Recipezaar: Food Gifts,Holiday/Event recipes

Bodacious Blondies

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:10:28 -0500

These candy laced brownies are great for snacks, picnics, class trips, bake sales and good, old-fashioned dessert! Kids love making them almost as much as they like eating them.From Cambell's Kitchen. -- posted by Sharon123

Bittersweet Cheesecake Torte

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:31:54 -0500

From the BHG web site. Looks deicious -- posted by sugar momma

Festive Bavarian Bites

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:33:38 -0500

This is from the December 2009 issue of First Magazine. They look beautiful! Total time does not include time to chill. -- posted by SmoochTheCook

Easy Mock Truffles

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:39:58 -0500

Super easy chocolates for the holidays. I've been making these in many variations for years and everyone loves them. -- posted by becjac67

Brown Paper Bag Pecan Brittle

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:19:11 -0500

I think this is a real step up from peanut brittle, and is such a quick and easy recipe. You cook it until it is the same color as a paper bag. -- posted by CTRmom

Cut out Cookies

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:10:38 -0500

a simple delicious cut out cookie recipe (with lemon and vanilla extract), this is actually my wonderful mother-in-law's recipe, my husband loves them! -- posted by Kayla Buckner

Crescent Caramel Cinnamon Swirls

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:08:55 -0500

Adapted from a Pillsbury recipe to make it my own! -- posted by Sharon123

Daisie's Mom's Pepermint Fudge

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:11:51 -0500

I got this recipe from another forum. I keep misplacing it, so I put it here for safe keeping. -- posted by Tyshero

White Christmas Holiday Eggnog Fudge

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:30:24 -0500

Our family favorite white fudge! White, creamy rich and oh-so-good!! I make this every year for Christmas, and give plenty away as gifts. Enjoy! -- posted by BecR

Fruit Mince

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:36:24 -0500

The fruit mince needs to macerate for about 2-3 weeks, although the longer the better. I usually make a few jars around August and then let it sit until December. Traditionally suet would have been used instead of butter. Now days most butchers don't carry suet. -- posted by Coasty

S'mores Squares Mix

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:25:40 -0500

From one of those little recipe books of homemade mixes. -- posted by Boo Chef in West Texas

Crunchy Crust Peach Cobbler

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:51:32 -0500

I was looking for peach cobbler recipe that was a bit different and found this one at TOH. Dh ended up making this so that speaks to the ease of the recipe. This would be easy to substitute other fruit for peaches and I personally would increase the fruit filling but it was good as written as well. This makes for a nice cobbler with a crunchy crust with a light meringue flavor. -- posted by Ceezie

Easy Christmas Holly Bundt Cake

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:21:29 -0500

This is a quick and easy cake! Great for when you have company coming over for the holidays. Easy for people like me who aren't great at cake decorating! You can use any flavor for the cake, but I usually make chocolate. You can also make these using mini-bundt pans for individual treats. Enjoy! -- posted by Jennibear

Cheryl Burns Ritzy Nutella Crackers

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:55:01 -0500

White covered Ritz Crackers with Nutella as the filling. Garnish with sprinkles or candies of choice. -- posted by cherylannburns

Ham Pasties

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:58:16 -0500

A good recipe for savory tarts. Good warm or cold. Can be frozen. -- posted by momjan

Low Fat Cranberry Almond Bread

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:22:17 -0500

A low fat recipe that produces a very tasty cranberry bread. -- posted by J Mazz

Caesar Salad Mix

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:44:18 -0500

This makes a great Christmas gift! Wrap this up in a basket with a bag of croutons, a tube of anchovy paste and the recipe for Quick Caesar Salad. The recipe comes from The Canadian Living Christmas Book. This recipe makes enough for 3 salads. See recipe#403221 for the salad recipe that goes with this mix. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Eier Kringel (Raspberry-Filled Cookies)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:12:39 -0500

