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Christmas Cheese Ball

December 22, 2025December 20, 2025 Frank

serves 6 8 ounces cream cheese , softened at room temperature 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 4 strips thick-cut bacon , cooked and crumbled 2 green onions , sliced 3 tablespoons chopped pecans 3 tablespoons Read More …

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White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

December 22, 2025December 20, 2025 Frank

serves 24 cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened at room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking Read More …

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Gingerbread Biscotti

December 21, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

serves 48 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon Read More …

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English Rock Cakes

December 20, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

A traditional Rock Cakes recipe from England, also known as Rock Buns, these favorite pastries feature that famous craggy exterior with a buttery tender crumb that’s flavored with dried currants, candied lemon peel and mixed spice. They’re super easy to Read More …

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Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)

December 19, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren’t the same without Zimtsterne! Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful with a fabulous texture, this authentic Zimtsterne recipe will guide you through step-by-step to ensure your success in Read More …

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Pandoro (Italian Christmas Cake)

December 19, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

serves 8 For the Starter Dough: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lukewarm water 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Main Dough: 1/2 cup lukewarm whole milk 2 1/2 teaspoons Read More …

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Deviled Eggs with Pecans

December 18, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

makes 12 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 1/3 cup pecan meal (see Note) Dash each of garlic powder and onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Hot sauce, to taste 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons yellow Read More …

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Christmas Candy Cane Cookies

December 17, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

serves 48 1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring 1/2 Read More …

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Glazed Ham

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

makes about 12 servings (8½-pound) ham shank (see Note) Whole cloves 1 cup port wine, divided 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 cup ginger ale Preheat the oven to 300°. Score the skin and/or fat Read More …

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Celebration Eggnog

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 Frank

makes 8 to 10 cups 6 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided 1 pint bourbon 1 quart heavy whipping cream Grated nutmeg Beat the egg yolks until they are pale yellow. Add 2/3 cup of the sugar and beat well. Read More …

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Swedish Meatballs

December 15, 2025 Frank

serves 24 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup half-and-half 3/4 pound ground beef 3/4 pound ground pork 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/3 teaspoon white Read More …

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Buttermilk Sugar Cookie Cutouts

December 15, 2025 Frank

serves 24 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Frosting: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, or Read More …

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Christmas Cranberry Salad

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups chopped cranberries 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups chopped unpeeled apples 1/2 cup seedless grapes 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (I used pecans) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Cover marshmallows and cranberries with Read More …

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Christmas Potato Casserole

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

8 large yellow flesh potatoes, cooked & mashed 1 package cream cheese, softened 250 ml sour cream 1 cup 50 ml butter 1/4 cup 5 ml salt 1 tsp 1 ml pepper 1/4 tsp paprika parsley, chopped In large bowl; Read More …

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Ice Cream Christmas Pudding

December 9, 2024December 10, 2024 Frank

1/3 cup toasted almonds, chopped 1/4 cup mixed peel 1/2 cup raisins, chopped 1/2 cup sultanas 1/3 cup currants 1/3 cup rum 1 litre vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup red and green glace cherries, quartered 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 Read More …

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Zucchini Christmas Tree Garnish

December 9, 2024December 15, 2024 Frank

1 Zucchini 1 red tomato or red pepper Cut 3-inch x 1-inch rectangle from zucchini skin. Trim to resemble a tree. Cut several 1/4-inch x 1-inch tomato skin pieces for tree branches. Arrange on plate. Serve with the main meat Read More …

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Christmas Cherry Loaf

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

6 ounce jar maraschino cherries 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Drain Read More …

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Swedish Christmas Kola (Caramel Candy)

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups Granulated Sugar 1 cup Dark Syrup 50 grams Butter (about half a stick) 1 tablespoon Vanilla 3-1/2 cups Heavy Cream 1-1/3 cups Almonds, chopped Mix all ingredients (less the almonds) in a large saute pan, and simmer for Read More …

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Christmas Toffee

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 sticks margarine 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix all ingredients in large skillet. Cook and stir on medium heat until it turns brown. Pour into greased 9×13 pan. Cover top with chocolate chips. When Read More …

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Christmas Cheese Spread