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 →

Serves 8 Brie a holiday favorite and this sweet-savory recipe is party-special  and especially easy to throw together. Nice for New Years. 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped dried apples 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1Read More →

This is my Mom Sandy’s recipe. Always a big favorite on Christmas Eve at my Grandmothers  2 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1  cup finely chopped walnuts 1/4  cup rum 2  tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2  tablespoons light corn syrup confectioners sprinklesRead More →

This rich cheese dip is perfect on French bread, crackers or fruit slices. The brie melts, forming a fondue like dish with a caramelized sugar-pecan topping. Great for New Years Eve! 1 wheel brie or several wedges, total weight 2 1/2 pounds, white rind removed 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cupRead More →