together, they make the perfect festive meal. Let’s see what Disney has cooked up.
Soup: Pozole
Coming from the ¡Viva Navidad! street party at Disney California Adventure we have our soup dish — Pozole.
The traditional Mexican soup is perfect for family gatherings, and its rich flavor makes it a hit any time of year.
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You can view the full recipe here.
Appetizer: Holiday Ham Slider With Pineapple Cherry Jam
Also, coming from Disney California Adventure, we have our appetizer — a Holiday Ham Slider with Pineapple Cherrry Jam.
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This festive dish is traditionally available during the park’s Festival of the Holidays. With its combination of tender ham, sweet pineapples, and tart cherry flavors, it is the perfect holiday appetizer!
You can view the full recipe here.
Entree: Blackened Catfish Hoppin’ John
Now, we arrive at our main course.
Coming to your kitchen straight from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is our main course — Blackened Catfish Hoppin’ John.
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A staple of New Year’s Day for many in the southern United States, it is considered a good look to eat Blackened Catfish Hoppin’ John to kick off the year.
The full recipe for this dish can be viewed here.
Dessert: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Last but certainly not least, we have our dessert.
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Also coming from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays are these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.
The rich chocolate cookie pairs perfectly with the refreshing peppermint for a taste that will have you ready to sing Christmas carols. You can view the recipe here.
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So, if you, too, want a little bit of the holiday spirit here in July, start cooking!
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