Here it is, my dad’s most requested pie recipe. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 1 9 ” unbaked pie shell 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3/4 cup pecan pieces 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla PrepareRead More →

12 Servings No traditional English Christmas dinner is complete without the pudding. It is best if allowed to mature for at least two days before serving, but it can be made up to three months ahead. 1 1/2 cups raisins, chopped 2/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup softRead More →

I have not tried this, but thought I’d post this for anyone thinking of making a goose for Christmas. This looks so easy! And Citrus makes it fit in for Florida.  From “Bon Appetit.” 1 (11 1/2 lb) goose, thawed if frozen 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon choppedRead More →

Here is a colorful cookie for the holidays! 2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup softened butter or shortening 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 12 oz. package M & M Candies 3/4 cup chopped nutsRead More →

A baked French toast recipe with raisins or cranberries as well as a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.  A family favorite that has become a tradition. Prep it the night before. On Christmas morning just put it in to bake while opening the presents. 1   cup brown sugar 1/2   cupRead More →

One of my dad’s recipes. This is a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dessert. Very sweat and great with Espresso. 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 pound butter, soft 4 eggs 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon of one of the following extracts honey vanilla extract confectioners sprinkles,Read More →