Holiday Recipes

Perfect treat for the holiday season. It's like a mincemeat and pumpkin pie combined together.

One more Great way Santa’s Reindeer are getting prepared for the upcoming Holiday Season! This is a very easy meal to prepare, and you don’t have to use venison meat. Elk or beef also are great...

One more Great way Santa’s Reindeer are getting prepared for the upcoming Holiday Season!

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...

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...

Don't discard those spare turkey parts that have been stuffed into the bird's cavities. Put them to good use by cooking and enjoying them along with the rest of your Thanksgiving meal. The turkey...

My German grandma used to make this traditional German walnut cake with walnuts from the tree in our backyard. It is very rich and has a special, delicious flavor that comes from adding red wine...

The holidays are approaching quickly. Families and friends are making plans to get together and celebrate traditions that have been passed down through the family tree. Others are beginning new...

This is a colorful, delicious loaf full of cranberries, orange flavorings and walnuts. Instead of butter, it uses apple sauce to keep it moist, light and lower in calories. Topped with orange...

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...

Christmas cookies should always be unique and special. Most people love citrus flavored dessert cookies, so these Orange Oatmeal Christmas Cookies will also make wonderful gifts, or cookies to...

Almond butter balls are festive, delicious and easy to make. Prepare these baked almond butter balls for your next holiday event or for any gathering in the year.

Home made matzah is SO delicious - and is so easy to make. Omitting the oil makes it hard like a cracker and using the oil makes it soft like a tortilla. Make a batch of both then decide which...

Nutella is a very popular chocolate spread in Europe. When living in Germany, I learned how to make a cake with Nutella. This is the recipe, which will make your kids beg for more. If you like...

Every year for Thanksgiving or Christmas, the family would get together for dinner. Every year, my Nana would make this corn pudding. It is a family favorite of ours, I hope it is for yours...

This is a delicious creamy corn chowder that you are sure to love. It is a great starter for that thanksgiving meal, on thanksgiving day. If you are looking to just have a nice warm bowl of...

Ramadan is a special Islamic holiday when healthy, adult Muslims fast from sunup to sundown as an expression of their faith in Allah (God). In order to make Ramadan extra special for the little...

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

This is a fruit cake my grandmother made. It is absolutely wonderful unlike any fruit cake you have had before.

You don't have to go to any German restaurant or fly to Germany. Everything is right at home for you and it is very simple. This can be a main entree or a side dish.

When I was a child, my mother made the most delicious ham and potato casserole. When she served it, I could never get enough. As an adult, I have searched and searched for this recipe without...

The Christmas holidays are one of the biggest baking seasons of the year, and many gifts are exchanged during that time. This makes "make a mix" food gifts a popular option. All you have to do is...

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....

I am going to teach you how to make the best turkey gravy. Once you taste this gravy you will never serve canned gravy again.

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.

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...

Valentine's Day, one of my favor holidays. It's just not long enough, it should be celebrated at least a week long. A week long celebration event of love would do us all some good. Here is a...

Once you have roasted your prime rib you will have these wonderful tasty drippings that you should not waste. Here is a recipe that will go great with your roast.

Countdown to Christmas has started; friends and family will be heading over soon. What do you have for snacks? A traditional Christmas favorite is shortbread. A quick and easy recipe will have you...

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.

A Hanukkah treat, latkes, also called potato pancakes, are crispy potato patties shallow fried on the stove and served with applesauce or sour cream. Latkes are easier to make than you'd think. ...

Champurrado is a delicious thick and creamy Mexican drink, used especially during the Holidays. This drink goes great with tamales and sweet breads, but can also be enjoyed without food. Enjoy!

You know that one family recipe that someone is required to make every year for the Holidays? It could be the stuffing or the pie or anything. In our family, it is the cookies. I have made...

Oliebollen are a very old national tradition in Holland for Christmas treats. They are deep fried in vegetable oil at a hot enough temperature so as not to absorb hardly any oil at all. they are...

You can't have a great Thanksgiving meal without gravy to pour over your turkey and potatoes and anything else you like to drown with it. This turkey gravy recipe is a surefire winner for your...

If your thinking of a special Christmas dessert make a rum cake. This one is a yummy dessert. This is a family recipe that my grandmother gave to my mother. Try it with a little rum liquor. You...

This recipe deserves 10 stars!! I mean it. Absolutely delicious. And so very easy to throw together. I kept one of the loaves for myself and took one in to work to share. Everyone was to bring in...

Homemade turkey gravy is economical, and tastes better that the stuff you buy at the store. All you need is the drippings from your roasted turkey and a little bit of flour to make awesome turkey...

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...

Celebrate autumn's bountiful harvest with this colorful, antioxidant-rich twist on an old Italian favorite. A splendid side dish and a fantastic vegan main course, this recipe is a sure hit for...

So you spent hours defrosting the turkey and you set the alarm to go off before sun up. You followed all of the directions but the turkey is tough and dry. This Thanksgiving or anytime that...

These cookies are easy and fun to make.

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....

Turkey gravy is a must have at the Thanksgiving table and is the bane of many a cook. Once you learn the key ingredients and the process required to make gravy, you will be more than happy to...

This reminds me of my childhood- my grandmother spending all day baking with me and my mother. Ah...memories.

There is a bit of chopping involved in this cake but the end result is well worth the effort. For best results, wrap the cake tightly and store for one month before eating.

The World’s Greatest Pound Cake Recipe - My family think's so. They love it and fight over it every time I make it. This Pound cake has to be made strictly according to the steps below. It is...

So many times when people make calamari it is like rubber. They either cook it to long or don't do what i do. I have a simple and easy recipe that anyone can follow.