These heart-shaped German cookies are so delicate and delicious. I got this recipe over 25 years ago and have been making them for holiday gifts every since. They also are a lovely treat on Valentine's Day. I usually make them with the liqueur, which makes them extra-special. The cookie dough does need to be refrigerated for several hours, which is not included in the preparation time, so plan accordingly. Because these cookies are quite fragile and no one wants a broken heart, package them in metal cookie tins lined with large paper doilies. Decorate the tops of the tins with familiar small candy hearts inscribed with romantic messages for a unique Valentine's Day gift. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Strawberry Walnut Bread

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:12:45 -0500

This is a lovely quick bread that I enjoy making when fresh strawberries are first in season. It is a springtime treat that goes well with a cup of tea or a cool glass of milk. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Christmas Snack Mix

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:40:54 -0500

I made this for Christmas get together but it could really be enjoyed anytime. -- posted by Chef #1214455

Amazing Peppermint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:54:27 -0500

These cookies are great for around the holidays (or any time you have a chocolate/peppermint craving!), and they are sure to put a smile on your face! My sister, who is a wonderful baker, came up with this recipe and gave these treats away as a gift! I doctored them up a little, to decorate them on the outside! Have fun and make them your own! -- posted by MamaMeag

Pumpkin Roll

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:56:13 -0500

Got this recipe from Greg via a long line of Milwaukee family recipe files. It became our family's version of a tamalera, but being complete gringos, we did this instead of tamales. It turns out best when made one at a time, so we would assign stations and spend the day working an assembly line. Several hours, and a skoshy bit of champagne later, we'd each head home with several rolls to nibble on for many weeks. This freezes well and will hold for several months (if it lasts that long); it also makes a terrific holiday or host gift. -- posted by Hungry Hogareno

Orange-Poppy Tea Bread

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:15:06 -0500

I am a big fan of tea breads (or quick breads) and this one has a nice, citrussy quality that is a real treat. This bread does need to sit overnight in order for the flavors to blend; however, I have not included that in the preparation time, so plan accordingly. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Pear-Apple Butter

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:17:17 -0500

This tastes like autumn, but is great any time of year. If fresh pears are not in season, you can use canned pear halves packed in light syrup. Just drain four 16-oz. cans, puree in blender or food processor and simmer with remaining ingredients as directed. This spread is delicious on toast or muffins. It will keep up to 1 month in the refrigerator, so it would make a great gift come holiday season. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Vanilla Shortbread Dipped in Chocolate and Toasted Almonds

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:32:42 -0500

My mom got this recipe from a card at the grocery store about 15 years ago and it's become a family favorite! I've tweaked it a little to make it my own. These are great fresh but are out of this world if allowed to "age" for a week to ten days in a container at room temperature. The original recipe called for ground almonds but I toast my own for better flavour. Yield is approximate. Prep time includes decorating time. -- posted by andrea185

Jo's Christmas English Toffee

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:39:53 -0500

Crisp, rich toffee. I have been making this recipe for about 20 years. My family looks forward to the first batch of the season! -- posted by Jb Tyler, TX

Crunchy Cheese Biscuits

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:58:20 -0500

from asda magazine dec 2009 not made yet but plan too -- posted by pornstarbarbie

Deetta's English Toffee

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:51:34 -0500

My mother-in-law made this each year for Christmas. Hope you enjoy! -- posted by TJ Musgrove

Spiced Pineapple-Zucchini Bread

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:49:02 -0500

Every gardener has the same dilemma - what to do with all their zucchini bounty! This is one solution and even makes a great gift. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Holiday Presents Rice Crispy Treats

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:21:08 -0500

I got this from the rice crispy website. They look like great little treats for the children during christmas. You can also use a christmas tree cookie cut out and make christmas tree treats! I think that I will also drizzle some melted semi-sweet chocolate on top of these little presents! -- posted by Chef Sarita in Austin Texas

Triple-Play Cookies

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:19:50 -0500

This recipe is an adaptation of several recipes I love. They are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy in the middle. Oatmeal, peanutbutter, mini m&m cookies. -- posted by Chef Ali L

