GreatGrub - holiday

Gingerbread Cookies (For Cutouts or Houses)

John — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:07:27 -0500

This, to me, is the quintessential sign of the holiday season. Nothing says the holidays are upon us as the wafting fragrance of gingerbread spices throughout the house. This makes about 24, 5” …

Cranberry Clafoutis

John — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:12:58 -0500

Here is a version just in time for the holidays based on a traditional French custard recipe. The tart cranberries contrast nicely with the sweet custard. This recipe serves about 6.

Scalloped Goat Cheese and Garlic Potatoes

John — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:04:45 -0500

These potatoes are great with roasted meats. I would consider it a frontrunner in the comfort food division. This recipe makes about 6 servings.

Snickerdoodles

John — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:11:49 -0500

These are great cookies for anytime of the year. These are especially good with coffee or tea and all but guaranteed to put you in good cheer.

Lebkuchen

John — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:37:11 -0500

I was very young when my dad was stationed in Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany, but I still have many warm memories of Christmas, St. Nick, wooden pickles in the Christmas tree, and the great cookies. …

Cranberry sage chutney

Andrew — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:35:55 -0500

Here’s a cranberry sauce that will make the driest of birds taste great and take a perfectly done turkey to a whole new level. So whether you are planning a large holiday feast or simply …

Country Dumplings

Beth — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:54:29 -0500

This recipe is NOT like other dumplings - they are not blobs of gooey dough. They’re strips of bread-like pasta in gravy. The texture should be three fold: thin layer of bread in the center , …

Chocolate-mint crusted cheesecake w/dollop of cranberries

andrea and david — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:44:14 -0500

I remember a time when Thanksgiving weekend involved snow, skiing, crisp & garlicky turkey (that was moist), stuffing, cranberries, etc. and to finish it all off, the cranberry cheesecake with …

Mulled wine

Claudia Brainard — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:34:04 -0400

This is a traditional British drink that’s perfect for warming yourself and any guests on chilly days. It’s typically served during the holiday season in Britain, and makes a delicious …

Holiday help

David — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:03:05 -0400

I am counting the minutes…

Soon I will take up residence in a perfect, picture-book cottage beside a tranquil lake in the middle of nowhere somewhere in Canada. On the deck there is a length outdoor grill that, doubtless, will form the centrepiece of our culinary experience.