Posts Tagged ‘recipes’

Traditional Italian Christmas Traditions and Recipes for Panettone

Monday, June 13th, 2011

The Italians love food, and Christmas is no exception. On Christmas Eve it is traditional to eat fish dishes; certainly, no meat is eaten on Christmas Eve. Panettone, a traditionally light Milanese cake, also plays a part in this meal but can be eaten at any time with family and friends during the holiday season. [...]

Homemade Hand Decorated Christmas Cookies

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

It’s no doubt that Christmas cookies should be delicious. Butter cookie Christmas cutouts, peanut butter bars and for the vanilla glaze are 3 delicious Christmas cookies that are easy to prepare. Below are the 3 recipes for you to try them out: 1. Butter Cookie Christmas Cutouts Ingredients: – 1 cup of butter- 1 1/2 [...]

Cookie Recipes for Christmas – Snickerdoodle Cookies

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

A classic cookie with a funny name that’s easy to make. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a [...]

Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes – Candied Fruit Cookies

Friday, March 11th, 2011

A festive cookie featuring candied fruit and almonds. 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup each candied cherries and pineapple, chopped 3/4 cup Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped and [...]

Easy Does it Christmas Recipes

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Since both my husband and I have family to see at Christmas time, we spend time with his family at our house on Christmas Eve and my family at their house on Christmas day. Since my mom always makes a big beautiful dinner and we have so much going on at the time, I usually [...]

Christmas Party Recipes – Pizza by the Scoop

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

Your guests will scoop this delicious appetizer up in a hurry. 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce 1 (6 oz.) pkg. Canadian bacon, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 3/4 cup shredded part skim milk mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Corn chips [...]

Bake Christmas Treats With Your Kids

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. Children especially love the season and begin to get excited from the beginning of December, waiting for that special day. You can add to that excitement by letting your kids make special treats for the holiday season. They will be so excited about taking part in getting [...]

Christmas Cookies Recipes – Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

These delicious cookies feature chocolate chips and nuts. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup chocolate chips Confectioners’ sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add the [...]

Homemade Christmas Gifts in a Jar Recipes – Get Great Mixes in a Jar For Gifts

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Gift giving has never been this much fun and so easy. And when you prepare gifts in a jar, your family and friends will be delighted with these thoughtful gifts straight from your own kitchen. Below are some great gifts in jar recipes to get you started: Apple Cake in a Jar Ingredients: – 2/3 [...]

Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes – Cherry Snowball Cookies

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

These pretty cookies have a surprise cherry in the middle. 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 36 maraschino cherries, well drained Glaze Coating Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, cream [...]