Favorite Holiday Recipes + A Pretty Giveaway

by | Dec 22, 2011 | BLOG, Breakfasty, Cookies, Cupcakes, Giveaways, Savory Stuff | 111 comments

It seems I’ve developed somewhat of a reputation for being a Grinch. Just because I hate everything about the holidays doesn’t mean I don’t want you guys to have a good time! So, not only have I rounded up all of my favorite holiday recipes, but I’m also going to give one of you a really cute party dress from Shabby Apple*.

Check out the end of this post for details.

But first, let’s eat! Here are my favorite holiday recipes from over the years:

Mulholland dress Shabby Apple

Win this dress!

As promised, I’m giving away a way cute Mulholland dress from Shabby Apple to one of my readers! Can’t wait to win? Well, you can also save 10% on your order when you enter bakeanddestory10off at check out. (Exp Jan 15, 2012)

To enter, “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know you did. (You’ll also have access to special offers when you like them – bonus!) You’ll receive additional entries when you leave additional comments letting me know you:

Good luck, it’s going to look adorable on you!

*Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Shabby Apple. This means I receive a commission if you click one of my links and make a purchase. My credibility is extremely important to me, therefore I only endorse products I have personally purchased and used. This site is independently owned and the opinions expressed here are my own.

Immortal black metal Christmas

Congrats Denise! 

111 Comments

  1. Windy K
    Windy K on December 22, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Amazing dress! I like’d Shabby Apple, what amazing dresses! Already following you on Twitter and FB. Have a fantastic holiday season from a fellow grinch!

  2. shawna
    shawna on December 22, 2011 at 10:43 am

    i liked 🙂

  3. Jessie
    Jessie on December 22, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I liked Shabby Apple on facebook. The thing is I’m recently engaged and hate dresses and thought I’d never find something thats not awful . So, I LOVE it! I was thinking of black , but theres so much cute , pretty yet simple stuff ! the prices are great too! Thanks Natalie for sharing

  4. Amanda
    Amanda on December 22, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Ooo I could use a new dress..I mean who couldn’t theres always a time you need a dress. I have liked Shabby Apple

  5. Jessica
    Jessica on December 22, 2011 at 10:44 am

    ok, liked shabby apple on facebook. i’ve already liked your page, and have followed your twitter for a long time. i also reposted on facebook, and on tumblr.

  6. Amanda
    Amanda on December 22, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I like bake and destroy on FB

  7. Amanda
    Amanda on December 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I follow bake and destroy on twitter @chefbizzaro

  8. Liz
    Liz on December 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

    i liked shabby apple and follow you on facebook and twitter. i love that friggin’ dress. happy holidays!

  9. Amanda
    Amanda on December 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I also shared this post with all my faceboook friends.

  10. Jessie
    Jessie on December 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I liked bake and destroy forever ago 🙂

  11. Stefanie
    Stefanie on December 22, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Liked! This dress would help me actually look sorta classy for once, what a concept! Wow they have great stuff, thanks for introducing me to their website.

  12. Rose
    Rose on December 22, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I “liked” Shabby Apple on Facebook and like Shabby Apple even more offline.

  13. Jen Y.
    Jen Y. on December 22, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Such a cute dress!! i liked Shabby Apple on Facebook, I have been following you on Twitter and facebook for months already 🙂

    Thank you

    Happy Holidays!

  14. Beka M
    Beka M on December 22, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I liked Shabby Apple on Facebook!

  15. Misty
    Misty on December 22, 2011 at 10:48 am

    I liked a whole bunch!

  16. Beka M
    Beka M on December 22, 2011 at 10:48 am

    And I already “like” Bake and Destroy on Facebook

  17. Michelle
    Michelle on December 22, 2011 at 10:48 am

    I don’t just like, I LOVE this dress. Long time follower of yours on fb and twitter.

  18. sylvia
    sylvia on December 22, 2011 at 10:53 am

    i liked Shabby Apple on the FB!
    holy crap, they have cute stuff!

  19. sylvia
    sylvia on December 22, 2011 at 10:56 am

    i already liked Bake and Destroy on the FB, and love it!

  20. Gillian
    Gillian on December 22, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Liked Shabby Apple on FB – lurve the dress!

  21. Rachael
    Rachael on December 22, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Ooohhhhh I liked them on the facebook! I love new dresses!

  22. Rachael
    Rachael on December 22, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Aaaaand I shared this post on facebook!

  23. Sasha
    Sasha on December 22, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Liked! xx x

  24. Rachael Sleighter
    Rachael Sleighter on December 22, 2011 at 11:01 am

    I liked Shabby Apple on Facebook!

  25. sylvia
    sylvia on December 22, 2011 at 11:01 am

    ..and now I have shared this post will all my amigos! woot!

