Holidays
Cuisine for holidays varies widely around the world, reflecting different cultural traditions, local ingredients, and seasonal celebrations.
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Pecan Pie Pound Cake
Pecan Pie Pound Cake combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the dense, buttery texture of pound cake. Making a delicious pound cake can be a rewarding baking experience! Tips for making the perfect pound cake Use Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality butter, fresh eggs, and good flour. The flavor of these basic ingredients will significantly impact your…
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Spumoni Cake
Spumoni Cake is so tasty! It is also extremely pretty. I’ve been making it for years. Spumoni cake is a dessert inspired by the traditional Italian spumoni, which is a layered ice cream treat typically made with three flavors—chocolate, pistachio, and cherry—along with nuts and fruit. This cake captures the essence of these flavors in cake form. The cake…
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BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Sweet Baby Ray’s, in my opinion, is the very best bottled barbecue sauce out there. Any time I have used it, the final product has been absolutely delicious. Enjoy this recipe for Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Baby Back Ribs. BBQ baby back ribs are usually enjoyed as a main dish and are often served with sides such as coleslaw,…
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Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are sweet, spiced pastries traditionally eaten during the Easter season, particularly on Good Friday. They are known for their distinctive cross on top, which symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus. Hot Cross Buns are made with a rich dough that includes currants or raisins and flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The phrase “hot cross buns” is…
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Capirotada
Capirotada is one of my most prized recipes. Capirotada is normally served during Lent and Easter, but I make it for Christmas also. While at the airline, I ate lunch at a little Mexican hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Rosita’s, at 24th Street and Buckeye in Phoenix. Sadly, a new freeway eventually took this restaurant out. This is the recipe for Capirotada that…
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Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Butter Pecan Ice Cream is full of rich flavors, perfect for a sweet treat any time of the week. Butter Pecan Ice Cream should be eaten within several days. Tips for Ice Cream Success Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with flavors and mix-ins! Always refer to your ice cream maker’s manual for specific instructions and tips.…
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Dresdner Stollen
Dresdner Stollen is a recipe from our friend, Aggie, who brought it back from Germany. Her husband was stationed there for many years with the U.S. Army. Stollen is a type of fruit bread that originates from Germany. It is traditionally associated with the Christmas season and is characterized by its rich flavor, dense texture, and a variety of ingredients.…
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Candy Corn Fudge
Candy Corn Fudge is a favorite recipe for the Harvest Festival holiday. Children love this candy.
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Peanut Blossoms
This is a wonderful recipe from my sister, Kathryn. The original recipe was invented by Freda Smith of Gibsonburg, Ohio for the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off. Peanut Blossoms are classic Christmas cookies that combine the richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of a Hershey’s Kiss. These cookies typically consist of a peanut butter dough ball that is dropped onto a…
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Brenden’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
Is time a factor? Brenden’s Candied Sweet Potatoes to the rescue! Candied sweet potatoes are a popular dish, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving. Brenden’s Candied Sweet Potatoes uses canned sweet potatoes that are coated with a mixture of butter and brown sugar. The sweet potatoes are baked until they are glazed and caramelized, resulting in a sweet, flavorful and…
