Tasty Tidbits

Looking to dine out, enjoy delicious food and get as festive as possible while doing so? Here are just a few places in Oklahoma that decorate to the max for the holidays.

In Tulsa, perhaps the most well-known (for good reason) is Roosevelt’s on Cherry Street. Enjoy New American cuisine while glancing up at a ceiling that is covered – literally – in holiday baubles and greenery. Other Tulsa pit-stops include Bird and Bottle, Valkyrie, Smoke, Ti Amo, Mondo’s, the Chalkboard and Charleston’s.

In OKC, visit Tellers in the old First National Bank building for all things Christmas. Not only will you get delectable Italian cuisine and gorgeous holiday decor, but also specialized events like afternoon teas, a Christmas tree lighting, and a Breakfast with Santa event. Other heavily adorned OKC joints include Bricktown Brewery, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Cheever’s Cafe, FLINT and Cafe Cuvee. 

If you want to try your hand at a sweet treat for your next gathering, we offer a few suggestions. (Recipes can be found with relative ease online.)

The Shortbread Cookie: With a short list of ingredients that include flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar and pure vanilla extract, simple yet delicious shortbread cookies are sure to be a hit. 

Millionaire’s Bars: Combining sugar, butter, almonds, flour, condensed milk, brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, vanilla extract, chocolate and sea salt, the Millionaire’s Bar is a rich, chocolatey confection that will have your guests hankering for more. 

White Chocolate Truffle: Heavy cream, white chocolate chips, cream cheese, Biscoff cookies and sprinkles are all you need for these light, festive treats. You can also flex your design skills by adding festive imagery to the treats! 

Eggnog Pudding: Mix condensed milk, half-and-half, nutmeg, molasses, brandy, salt, eggs, cornstarch, gingersnap cookies, heavy cream and sugar for this tiered pudding that will stun – both in taste and in aesthetics. 

While we can all enjoy a nice holiday ham, turkey, quail or whatever main dish you enjoy on Christmas, the apps can often be the true stars of the show. If you’re in charge of bringing an appetizer to your next gathering, try one of the following. (Recipes can be found with relative ease online.)

Asiago Cheese Biscuits: Already sounds delicious, right? Mini asiago cheese biscuits filled with thinly sliced prosciutto? Yes please. 

Spiced Cashews: Blending sweetness, spice and salt, these warmed cashews are easy to make and easy to eat, too! 

Pimento Cheese Bar: Perfect for those who want to avoid the oven, the pimento cheese dip just requires mixing cheese with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Dippables are a must – try crostinis, olives, crackers or fruit. 

Skillet Spinach Artichoke Dip: Deliciously savory, spinach artichoke dip is a fun and easy-to-make dish for large groups. Consider bringing toast points or fresh bread to dip. 

Made with help from Country Living