Stef's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:28:38 -0500

I love chocolate chip cookies, and have been playing around for years to find what I consider to be the 'perfect recipe.' This is a combination of recipes from a few different sources, I don't consider it original, more stealing the tips I like from different places (alton brown, the ny times, and paula deen, among others). I particularly like it because the butter is melted - it saves your arm the usual pain of mixing softened butter. These make cookies I like - slightly salty, think, chewy, and butterscotch-y. If anyone finds changes that work well, please let me know, this recipe is always a work in progress to me. Enjoy!! -- posted by StephanieBamBam

Halloween Butterfinger Eyes

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:29:33 -0500

Ahhhhh! Scary! These are so fun for a Halloween party, children and adults both devour them. They are different than the usual recipe because you add Butterfinger candy bars for a nice crunch! -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Monastery of the Angels Peanut Brittle

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:35:33 -0500

The monastery is located in the Hollywood Community of Los Angeles at 1977 Carmen Avenue, where the nuns prepare candy and other food products to sell, with the proceeds going to charity. One can visit the monastary by doing a google search to find the hours when they are open to the public. Their heavenly candies are exceptional, which is no surprise because candy making was taught to the nuns by the former owners of Juliet's Candy Shop in Pasadena. When the shop was closed, the couple donated their equipment and recipe collection to the monastery. The nuns make their peanut brittle only once a year, around Christmas time. This recipe has been published in the Los Angeles Times many times, usually around Christmas. Some cooking notes and comments which were provided to the Times by the sisters; raw peanuts are the key to making their brittle. Cooking the peanuts in the syrup gives the candy it's outstanding flavor. The nuns have also stated that this recipe which they have provided to the Times comes as close as any one can come to in duplicating their recipe in a home kitchen. Because the nuns use commercial ingredients and equipment, the end product will not be exactly the same. Note, all recipes which are published in the Los Angeles Times are first tested in the Times test kitchen, (where residential cooking equipment and techniques are used) before the recipe is published in the newspaper. In preparing this recipe, the nuns advise having two cooks available for the pouring and spreading of the hot liquid candy, it makes this step a lot easier. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Shortbread Cookies

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:46:44 -0500

traditional cookie from Scotland. Simple to make but delicious. The secret to the crispness of this cookie recipe is rice flour which we always used in Scotland but I have never seen in a printed recipe. (My supermarket stocks rice flour in the Hispanic food section). Traditionally eaten with tea or at New Year with a wee dram. -- posted by Chef #1476903

Bailey's Irish Cream Kiss Chocolate Cookies

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:51:22 -0500

A great combination of chocolate and irish cream Hershey kisses, especially for the holidays! -- posted by BB2011

Aunt Georgia's Gumdrop Cake

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:07:01 -0500

There are 15 other Gumdrop Cake recipes on Zaar as of today, but not this winner from my Aunt Georgia. She used to make this for my favorite uncle and his brother, my dad. This was BY FAR my dad's all time favorite cake! Not diet friendly, but really delicious and fun for a once-in-awhile treat. You can replace some ingredients with better choices and clean up the calories and fat quite a bit (but I don't!). This makes two loaves or one large bundt cake, or you can make mini loaves which are wonderful as gifts. Great for holiday time, a little spicy and lots of color. Enjoy! -- posted by Messy44

Banging Banana Bread

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:07:02 -0500

I LOVE banana bread. So, I have made it for many years. I am always looking to get the flavor just perfect! I use "old" bananas. The upscale produce shop won't sell them, so I usually call and see if they have any. That way I can use them right away AND they sell them to me super cheap! I usually bake around 150 mini loaves to include in my Christmas Goodies Bags. I like my recipes to have measurements for items, sizes for pans, and baking directions. So you will find all of that in this recipe that I have finally decided I have "tweeked" it right down to d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s. -- posted by Tantric1

Best Rum Balls (America's Test Kitchen)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:23:00 -0500

This recipe is from Christoper Kimball of Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen. It makes about five dozen rum balls that are intense, fudgy, chewy, complex, and balanced. Recipe can be halved or doubled. Plan ahead, since these are best when left to mellow for at least a few days in the refrigerator. They keep very well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks or frozen for up to a few months. Cooking time is refrigeration time. Use vanilla for a non-alcoholic version (sometimes called moon balls). -- posted by blucoat

