Christmas
Christmas cuisine varies widely around the world, with each country and culture adding its own unique flavors and traditions to the festive table.
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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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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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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…
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Crazy Quilt Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Crazy Quilt Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic with a new look. During the Christmas holidays, use red and green maraschino cherries.
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Cranberry Curd
Cranberry Curd is a delicious spread for toast, bagels, etc. It is especially suitable for the holiday season.
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Linda’s Candy Cane Cookies
Linda’s candy cane cookies are a festive treat we make during the holiday season, combining the flavors of peppermint and sweet dough. We use this same recipe to make cutout cookies. Loosely mix all the colored doughs together, roll out and make tri-color cutout cookies using your favorite cookie cutters.
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Double Decker Fudge
Chocolate fudge on the bottom and peanut butter fudge on the top. This is truly a marriage made in heaven. Removing fudge from a pan lined with parchment paper is a straightforward process. Here are some steps to help you do it successfully. Cut parchment paper: Cut a piece of parchment paper with handles so that it fits inside…
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Traditional Chex Mix
This is the Traditional Chex Mix recipe that’s been a favorite for years. There is play room for ingredients in this recipe. A variation of this recipe is called Nuts and Bolts.
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Sugar Cookies
This is the best sugar cookie dough ever! You can use this recipe for other shaped sugar cookies throughout the year for all occasions. Tips for making perfect sugar cookies Use eggs at room temperature for better incorporation, improved volume and even baking. To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, place them in a bowl of lukewarm water for…
