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Orange slices can be found year round, but they are mostly associated as more of a traditional Christmas candy. Here in Kentucky, my grandparents would get orange slices once a year. That would be...
It's funny what Christmas memories we all have stored away in our psyche! A lot of childhood memories and impressions create the "Christmas Spirit" for each of us. For me, it is a lot...
This recipe makes for about six to eight serving, so if you want more adjust the ingredients, for example for twelve servings double all the ingredients.
Making Monkey Bread for Holiday dinners has been a tradition in our family for many years. My mother passed the tradition to me. I passed it to my daughter. She passed it to my niece. However,...
Eggnog is not something that is an everyday treat. It's usually associated as a holiday drink. Enjoy drinking eggnog on occasion throughout the year? Love the taste of homemade, but don't need to...
see how easy it is to make christmas cheerio treats...
Need a thoughtful but inexpensive gift idea for the holidays? I made these Hot Chocolate Gift Jars one Christmas and they were a huge hit. Not only are they homemade and beautiful, but the hot...
This bread is great for your holiday meals, it is great tasting and your family and guests will be delighted by it. The recipe makes for about four to six servings, so if you have more guests...
The Christmas holiday is magical and fattening! Let's face it - losing weight is difficult at best and impossible during the Christmas holidays. Don't fight the food! This year, why not...
The Right Wine for the Occasion Which wines to bring—or serve—with a holiday meal? It's a question that plagues many at this time of year, when plans for turkey, ham and root vegetables conquer...
With the upcoming holiday season approaching quickly, the last thing you need to worry about is how to store all of your holiday food in your refrigerator. Here are some tips and tricks that I use...
Everyone loves cupcakes and Christmas is a perfect time to make them for your guests. These are easy to do and look very pretty and festive on your holiday table. With only a few simple...
This holiday season, here is an old fashioned European ginger bread cookie recipe you can make. It has been made for centuries in a similar manner in Eastern Europe. These cookies come out thin...
You can easily make a cake that looks like a very pretty wrapped Christmas gift. This requires only a few ingredients and no cake decorating skills. Even an amateur can make this easy Christmas cake.
Eggnog is one of those holiday drinks that I simply cannot keep away from, its rich and creamy and simply smells divine. Eggnog can either be prepared by gently cooking it on the stove top or the...
Honey ham combines the rich smoky flavor of ham and pairs it with the naturally sweet essence of honey. And though you can purchase honey ham cold cuts in the meat case of your local market....
On a chilly day, how comforting it is to curl up in front of a blazing fire with a delicious cup of hot chocolate that is easily mixed from a hot chocolate sundae cone. The ingredients are placed...
Spritz is a typical drink that is commonly served in the northern part of Italy especially in Venice which had influence from the Austrian Empire. The drink is very popular all year round in the...
Baked Brie is the hit of many holiday parties, and very easy to prepare. It is the most popular of appetizers requested by my clients. Although quick and easy, it is not a recipe that cannot be...
Sugar Cookies are great for any occasion or holiday. The buttery taste of fresh sugar cookies coated in a glorious array of colors bring warm cheery smiles and memories of past holidays. Sugar...
During the holidays, a special treat for either parties or family get-togethers is a bowl of roasted nuts. This is a quick and easy recipe for roasting and saving your favorite nuts. Serve these...
If you have some serious chocolate lovers on your holiday gift list, consider making up a chocolate lover's dream gift basket! Here are some ideas on how to fill a basket for the special chocolate...
These are a Christmas tradition in my family. The recipe has been passed down for generations. They are delicious, and very festive. Making these cookies is a great thing to do as a family!
This recipe was passed down to me from my dad and I plan to pass down to my children. Cherry Crunch was first introduced to me around the age 3 by my dad who was the cook of the house. Our...
Homemade Christmas cookies are an excellent gift option for family, friends and co-workers. Freshly baked treats are always appreciated and are quite affordable to make and give. Many of us...
This article is about not only the holiday season, but also the winter season when a lot of us are not as active as usual. What I write about are my own experiences with food when I am inside more...
Traditionally served on Christmas, Christmas pudding existed as early as the 14th century. Children used to stir the pudding and make a wish on "stir-up sunday." Recipes for Christmas pudding...
For 30 years, my family has been making Christmas cookies over the Thanksgiving weekend in a huge Cookie Daze celebration. We freeze them and bring them out during the holidays for everyone's...
This gingerbread recipe is an extremely old recipe. It is for actual gingerbread cake, not the cookies. This recipe makes enough to fill 3 8-inch cake pans. Eat it as a bread, or ice it with cream...
Christmas cookie bouquets are a creative alternative to the traditional cookies in a tin. A cookie bouquet consists of a bunch of cookies that are baked onto a stick, like a lollipop. They are...
Holiday recipes are a most for most families. We see recipes everywhere, but we end up losing them. Here is a way to gather and organize those recipes.
Food gifts are great and thoughtful gifts to give during the holidays. They not only let a friend or loved one know you are thinking of them but they also tell the person who receives such a gift...
Finger foods are a no-muss, no-fuss way to feed guests at your holiday party or event. Most finger foods don't require hours of preparation and can be made quickly for guests and partiers. Holiday...
This fudge made of sour cream is one of the most unusual fudges I've ever tasted. It's sweet, yet has a tang.
It is a long tradition to give family and friends fruitcakes during the holidays. But since many people regift fruitcakes it is important to know how long they can last.
Holidays are exciting times for kids, full of many things to see, do and taste. If you plan to host a holiday party or event for kids, you must have snacks. Tasty holiday snacks make special days...
Christmas is a special time of year for family activities. Letting your kids help you cook can be an experience they will remember as they get older. Start a family tradition that involves cooking...
Baked Ravioli? Yes, It is just like lasagna except ravioli' s. The ricotta cheese is already inside the ravioli. $aving you money. This dish is made the same as lasagna and tastes no different.
Christmas pudding was a traditional grand finally to the holiday meal. And because it was the center of attention they made quite the show stopper out of it. And now I will tell you how. And how...
Do you like Christmas baked goods, but don't want to bake. Baking could easily slip past you this year. Usually, the Christmas tree, Christmas lights, Christmas decorations, Christmas cards,...
Christmas wedding showers are festive gatherings that put everyone in the holiday spirit while also celebrating an upcoming wedding. Cakes are a tradition of all bridal and wedding showers so...
You might be lucky to live in a location where it is warm enough to camp out on Dec. 25. Or maybe your family likes to celebrate Christmas in July. No matter when you go on your Christmas...
This is a fun and easy recipe. Toffee Brittle is great to make during the holiday season. I fill colorful party bags with this toffee and give one to each of my guests on Christmas Eve.
Ever look out at the bounty of snow outside and wonder how you can have fun with it? How about make ice cream with it. No ice cream maker needed. You can omit the chocolate and make vanilla, but...
Christmas is an ideal time to present friends and family with edible gifts. Presenting a fruit basket is one way to celebrate the holidays. Finding the right vendor and variety of contents can...
Chocolate Covered Pretzels are fun and easy to make and look festive during the holidays on the table! They can be sold in lots of two at a flea market, yard sale or church bazaar. The decorative...
This rum cake recipe has been in my family for a long time. Kids always flocked to this cake, thinking they were getting away with something and soon were hooked (on cake, not rum). The...
Who doesn't love a chewy, jumbo chocolate chip cookie? That taste of home and childhood. Those homemade cookies just seemed to make everything alright. With the economy so tight, homemade gifts...
Since I have started making homemade cranberry sauce, it has become a tradition. My kids will not eat anything else now. No more of the cans to open and slice. Start your own traditions at...