Cornmeal-Oatmeal Cranberry-Orange Loaf

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:48:57 -0500

My husband, being a true Texan, loves cornbread almost as much as he loves me. I was not a great cornbread baker, so I bought The Cornbread Gospels by Crescent Dragonwagon to learn how to make his tummy happy, and what a great book that turned out to be. Every form and fashion of cornbread you can imagine, and (almost) all good. This recipe is from that book, and has earned rave reviews everywhere I have taken it. It's beautiful, and the essences of orange and cranberry combined with the crunchiness of stone ground cornmeal sets it apart from other quick breads, and it will leaving you wanting more. I hope you like it as well as we do. -- posted by Feisty

Monkey Balls! No Banana Macadamia Balls

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:48:02 -0500

No cook and quick to make in the food processor. Let set for 1 week in a closed container for flavores to meld. -- posted by ~Rita~

Monkey Balls! No Banana Macadamia Balls

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:49:05 -0500

No cook and quick to make in the food processor. Let set for 1 week in a closed container for flavores to meld. -- posted by ~Rita~

French Filled Macaroons

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:52:15 -0500

Make one batch of cookies and get two different kinds of cookie sandwiches! Adapted from B H & G magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Baby Brie Wedge in Phyllo

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:51:12 -0500

Nothing says the holidays like brie in phyllo dough! This recipe is simple yet very elegant for any kind of gathering. -- posted by Corrinne J

Fig Cranberry Matrimonial Slice

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:13:14 -0500

Also from City Palate, a local bi-monthly foodie magazine. Made this to give away with Xmas baskets instead of the usual date square... yummy... for the base, you can use a combination of all purpose white and whole wheat flour! -- posted by Cadillacgirl

Gingerbread Biscotti

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:29:56 -0500

There are several other ginger or gingerbread biscotti recipes out there, but this one does not have nuts. I had good results with whole wheat pastry flour. The egg wash and sugar coating really adds an extra sparkle for a holiday treat! These make a great gift. -- posted by angelak

Super Easy Coconut Rum Balls

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:12:29 -0500

Easy no bake holiday treat that everyone will love. Lots of options for you to try based on your own tastes. -- posted by MadDog665

Gingerbread Train - Works Well With a Gingerbread House.

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:51:50 -0500

This is a great gift idea, fairly simple to make and loads of fun to decorate! You can paint on letters on each carriage to form a name or just do an extra long train to have at a birthday party. Great addition to gingerbread house(s) to make a whole gingerbread village! **I use self-raising flour for this as it makes a more "bubble-like" 3D train but you can use plain.** THIS RECIPE MAKES GOOEY GINGERBREAD not hard!** This will make a very long train!! -- posted by JinxTheCat

Peppermint Bark

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:25:46 -0500

These are a twist on the usual Chistmas bark made with candy canes. They are more like an after dinner mint, but none the less they are my son's favorite at Christmas time and make a great idea for gift giving. -- posted by Baseball Mom #5

Orange Butter Cookies

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:38:26 -0500

This comes from Canadian Living Test Kitchen and was found on CanadianLiving.com I plan on making these tomorrow, but wanted to share the recipe with you. Notes: I added the 1 tsp. orange extract to the recipe as I truly enjoy the orange flavor! You may freeze the dough up to 1 month. Chill time is not included in prep time. -- posted by Debaylady

Chocolate Mint Cookie Tarts

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:13:25 -0500

I was planning to make recipe#113299 for a Christmas party and wanted a chocolate tart as well so I just used my favorite chocolate cookie recipe and added things here and there! They turned out great!! Half way through the party they were all gone, people were hoarding them because they were disappearing so fast! They taste alot like Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, can't go wrong there :) -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Truly British Brandy Butter: for Festive Figgy and Plum Pudding!

