Plum pudding is a traditional English dessert served at Christmas dinner. You probably have read about it in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol or in L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. This delicious cake is packed with dried fruit, and is so moist and flavorful. Plus, it’s made about 4 weeks before Christmas–so there’s no… Read More Easy English Plum Pudding
This post was originally published on September 22, 2017. Sour cream mashed potatoes is one side dish you would be proud to serve your guests on Thanksgiving. The smooth texture of this dish combined with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the buttermilk give these whipped potatoes a slight tangy taste which won’t be forgotten.… Read More Best Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry apple cider mocktail is a simple recipe that’s perfect for holiday entertaining, or just celebrating the weekend. With this recipe, you can make this stunning, low-calorie drink for one person (yay me!) or you can be generous and make it for a crowd. Did someone say party? 🥂 What are the benefits of drinking… Read More Cranberry Apple Cider Mocktail
Most North Americans have probably never heard of this delightful treat before. Vánočka (pronounced VAN-otch-kah) is a traditional sweet bread from the Czech Republic. This buttery bread is usually served for Christmas Eve breakfast along with a cup of Czech hot cocoa. That sounds like an awesome breakfast to me! 😋 The name of this… Read More Vánočka: Czech Christmas Bread
Easy mushroom gravy with turkey needs to be added to your recipe box because it is a fabulous way to use up leftover roasted turkey from New Year’s Day, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. Yesterday, coastal Georgia had a rare treat of snow and ice. When Bookworm Beth 📚🐛 asked me what I made in the kitchen… Read More Easy Mushroom Gravy with Turkey
This Christmas, Mom and I were invited to a friend’s house for Christmas dinner. We enjoyed a large and delicious meal together, which featured a showstopping 16-pound prime rib! 😋 Towards the end of the meal, our friend asked us if we would like something else to drink. Mom chose this delightful sparkling cranberry mocktail,… Read More Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail
One of my favorite British cakes is the classic Victoria sandwich! This super-easy yellow sponge cake has a light texture and amazing flavor that perfectly accompanies the tart raspberry jam and whipped cream. 😋 Plus, the cake batter comes together in a whopping 10 minutes all in one bowl. Can it get any better? If… Read More Snowflake Victoria Sandwiches
Can you get more classic than a gingerbread cookie at Christmas? There’s something festive about the rich spices and dark molasses in these delightful cookies that everyone always loves. One of the best parts are the beautiful shapes of the cookies, which can be very easily decorated with a simple icing. I love using woodland… Read More Best Ever Gingerbread Cookies
