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Crispy Skillet Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions and Chestnuts

Ben | Havocinthekitchen December 18, 2025Chestnuts5

Golden, crispy skillet gnocchi tossed with deeply caramelized onions, buttery sage, rosemary, and tender chestnuts make this crispy skillet chestnut gnocchi feel both rustic and festive. Despite its simplicity, this dish delivers bold winter flavours, a satisfying texture, and just enough elegance to shine on a holiday table or during cozy evenings after the celebrations wind down.

Festive Chestnut Apple Relish with Rosemary and Brandy

Ben | Havocinthekitchen November 23, 2025Chestnuts, Cranberries4

Top-down view of festive chestnut apple cranberry Relish in a white bowl, garnished with rosemary, cranberries, and orange zest, surrounded by evergreen branches and holiday décor.

This chestnut apple cranberry relish brings together soft apples, sweet-tart cranberries, tender chestnuts, and aromatic herbs for a beautifully balanced holiday condiment. Infused with nutmeg, honey, and a splash of brandy, this richly textured chutney adds a warm, seasonal touch to cheese boards, roasted meats, or festive appetizers.

Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls with Honey and Rosemary

Ben | Havocinthekitchen November 20, 2025Cranberries, Daisy, Pistachios6

Cranberry pistachio goat cheese balls coated in crushed pistachios, arranged in a red plaid bowl with rosemary, dried orange slices, and festive winter greenery.

This cranberry pistachio goat cheese appetizer blends creamy goat cheese with sweet dried cranberries, fragrant rosemary, bright orange zest, and a touch of honey. Rolled in finely chopped pistachios, each bite is festive and elegant, making these perfect for any gathering.

Honey Orange Cranberry Sauce with Rosemary

Ben | Havocinthekitchen November 17, 2025Cranberries, Triple Sec3

A bowl of honey orange cranberry sauce garnished with orange zest, rosemary, and sliced cranberries, served in a red tartan dish with holiday greenery.

This honey orange cranberry sauce brings together tart cranberries, vibrant citrus, natural honey sweetness, and a subtle aromatic edge from rosemary and optional orange liqueur. It’s a wonderful holiday condiment for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, offering a bright, festive alternative to traditional cranberry sauce.

Cranberry Maple Orange Sauce with Brandy and Rosemary

Ben | Havocinthekitchen November 13, 2025Brandy, Cranberries7

Cranberry maple orange sauce in a festive bowl, topped with fresh orange zest and a sprig of rosemary, surrounded by holiday greenery.

This cranberry maple orange sauce brings together tart cranberries, fragrant citrus, maple sweetness, and a subtle aromatic edge from rosemary and brandy. It’s an excellent holiday condiment that works beautifully for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, offering a bright, festive alternative to traditional cranberry sauce. With the primary keyword cranberry maple orange sauce featured naturally here and throughout the post, this version stands out as a beautifully balanced, seasonal twist.

Savoury Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Onions and Prosciutto

Ben | Havocinthekitchen October 27, 2025Daisy, Prosciutto5

Bowl of creamy savory sweet potato mash topped with golden caramelized onions, crisp prosciutto, and fresh thyme sprigs — a rich and festive side dish perfect for holiday dinners.

Rich, aromatic, and beautifully festive: This savoury sweet potato mash brings a cozy, elegant twist to classic holiday sides. With creamy, buttery potatoes infused with thyme, nutmeg, and smoked paprika, and a luscious topping of caramelized onions, prosciutto, and sage, it’s a warm and flavourful dish perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas entertaining.