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:07:31 -0500

Make your own brandy butter to smother over delicious, homemade Christmas Figgy or Plum pudding, and in only 5 minutes with this easy recipe,..........no Christmas table would be without this "naughty but nice" accompaniment! This is also wonderful when served with hot mince pies......prise open the pastry lids and dollop some brandy butter inside, preferably when they are warm, so the brandy butter runs through the pies! This makes a great gift - pack the brand butter into an attractive pot and add serving instructions. . -- posted by French Tart

Brownie Alpine Biscotti

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:12:17 -0500

"I love visiting with friends over a pot of coffee, so I developed these crisp, chocolaty cookies to munch along with each cup," comments Jeanie Williams of Minnetonka, Minnesota. Brownie mix makes them easy to stir up, and a white chocolate and almond topping adds a festive look. From Taste of Home 25 top favorites! A reviewer said she love them but makes them without the white chocolate because they store better. -- posted by Sharon123

Mounds Morsels

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:41:00 -0500

Delightful brownie bites mounded with sweet chewy coconut covered with chocolate glaze. With an optional choice of almond joy topping. This is a take on almond joys and or mounds bars over brownies. -- posted by ~Rita~

Best Glazed Butter Cookies (America's Test Kitchen)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:29:49 -0500

The geniuses at America's Test Kitchen have created tender, crispy cookies that roll out easily. Cream cheesea surprise ingredientgives the cookies flavor and richness without altering their texture. For a dough that's incredibly easy to handle, this recipe uses the "reverse" creaming method: incorporate slightly softenednot meltedbutter into the flour and sugar (rather than first creaming the butter and sugar). If desired, the cookies can be finished with sprinkles or other decorations immediately after glazing. From Cook's Illustrated Magazine (November, 2003). -- posted by blucoat

Incredible Gluten Free Butter Cookies

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:35:23 -0500

These cookies are so delectable it's hard to believe they are gluten free ;-) Shortbread-like and not overly sweet, they keep very well and make a perfect holiday gift! The recipe is a result of experimenting with all kinds of cookie recipes, combining things I liked and then patiently changing the resulting recipe slightly, time after time until it met my expectations. I hope it will meet yours as well :-) The dough is easy to roll out for cutting and also suitable for using a cookie press. I often freeze them raw in large amounts to bake later, but even without freezing these cookies hardly spread. If you need to avoid lactose, you can replace the butter with 4/5 dairy free margarine and 1/5 Ghee so as to have the buttery taste without the lactose. -- posted by Suzy mom to 2

Chocolate Meringue Pie (The Best Ever)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:39:38 -0500

We've tried a bunch of chocolate pie recipes from here, but none can hold a candle to this one that I grew up with from the Foods a la Louisiane book (from the Louisiana Women's Farm Bureau). It's easy, not too sweet and inexpensive. Also, using a high quality vanilla makes a huge difference. -- posted by Chef #393251

Hot Buttered Rum Mix

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:43:05 -0500

My FIL enjoys this hot drink, but one year the commercial brand he usually had just wasn't available in our town. After trying out some other homemade mixes, I came up with this one. Easy to make for yourself or for a gift. -- posted by Sunny Yukon

Buffalo Chex Mix

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:56:22 -0500

This is a variation on the original Chex mix based on Buffalo chicken wing sauce. I got it from a newspaper coupon. Very easy and delicious - a bit spicy! Add more or less hot sauce to your liking. Would be great served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing for dipping. -- posted by Messy44

Any Flavor Microwave Cake in a Mug

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:03:28 -0500

This is our Christmas present choice. We are making little baskets for all of our family and friends. We are all about convenience and ease of recipe, so it uses box cake mix to make recipes easily reproduceable for the recipients. Enjoy and share with your college bound students, teachers, but maybe not the dentist. -- posted by RejRocks

The Best Blondies!

