TDF’s Guide to Handling the Holidays with Flair

Pie and Piecrust

 Christmas Guide

Christmas Cookies for Gifts and Exchanges

Almond Brittle Cookies
Arnhem Cookies
Aztec Chocolate Cookies
Baklava Bars
Bourbon Balls
Buckwheat Chocolate Shortbread
Candy Cane Fauxreos
Cardamom Orange Teacakes
Chai Bars
Eggnog Rum Balls
Ginger Shortbread Bar Cookies
Hazelnut Blondies
Mincemeat Rugelach
Molasses Cookies
Peppermint Pretzel Bark
Pfeffernusse
Pine Nut Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Sugar Cookies

Traditional Treats for the Holiday Season

Mince Pies
Chocolate Gingerbread
Cranberry Pecan Upside Down Cake
Fruitcake
Fruitcake Icing
Gingerbread
Panforte Margherita

Recipes for Holiday Parties and Entertaining

Beet, Blue Cheese and Bacon Dip
Black Eyed Pea and 3 Pepper Salsa
Chicken Liver Mousse
Clam Dip
French Onion Dip in the Crockpot
Lemon Rosemary Bagna Cauda
Prosciutto Gruyere Pinwheel Hors D’oeuvres
Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Canapes
Dry Brined Roast Turkey
Crockpot Carolina Barbecue Pulled Pork
Pomegranate Glazed Ham
Champagne Cocktail
Honey Lemon Hot Toddy
Hot Milk Punch
Manhattan
Prune and Ricotta Oatmeal Breakfast Pudding
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
Savory Baked French Toast with Ham and Gruyere

Homemade Gifts

Cranberry Apple Chutney
Hazelnut Praline Paste
Pecan Brittle
Pear and Vanilla Preserves
Peppermint Pretzel Bark

 

Gift Ideas and Holiday Survival:

The 2014 Gift Guide and Giveaway
Real Christmas Tree Buying Guide (with online seller reviews)
Books for Everyone on Your List
The Gift Giver’s Guide to Scotch Whisky
Last Minute Holiday Gifts
Ten Fun Gifts for Everyone on your List
Five Easy Holiday Centerpieces
Polishing Silver
Baby Product Recommendations
Essential Cookware and Bakeware
Essential Kitchen Tools

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