  26. Rachael Sleighter
    Rachael Sleighter on December 22, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I like you on Facebook too! 😉

  27. Jocelyn
    Jocelyn on December 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I liked Shabby Apple on Facebook

  28. Jocelyn
    Jocelyn on December 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I like Bake and Destroy on Facebook

  29. Jocelyn
    Jocelyn on December 22, 2011 at 11:14 am

    I follow Bake and destroy on twitter

  30. anthony muro
    anthony muro on December 22, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Cool man…

  31. Tater
    Tater on December 22, 2011 at 11:14 am

    I just liked Shabby Apple on FB, and I love, love, LOOOOOVE them in the real world!

  32. Tater
    Tater on December 22, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I’ve also liked you on FB for a super long time!

  33. Sueann
    Sueann on December 22, 2011 at 11:22 am

    done and done! 🙂

  34. emily
    emily on December 22, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Dang you and your awesome giveaways!!! I like Shabby Apple on Facebook!

  35. emily
    emily on December 22, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Of course I Like you on Facebook

  36. emily
    emily on December 22, 2011 at 11:27 am

    And of course I follow you on Twitter!

  37. Valerie
    Valerie on December 22, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I’m following you on Twitter

  38. Valerie
    Valerie on December 22, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I’ve liked Shabby Apple on Facebook

  39. Valerie
    Valerie on December 22, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I’ve also liked Bake and Destroy on Facebook

  40. Valerie
    Valerie on December 22, 2011 at 11:35 am

    AND I shared this post on Tumblr

  41. agnes
    agnes on December 22, 2011 at 11:37 am

    cute dress! i like shabby apple on facebook.

  42. Natasha
    Natasha on December 22, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Hello c: I liked you on Facebook, tweeted + followed on Twitter, and posted on Tumblr!

  43. Morgan
    Morgan on December 22, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Ooh, I love that dress!
    I liked SA on facebook. Thanks for the giveaway!

  44. Dena Hamlin
    Dena Hamlin on December 22, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Ohhh I am a HUGE fan of Shabby Apple on FB already. Love love looove their stuff. Such an amazing store. Would love to win this number 🙂 THANK YOU for the opportunity!

  45. Dena Hamlin
    Dena Hamlin on December 22, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I like BakeAndDestroy on FB already too 🙂

  46. Morgan
    Morgan on December 22, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    And I followed you on twitter. Thanks!

  47. Becky Striepe
    Becky Striepe on December 22, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Liked them on Facebook!

  48. Becky Striepe
    Becky Striepe on December 22, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    I already follow you on Twitter, so not sure if that counts. 🙂

  49. Becky Striepe
    Becky Striepe on December 22, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Same on Facebook. I like you all over the internet!

  50. Becky Striepe
    Becky Striepe on December 22, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    …and tweeted the giveaway! Yay!

  51. Emily
    Emily on December 22, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    I like Bake & Destroy & Shabby Apple on Facebook! 🙂

  52. Kim Stewart
    Kim Stewart on December 22, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I am in love with this dress. I liked Bake and Destroy on facebook!

  53. Taylor G
    Taylor G on December 22, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I liked Shabby Apple & Bake and Destroy 🙂

  54. Adriana
    Adriana on December 22, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Gorgeous dress. Liked Shabby Apple on FB.

  55. Adriana
    Adriana on December 22, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    I also already follow you on Twitter (@adrimarr) …

  56. Adriana
    Adriana on December 22, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    … and like B&D on Facebook 🙂

  57. jeanne
    jeanne on December 22, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    I liked it 🙂

  58. Frances
    Frances on December 22, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I liked both Shabby Apple & Bake and Destroy on FB! What a fabulous affiliation to have! Baked goods and beautiful clothes!

    And the pumpkin and maple whoopie pies look fantastic! Well, everything looks fantastic, but especially those!

  59. MeganM
    MeganM on December 22, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    I liked Shabby Apple on FB too 🙂

  60. Tina M
    Tina M on December 22, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook

  61. Tina M
    Tina M on December 22, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    liked you on facebook

  63. Pam
    Pam on December 22, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    I liked Shabby Apple on facebook!

    And I liked you!

    And I shared this with everyone!

  64. Pam
    Pam on December 22, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    Although I clearly didn’t read the post carefully enough.
    I liked you on facebook!

  65. Pam
    Pam on December 22, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    And I shared this on facebook!

  66. Christina
    Christina on December 22, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    What a beautiful dress!! 😀

    I have “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook & “Like” Bake and Destroy on Facebook ( my facebook: http://ow.ly/88uui ), Follow Bake and Destroy on Twitter, & Shared this post on Twitter (link: http://ow.ly/88ut1 ).

  67. Jess
    Jess on December 22, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    I liked (Shabby Apple on FB) – I liked (Bake and Destroy on FB) and I have always followed (Via Twitter) 🙂 – BTW – Bah-Humbug – I am right there with you.

  68. Ash McKnight
    Ash McKnight on December 22, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    I liked both posts on FB and I already follow you on Twitter. The dress is gorgeous! And now I’m off to bake…I just don’t know what yet.

