Contribute Your Recipes for a Patch Holiday Cookbook

‘Tis the season for indulgent and festive eating, and we want to hear what your favorite holiday recipes are. Send your recipes to drew@patch.com to have them included in a South San Francisco Patch holiday cookbook.

In the meantime, to get the recipe sharing started we scouted the internet for some popular holiday eats, from the main course to dessert and, of course, a little spiked eggnog.

• Christmas Ham

Paula Deen, the Food Network’s reigning queen of maximum flavor, maximum calorie foods, brings us this simple but flavorful recipe for a (literally) breaded ham.

• Norwegian Christmas Rice Pudding

Though English Plum Pudding is more traditional, most recipes must be made at least two weeks in advance to achieve the desired flavor and consistency. So for those who weren’t thinking of their Christmas puddings three weeks ago, here is a lighter Norwegian alternative that’s especially perfect for those who want an all-sweet, not savory pudding.

• Candied Yams

Orange juice, cinnamon and ginger help this classic recipe hold up well beyond Thanksgiving. Be sure to follow the author’s instructions to baste the yams frequently during the baking process to prevent them from drying out.

• Overnight Soft Herb Rolls

Be careful if you set out these dinner rolls, seasoned with fresh dill, rosemary, chives and parsley, too long before dinner – they may not be around once you serve the main course. Light and airy, the flavors in these puffy buns stand on their own, and as the name implies, the dough can be made a day ahead of time.

• Peppermint Meltaways

Not only is this recipe easy to make, festive and delicious, but it also calls for homemade frosting, one of a baker’s simplest and tastiest tricks. Soft and pillowy, these drop cookies allow for creative freedom: try adding in red and green food coloring to the dough or sprinkle crushed Andie’s Candies in the frosting.

• Brandy Eggnog

Tawny port joins the traditional brandy to give this nog a twist and a bit more bite. Made quickly in a shaker, this one will be easy to concoct even after a big dinner.

Now it’s your turn – tell us your favorite holiday recipes, whether it’s for a Christmas goose, latkes or a festive aperitif. Send your best recipes to drew@patch.com.