Recipes to Make in Your Holiday Vacation Rental

The magic of the holidays is composed of three things⦠the people you love, a place that feels like home, and food so good you come back for thirds! In the spirit of the season, thereâs no better time to start a fresh tradition than now.  From new recipes on the table to family walks on the beach, a holiday vacation in New Smyrna Beach is guaranteed to add extra cheer to the festivities. Try our easiest and tastiest recipes to make in your NSB condo or home, and celebrate lifeâs blessings of family, food, and the beach!

Appetizer: Fig Jam Baked Brie

Baked brie⦠need we say more? Aside from being a unanimous crowd-pleaser, this appetizer has a gourmet appeal thatâs easy to create. Swing by NSBâs primary grocery store, Publix, on A1A to pick up the recipeâs simple ingredients.

What Youâll Need:

8 oz wheel of brie1 Tbsp of water
½-3/4 cup fig butter or jamSea salt
1 sheet thawed puff pastryCrackers for serving
1 egg 

How to Make It:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Unroll the puff pastry onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread an even layer of fig butter all over the pastry, then place the wheel of cheese in the center.
  2. Spread more fig butter on top of the cheese then sprinkle everything with sea salt.
  3. Whisk together the egg and water then brush the pastry with the egg wash, and sprinkle more sea salt on top.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the outside is golden brown and puffed.

Where to Make It:

Southwind 402âs kitchen was designed for entertaining! This oceanfront condo was recently renovated with chic white cabinetry, countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an eye-catching backsplash. Serve the warm, freshly baked brie at the breakfast bar with crackers, apple slices, and glasses brimming with wine. Four bar stools line the counter making it easy for family to hang out and snack while you continue the holiday preparations. If you prefer to keep the kitchen free of too many cooks, set the appetizer out on the condoâs oceanfront balcony. Your Fig Jam Baked Brie will be unforgettable when enjoyed on the outdoor dining set in full view of the ocean!

Side Dish: Classic Homemade Turkey Stuffing

No holiday table is truly complete without stuffing! Ditch the boxed version and elevate your dinner with this classic homemade turkey stuffing. No chef skills required; just simple ingredients and one of our vacation rentalsâ fully-stocked kitchens to prep in.

What Youâll Need:

2 baguettes, country, or sourdough bread1 Tbsp freshly chopped sage
8 Tbsp butter, plus more for baking dish1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, minced
1 large onion, dicedKosher salt
4 stalks celery, thinly slicedFreshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced                                                                                                   4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
½ c. freshly chopped parsley                                                                                        2 large eggs, beaten 

How to Make It: