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Recipes

Sugarplums (No Bake)

Posted by Mari H  

I got this recipe from my local newspaper. It was featured on the cover of the Food section this holiday season titled Visions of sugarplums by J.M. Hirsch. The picture is gorgeous. I haven't had a chance to try this yet but it sounds fantastic... MORE»

Recipe #347820

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Zimtsterne - Cinnamon Star Cookies

Posted by Lostfairy  

Swiss Christmas treat! MORE»

Recipe #347291

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Polish Plotka Potato Dumplings

Posted by Ohio Margaret  

My Busia (Polish Grandma) made these every new year. They are inexpensive, easy to make and very tasty. They are certainly not a "healhy" dish, but for special occiasions or a nice reminder of childhood, they are worth every calorie and... MORE»

Recipe #347038

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Vineterta

Posted by Chef #1110637  

A traditional Icelandic prune torte - though the name means "Vienna Torte". MORE»

Recipe #346980

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Avô's Biscoitos (Portuguese Biscotti/Cookies)

Posted by frozen_rain  

This is the Portuguese version of a dunking cookie. They are delicious, buttery cookies. Originally from Sao Miguel in the Azores, my Avô (Grandpa) on my father's side was a baker for many years in Montreal. This was his recipe. MORE»

Recipe #346027

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Seven Rivers Hogmanay Scotch Eggs

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef MacKinnon  

I'm proud of my Scottish heritage, as well as my love of food (heck- I'm a Midwesterner!) This named for the Seven Rivers Highland Society here in St. Louis, MO, and for Hogmanay- a truly Scottish celebration! Scotch Eggs were invented in... MORE»

Recipe #345599

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Christmas Soup

Posted by KathyP53  

This may become a Christmas tradition at our house. It was a hit this year, warm, hearty, and delicious! MORE»

Recipe #345542

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Roast Beef With Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce

Posted by Lostfairy  

A traditional English roast often served on Sundays. MORE»

Recipe #345452

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Crock Pot Colcannon

Posted by pinaypplegirl  

This recipe really isn't cooked in the crock pot but I like to bring these to potlucks in my crock pot as a warmer. Traditional Irish Food meets American Soul in one of the easiest recipes your crowd will love. MORE»

Recipe #345259

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Cyser Baklava

Posted by Abi Q  

We are making cyser and grabbed a couple cups for the baklava and it is the most amazing syrup ever. MORE»

Recipe #344876

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Apple Mint Tea

Posted by Jess4Freedom  

I love tea. I love apples. This only makes sense for them to come together in this great tea. This makes enough to serve to others, but I usually end up saving it all for myself. You can drink it hot, just skip the step about the ice. I prefer... MORE»

Recipe #344759

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Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies (Faster Nestle Version)

Posted by ChefDLH  

These are cookies from Austria with origins in Italy. Great when you want a cookie from around the world. They are crisp and delicate lacy like cookies when put together with chocolate make a sandwich cookie. It is meant to be crisp. Traditional... MORE»

Recipe #344530

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Urban Legend Chocolate Chip Cookies

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The famed "$250 Neiman Marcus Cookies"...... a great urban legend (you can read more about it's origins at Snopes.com) and an even greater cookie recipe! MORE»

Recipe #344361

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Melt-In-The-Mouth Mince Pies

Posted by Noo  

A Sophie Grigson recipe.This pastry is easy to work with and has great taste and texture.It freezes really well too. MORE»

Recipe #344123

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Elitetwig's English Golden Christmas Cake

Posted by EliteTwig  

A good old English Recipe, ideal for those who are not keen on the rich, bitty darl traditional Christmas Cake. This was a first time for me, so I went for a lighter, more golden and less bitty but fruity Christmas Cake recipe from my nan, who is... MORE»

Recipe #344068

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Champagne Mousse Moët & Chandon

Posted by Dan-Amer #1  

This recipe was obtained from the champagne house of Moët & Chandon many years ago and would be something that just fits for the Holiday season. Use a good quality champagne in making this. Recipe will provide 12 servings. I have not... MORE»

Recipe #343897

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Fresh Cabbage Shchi (Soup)

Posted by DitaVT  

This version of Russia's national dish is made from fresh cabbage, rather than sauerkraut. MORE»

Recipe #343479

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Fannie Taylor Harris' Wine Jelly

Posted by Dan-Amer #1  

This recipe I am almost certain has English roots. The use of Blackberry wine is essentially Southern. I would guess the original called for sherry or port. Since the creator of this version was a good family friend I have eaten it many times... MORE»

Recipe #343459

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Tosca Cookies (Cream of Wheat Cookies)

Posted by puppitypup  

These are not the traditional Cream of Wheat cookies with raisins. Instead, these are Greek cookies, which I understand were traditionally called Fenekia. They are similar to Russian Teacakes. Recipe from villagegarden.com, posted upon request,... MORE»

Recipe #343425

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Celtic Homemade Floral Punch

Posted by Cosima  

Mmm, this stuff is delicious! Perfect for spring! From the book Celtic Folklore Cooking, by Joanne Asala. Holidays associated with this recipe: Midsummer, Bealtaine, Esbat dinners. MORE»

Recipe #342415

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