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:13:07 -0500

I got this out of a magazine and changed it around a bit to make it better. Most blondies use melted butterscotch chips but instead you create an authentic rich butterscotch flavor by boiling butter and brown sugar together. These go great with some vanilla ice cream! Most people don't know what a blondie is so I tell them it's like if a cookie and a brownie made a baby haha. -- posted by TinaBee08

Melt in Your Mouth Spritz

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:47:09 -0500

Spritz are a Christmas staple in my family. We have tried lots of different recipes and this is a modified recipe from our top 3 favorites. -- posted by Chef Ali L

1200 Watt Microwave Peanut Brittle

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:49:17 -0500

Bravo to Love2Eats Peanut Brittle in a Jiffy #58383 - it got me started, but with the adjustments for my higher powered microwave and some flavor changes I thought I should write my own recipe. I can not say how much Love2Eats note about having everything measured out and ready to go was a life saver. I use an 8 cup pyrex measuring bowl with a handle as this mixture bubbles up and gets very hot (bowl gets very hot too) - it is MOLTEN SUGAR- if your work area is not right next to your sink - have a bowl of ice water in case of burns. THIS RECIPE IS FOR A 1200 WATT MICROWAVE. Oh yeah, I sorta faked it on how many this will serve - it is habit forming. -- posted by Sandy in Dayton

Jrs Creamy Christmas Brew (Aka Homemade) Irish Cream

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:58:03 -0500

We usually only make this during the holidays but it's delicious ANYTIME! Friends start placing their orders with us in November and guarantee themselves more if they return the bottle. For bottles, either save brown glass bottles (wash thoroughly!!) or buy brown bottles with flip tops from a home brew business. -- posted by ChaCha & Junior

Flavored Hot Cocoa Mix

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:02:45 -0500

This is a great recipe for hot chocolate. You can use any flavored Powder creamer for different flavors. -- posted by 808segers

Santa's Lemon Balls

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:44:56 -0500

My dear friend CarrolJ sent me the cookbook "Santa's Favorite Hokiday Treats and Christmas Sweets: This is a recipe in that cookbook, that with a bit of tweeking is a favorite of people who received it in their Gift Baskets this year. Many rave notices and requests for the recipe already and I haven't had the book but a week. -- posted by Chabear01

Pecan Tassies

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:47:03 -0500

This recipe has been a holiday favorite for many years. I love getting together with my mom and baking these for Christmas. These come out like mini pecan pies but not overly sweet as most pecan pies seem to be. -- posted by muncheechee

Brandied Peach Cake I - Lower Fat and Calories but Not in Taste

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:48:58 -0500

Based on the prize-winning Brandied Peach Cake recipe. I'm sure some Southern grandmother is rolling over in her grave because of my modifications, but for those of us who can't do a slice of cake with 35 grams of fat and 600 calories, this one may be a more appealing compromise, without losing the moistness (thanks to applesauce) and peach flavor. My son and I made this in 4 mini loaf pans to give as holiday gifts. Grandpa loved it! -- posted by supercrafty

Almost Guilt-Free Cheesecake

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:55:52 -0500

"I came up with this one when I needed something for friends that had special eating concerns. It tastes so good that I make it now for everyone!" -- posted by Laurielp1

Turtles

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:38:18 -0500

Note: prep/cooking times do not include chill time. -- posted by *Kathy*

Peanut Butter Bon Bons

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:56:02 -0500

A good addition to a Christmas cookie platter. -- posted by *Kathy*

Boursin Cheese

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:04:53 -0500

An inexpensive version of the cheese available in grocery stores. This recipe is often a request for food day at work. For best results, make 3-4 days before serving. Press into a small pretty bowl or form into a cheese ball. -- posted by shoppond

Bite Sized Apple Pies

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:35:47 -0500

These cute and delicious mini apple pies are perfect for desserts, or holiday parties, or even breakfast! -- posted by Sharon123

Apple Streusel Muffins

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:37:52 -0500

These muffins are great grabbed straight out of the oven, warm with vanilla ice cream or with a steaming cup of coffee for breakfast. The addition of sour cream makes these muffins super moist, with a awesome rich flavor. This recipe makes two dozen muffins, which is a great because you can share with friends! Use your favorite apples, this recipe used Northern Spy. Honey Crisp are one of my favorite apples, along with Gala and Fuji. A tart apple would do well here too. Adapted from Celebrating Simplicity with Chef Stacy de Hass. -- posted by Sharon123

