by Tara Joshi (New York) Christmas Spiced Banana Bread Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup real, unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs 6 to 7 ripe bananas, mashed 1 16 ounce container sour cream 2 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons […]

by Hannah Anthony (Chicago) Ingredients: 1 pound of sweet potatoes, peeled 1/2 cup real butter, unsalted and softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 9-inch pie crust, prepared, but unbaked 1/4 cup crumbled pecan pieces, […]

by Celia H. 1 x 10lb turkey without giblets 1 onion, peeled and quartered 3 bays leaves 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1/2 cup chopped parsley 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup water salt and pepper piece of string Preheat oven to 190 celsius. Put the bay leaves, half […]

by G Lowe (Walsall, United Kingdom) 1 x 14lb goose with giblets 2 large onions 3 celery sticks 1 tbsp black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 oz unslated butter 1 3/4 oz fresh breadcrumbs 3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1/4 tsp ground cloves grated zest of 1 lemon 8 small dessert apples, […]

by Philly Galloway Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Instructions: 2/3 cup real butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 egg yolks from large eggs 1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites, beaten 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Strawberry, cherry or raspberry preserves Directions: Preheat oven […]

by Hidemi Walsh (Plainfield IN) Ingredients For Sponge cake 1 (18.25-oz.) package white cake mix 2 large eggs 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 1⁄2 cup water 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil For Syrup 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Water For Filling 16 oz Cream Cheese 10 tablespoons Condensed Milk 2 cups Whipping Cream 15-17 Strawberries, chopped […]

The following recipe from Delia Smith is my personal favorite. 450g currants 175g sultanas 175g raisins 50g chopped glacé cherries 50g mixed chopped candied peel 100ml brandy 225g plain flour ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice 225g soft dark brown sugar 50g chopped almonds 1 dessertspoon black treacle 225g very soft […]

Makes about 15 small cookies: For soft Christmas gingerbread cookies, you will need: 175g plain flour 90g brown sugar 50g unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 small egg, beaten 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Icing sugar to dust How to make Soft Christmas […]

Ingredients for Christmas white chocolate mousse: Ingredients: 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla Optional : Chocolate shapes and almond flakes to decorate Preparation: Heat water in saucepan, with sugar, until sugar is dissolved. Add chocolate chips and melt until smooth. Set saucepan in […]

Ingredients for Christmas mince pies: Pastry 225g – Plain flour 100g – Butter 25g – Caster sugar 1 – Egg yolk 2tbsp – Lemon juice 2tbsp – Cold water 1 Jar of mincemeat Filo pastry ( Fresh ) Icing sugar for dusting Fresh cranberries for a sweet and sour flavour. Ok so here`s a twist […]