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2021 iDegrees Holiday Cookbook
Happy Holiday from the iDegrees Student Council. Enjoy holiday recipes submitted by students, alumni, faculty and staff from around the world!

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  • Mixed Veggie with Hot Garlic Sauce

    Side Dish

    Submitted by Tabinda Kazmi, iMBA Fall 2021 Cohort

  • Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

    Side Dish: This is part of my 2021 Christmas Eve Dinner, a gourmet feast I have made every year since 2010(except 2020). I started this tradition with my wife and in-laws, and it has grown to include my children and my parents when they moved to be closer to me in 2016. 

    Submitted by Eric Scott, iMBA Spring 2021 Cohort

  • Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

    Side Dish: This is part of my 2021 Christmas Eve Dinner, a gourmet feast I have made every year since 2010(except 2020). I started this tradition with my wife and in-laws, and it has grown to include my children and my parents when they moved to be closer to me in 2016. 

    Submitted by Eric Scott, iMBA Spring 2021 Cohort

  • Yorkshire Pudding

    Side Dish: This is part of my 2021 Christmas Eve Dinner, a gourmet feast I have made every year since 2010(except 2020). I started this tradition with my wife and in-laws, and it has grown to include my children and my parents when they moved to be closer to me in 2016. 

    Submitted by Eric Scott, iMBA Spring 2021 Cohort

  • The Best Turkey & Stuffing You'll Ever Have!

    Main Course: This recipe was cited by my Mom as "the best turkey I've ever had". It's also the most-requested item when my team at work has a potluck (3 for 3 so far...). I hope it brings as much joy to you and your family and friends!

    Submitted by Mathew Varsava, iMBA Fall 2021 Cohort

  • Cabbage Rolls (Sarmi)

    Main Course: I am born to immigrant parents from Germany, but I was raised also by my stepfather who is Bulgarian. He provided for me and my siblings. One of our traditions on Christmas Eve was eating cabbage rolls called Sarmi. I think after many years of trying to replicate what my father has made for us I finally feel like I made a match. It is a process. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

    Submitted by Solveig Gehrken, iMSM Fall 2020 Cohort

  • Garlic Herb Butter Prime Rib with Red Wine Au Jus

    Main Course: This is part of my 2021 Christmas Eve Dinner, a gourmet feast I have made every year since 2010(except 2020). I started this tradition with my wife and in-laws, and it has grown to include my children and my parents when they moved to be closer to me in 2016.

    Submitted by Eric Scott, iMBA Spring 2021 Cohort

  • Gma Muffler's Christmas Cookies

    Dessert: This Muffler Family favorite is great for baking with kids!

    Submitted by Laurel Purves, iMBA Fall 2020 Cohort

  • GiGi's Peanut Butter Balls

    Dessert: These are our family's favorite holiday treats so they never last long!

    Submitted by Whitney Smith, Director of iDegrees Learner Relations

  • Lola's Leche Flan

    Dessert: This recipe was given to me by my Lola (Grandma) and was a dessert our entire family looked forward to at all gatherings. She is 91 now and does not cook that often. However, since I've started making it for the family, having her approval and loving my take on this, means so much to me!

    Submitted by Czarina Hagedorn, iMBA Fall 2020 Cohort