Holiday Recipes

The first time I experimented using beer to replace the milk in biscuits was out of want. We wanted some biscuits to go with the gravy that I was was going to make for dinner, but we didn't have...

As a child we looked forward to Christmas, because along with the gifts that were exchange it was time for Alfajores de Marjarblanco. Mom would only make these delicious melt in your mouth...

This recipe is the easiest & produces the most delicious kolacke cookie you ever ate! I got it one Christmas when I made a delivery to my boss’ mother’s house and she was baking. She didn’t...

Today I am planning to ehow how to make a honey ball dessert. Growing up in an Italian family, nothing says Christmastime then Struffoli! They are small golden nuggets of dough coated with a honey...

In Germany, gingerbread was already eaten in the medieval times. One German town famous for its delicious and traditional Christmas gingerbread is Nuremberg, Bavaria. But getting gingerbread from...

Easy Flaky Pie Crust....in this case, for a pumpkin pie! Recipe makes one crust. For two crusts (double crust pie) double the recipe.

If you've been searching high and low for the best cookie recipe you can find but haven't come up with much success, you're in the right place! And with the holidays fast approaching, what better...

This Sugar Cookie recipe is easy to follow and has great results. The convenience of this recipe is that the dough is made ahead of time, which means once you get into the kitchen with your little...

Breads as aromatic as this one are baked before the New Year and cut on New Year's Day for the traditional good luck ascribed to the finder of the gold coin. Begin by melting over low heat the...

These are cookies my grandmother made every Christmas. They are yummy and very crispy. Easy to make, and great to leave Santa a few on a plate for his visit. Also some suggestions on shapes and...

This recipe for cookie dough chocolate truffles is absolutely to die for and easy to make. These truffles would be great to serve at Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas and holiday parties, to your...

Here is a recipe I have for you on chocolate white chocolate chunk cookies. These cookies are absolutely delicious. Everyone you cook them for are sure to love them. They also make great cookies...

Yummy & slithery - These appetizers will be a huge hit at your Halloween party!

This recipe is a favorite fall treat for my family, delicious and fun because everybody gets their meal served in a cute little pumpkin of their very own. Try it with your favorite soup, too.

Are you looking for a tasty appetizer for your next party - something different from the boring vegetables, chips, and dip? Why not whip up a batch of freshly baked cheese straws. They're quick...

Valentine's Day is a fun holiday for all ages. Making and giving cookies on this special day can be enjoyable for everyone; however, some recipes and ideas are too involved to be practical. Here...

This is a recipe for sugar cookies. I usually make them at Christmas but they can be made any time.

A Halloween party can be great fun. The joy of Halloween can be restored, the spooky stories can be shared, the costumes can be admired and most important the children can have a lot of fun in the...

Placek is a staple in the Polish diet, namely around Easter time. Sometimes, Placek can be dry. Are you looking for a moist placek with decadent crumbles. Check out this recipe for the best...

Panettone, an Italian sweet bread, is a Christmastime staple. It is a tall bread studded with candied fruits and nuts and enjoyed for its light, fluffy texture. Panettone is traditionally served...

Delicious all American apple pie recipe. Perfect for a 4th of July celebration! Simple ingrediants, and easy to make, this apple pie recipe is a keeper.

Making memories is part of what the holidays is all about. For Christmas we spend an entire month doing crafts and making goodies. Easter doesn't seem to have the same attention. We might take our...

Halloween won't be coming around again for a while but there is one thing that you can still enjoy throughout the year: candy corn. This is because you can make this candy at home. Of course,...

Easter Pie, otherwise known as Sausage Pie, is an Italian tradition. For my family it symbolized the Easter Joy. I remember going to Grandma's house for the annual Easter Egg Hunt my Uncle Ralph...

This is perhaps THE most famous traditional Italian Easter dessert, and one of the best of all the Italian recipes. Originally from Naples, it's very common on Easter dinner tables also in Rome...

Here is a recipe that my mother handed down to me from my grandmother. These noodles are always a hit @ every holiday meal I've ever made. They are very easy to make and so delicious....

Rye flour has a unique flavor that is instantly recognizable. In this Easter Bread, it combines with fruits and spices so make a truly special bread.

Hot Cross Buns are not only rich in taste, but rich in tradition as well. They are typically eaten on Good Friday and during Lent. Many stories about the origins of Hot Cross Buns are different,...

Almost every country has its own style of Easter Bread, varied as the years go by. This Argentinian-Style bread can be made in loaves if you wish. I think the round loaves look more festive.

The history of the Hot Cross Bun is long and varied. Buns have been considered the food of the gods, and a powerful weapon against disease. The cross itself, in addition to the traditional...

Everyone and everything is Irish on St. Patrick's day even food! Give your pizza an Irish accent by using green bell pepper cut into rings. Laid flat and given a stem, green bell peppers will bear...

Easter will be Sunday 12 April this year. Last year I went home in Rome for Easter and I wish I could have taken with me all the colors, the taste and the variety of the traditional food that was...

For many American families one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season is making Christmas cookies. Each culture has its own types of cookies that are traditionally made at Christmas,...

Try and find an easy delicious recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls and you are out of luck. Until now. I created this recipe and it was so good people keep asking me for more!

Need some cookies that will appeal to grown-ups for your holiday celebration? While the kids enjoy the frosted sugar cookies, why not serve these almond crescent cookies to your older guests? ...

This German tradition is a lucky food that is said to bring in wealth and success with the new year. Many cultures bake breads and cakes, and this can become your new tradition for the new year.

These rolls are delicious and the recipe is so easy. The nice thing is that you can make them ahead and freeze them to be baked and fresh for Christmas morning. Mine are in the freezer now.

Sugar cookies are a popular treat for people of all ages, especially children. Cutting sugar cookies to fit the season makes them appropriate for any time of year. Grocery stores often carry...

This is a fun, tasty treat for the holiday season. You can include the kids in this Christmas tradition by painting the gingerbread cutouts with food coloring.

These cookies are a pretty and delicious addition to your Christmas cookie plates. The maraschino cherry in the center is like a little jewel and adds a burst of flavor to this yummy treat.

This delicious smelling playdough is perfect for the holidays and will have your house smelling like gingerbread!

A great recipe for homemade treats for your dog. Its called cheesy dog-bone biscuits

This is how you make a Christmas Pie. It would be a great idea for the Holidays coming up!

Years ago a good friend of mine shared this recipe with me. I have made these rolls for Easter, Thanksgiving, and everyday meal times. I love this recipe for 2 reasons. First off the rolls...

My Mom made these cookies over 40 years ago. Needless to say, this recipes makes the best sugar cookies. The almond extract gives this cookies that special flavor. I prefer to use stick margarine...

Everything about Thanksgiving Dinner is great, the turkey, stuffing and the deserts. . . but who wants to eat a plain ole pie each year? Well I have a fun desert thats traditional but in a modern...

Stollen is a German fruitcake that has been served during the Christmas season for centuries. The official Stollen is made in Dresden, Germany where it is licensed to only 150 bakers in the city....

Baking holidsy sugar cookies is much more fun with friends. Invite three friends for a holiday cookie bake. That means, though, that everything is quadrupled and you will be making a lot of sugar...

This is a delicious braid. It makes a nice addition to a special breakfast. The use of whole-wheat flour makes it a healthy choice.

For an alternative to Halloween candy, try making decorated "hand" cookies. These cookies are made from the shape of your handprint and can be decorated as whimsical or as gruesome as...