  69. Alisha
    Alisha on December 24, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I liked Shabby Apples and Bake and Destroy on fb and i always follow bake and destroy on twitter. love the site. happy holidays and merry crimmus

  70. Elisabeth
    Elisabeth on December 24, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Gorgeous dress! I like Shabby Apple on FB!

  71. Elisabeth
    Elisabeth on December 24, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    I “Like” Bake and Destroy on Facebook

  72. Elisabeth
    Elisabeth on December 24, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I Follow Bake and Destroy on Twitter

  75. Erin
    Erin on December 25, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Liked shabby apple on facebook!

  76. Crystal
    Crystal on December 25, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Done and Done! I liked shabby apple on the fb

  77. taraophotos
    taraophotos on December 25, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    I like them on facebook

    xoxo

  78. taraophotos
    taraophotos on December 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I like bake and destroy on facebook!!!

    xoxo

  79. taraophotos
    taraophotos on December 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I already follow you on twitter!

    xoxo

  80. emily williams
    emily williams on December 26, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    I like Shabby Apple on Facebook!

  81. emily williams
    emily williams on December 26, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I like Bake and Destroy on Facebook!

  82. emily williams
    emily williams on December 26, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I follow Bake and Destroy on Twitter!

  83. emily williams
    emily williams on December 26, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    I shared the giveaway on Facebook!

  84. Josien
    Josien on December 27, 2011 at 7:34 am

    I liked it!
    Love the dresses they have, i have the perfect pair of shoes to fit with this dress!

  85. Kathy R
    Kathy R on December 27, 2011 at 7:41 am

    I liked Shabby Apple’s page. In fact, I have been a huge fan of Shabby Apple for a long time!

  86. Juliana
    Juliana on December 27, 2011 at 7:45 am

    I liked them on Facebook!

  87. Juliana
    Juliana on December 27, 2011 at 7:46 am

    I liked you on Facebook!

  88. Juliana
    Juliana on December 27, 2011 at 7:46 am

    And I’m already following you on Twitter!

  89. Sarah
    Sarah on December 27, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Gorgeous dress! I’ve liked ShabbyApple on facebook, I’ve also liked Bake and Destroy on facebook aaaaand I already followed you on twitter.

    I’m off to make and eat so many of your eggnog cupcakes that even if I were to win the dress I’d probably end up too fat to fit in it..

  90. Denise O
    Denise O on December 27, 2011 at 7:53 am

    I like Shabby Apple on FB

  91. Denise O
    Denise O on December 27, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I like Bake & Destroy on FB

  92. sheelar
    sheelar on December 27, 2011 at 8:02 am

    DUDE. i wanna dress. i really like dresses!

  93. pink's parlor
    pink's parlor on December 27, 2011 at 8:28 am

    Shabby Apple has been liked. Kudos to all the great things you have accomplished this year, let’s see what successes next year will bring. 🙂

  94. Leslie
    Leslie on December 27, 2011 at 8:41 am

    Lke B & D on FB! Hope I made the entry cutoff!

  95. Leslie
    Leslie on December 27, 2011 at 8:43 am

    I liked Shabby Apple, so cute!

  96. Nicole
    Nicole on December 27, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I shabby apple on facebook.

  97. Bruce Wilson
    Bruce Wilson on December 27, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I liked Shabby Apple on fb. Very nice dress . Very cool B&D

  98. Nicole
    Nicole on December 27, 2011 at 9:21 am

    *liked

    I also follow you on twitter.

  99. Colleen Harvey
    Colleen Harvey on December 27, 2011 at 9:30 am

    I liked it, I really liked it!! 😉

  100. Beth
    Beth on December 27, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Liked Shabby Apple on facebook. Really cute dresses! Already liked you on fb and have been following you on twitter for about a year now. Thank you for always doing these awesome giveaways!!

  101. Kate
    Kate on December 27, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I like it!!!

  103. Jamie
    Jamie on December 27, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    That dress is so cute! I like Bake and Destroy on Facebook!

  104. Susan Ciaccio
    Susan Ciaccio on December 27, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I ‘like’ you on FB, and follow you on Twitter!

  105. jonquil
    jonquil on December 27, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    I liked Shabby Apple on Facebook.

  106. jonquil
    jonquil on December 27, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    I also like Bake&Destroy on Facebook 🙂

  107. Becca
    Becca on December 27, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I’ve “liked” you for a while now on fb!
    And I “liked” Shabby Apple today.

    I’ll keep my fingers crossed. 🙂

  108. Joey Ann
    Joey Ann on December 27, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Like shabby apple- check! Like Bake & Destroy- check!

  109. Laura L
    Laura L on December 27, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    i like shabby apple on fb -laura lynch

  110. Laura L
    Laura L on December 27, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    i like bake & destroy on fb -laura lynch

  111. Laura L
    Laura L on December 27, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    i follow bake&destroy on twitter @curliecue15