Spiced Pecans

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:54:33 -0500

Make plenty of these mildly sweet and salty nutsthey are great to have on hand over the holidays. -- posted by Papa New's Girl

Buckeye Balls

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:19:49 -0500

Susan's Peanut Butter Balls. Wonderful treat each Christmas. We all fight over them. -- posted by Chef #1365417

Gold 'n Nut Crunch

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:06:45 -0500

From Guess Who's Cookin': Olathe Charter Chapter American Business Women's Association, submitted by Millie Sommers. I love Golden Grahams cereal and this looks really good! -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Cheese Rolls

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:34:03 -0500

These are a Christmas tradition in my family. We make them every year for eating and giving as gifts. It's another one that my ex mother in law shared with me. Cooking time is for the logs to firm up again in the refrigerator. -- posted by Dissie

Cocoons

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:09:32 -0500

A Christmas tradition handed down from my great grandmother. Some people call these sand tarts or wedding cookies, we called them cocoons because of their shape. Whatever you decide to call them, they are a wonderful, melt in your mouth, not too sweet perfect little two bite cookie. -- posted by Scout33

Poorman's Toffee

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:35:36 -0500

Easy and Yummy...though a bit odd sounding when you read the recipe. I haven't made it in years, so the times are estimated. But I remember it being pretty quick to make besides the chilling. Chilling time is included in prep time. -- posted by Jodi Consoli

Chocolate Mousse

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:48:51 -0500

Amazing Chocolate Mousse that my Mom used to make on Holidays...light texture, but very rich. -- posted by 42andrising

Hawaiian Party Mix

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:31:43 -0500

I got this recipe from a friend years ago but never tried it until recently. What a waste of time. I've tweaked it a little and I love it!! Don't know why it's called Hawaiian but it sure is good. Servings are approximate - it makes a bunch. -- posted by Debbage

Easter Raisin Bread

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:48:42 -0500

This recipe is my adaptation from a holiday raisin bread which was submitted to my home Church "Heavenly Delights" cookbook printed in 1991. I jazzed it up with additional seasonings, cornmeal, rum and a glaze. In addition, I simmered the raisins in boiling water to plump them up. I receive many requests for this one. Enjoy! -- posted by Debaylady

Pepper's Spicy Cocoa

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:30:25 -0500

I made this for gifts for Christmas. This makes a good amount so good to put in a container and wrap up for a present or put in a basket. Great for those who can't have milk too, make with soy or almond milk. -- posted by unicornbeauty

Moist Gingerbread Cake

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:37:49 -0500

I love this cake--and it IS indeed moist. From Pamela Westland's "Celebrating Christmas." It is so easy to make. I baked it in a giant gingerbread man pan and decorated with colorful dragees--beautiful! You might consider doubling the recipe, since it makes a small cake. -- posted by MillaKette

Grandma's Sugar Cookies

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:35:00 -0500

Put here for safekeeping !! -- posted by katew

Traditional Potted Spiced Ham for Tea Time by Mrs Beeton

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:04:02 -0500

An old-fashioned treat, this is a fabulous way to use up left over ham, although I have also put some freshly cooked ham aside especially for this when I have baked a ham for Christmas, Easter or another special occasion. The ham is finely minced and mixed through with old-fashioned spices and butter, and it keeps for several weeks in a cool place. Another name for this recipe is Potted Meat, and it was VERY popular in Victorian times, although recipes for potted meats (preserved under butter) goes back even further than that historically. Wonderful in sandwiches for the teatime table or for picnics, lunch boxes and festive buffets. This is an adapted recipe from Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management, where she suggests that this is a nice addition for the Breakfast or Luncheon table. Serve with sliced breads of all types, oatcakes, toast, bread rolls, and crackers or with salad, chutneys, mustard and pickles. NB: Use a good cooked ham on the bone for this recipe: the sort carved by hand at the deli and old-fashioned butchers. So called "cooking time" is chill time. -- posted by French Tart

