Thanks To These Christmas In July Recipes, I Get To Celebrate The Holidays Twice A Year

Take the classic frozen margarita into the holiday season with these mistletoe margaritas. Cranberry juice adds the bright color and seasonal spin to these margs, turning the classic summer drink into a holiday cocktail classic.

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These merry mozzarella balls are going to make cocktail hour a little more jolly. Marinated ciliegine (or “cherry sized” mozzarella balls) are combined with white balsamic, garlicky chives, and a little crushed red pepper to signify Christmas colors.

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A black forest cake can feel like a big task to make, but these mini trifles break down the components into a very approachable dessert without the fear of needing to make a layered cake. To make things even easier, I'm using boxed cake mix and cherry preserves.

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This zingy retro classic glazed ham is a stunner set in the center of a table, and just a few easy sides short of a fantastic feast. Beyond the eye-popping pineapple rings and bright maraschino cherries, the glaze lends a shine and texture to the ham’s caramelized crust.

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Why have just mozzarella when you can have burrata? Why have just burrata when you can have pesto-stuffed burrata? This recipe is the best way to upgrade the creamy cheese of the moment with festive holiday colors.

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This pie is the frozen version of a York Peppermint Pattie, and there is something so refreshing about a frozen minty dessert that is impossible to resist. This pie is quick to make and takes a note from our no-churn ice cream with the addition of cream cheese to make it more sliceable.

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This tequila cocktail is the perfect thing for Christmas in July. Just like a classic paloma, this version is made with a base of tequila and grapefruit. But it gets a boost of sweetness and tartness with the addition of cranberry juice cocktail.

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Hot chocolate is a cold-weather must, but in the summertime, sometimes we just can't take the heat. Enter this sweet, creamy, shareable hot cocoa party dip. It’s topped with swoops of whipped cream, a shower of mini marshmallows, and sprinkles, if you're feeling fancy.

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Nothing says hostess with the most-est like a charming and delicious antipasto Christmas tree. This cheesy appetizer sculpture will help you decorate for your Christmas in July party and feed your guests all in one fell swoop.

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This corn casserole transcends commonplace categories into a league of its own. It’s packed with sweet corn, balanced by a pinch of paprika and herby chives, and has an insanely tender and custardy texture that will have you on your third helping before you even know what hit you.

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These mini cheesecake bites are the easiest way to spread some Christmas cheer. Bonus: You can top any holiday treat with these adorable little hats—cupcakes, cookies, Jell-O shots...

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All you need is store-bought sugar cookie dough, an easy homemade buttercream (colored green to nail the Christmas vibes), and your desired decorations to create these tiny edible trees. In 30 minutes, you’ll have the cutest cookie stacks that everyone will be fighting over.

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For Puerto Rican households, pernil is synonymous with the holiday season. Boasting a combination of succulent, flavorful meat and shatteringly crisp skin, this impressive bone-in, skin-on roast pork dish has earned its place as the centerpiece of a Christmas dinner spread.

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News alert—there’s more to holiday desserts than cookies. It's time for ice cream to take center stage, specifically this peppermint ice cream. It's delicious served plain, topped with chocolate sauce, or layered into a Christmas sundae with brownies, whipped cream, and shards of peppermint bark.

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Spinach-artichoke dip is a classic appetizer, but let’s make it a little more festive for the holiday season with these spinach-artichoke Christmas tree skewers. Wrapped in puff pastry, the dip can be shaped into cute little Christmas trees to become individual apps.

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These sliders are a great way to repurpose those Thanksgiving leftovers or use deli-style, oven-roasted turkey. It’s a tasty pairing using whole berry cranberry sauce, which is nicely offset by the creaminess of mild cheddar and the more distinct flavor of gouda. Safe to say, it’s a real GOUDA idea to make these sliders.

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For many families, especially Latinx and Southern families, tamales are a classic Christmas tradition. For others, tamales are a delicious summer snack available in all different fillings and flavors. For Christmas in July, they are are perfect mix of both.

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This crowd-pleasing holiday punch is truly a Christmas miracle. It serves a large crowd, doesn’t shy away from the booze (read: three bottles of wine AND vodka), and looks stunning presented at any holiday party. Plus, it’s endlessly versatile—you can really experiment with it to create your ideal jingle juice.

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These edible letters are cute, delicious, and super-simple to make. Sprinkled with warm cinnamon sugar and filled with decadent Nutella, these cookies have an extra touch of Christmas magic.

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These vibrantly blue, not-so-naughty (read: non-alcoholic!) Jack Frosties are a refreshing departure from the hearty flavors of the holiday season. I borrowed flavors from our Jack Frost cocktail and focused on making the mocktail bright and lemony.

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