When the temperature drops outside, it’s your chance to turn up the cozy vibes inside. Make your home warm and inviting, and gather with friends and family around the fire. Whether you’re lighting up the fire pit outside, or stoking the fireplace inside, there are countless ways to create cozy, delicious moments. And it all starts right here!
Betty has a variety of recipes for both indoor and outdoor gatherings. Perfect for kicking off a cozy holiday party any time of day. While you may not find chestnuts roasting on an open fire, you’ll discover treats and flavors that elevate the festive fun.
Get the Gear
Before you can start the fire, you’ll need to set the scene! If you’re heading outside, begin with an outdoor fire pit. Whatever footprint you’re working with, find one that strikes the right balance of heat, elegance, and safety. From there, give your guests a place to gather with a set of outdoor rocking chairs.
Boost the cozy factors indoors with some comfy throw pillows and blankets that create an inviting atmosphere. Next, it’s all about the food. Make sure you have indoor and outdoor friendly servingware, some cute mugs for hot drinks and hot cocoa, and plenty of skewers for s’mores, and more. With everything in place, you’re ready to gather around the fire and embrace the warmth of the season!
Outdoor Recipes: Bring out the Best in the Backyard
Heading out to the fire pit? You’ll want to bring something hot to drink. But not just any everyday cup of coffee will do. This is Christmas, after all! Raise the bar with a rich, comforting mug of hot chocolate or cider, bursting with the flavors of the season. For an adult twist, add some spiced rum or cinnamon-flavored liqueur. For the best fireside treats, you truly cannot beat the classics—s’mores are the perfect way to get everybody around the fire. Add some festive flavors by swapping the crackers with chocolate-covered mint cookies, using peppermint chocolate as the filling, or getting creative with our blueberry-granola foil pack recipe.