Hershey Kiss Christmas Trees

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:57:54 -0500

A fun no-bake project. Create Christmas trees using kisses and peanut butter cups. -- posted by *Kathy*

Foam Biscuits (Cookies) by Brianne's Nanna

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:54:12 -0500

Many many years ago my daughter brought home a recipe that was shared at her kindergarten class by a little girl called Brianne for her nanna's biscuits. The note at the bottom of the recipe made it worth keeping all this time & although I have not made this yet I thought that someone may remember them from their childhood. The note reads: "This makes lots & lots of biscuits. My nanna had 5 children during the war and she used it lots so she could feed the children. She never bought biscuits all her life. Nanna always made these for all her grandchildren's birthday parties and they are my favourite biscuits. by Brianne" -- posted by Catherine Robson

Chocolate Popcorn Biscotti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:38 -0500

I haven't tried this, but it looks so interesting, I'm posting to try later. From the Popcorn site, made for kids. A Fun Fact: Popped corn has only 31 calories per cup, and oil popped corn has only 55 calories per cup! -- posted by Sharon123

Valentine Candy Cones

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:56:49 -0500

These are so neat! My sister sent me pictures of these, and they are just darling! She is making them for Valentine's Day with her grandkids. Really cute thing to do with kids. You could probably make things for other holidays such as little eggs for an Easter cone,or candy corn for a Thanksgiving cone! They're really easy and would take no time at all. Note** the amounts of M&M's are a guestimate. You can use more or less accordingly. -- posted by FLUFFSTER

Nut and Poppy Seed Kolachki

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:37:25 -0500

One of mom's sure-fire, hand-me-down recipes. These don't get much easier. Yield is definitely going to vary depending on how thick/thin you roll your dough and size of your cuts. -- posted by Suzanna Marie

Nut and Poppy Seed Rolls (May, 1972)

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:43:45 -0500

For years during the 40 days preceding Easter mom would bake these with love, freeze, and present them as gifts to family/friends at Easter. -- posted by Suzanna Marie

Peanut Butter Fudge

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:57:39 -0500

This is the best fudge I have ever had. I begged my cousin for the recipe. -- posted by Srqchic

Cinnamon Spiced Nuts

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:59:56 -0500

Munchie DeLuxe!! My sister gave me this recipe and they taste just like the ones you get at the fair. You can never have enough. This is the BEST recipe I ever made for these nuts. -- posted by DustyFox

Fruktkaka (Swedish Fruitcake .... Not Like American Fruitcake)

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:25:53 -0500

This is a light cake, only distantly related to the dense, sticky American-style fruitcakes. Published in Saveur magazine, December 2009. -- posted by swissms

Secret Kiss Cookies

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:40:52 -0500

These are my new favorite cookies! They are soo good and easy. Iv'e never made a baked cookie without egg in it! The kids just dance around the house when they are eating them! When they bite into cookie and found the surprise kiss inside they just giggled and told me I was silly! lol A keeper for sure. -- posted by Mandy ny

Peach Custard Pie

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:42:25 -0500

recipe i found online, very easy and delicious -- posted by Chef #1532477

Pain DÉpices - Spiced French Gingerbread Loaf With Honey

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:20:36 -0500

A French classic and one that I will me making myself from now on, having just paid a small fortune for a tiny, if delicious loaf from my local boulangerie! This is a cross between sticky ginger parkin and a gingerbread cake or a tea loaf. It is not as moist as parkin or gingerbread, but it is extremely good when spread with butter or even better, when toasted.......divine! It is also surprisingly good when served with cheese. Another idea that I discovered in a local café, is to serve it warm with a dollop of crème fraiche and a little bunch of fresh berries on top, a perfect dessert for an elegant dinner party! This improves with keeping and makes a wonderful gift for a foodie friend or hostess wrap in cellophane and attach a ribbon with serving suggestions. If you cannot source Quatre Épices, I have a recipe on zaar to make it at home! Recipe #283280 -- posted by French Tart

Easy Leche Flan

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:11:57 -0500

Creamy Yummy Custard Filipino Dessert -- posted by Emily Rosario