GreatGrub - Christmas

Christmas Bowl of Bishop

Felten — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:15:00 +0000

For Charles Dickens, Christmas wasn’t Christmas without a steaming bowl of punch. “A Merry Christmas, Bob!” says the reformed Scrooge to Bob Cratchit, as he claps him on the back. …

Bishop on the Rocks

Andrew — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:23:35 +0000

A smoking bishop is a winter warmer dating back to 18th Century England, when streets were a-wash with sewage and baths were taken on the last Thursday of the month. The Smoking Bishop would fill the …

Gingerbread Cookies (For Cutouts or Houses)

John — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:07:27 +0000

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 22:12:58 +0000

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.

Apes

jahna — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:59:57 +0000

These christmas cookies (pronounced “ape-ees”) look plain, but are the best milk-dunking cookies.

Sugar Cookies

kla2 — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:15:03 +0000

This recipe was my grandmother’s. She passed away in 2002, but some of my fondest memories include her making dozens of these cookies at Christmas for us to enjoy. Now, my girls & I make …

Scottish Shortbread

John — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:53:00 +0000

I have traced my Scottish side of my family. It is appropriate that I make something good in rememberance. This makes a nice gift. Nollaig Chridheil Dhuibh agus Bliadhna Mhath Úr! (Merry christmas …

Buttermilk Cookies

John — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:29:51 +0000

A country classic from the farm. Serve with a big glass of cold milk.

Snickerdoodles

John — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:11:49 +0000

These whimsically named cookies are through to have originated in New England at some point during the 19th century and they are great for anytime of the year. These are especially good with coffee …

Lebkuchen

John — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:37:11 +0000

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. …