10 Hatchbuck Family Food Recipes to Get You In The Holiday Spirit Natalie Slyman When the holiday season rolls around, I get so, so excited. The joy of getting together with family and friends to share in each other’s presence, laugh (loudly), catch up, and of course, eat wonderful and delicious food is something that makes this time of year extremely special. Good food and tradition often go hand-in-hand. Nothing compares to grandma’s pasta or mom’s gingerbread house. And who could forget the staples, like your aunt’s turkey and your dad’s eggnog? Whatever that traditional holiday dish, drink, or meal is for you, we hope this year it’s just as good as you remembered it and that it finds you and yours healthy and happy. A few of us at Hatchbuck wanted to share some of our favorite family holiday recipes, from pies and cookies to cocktails and entrées. Feel free to try any of these with your family and friends this year to create new traditions and memories.Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot PieHatchbucker: Jessica Lunk“I love this recipe because you can use whatever meat or veggies you have to make something super yummy and filling!”Ingredients:1 lb cooked chicken breast (or substitute your favorite protein)Olive OilChopped or Frozen Veggies. I like Onion, Celery, Carrots, Peas.1 can of condensed cream soup. I like the cream of celery.1 box Jiffy cornbread mix.Instructions:Make the cornbread mix and follow the cornbread mix instructions to preheat the ovenSaute veggies in olive oil in a large cast-iron skilletAdd cooked chickenAdd cream of soupPour cornbread mix on topTransfer skillet to the oven and bake according to the cornbread mix instructionsHoliday Mashed PotatoesHatchbucker: Tricia O’Donnell Coombs Ingredients:3 pounds (12 medium) peeled, cooked potatoes One package (8 ounces) cream cheese 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter Two eggs slightly beaten1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp salt Dash of pepperInstructions: Mash potatoes in a large mixing bowl with lumps removed. Add cheese and butter in small pieces. Mix well. Add in sour cream while mixing. Add milk to eggs and beat slightly. Add to bowl with salt and pepper and beat until blended. Place in a greased casserole dish and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until lightly browned on top.Poppy Seed BreadHatchbucker: Erin Posey“My mom cooks about 200 loaves every Christmas and delivers them all over the place. Every doctor, dentist, church worker, my dad’s employees, my coworkers, the mailman, etc. get one. People look so forward to this every year!”Ingredients:Bread:3 cups flour1 ½ tsp saltOne ¼ tsp baking powderThree eggs1 ½ cups milk1 1/8 cups oil1 ½ tsp poppy seeds2 ¼ cups sugar1 ½ tsp of each: vanilla, butter flavor, almond extractGlaze:¾ cup of sugar¼ cups orange juice½ tsp each: vanilla, butter, almondHeat glaze over low heat until sugar is solved. Do not boil. Poke a few small holes in bread and pour over while the bread is hot. Instructions: Mix the flour, salt, and baking powderAdd the eggs, milk, oil, poppy seeds, sugar, vanilla, butter flavor, and almond extractBake in a loaf pan, full half full – 45 min at 350Mix the glaze ingredients in a saucepanHeat glaze over low heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Poke a few small holes in the bread and pour over while the bread is hot. Layered SaladHatchbucker: Erin Posey“One of those gross but really yummy holiday traditions.”Ingredients:Head of lettuce1 head of cauliflower 1 bag of frozen peasGreen onionMayo (not Miracle Whip)Package of Italian seasoningBacon bits (Bacos work best)Grated parmesan cheeseInstructions:Chop the lettuce, cauliflower, and green onionsIn a large bowl, layer the following, in even layers and this order: Lettuce, cauliflower, frozen peas, and green onions.Add a thick layer of the mayo, the package of Italian seasoning, bacon bits, and grated parmesan cheese.Let it sit overnight, then stir together completely right before serving.Cheesecake PieHatchbucker: Erin Posey“ This is an old family recipe from my husband’s great-grandma.”Ingredients:Pie filling:2 – 8 oz. packages of cream cheese3 eggs¾ cup of sugar2 tsp vanillaJuice of ½ lemon – no seedsPie crustTopping:1 cup sour cream¼ cup of sugar2 tsp vanillaJuice of ½ lemon – no seedsInstructions:Add all the pie filling ingredients into a bowl and mix. Put the pie crust in a pie baking pan, then add the filling.Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow it to cool for 20 min.Mix together the topping ingredients. Pour on top and bake for another 10 min.Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving, preferably overnight.Granny’s Southern Pecan PieHatchbucker: Lindsey Stroud“This is my grandmother’s recipe, she lives in Louisiana.”Ingredients:Pie Filling:3 Eggs, Slightly Beaten1 Cup Sugar1 Cup Karo Syrup (light corn syrup)2 tbsp Butter1 tsp Vanilla1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of Chopped PecansPinch of SaltPie Crust:*Makes two 2 nine 9 inch crusts.2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour (sifted)3/4 Cup of Crisco1 tsp Salt4 tsp Sugar9-10 tbsp Ice Cold WaterInstructions: Blend all the pie filling ingredients together in a large bowl, except for the pecans.Once the ingredients are well-blended, stir in pecans and then pour into a 9-inch pie pan.Bake at 350 for about 50-55 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.For the crust, mix all the pie crust ingredients thoroughly and dived into 2 balls. Roll on a floured surface until desired thickness.Place rolled dough into pie pan and shape. Prick dough with a form around the sides and bottom.Monster CookiesHatchbucker: Katie Culp“They are so ridiculous and take my mom an entire day to make!”Ingredients:1 dozen eggs2 pounds brown sugar4 cups white sugar¼ cup vanilla1 pound margarine3 pounds peanut butter1 pound each of M&Ms, pecans, and chocolate chips18 cups oatmeal8 tsp baking sodaInstructions:Cream margarine and sugars.Add the eggs, vanilla, and remaining ingredientsMix with your handsBake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutesYiayia’s Dolmathes Hatchbucker: Allie Wolff“Dolmathes are my favorite thing ever, and the lemon sauce that my yiayia puts on them is mind-blowing.”Ingredients:Dolmathes:Sliced onion½ stick butter 1-8 oz. jar grape leaves 1 lb. hamburger meat⅓ lb. pork sausage1 medium dry, diced yellow onion2 tsp dill or 3 tsp dried and crumbled mint leaves½ cup of uncooked riceSalt and pepperLemon Sauce:3 eggs1 ½ lemonInstructions:Dolmathes:Add grape leaves to a pot of boiling water.Let boil for about 2 minutes, then drain.In a large pot, place ⅓ cup water, sliced onions, salt, and pepper and simmer until liquid is gone.Add ½ stick of butter and saute onion until golden.Add 2 cups of water and simmer for five minutes. Add more salt as needed and turn off the heat.Mix together the hamburger, pork sausage, diced yellow onion, salt, pepper, dill or crumbled mint leaves, uncooked rice, and ⅓ cup of water. Spread the drained leaves out on a cutting board, vine side up and smooth side down.Add a tbsp of the meat mixture to each leaf. Wrap each leaf very tightly (sides first, then roll into a fat cigar size).Place the dolmas in a pot on liquid and cover.Let cook for 40 minutes. Lemon Sauce:Separate the three eggs and beat the egg whites till stiff.Add yolks and the juice of 1 ½ lemon.Add some liquid from pot until the bowl is warm. Pour lemon sauce into the large pot over dolmas.Sweetheart CookiesHatchbucker: Natalie Slyman“Every year my mom and I make a big batch of various kinds of cookies for the holidays. These are my favorite ones.”Ingredients:¾ cup sweet butter½ cup of sugar1 ½ cups flour1 egg yolkJam or preserves of your choice (I love raspberry)Powdered sugarInstructions: Mix all ingredients together in order listed, kneading in the flour.Chill dough several hours.Form tiny balls and place them in greased tins.Make a thumbprint in the center and fill with jam Bake at 350 degrees until cookies are very light brown, approximately 12 – 15 minutes. Let completely cool, then top with powdered sugar. Dad’s Bloody MaryHatchbucker: Natalie Slyman“My dad loves Bloody Mary’s, so every Christmas morning, he makes one for me, and it’s delicious.”Ingredients:Tito’s VodkaZing Zang Bloody Mary MixTobasco sauceGarlic powderSalt and pepperGarnishes:Salt for rim of glassLemonLimeCheese stuffed green olivesCeleryBaconPeppersPickle spearsInstructions:Mix together the vodka, bloody mary mix, Tobasco sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a cocktail mixer. Shake well. Pour over ice.Select garnishes of your choice.Enjoy! Happy holidays from all of us at Hatchbuck!